Album Releases by Genre

Modbilly

Modbilly

by The Boxmasters
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the band led by Billy Bob Thornton.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away

Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away

by Slaid Cleaves
April 21, 2009
The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Country Club

Country Club

by John Doe & The Sadies
April 14, 2009
The Sadies join up with John Doe to release their first album of country music together.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Unstoppable

Unstoppable

by Rascal Flatts
April 7, 2009
The latest album for the country trio was produced with Dann Huff.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.2
Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity

by Keith Urban
March 31, 2009
The latest album for the New Zealand-born country singer was produced with Dann Huff.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Hills And Valleys

Hills And Valleys

by Flatlanders
March 31, 2009
Lloyd Maines produced the Texan country trio's first album in five years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Shine

Shine

by Martina McBride
March 24, 2009
The latest album for the multi-award-winning country artist was produced with Dann Huff.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Carolina

Carolina

by Eric Church
March 24, 2009
The second album for the country singer from North Carolina was produced by Jay Joyce.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Middle Cyclone

Middle Cyclone

by Neko Case
March 3, 2009
The singer's latest album produced with Darryl Neudorf features guests such as M. Ward and members of The New Pornographers, Los Lobos, Calexico, The Sadies, and Giant Sand.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Lucky One

Lucky One

by Raul Malo
March 3, 2009
After two cover albums, the former Mavericks singer releases his first album of original songs on the Fantasy Records label.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Midnight At The Movies

Midnight At The Movies

by Justin Townes Earle
March 3, 2009
The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Written In Chalk

Written In Chalk

by Buddy & Julie Miller
March 3, 2009
Married couple Buddy and Julie Miller release their latest album together featuring guest artists including Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, the McCrary Sisters, and Larry Campbell.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Easy Does It

Easy Does It

by Jake Owen
February 24, 2009
The second album for the Florida-born country singer was produced by Jimmy Ritchey.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Hungry Bird

Hungry Bird

by Clem Snide
February 24, 2009
The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
February 17, 2009
The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Willie And The Wheel

Willie And The Wheel

by Willie Nelson And Asleep At The Wheel
February 3, 2009
Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel team up to release an album of Western Swing music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Feel That Fire

Feel That Fire

by Dierks Bentley
February 3, 2009
The Arizona country singer releases his fourth studio album with Capitol Nashville.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Changing Horses

Changing Horses

by Ben Kweller
February 3, 2009
The fourth studio album for the ex-Radish member is said to have some country elements.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sing: Chapter One

Sing: Chapter One

by Wynonna
February 3, 2009
The seventh solo album for the country singer was produced by Brent Maher.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Ready For The Flood

Ready For The Flood

by Mark Olson & Gary Louris
January 27, 2009
The ex-Jayhawks team up again as a duo on their first album together in over ten years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Haymaker!

Haymaker!

by The Gourds
January 6, 2009
The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
X

X

by Trace Adkins
November 25, 2008
The Louisiana-born country artist's eighth studio album was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

by Neil Young
November 20, 2008
Released as part of the Archive series of rare recordings of concerts from the early days of his career, this album includes songs recorded from a gig in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 9-10, just before the release of his debut solo album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
Startin' Fires

Startin' Fires

by Blake Shelton
November 18, 2008
The fifth album for the country artist features Miranda Lambert as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
3.6
Fearless

Fearless

by Taylor Swift
November 11, 2008
Taylor Swift's follow-up to her triple-platinum debut album was produced with Nathan Chapman and features a duet with Colbie Calliat.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Play

Play

by Brad Paisley
November 4, 2008
The latest album from the Grammy-winning country singer features guests such as B.B. King, Vince Gill, Buck Owens, Steve Wariner, and Keith Urban.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Cardinology

Cardinology

by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
That Don't Make Me A Bad Guy

That Don't Make Me A Bad Guy

by Toby Keith
October 28, 2008
The country singer wrote and produced his 13th album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
3.2
Call Me Crazy

Call Me Crazy

by Lee Ann Womack
October 21, 2008
The sixth album for the Texas-born country singer was produced by Tony Brown.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Damn Right Rebel Proud

Damn Right Rebel Proud

by Hank Williams III
October 21, 2008
From a family of famous country singer, the younger Hank Williams brings more rock music to his sixth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Lucky Old Sun

Lucky Old Sun

by Kenny Chesney
October 14, 2008
The latest album for the multiple award-winning country singer features guest appearances by Dave Matthews, Mac McAnally and Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Peace Queer

Peace Queer

by Todd Snider
October 14, 2008
The first album of a planned trilogy from the Oregon-born singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
OH (Ohio)

OH (Ohio)

by Lambchop
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the band from Nashville was produced by Mark Nevers and Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Victory Shorts

Victory Shorts

by Absentee
September 30, 2008
The latest album for the English group was produced by Nick Terry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler

by Kellie Pickler
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the "American Idol" alum features a song cowritten by Taylor Swift.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.3
Furr

