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Most-anticipated fall country albums: Eric Church, Kane Brown, Josh Turner and more

Cindy Watts
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“Experiment” is Kane Brown’s follow-up to his platinum-selling self-titled debut album and is expected out Nov. 9. Brown is pictured here on the red carpet of the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 15, 2018.

Nothing says fall quite like an onslaught of new country music (and country Christmas) albums. And this season, artists including Eric Church, Garth Brooks, Kane Brown, Josh Turner and Pistol Annies will release new collections perfectly suited for driving with the windows down.

Here's what country music has to offer in the fall of 2018:

Sept. 21: Thomas Rhett, 'Life Changes Deluxe'

Thomas Rhett’s platinum-selling album “Life Changes” is already home to four consecutive No. 1 songs, including “Marry Me,” but the singer is bumping his popular collection up another notch. “Life Changes Deluxe” includes three new songs: “Country Gold,” “Cardboard Heart” and “When We're 80.” The digital version of the project also will feature three remixes of “Leave Right Now” and updated lyrics for “Life Changes.”

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Sept. 21: Tyler Rich, 'Tyler Rich' EP

Country newcomer Tyler Rich hails from a Christmas tree farm in Northern California. Signed to Big Machine Label Group’s The Valory Music Company, Rich’s “The Difference” has broken into the top 40 and country radio. Lyrics include: "There’s a difference in love ya and I love you. And I want to be the difference."

Sept. 28: Loretta Lynn, 'Wouldn’t It Be Great'

Loretta Lynn planned to release “Wouldn’t It Be Great” in 2017, but the stroke she had in the spring of that year played havoc with her time frame. Now, Lynn is ready to share the 13-song collection that she recorded at the Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville. The collection includes “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin' ” as well as new songs.

Eric Church's sixth studio album, "Desperate Man," will be available Oct. 5.

Oct. 5: Eric Church, 'Desperate Man'

Eric Church’s “Desperate Man” is 11 songs deep, all written or co-written by the singer. Swinging from rock to soul and traditional country with many side roads in between, the album is a raw follow-up to Church’s surprise release of “Mr. Misunderstood” three years ago. “Desperate Man” is the sixth studio album of his career.

Morgan Evans' debut U.S. album, "Things That We Drink To," will be available Oct. 12.

Oct. 12: Morgan Evans, 'Things That We Drink To'

“Things That We Drink To” is home to Evans' chart-topping U.S. debut, “Kiss Somebody,” along with new single “Day Drunk.” Evans, a native of Australia, co-wrote each of the 11 songs on his album, including “Dance with Me,” which features his wife, Kelsea Ballerini.

Oct. 12: Tracy Lawrence, 'Frozen in Time' (Christmas album)

Tracy Lawrence’s 12-song holiday collection features new songs, including the title track, as well as Christmas favorites “Frosty the Snowman” and “Winter Wonderland” with the traditional country treatment for which Lawrence is known.

Oct. 12: Dailey & Vincent, 'The Sounds of Christmas' (Christmas album)

The most sparkling star on the bluegrass duo’s 14-song Christmas project is Dolly Parton, who joins the men on “Road to Bethlehem.” Other tracks include “Mr. Grinch,” “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.”

Oct. 19: Martina McBride, 'It's the Holiday Season' (Christmas album)

Martina McBride enlisted an orchestra and a swing band for this Christmas album, which includes "My Favorite Things" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

Oct. 19: Hardy, 'This Ole Boy' EP

Recently signed to Big Loud Records, singer-songwriter Hardy hails from the Deep South and has the songs to back up his lineage. Tracks include “4X4” and “Rednecker.” As a songwriter, Hardy penned “Simple” for Florida Georgia Line and “Up Down” for Morgan Wallen.

Josh Turner's first gospel album, "I Serve a Savior," will be in stores Oct. 26.

Oct. 26: Josh Turner, 'I Serve a Savior'

Country music fans have craved a gospel album from the multiplatinum-selling country singer for nearly 15 years — since the release of his perennial favorite “Long Black Train.” “I Serve a Savior” is a mix of the baritone singer’s favorite church hymns and gospel standards, including “Amazing Grace” and “Swing Low.” Turner penned the album’s title track, and his wife, Jennifer, and their oldest son, Hampton, wrote “The River (of Happiness.)”

Kane Brown's sophomore album, "Experiment," will be available Nov. 9.

Nov. 9: Kane Brown, 'Experiment'

“Experiment” is Kane Brown’s follow-up to his platinum-selling self-titled debut album. Produced by the ever-popular Dann Huff, “Experiment” includes Brown’s current single, “Lose It,” and several other songs co-written by Brown.

November: Garth Brooks, 'Triple Live'

The Country Music Association’s reigning Entertainer of the Year expects to release a slew of projects this fall. Brooks plans to release his "Triple Live" album, the next volume in his Anthology series — a bound chronologically sound assortment of stories and music — and a couple of collections dubbed the Diamond series through Amazon Music that will feature his very biggest albums along with live, “house cleaning” versions of his hits. 

Of "Triple Live," Brooks said: “It’s a three-disc set that is a reflection of the last 3½ years for us, that tour. I think what sets it apart from 'Double Live’ is there is so much more focus on the crowd, and that’s my favorite part.”

Brooks said the music will likely start being released in mid-November.

Related:Garth Brooks reveals details for first-ever concert at Notre Dame Stadium

Brett Young's "Ticket to L.A." will be available Dec. 7.

Dec. 7: Brett Young, 'Ticket to L.A.'

Home to his current single, “Here Tonight,” “Ticket to L.A.” is the follow-up to Young’s 1 million-selling self-titled debut album. Young has had hits including the three-times platinum “In Case You Didn’t Know.”

Also this fall: Pistol Annies

Pistol Annies is the super trio composed of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley. The album, sure to be packed with a healthy mix of attitude and empowerment, is the trio’s third project and the women’s first collection of new songs in five years. 


 

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