Published 2:59 PM EDT Sep 11, 2017 Autumn is less than two weeks away and with it is coming an unprecedented wave of new country music album releases. Typically, the months leading into the holiday season are popular for new albums, but that's never been more true than it is this year.
Between now and December, close to 30 country albums have release dates on the books — and even more are in the works. Watch for albums from country music’s biggest stars, legends and up-and-comers over the next few months including highly anticipated releases from Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Chris Young and Kelsea Ballerini. Kenny Chesney has a live album planned and Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton will each reissue their popular Christmas albums with added tracks. Hot newcomers Carly Pearce and Midland will give fans a first look at complete bodies of work. Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have albums planned but no set release dates. It all starts this Friday, with new releases from Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch and Kip Moore. Here’s what to expect.
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Courtesy of Broken Bow Music Group Sept. 8: Dustin Lynch — “Current Mood” Lynch has covered a lot of musical ground since his breakthrough hit “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012. “Current Mood” has the traditional country elements of “Cowboys and Angels,” but it doesn’t linger there. The album, Lynch’s third, is deeply infused with R&B, pop and rock. “Current Mood” includes Lynch’s hit songs “Seein’ Red,” “Small Town Boy” and the soulful duet with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild “Love Me or Leave Me Alone.”. Courtesy of Universal Music Group Sept. 8: Kip Moore — “Slowheart” Moore’s platinum-selling debut album “Up All Night” is home to hits including “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” and “Hey, Pretty Girl.” His less commercial follow-up “Wild Ones” created an underground swell of support, building his audience by thousands.
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With “Slowheart,” Moore blends the passion and connection for which he’s known with a new self-awareness that will speak to both commercial and underground audiences. “Slowheart” includes Top 10 hit “More Girls Like You” and the stripped-down, autobiographical “Guitar Man.”. Cover Art Courtesy of BMLG Records Sept. 22: Midland — “On the Rocks” Country music fans met the modern retro country rule breakers when the trio broke into the genre this year with “Drinkin’ Problem.” Sept.