We’ve made it to the end of another long workweek and we have a whole stack of new country, Americana, bluegrass, and folk albums just waiting to be cranked up. For those who celebrate, we’re heading into Easter weekend with a massive catalog of new music. So, no matter what those weekend plans look like, the soundtrack to them is below.
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This week brought some high-profile releases. HARDY’s long-awaited Joe Diffie tribute project is here. Additionally, Beyoncé released Cowboy Carter, the new country album that everyone is talking about. Both of those are both rock-solid releases However, there is plenty more new music out there to listen to this weekend.
Standout Releases
It’s become cliché to say that an artist or band “never misses.” However, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers are a band that fits that description. The band continues to get better with each new release and Revelations is no exception. The band creates a blend of country, rock, and punk sensibilities to create something new, fresh, and refreshing.
The instrumentation and arrangements on the album are top-notch. However, the songwriting will keep listeners coming back for more. This is one you don’t want to miss.
Sarah King released her debut full-length album When It All Goes Down today and it should not be ignored. King’s sound is an airtight but organic fusion of rock and blues with a splash of country. It’s hard to say if her songwriting or voice is more impressive. In the end, it may be a tie. In short, King’s debut outing is more than enough to put her on the map. The opening track, “Lord Take My Soul” will hook many listeners immediately.
New Country and Americana Albums for March 29, 2024
- Revelations—Sarah Shook and the Disarmers
- Old School—Kimmi Bitter
- Sweethearts Only—Sentimental Family Band
- Mind, Man, Medicine—The Secret Sisters
- The One and Only Scott H. Biram—Scott H. Biram
- The Liberated Woman’s Songbook—Dawn Landes
- When It All Goes Down—Sarah King
- Rio Bravo—Scott Ballew
- Grackles—Grackles
- Colors—Carley Arrowood
- Tastes Like Sin—Josh Langston
- The Great Escape—Emily Triggs
- Pictures in the Dark—Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir
- Darkness Is a Bright Sound—Jeremy Ferrara
- Everett—The Coal Men
- Livin’ My Best Life—Dylan Scott
- Complicated—Josh Ross
- Evolution—Sheryl Crow
- HIXTAPE VOL. 3: DIFFTAPE—Various Artists (HARDY)
- Cowboy Carter—Beyoncé
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