Album Releases by Genre
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Look Again to the Wind: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited
by Various Artists
August 19, 2014
Produced by Joe Henry, this tribute to Johnny Cash's 1964 album Bitter Tears features such artist as Nancy Blake, Steve Earle, Rhiannon Giddens from the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Bill Miller, and Gillian Welch.
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The No-Hit Wonder
by Cory Branan
August 19, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the alt-country-rock singer-songwriter features features guest appearances from Tim Easton, Craig Finn, Jason Isbell, Austin Lucas, Caitlin Rose, and Steve Selvidge.
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Long in the Tooth
by Billy Joe Shaver
August 5, 2014
The first release in six years for the country artist features a guest appearance from Willie Nelson.
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Wild Animals
by Trampled by Turtles
July 15, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the Minnesota folk/bluegrass band was produced by Low's Alan Sparhawk.
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Country Funk II: 1967-1974
by Various Artists
July 15, 2014
The second volume of country funk includes songs by J.J. Cale, Bob Darin, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Townes Van Zandt.
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No Fools, No Fun
by Puss N Boots
July 15, 2014
This is the debut release for the alternative country side project that includes Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Catherine Popper.
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Counterfeit Blues
by Corb Lund
July 1, 2014
The eighth full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter with his band the Hurtin' Albertans was produced by Saam Hashemi.
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Remedy
by Old Crow Medicine Show
July 1, 2014
The ninth full-length studio release for the Americana string band was produced by Ted Hutt and includes a song co-written by Bob Dylan.
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Colfax
by The Delines
June 17, 2014
This is the debut release for the new band formed by Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin with Amy Boone and Sean Oldham.
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Band of Brothers
by Willie Nelson
June 17, 2014
Produced by Buddy Cannon, the latest release for the country singer-songwriter features nine original songs and a duet with Jamey Johnson.
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Trouble & Love
by Mary Gauthier
June 10, 2014
The first full-length release in four years for the singer-songwriter includes contributions from Beth Nielsen Chapman, Ben Glover, Scott Nolan, Gretchen Peters, Darrell Scott, and the McCrary Sisters.
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Common Ground: Dave & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy
by Dave Alvin
June 3, 2014
Blasters Dave and Phil Alvin come together for this tribute to Big Bill Broonzy.
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Platinum
by Miranda Lambert
June 3, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the country singer features guest appearances from Little Big Town, the Time Jumpers (a Grammy-nominated western swing ensemble that includes Vince Gill), and Carrie Underwood.
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Songs
by John Fullbright
May 27, 2014
The follow-up to the Oklahoma singer-songwriter's 2012 Grammy-nominated debut From The Ground Up was co-produced with Wes Sharon.
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Tightrope
by Chatham County Line
May 20, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the bluegrass quartet was self-produced by the band.
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Blue Smoke
by Dolly Parton
May 13, 2014
The 42nd studio release for the country singer features duets with Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson.
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Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
by Sturgill Simpson
May 13, 2014
The second full-length release for the country singer was produced by Dave Cobb.
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Farmer's Corner
by Wooden Wand
May 6, 2014
The latest release from James Jackson Toth as Wooden Wand was recorded over six different sessions.
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Storyline
by Hunter Hayes
May 6, 2014
The second full-length major studio release for the Louisiana country artist was co-produced with Dann Huff.
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Fortune
by Black Prairie
April 22, 2014
The fourth full-length release for what was a bluegrass side project of the Decemberists was produced by Vance Powell.
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Undefeated
by Bobby Bare, Jr.'s Young Criminals' Starvation League
April 15, 2014
The fourth release for the Nashville alt-country-rock singer with the Young Criminals' Starvation League is the first in four years.
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Tarpaper Sky
by Rodney Crowell
April 15, 2014
After his Grammy-winning collaboration with Emmylou Harris, the singer-songwriter returns with his 14th self-produced solo release.
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Put Your Needle Down
by The Secret Sisters
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the sister duo of Lydia and Laura Rogers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
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Carter Girl
by Carlene Carter
April 8, 2014
The first release in six years for the laughter of June Carter and stepfather Johnny Cash was produced by Don Was and features guest appearances from Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson.
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Everlasting
by Martina McBride
April 8, 2014
Produced by Don Was, the second collection of covers from the country singer contains 12 tracks of R&B and soul music with guest appearances from Kelly Clarkson and Gavin DeGraw.
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A Dotted Line
by Nickel Creek
April 1, 2014
The Grammy-winning bluegrass trio of Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins return from its 2007 "indefinite hiatus" to release its Eric Valentine-produced sixth studio album.