Furr

by Blitzen Trapper
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon group is the first on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Learn To Live

Learn To Live

by Darius Rucker
September 16, 2008
The Hootie & the Blowfish singer's sophomore solo album was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Mighty Ship

Mighty Ship

by Angela Desveaux
September 9, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her sophomore album produced by Dave Draves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Do You Know

Do You Know

by Jessica Simpson
September 9, 2008
The former pop singer goes country on her latest album, produced by Brett James and John Shanks.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.8
Sleepless Nights

Sleepless Nights

by Patty Loveless
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the country artist was produced by Emory Gordy, Jr.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Sex And Gasoline

Sex And Gasoline

by Rodney Crowell
September 2, 2008
The fourth album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
proVISIONS

proVISIONS

by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Ode To Sunshine

Ode To Sunshine

by Delta Spirit
August 26, 2008
The group featuring ex-Noise Ratchet founders releases its debut album, which was recorded in a cabin in Julian, CA.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Don’t Be A Stranger

Don’t Be A Stranger

by Moondoggies
August 19, 2008
The quartet from Seattle release its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Meet Glen Campbell

Meet Glen Campbell

by Glen Campbell
August 19, 2008
The country singer releases a covers album featuring songs from contemporary rock groups such as U2 and Green Day as well as classic artists such as John Lennon and Velvet Underground.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
That Lonesome Song

That Lonesome Song

by Jamey Johnson
August 5, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the country singer from Alabama who helped cowrite hits for George Strait and Trace Adkins.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
Love On The Inside

Love On The Inside

by Sugarland
July 22, 2008
The third album for the country duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
Around The Bend

Around The Bend

by Randy Travis
July 15, 2008
The country singer returns with his latest album produced by Kyle Lehning.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Two Men With The Blues

Two Men With The Blues

by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis
July 8, 2008
This is a recording of the special concert of Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis who performed together in January 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Fire Songs

Fire Songs

by The Watson Twins
June 24, 2008
This is the first album on the Vanguard label for the Los Angeles-based band who had previously worked with Jenny Lewis.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
All I Intended To Be

All I Intended To Be

by Emmylou Harris
June 10, 2008
The latest album for the country singer was produced by Brian Ahern with Dolly Parton and Vince Gill as guest vocalists.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Perfectly Clear

Perfectly Clear

by Jewel
June 3, 2008
The seventh album for the pop artist is her first country album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Blame It On Gravity

Blame It On Gravity

by Old 97's
May 13, 2008
The Dallas-based alt-country quartet releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Cryland

Cryland

by Don Cavalli
April 22, 2008
The Frenchman releases his latest album of blues music.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum

by Lady Antebellum
April 15, 2008
The debut album for the Augusta, Georgia, country trio includes the daughter of country singer Linda Davis and the brother of Josh Kelley.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
Just Us Kids

Just Us Kids

by James McMurtry
April 15, 2008
The son of novelist Larry continues his critique of the world on his latest album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
The Good Life

The Good Life

by Justin Townes Earle
March 25, 2008
The son of Grammy-winning singer Steve Earle releases his debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Good Time

Good Time

by Alan Jackson
March 4, 2008
The 15th album was written entirely by the country singer from Georgia.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.7
Asking For Flowers

Asking For Flowers

by Kathleen Edwards
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the singer from Canada was coproduced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Transnormal Skiperoo

Transnormal Skiperoo

by Jim White
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the Florida-based alt-country singer features the band Olabelle and was produced by Joe Pernice.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
The Felice Brothers

The Felice Brothers

by The Felice Brothers
March 4, 2008
The folk rock band from upstate New York formed by three brothers and their friend releases its first studio album in the US.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Backwoods Barbie

Backwoods Barbie

by Dolly Parton
February 26, 2008
Dolly Parton's first record on her own label features songs that will appear in the musical version of "9 to 5."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Another Country

Another Country

by Tift Merritt
February 26, 2008
Merritt's third full-length studio album was produced by George Drakoulias.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Mockingbird

Mockingbird

by Allison Moorer
February 19, 2008
Shelby Lynne's sister releases a covers album of some of her favorite female singers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Just A Little Lovin'

Just A Little Lovin'

by Shelby Lynne
January 29, 2008
Shelby Lynne's 10th album has her covering some of Dusty Springfield's biggest hits.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Dirt Farmer

Dirt Farmer

by Levon Helm
October 30, 2007
Former The Band drummer/singer returns with a solo album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Carnival Ride

Carnival Ride

by Carrie Underwood
October 23, 2007
The "American Idol" winner returns with her follow-up to her multiaward winning debut.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.6
Little Amber Bottles

Little Amber Bottles

by Blanche
October 23, 2007
The Detroit-based group and backing band on Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose" release their sophomore album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Family

Family

by LeAnn Rimes
October 9, 2007
Leann Rimes 12th album features Bon Jovi and Reba McEntire as guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Washington Square Serenade

