This week (Jan. 20-26), there are 16 new country songs and albums that you may have missed. Among them, four country albums stand out. In addition to those albums, there are also fantastic songs by Tyler Hubbard, Charley Crockett, Morgan Wallen, and Glen Campbell that you should definitely give a listen to.
Yes, it's true, there is a new Glen Campbell project in the works, and the first sneak peek is a collaboration between the iconic singer and Eric Church. The album, titled "The Ghost on the Canvas Sessions," is set to be released on April 19 and will include other notable artists such as Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, and Carole King. Check out the featured song "Hold on Hope" below.
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The latest album from the Josh Abbott Band was taken into consideration for our Song You Need to Hear feature. However, this week, the honor went to another Texan artist who has a unique and original sound that you must listen to. Nonetheless, Somewhere Down the Road by the Josh Abbott Band is still worth your 36 minutes as it is the best full-length album released this week.
You can continue scrolling to view a total of 16 songs and albums that were released in the country music genre from January 20 to January 26. The staff's top pick for the must-listen song will be mentioned. Additionally, more additions will be made to this list as they are announced on Friday.
Here are the new songs released this week from January 20th to January 26th:
– Charles Esten released his album called "Love Ain't Pretty".
– Charley Crockett announced his upcoming album " $10 Cowboy" which will be released on April 25th.
– Chase McDaniel dropped his EP "Blame It on Country Music".
– Conner Smith released his album "Smoky Mountains".
– Glen Campbell and Eric Church collaborated on a song called "Hold on Hope".
– Ian Munsick released a documentary called "White Buffalo: Voices of the West".
– The Josh Abbott Band dropped their album "Somewhere Down the Road".
– Kameron Marlowe and Ella Langley released a song called "Strangers".
– Lecade released a song called "Bed We Made".
– MacKenzie Porter released a song called "Nobody's Born With a Broken Heart".
– Morgan Wallen released a song called "Spin You Around".
– Randall King released his album "Into the Neon".
– Runaway June dropped their EP "Smoke, Wine & Whiskey".
– Shaboozey released a song called "Anabelle".
– Shane Smith & the Saints announced their upcoming album "Norther" which will be released on March 1st.
– Tyler Hubbard released a song called "Turn".
There is also one song that you need to hear this week, which is Charley Crockett's "$10 Cowboy".
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