New alternative country releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in alternative country, new collaborations and long-awaited releases take center stage, from Kacey Musgraves and Stevie Nicks contributing to the soundtrack of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' to Kings of Leon unveiling their personal album 'O My Beloved'. Artists like Ian Noe, MJ Lenderman, and Ryan Adams share fresh covers and new music, while Gillian Welch and David Rawlings prepare to release 'Boots No. 3: The Hickory Show' in early 2027. Meanwhile, archival and retrospective moments highlight the genre’s roots, including anniversary tributes to Hope Sandoval and Lambchop, and a spotlight on Jim James’s forthcoming memoir. The week also features reviews and premieres, from Willi Carlisle’s 'The Universal Bubba' to Salim Nourallah’s 'Calling Manila'.

1. 01

   Ella Langley, Tyler Childers, Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, The Cure, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicks

   Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Nicks, and The Cure to feature on 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' soun…

   Nov 3 · 10 outlets

2. 02

   Caleb Followill, Kings of Leon, Zach Bryan, Gurriers, Jashim

   Kings of Leon announce personal new album 'O My Beloved'

   Nov 6 · 9 outlets

3. 03

   Ian Noe, Zach Bryan

   Ian Noe Reacts to Zach Bryan Covering 'Kentucky Hurricane'

   Nov 3 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   MJ Lenderman, Neil Young

   MJ Lenderman Shares New Neil Young Cover, Harry Crews Book Foreword

   Nov 9 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Gillian Welch, David Rawlings

   BONUS TRACKS: No Depression's Year-End Fundraiser, New-Old Tunes from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and More Roots Music News

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Hayden

   SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: HAYDEN – THE RECENT PAST

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   MJ Lenderman

   Happy bonfire night! MJ Lenderman “Manning Fireworks”

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Ryan Adams

   Ryan Adams Announces New Album ‘Animal’ And Shares ‘Amethyst’

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Jim James, My Morning Jacket

   Jim James, leader de My Morning Jacket va publier ses mémoires

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    David Allan Coe

    Album Review – David Allan Coe’s “A Million Reasons”

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas, Magnus Ferrell, JYT

    Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas & Magnus Ferrell Christmas Covers (Plus a JYT Original) Adorn Starbucks’ First Holiday Album in More Than a Decade

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions

    Hope Sandoval And The Warm Inventions Released “Until The Hunter” 10 Years Ago Today

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Lambchop

    Lambchop Released “FLOTUS” 10 Years Ago Today

    Nov 4 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Willi Carlisle

    Album Of The Week: Willi Carlisle The Universal Bubba

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Kacey Musgraves, Beck, The Bluegrass Album Band

    THROUGH THE LENS: Kacey Musgraves, Beck, The Bluegrass Album Band, and Other Audiophile Roots Music Releases

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Salim Nourallah

    Album Premiere: Salim Nourallah “Calling Manila”

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Gillian Welch, David Rawlings

    Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to release “Boots No. 3: The Hickory Show” in early 2027

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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