Washington Square Serenade

by Steve Earle
September 25, 2007
Steve Earle's latest album features his wife Allison Moorer, as well as the Brazilian group Forro in the Dark.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
I'll Follow You

I'll Follow You

by Oakley Hall
September 11, 2007
The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.2
Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates

Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates

by Kenny Chesney
September 11, 2007
The 11th album for the Knoxville, Tennessee-born country singer.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.6
Unglamorous

Unglamorous

by Lori McKenna
August 14, 2007
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Translated From Love

Translated From Love

by Kelly Willis
June 26, 2007
Five years since her last release (Christmas album withstanding), country singer Kelly Willis returns with a new album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Lost Highway

Lost Highway

by Bon Jovi
June 19, 2007
Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
One Of The Boys

One Of The Boys

by Gretchen Wilson
May 15, 2007
The country singer follows her disappointing sophomore set with this third album, which includes multiple co-writes with John Rich (of Big & Rich).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

by Miranda Lambert
May 1, 2007
This sophomore effort finds the former "Nashville Star" contestant becoming a bona-fide star (albeit from Texas rather than Tennessee). It combines eight Lambert originals with three covers.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Let It Go

Let It Go

by Tim McGraw
March 27, 2007
'Let It Go' is the country star's first album in three years.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
The Calling

The Calling

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
March 6, 2007
This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
West

West

by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing

Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing

by Keith Urban
November 7, 2006
The Australian country singer (who also doubles as Nicole Kidman's husband) wrote all or part of 10 of the 13 songs on this fourth solo album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Songbird

Songbird

by Willie Nelson
October 31, 2006
Youngster Ryan Adams produced this 11-song mix of originals and covers, which also includes musical backing from Adams' band The Cardinals.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
These Days

These Days

by Vince Gill
October 17, 2006
This 43-song, 4-disc set is composed of all new recordings in roughly four different styles (one per disc): rock, country, acoustic bluegrass, and ballads.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Long Trip Alone

Long Trip Alone

by Dierks Bentley
October 17, 2006
This is the third album for the country singer who gained stardom following the release of 2005's 'Modern Day Drifter.'
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Long Island Shores

Long Island Shores

by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
3.6
Like Red On A Rose

Like Red On A Rose

by Alan Jackson
September 26, 2006
The country singer's second 2006 album is another change-of-pace: a disc full of love songs produced by Alison Krauss.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.1
Nashville

Nashville

by Solomon Burke
September 26, 2006
The soul singer tackles 14 country tunes with the help of producer Buddy Miller and guests Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless And Patti Griffin.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
American V: A Hundred Highways

American V: A Hundred Highways

by Johnny Cash
July 4, 2006
The fifth and final of Cash's sessions with producer Rick Rubin was recorded shortly before the singer's 2003 death. Included among two Cash originals are covers of songs by Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams, and more.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Getting Somewhere

Getting Somewhere

by Allison Moorer
June 13, 2006
Husband Steve Earle lends a hand on the singer-songwriter's latest release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Taking The Long Way

Taking The Long Way

by Dixie Chicks
May 23, 2006
Rick Rubin "executive" produced the controversial country outfit's first release in four years. John Mayer, Bonnie Raitt, and members of Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Heartbreakers guest.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Stand Still, Look Pretty

Stand Still, Look Pretty

by The Wreckers
May 23, 2006
This is the debut album for the country-pop duo of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
All The Roadrunning

All The Roadrunning

by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
April 25, 2006
The dozen tracks (ten written by Knopfler, two by Harris) on the pair's first collaboration were recorded over a seven-year span.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.5
White Trash With Money

White Trash With Money

by Toby Keith
April 11, 2006
The country singer's latest is his first collaboration with producer Lari White, and also marks his first release on his new record label (Show Dog).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
4.2
This Old Road

This Old Road

by Kris Kristofferson
March 7, 2006
This is the 70-year-old singer-songwriter's first studio album in nearly a dozen years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
The Little Willies

The Little Willies

by The Little Willies
March 7, 2006
Norah Jones is one of two vocalists (Richard Julian is the other) in New York's Little Willies, who make their debut with this mostly-covers album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Pay The Devil

Pay The Devil

by Van Morrison
March 7, 2006
The singer-songwriter takes a stab at country music with this collection of a dozen covers and three originals.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.8
Precious Memories

Precious Memories

by Alan Jackson
February 28, 2006
The country star covers 15 classic gospel hyms with this acoustic collection.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Black Cadillac

Black Cadillac

by Rosanne Cash
January 24, 2006
The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
The Road And The Radio

The Road And The Radio

by Kenny Chesney
November 8, 2005
The country singer's second 2005 album is poppier than the first, although it contains just two Chesney originals.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.4
All Jacked Up

All Jacked Up

by Gretchen Wilson
September 27, 2005
Album number two finds the Nashville star reuniting with songwriter John Rich in an attempt to duplicate the mega-success of her debut, 'Here For The Party.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.1