Alan Jackson
Where Have You Gone
The veteran country singer plays to his old-fashioned strengths on this hefty but cozy double album.
Carly Pearce
29: Written in Stone
Carly Pearce gets personal on her third album, made in collaboration with producers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.
Connie Smith
The Cry of the Heart
A terrific old-fashioned country album anchored by a new song by Dallas Frazier.
Eric Church
Heart
The first installment in a trilogy captures Eric Church's sensitive side and sturdy craftsmanship.
Eric Church
Soul
The third installment of Eric Church's triple-LP Heart & Soul is a relaxed good time.
Esther Rose
How Many Times
The retro-country specialist's third album brings in an outside producer for the first time to burnish a full set of spunky, heartbroken earworms.
Hayes Carll
You Get It All
The songwriter's regular-guy wit and wisdom connect on an album that does everything it needs to do just right.
Jack Ingram / Miranda Lambert / Jon Randall
The Marfa Tapes
The trio of Texas troubadours capture the spare, dusty beauty of West Texas on this rough-hewn gem.
Jim Lauderdale
Hope
The great singer and songwriter gets philosophical, offering a message of encouragement along with some great tunes.
Old Dominion
Time, Tequila & Therapy
A breezy and clever collection of adult contemporary country-pop.
Pistol Annies
Hell of a Holiday
A lively, spirited, and soulful seasonal album largely comprised of original tunes.
The Felice Brothers
From Dreams to Dust
A wobbly, eccentric, ultimately satisfying album that lifts the weight of the world with unexpected agility.
The Flatlanders
Treasure of Love
The all-star Texas singer/songwriter trio gets together to sing some favorite songs and have a splendid time doing it.
Willie Nelson
That's Life
Willie Nelson keeps things nice and easy on his second Frank Sinatra tribute.
Willie Nelson
The Willie Nelson Family
A relaxed, casual collection of spiritual numbers performed by Willie Nelson and his kin.