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Out Among the Stars
by Johnny Cash
March 25, 2014
Originally produced by Billy Sherrill, the album of 12 songs contains songs recorded during sessions in 1981 and 1984 with guest appearances from June Carter Cash and Waylon Jennings was shelved by Columbia. Discovered by John Carter Cash in 2012, Buddy Miller, Jerry Douglas, Hargus "Pig" Robbins and Marty Stuart re-recorded their parts for this new release.
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Strangers
by Simone Felice
March 25, 2014
The second solo release for the former drummer of the Felice Brothers was co-produced with David Baron.
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Slow Me Down
by Sara Evans
March 11, 2014
Co-produced with Mark Bright, the seventh studio release for the country singer features guest appearances from Gavin DeGraw, Vince Gill and Isaac Slade.
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Reflections
by Don Williams
March 11, 2014
Produced with Garth Fundis, the latest release from the country singer includes songs written by Guy Clark, Merle Haggard. Townes Van Zandt, and Jesse Winchester.
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I'm a Fire
by David Nail
March 4, 2014
The third full-length release for the Missouri country singer features guest appearances from Little Big Town and Lee Ann Womack.
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Riser
by Dierks Bentley
February 25, 2014
The latest full-length studio release for the country singer features guest appearances from Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.
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Doubled Exposure
by D. Charles Speer & the Helix
February 25, 2014
The latest release for the band led by Dave Shuford was recorded in upstate New York by Jason Meagher includes influences of Americana, blues, folk, and rock music.
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Bluebird
by Dawn Landes
February 18, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman).
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Bad Self Portraits
by Lake Street Dive
February 18, 2014
The Brooklyn-based band formed by former students at the New England Conservatory releases its second full-length studio album.
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The Lights from the Chemical Plant
by Robert Ellis
February 11, 2014
The third full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
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Four Foot Shack
by Les Claypool's Duo De Twang
February 4, 2014
The debut country/bluegrass-inspired release for this Primus frontman's project with Bryan Kehoe includes the title track original, songs from Les Claypool's other projects/bands, and covers such as the Bee Gee's "Stayin' Alive."
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Lucky
by Suzy Bogguss
February 4, 2014
The latest release for the country singer is an album of Merle Haggard songs.
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No Way There from Here
by Laura Cantrell
January 28, 2014
The fifth studio release for the the country singer was recorded in Nashville and is her first album of original material since 2005’s Humming By The Flowered Vine.
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Goodnight Tender
by Amy Ray
January 28, 2014
The Indigo Girls' singer-songwriter's sixth solo release includes three songs co-produced with Phil Cook.
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The Art of Obscurity
by Iain Matthews
January 28, 2014
The first solo release in 15 years from the founder of Fairport Convention was produced by Bradley Kopp.
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Strong Feelings
by Doug Paisley
January 21, 2014
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was recorded in Toronto with a band that included Gary Craig, Bazil Donovan, Robbie Grunwald, Garth Hudson, Emmett Kelly, and Mary Margaret O'Hara.
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Hard Working Americans
by Hard Working Americans
January 21, 2014
The debut release of covers for the band that includes Todd Snider, Neal Casal of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Dave Schools of Widespread Panic, Chad Staehly of Great American Taxi, and Duane Trucks of King Lincoln.
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The River & the Thread
by Rosanne Cash
January 14, 2014
The first release of new material in eight years for the singer-songwriter was inspired by her travels in the South.
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That Girl
by Jennifer Nettles
January 14, 2014
The debut solo release for the Sugarland singer was produced by Rick Rubin.
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Bad Debt [Reissue]
by Hiss Golden Messenger
January 14, 2014
Originally recorded on cassette tape and released in limited quantities before a fire at the PIAS warehouse destroyed all the remaining copies, this reissue includes three new tracks from the North Carolina singer, M.C. Taylor.
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The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1 [EP]
by Zac Brown Band
December 10, 2013
Produced by the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl (who also appears on drums), the four track EP from the country rock band was recorded live on tape in a week.
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Days of Gold
by Jake Owen
December 3, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the country singer was produced by Joey Moi.
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Desert Skies
by Beachwood Sparks
November 26, 2013
The previously unreleased debut album from the original lineup of the psychedelic country rock band that included Chris Gunst, Brent Rademaker, Dave Scher, Josh Schwartz, Dave Scher, Tom Sanford, and Pete Kinne was recorded in 1997 in a converted one-car garage.
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There's a Dream I've Been Saving: 1966-1971
by Lee Hazlewood
November 26, 2013
The five-disc box set includes a DVD of the 1970 film Cowboy in Sweden directed by Torbjörn Axelman; a 172 page book profiling 27 artists on Lee Hazlewood Industries, album breakdowns, interviews and rare/unseen photos; remastered songs from Lee Hazlewood and artists on the label's roster such as: the Aggregation, Ann-Margret, Lynn Castle, Hamilton Streetcar, Suzi Jane Hokom, Honey Ltd., Kitchen Cinq, International Submarine Band (w/ Gram Parsons), and Virgil Warner.
