Steve Earle's latest album features his wife Allison Moorer, as well as the Brazilian group Forro in the Dark.

The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.

The 11th album for the Knoxville, Tennessee-born country singer.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label.

Five years since her last release (Christmas album withstanding), country singer Kelly Willis returns with a new album.

Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.

The country singer follows her disappointing sophomore set with this third album, which includes multiple co-writes with John Rich (of Big & Rich).

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.

'Let It Go' is the country star's first album in three years.

This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.

The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.

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.

Youngster Ryan Adams produced this 11-song mix of originals and covers, which also includes musical backing from Adams' band The Cardinals.

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.

This is the third album for the country singer who gained stardom following the release of 2005's 'Modern Day Drifter.'

This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.

The country singer's second 2006 album is another change-of-pace: a disc full of love songs produced by Alison Krauss.

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.

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.

Husband Steve Earle lends a hand on the singer-songwriter's latest release.

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.

This is the debut album for the country-pop duo of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp.

The dozen tracks (ten written by Knopfler, two by Harris) on the pair's first collaboration were recorded over a seven-year span.

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).

This is the 70-year-old singer-songwriter's first studio album in nearly a dozen years.

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.

The singer-songwriter takes a stab at country music with this collection of a dozen covers and three originals.

The country star covers 15 classic gospel hyms with this acoustic collection.

The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set.

The country singer's second 2005 album is poppier than the first, although it contains just two Chesney originals.

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.'

The country singer's first album in four years was produced by longtime collaborator Garth Fundis.

The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm."

Tony Berg and Eric Valentine produced this follow-up to 2002's Grammy-winning "This Side."

Byron Gallimore and Dann Huff produced the country singer's follow-up to 2002's "Cry."

Lee Ann Womack guests on the Texan's 33rd album.

Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut.

The country singer self-produced these dozen songs, which amount to the 18th album of his career.

The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release.

Merle Haggard guests on the country star's follow-up to 'Shock'n Y'all.'

The veteran Nashville artist wrote and produced all 11 tracks on her latest album, and handled most of the instrumentation as well.

The country singer's latest is a bit of a departure, taking the form of a concept album about, well, relaxing on a Caribbean beach.

This is the first studio recording in three years for the Grammy-winning bluegrass act.

One of the rare country music stars who is both a critical and commercial success (and without crossing over into pop), Jackson returns with a follow-up to his huge 2002 hit 'Drive.'

'Dying' once again finds the country star backed on record by his touring band, the Dancehall Doctors.

George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire.

The Canadian singer-songwriter's Nonesuch debut features covers of songs by other Canadian singer-songwriters, including Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Ron Sexsmith, Jane Siberry, and William Shatner. (OK, so maybe not the last one.) There's also one lang original for good measure.

It's been over 40 years since she released her first album (and four since her last, 2000's 'Still Country'), but the coal miner's daughter returns to the spotlight with this 13-track effort (all Lynn-penned originals), produced by The White Stripes' Jack White.

The songwriter returns with her first album of new material in three years, co-produced with pianist Matt Rollings and John Jennings.

The country singer's fourth studio album and Sugarhill debut was recorded in just two weeks with returning producer R.S. Field.

The hugely successful Tennessee-based singer returns with a follow-up to the triple platinum 'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems.' He took almost a full year to record these 11 new tracks, including the title cut featuring a guest appearance by Uncle Kracker.

Producer T-Bone Burnett compiled this collection of traditional Americana, country and blues tunes to complement Anthony Minghella's Civil War epic. Among the performers here are Alison Krauss and the White Stripes' Jack White.

The country singer seeems to enjoy pushing buttons (albeit with a sense of humor), and he continues his recent forays into politicized music with this latest LP, which features songs such as "American Soldier" and "The Taliban Song."

Still going strong at 57, the Grammy-winning artist offers 12 new tracks, with some A-list backing from the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Jill Cunniff, Jane Siberry, and Kate and Anna McGarrigle.

The duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn return with a follow-up to 2001's 'Steers and Stripes.'

The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album.

This sophomore effort for the former Whiskeytown member was, like her acclaimed 2002 debut, produced by Chris Stamey. Mary Chapin Carpenter and Mitch Easter are among numerous guests on the album.

Rebounding from a vocal chord injury that almost ended her singing career, Rosanne Cash returns with her first album in seven years. Guests include Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Teddy Thompson, and daddy Johnny Cash.

After a five-year break from recording (save for a Christmas album), Deana Carter returns with album of polished country-pop tunes.

Country superstar Vince Gill returns with 17 self-produced tracks. Emmylou Harris, Amy Grant, and Michael MacDonald lend their voices.

Married to Faith Hill and the son of former relief pitcher Tug McGraw, Tim McGraw returns with an album recorded with his road band, the Dancehall Doctors. Included here is a cover of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer."

Not wanting to offend any potential listeners, the country superstar finally follows up the hit 'Come On Over' with two versions of her new album (both included in this two-CD set): a red disc of pop versions of her 19 new songs, and a green disc of those same 19 songs performed in a country music style. (A third, blue, disc of those songs performed in a world music style is targeted at international consumers.)

Johnny Cash, still going strong at age 70, returns for a fourth album with producer Rick Rubin. Like the previous three pairings, this disc mixes Cash originals with unlikely covers, which this time out include Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt," and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Fiona Apple, Nick Cave, and Don Henley are among the guests.

This is the first new album in three years for the country superstar.

The roots rocker tackles a variety of tough, contemporary issues on this latest release, perhaps his most political, issue-oriented album yet. Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris guest.

The ever-popular contemporary country act returns with their sixth album.

This is the critically-acclaimed Alabama singer's third album, and first for her new label Universal South.

Oklahoma's Toby Keith returns with 12 new tracks, including a duet with Willie Nelson.

The legendary singer's third roots-country album for Sugar Hill Records includes 12 Parton originals as well as covers of Bread's "If" and, of all things, Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."

Australian alt-country singer Kasey Chambers follows her acclaimed 2000 debut ('The Captain') with this sophomore effort. Lucinda Williams guests.

The Grammy-winning artist follows her 2000 hit 'I Am Shelby Lynne' with ten new tracks produced by Glen Ballard (Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morissette), including a cover of John Lennon's "Mother."

Working again with longtime producer Allen Reynolds, Brooks' first country-pop album in four years includes duets with George Jones and Trisha Yearwood. If Brooks' claims are to be believed, this will also be his farewell album.

Alison Krauss and her band have gained popularity in recent months, thanks to the success of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack (which featured the band's version of "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" among other contributions). This is their first album since 1999's 'Forget About It.'

Yearwood's follow-up to 'Real Live Woman' includes guest performances from Don Henley and Rosanne Cash.

This is Carpenter's first studio release since 1996, and features a seven-piece band.

In his sixth decade of recording, Johnny Cash reunites with producer Rick Rubin for a third consecutive outing. Like its two predecessors, 'III' consists of a mix of Cash originals and covers, this time from the likes of Nick Cave ("The Mercy Seat"), Tom Petty ("I Won't Back Down"), and U2 ("One").

Similar in sound to 1995's adventurous 'Wrecking Ball,' this album of original Harris tunes features guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson), among others.

Former Blaster Dave Alvin offers an album of traditional American music (each song having passed into the public domain).

The 13-piece outfit from Nashville (that isn't a country band) returns with a concept album about the former president (that really isn't about the former president). It's one of those things that you have to hear to understand.