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Long Overdue: 16 Active Country Stars Who Haven’t Released Albums in 5+ Years

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There are several popular country stars who have not released any new albums for a period of five years or longer. However, there is a possibility that this could change by the year 2024. These artists have been highly productive in the country music industry throughout the 21st century.

There are several country music stars who have been relatively inactive in recent years, and at least three of them are expected to release an album this year. One of those artists is George Strait, who has taken a break of five years since releasing his last album, Honky Tonk Time Machine.

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Some musicians appear to lack motivation to create new music. A renowned artist who continues to perform live has boldly declared that she has no further artistic ideas to express. Another musician is adopting a more relaxed attitude towards making music, indicating that they will work on it at their own pace. It is understandable and fair, considering their extensive experience and the impressive number of quality albums they have already released.

It would be self-centered to request additional things, but nevertheless…

I would really love to have a new album from Brooks & Dunn in the near future!

Continue scrolling to discover 16 musicians who have been waiting for a considerable amount of time to release new music. Among them is a particular artist who has gone nearly two decades without releasing an album, and it's unclear why. Despite being active in live performances and television appearances during the past decade and possessing an exceptional voice, she is now approaching 60. Once you identify who this artist is, make sure to remind her that it's about time she releases new music.

Here are 16 country music artists who have been active in the industry but haven't released any albums for more than five years. This gallery credit goes to

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