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Bottle Rockets/The Brooklyn Side [Reissue]
by The Bottle Rockets
November 19, 2013
The remastered reissue of the first two albums of the early 1990s alt-country band includes demos and live recordings as well as songs from when they were named Chicken Truck.
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The Woman I Am
by Kellie Pickler
November 12, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the country singer was produced by Frank Liddell and Luke Wooten.
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Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War
by Various Artists
November 5, 2013
Randall Poster produced the two-disc set that includes artists such as Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Joe Henry, Del McCoury, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dolly Parton, Pokey Lafarge, Shovels & Rope, Chris Thile, and Lee Ann Womack interpreting Civil War songs.
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I'm a Stranger Here
by The Devil Makes Three
October 29, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the alt-country/folk punk trio was produced by Buddy Miller.
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Disconnected in New York City [Live]
by Los Lobos
October 29, 2013
The latest live release from the Los Angeles band is from an acoustic set at New York City's City Winery on December 23, 2012.
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12 Stories
by Brandy Clark
October 22, 2013
The debut full-length release for the country singer-songwriter who wrote hit songs for the Band Perry, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and LeAnn Rimes, was produced by Dave Brainard.
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To All the Girls...
by Willie Nelson
October 15, 2013
The 18-track double release from the country singer features duets with such artists as Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Wynnona Judd, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Loretta Lynn, Shelby Lynne, Dolly Parton, Mavis Staples, and Carrie Underwood.
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See You Tonight
by Scotty McCreery
October 15, 2013
The second country release for the American Idol winner was produced by Frank Rogers.
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Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song
by Amos Lee
October 8, 2013
Produced by Jay Joyce, Alison Krauss and Patty Griffin appear as guests on the fifth studio release for the Philadelphia singer-songwriter.
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Jubilee
by The Deep Dark Woods
September 30, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian alt-country group was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
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Build Me Up from Bones
by Sarah Jarosz
September 24, 2013
Viktor Krauss, Aiofe O'Donovan, Darrell Scott, and Chris Thile appear as guests on the third full-length release for the singer-songwriter.
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Negativity
by Deer Tick
September 24, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock band led by John McCauley was produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.
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A.M.
by Chris Young
September 17, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the country singer was produced by James Stroud.
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Sunday Morning Record
by The Band of Heathens
September 17, 2013
The fourth studio release for the band led by Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist is its first since Colin Brooks, John Chipman, and Seth Whitney left the band.
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Hoodoo
by Tony Joe White
September 16, 2013
The swamp rock veteran's latest release is his first on the Yep Roc label.
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Feels Like Home
by Sheryl Crow
September 10, 2013
Produced with Justin Niebank, the first country release for the singer-songwriter includes songs co-written with Al Anderson, Brandy Clark, Rodney Clawson, Chris DuBois, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Brad Paisley.
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World Boogie Is Coming
by North Mississippi Allstars
September 3, 2013
The seventh studio release for the southern blues-rock/folk band was self produced.
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Surrounded
by Richard Buckner
September 3, 2013
Mixed by Tucker Martine, the latest release from the alt-country singer-songwriter was written using an electronic autoharp and an octave-shifting pedal.
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The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You
by Neko Case
September 3, 2013
The sixth full-length release includes guest appearances from Howe Gelb, Mudhoney's Steve Turner, Visqueen, M. Ward as well as members of Calexico, Los Lobos, My Morning Jacket, the New Pornographers, was produced by Tucker Martine.
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Summer Through My Mind
by Richard Youngs
September 3, 2013
The latest release for the British singer-songwriter is influenced by Americana music.
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Gone Away Backward
by Robbie Fulks
August 27, 2013
The 11th release for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini.
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See You There
by Glen Campbell
August 13, 2013
Recorded during the same sessions as 2011's Ghost On The Canvas, some of the country singer's biggest songs are reworked by producers Dave Darling and Dave Kaplan.
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Bakersfield
by Paul Franklin
July 30, 2013
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin's tribute album to the Bakersfield sound features cover versions of ten 1960s songs by Merle Haggard and Buck Owens.
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My Favorite Picture of You
by Guy Clark
July 23, 2013
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter includes songs co-written with Shawn Camp, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, and Chris Stapleton.
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In Search [Reissue]
by Chance
July 16, 2013
This is the remastered reissue of the 1981 privately pressed release from Chance Martin, who worked with Johnny Cash and "Cowboy" Jack Clement.
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Amelita
by Court Yard Hounds
July 16, 2013
Jim Scott returns as producer on the second release from the Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison and Martie Maguire as the Court Yard Hounds.
