This week (Jan. 20-26), there are four new country albums that have been released, contributing to a total of 16 new country songs and albums. Apart from these albums, there are also some fantastic songs by Tyler Hubbard, Charley Crockett, Morgan Wallen, and Glen Campbell that you should definitely give a listen to.
Yes, it is true that there is an upcoming project by Glen Campbell. The first hint of this project is a collaboration between him and Eric Church. The Ghost on the Canvas Sessions will be released on April 19 and will include other notable artists such as Dolly Parton, Eric Clapton, and Carole King. One of the featured songs in this project is "Hold on Hope."
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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, we decided to give this week's honor to another Texan artist who has a unique and original sound that you must listen to. Nevertheless, Somewhere Down the Road, the new album from the Josh Abbott Band, is definitely worth the 36 minutes of your time. In fact, it is the best among all the full-length albums released this week.
Continue scrolling down to view a comprehensive list of 16 country music songs and albums that were released between January 20th and January 26th. Additionally, we will provide our staff pick for the must-listen song. Please note that more songs will be added to this list as they are announced on Friday.
Here are the new songs released this week from January 20-26:
– Charles Esten released his album called "Love Ain't Pretty."
– Charley Crockett announced that his album titled "$10 Cowboy" will be released on April 25.
– Chase McDaniel dropped his EP called "Blame It on Country Music."
– Conner Smith released his album called "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."
– Josh Abbott Band dropped their album titled "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 dropped his album called "Into the Neon."
– Runaway June released their EP called "Smoke, Wine & Whiskey."
– Shaboozey released a song called "Anabelle."
– Shane Smith & the Saints announced that their album titled "Norther" will be released on March 1.
– Tyler Hubbard released a song called "Turn."
One song that you need to hear this week is Charley Crockett's "$10 Cowboy."
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