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The Warner Bros. Years [Box Set]
by Steve Earle
June 25, 2013
The box set for the Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter contains 1995's Grammy-nominated Train a Comin', 1996's I Feel Alright, and 1997's El Corazon, as well as the unreleased Live at the Polk Theater concert album from 1995 and To Hell and Back, a DVD of a concert at Tennessee's Cold Creek Correctional Facility in 1996.
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Seeds and Stems
by Bill Kirchen
June 18, 2013
The guitarist of Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen rerecords songs from his career with his current band.
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Fossils
by Aoife O'Donovan
June 11, 2013
The debut solo release for the Crooked Still singer-songwriter was produced by Tucker Martine.
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Every Man Should Know
by Harry Connick, Jr.
June 11, 2013
Kim Burrell, Leroy Jones, Branford and Wynton Marsalis guest on the latest album from the New Orleans jazz singer-songwriter.
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From the Hills Below the City
by Houndmouth
June 4, 2013
The debut release for the folk rock quartet from New Albany, Indiana (near Louisville, Kentucky) was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
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Ghost Brothers of Darkland County [OST]
by Various Artists
June 4, 2013
Based on a true story and adapted for the stage by Stephen King, the soundtrack features songs written by John Mellencamp, with music direction from T Bone Burnett, and vocals by such artists as Ryan Bingham, Rosanne Cash, Neko Case, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey, Samantha Mathis, and Meg Ryan.
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Love Is Everything
by George Strait
May 14, 2013
The latest studio release from the Country Music Hall of Fame singer was produced with long-time producer Tony Brown.
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Golden
by Lady Antebellum
May 7, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the country trio was produced by Paul Worley.
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Annie Up
by Pistol Annies
May 7, 2013
The second release for the country trio of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley was produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, and Chuck Ainlay.
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Mother
by Natalie Maines
May 7, 2013
Co-produced with Ben Harper, the debut solo release for the Dixie Chicks singer is a rock-influenced covers album of songs by such artists as Jeff Buckley, Patty Griffin, Pink Floyd, and The Jayhawks.
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Life on a Rock
by Kenny Chesney
April 30, 2013
Co-produced with Buddy Cannon, the country singer's latest release includes eight songs written by Chesney and features guest appearances from Elan, Willie Nelson, and The Wailers.
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Love Has Come for You
by Steve Martin
April 23, 2013
Produced by Peter Asher, the third release on the Rounder label for Steve Martin sees the comedian/banjo player teaming up with Edie Brickell on this album of bluegrass music.
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The Low Highway
by Steve Earle & the Dukes (& Duchesses)
April 16, 2013
The 15th release for Steve Earle is the first to feature his band, The Dukes, and includes three songs written for the HBO series Treme.
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Let's Face the Music and Dance
by Willie Nelson
April 16, 2013
The latest release from the country singer with his backing band, the Family, includes covers of classic country and standard songs.
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Thorn in My Heart
by Kim Richey
April 16, 2013
The seventh full-length studio release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by Neilson Hubbard and includes guest appearances from Jason Isbell and Trisha Yearwood.
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Dad Country
by Jonny Fritz
April 16, 2013
Produced with Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, this is the first release under Fritz's given name since he dropped the Corndawg name in 2012.
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Wheelhouse
by Brad Paisley
April 9, 2013
The country singer self-produced his ninth studio release that features guest appearances from Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Hunter Hayes, Eric Idle, Mat Kearney, LL Cool J, and Roger Miller.
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Haw
by Hiss Golden Messenger
April 2, 2013
The fourth release for the band led by M.C. Taylor and Scott Hirsch, features contributions from such artists as The Black Twig Pickers’ Nathan Bowles, Megafaun’s Phil Cook, and William Tyler.
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Pioneer
by The Band Perry
April 2, 2013
The second full-length release from the country trio was produced by Dann Huff.
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Based on a True Story...
by Blake Shelton
March 26, 2013
The eighth full-length studio release for the country singer who also appears as a coach/judge on NBC's The Voice features Pistol Annies and Gwen Sebastian as guests.
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The Ash & Clay
by The Milk Carton Kids
March 26, 2013
This is the second studio release from the Los Angeles-based folk duo of Joey Ryan and Ken Pattengale.
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Finds The Present Tense
by Gurf Morlix
March 25, 2013
Ian McLagan and Eliza Gilkyson guests on the first album of new material from the Austin singer-songwriter since 2009.
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Same Trailer Different Park
by Kacey Musgraves
March 19, 2013
After three self-released albums, the country singer releases her first major label debut produced by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird.
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Impossible Truth
by William Tyler
March 19, 2013
The second solo full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was was produced by Mark Nevers.
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