Americana releases, week 43

This week in Americana, new projects from Kacey Musgraves and Miko Marks highlight a genre rich with storytelling and regional identity, while John Mayer's launch of Sob Rock Records signals a fresh chapter in independent music. Releases from Sheryl Crow, Rayland Baxter, and Caroline Marie Brooks reflect introspective themes and artistic evolution, alongside notable milestones for artists like Luke Combs and Zach Bryan. The spotlight also falls on legacy acts such as Tom Waits and Pokey LaFarge, whose work continues to resonate across generations. Meanwhile, reviews and retrospectives underscore the enduring influence of Americana’s roots and its expanding reach.

1. 01

   Kacey Musgraves, John Mayer, LiSA, MILEY

   Kacey Musgraves Announces 'Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes'

   Oct 23 · 8 outlets

2. 02

   John Mayer

   John Mayer Launches Sob Rock Records Label

   Oct 24 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift's Debut Album Turns 20

   Oct 24 · 5 outlets

4. 04

   Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' Spends 15th Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200

   Oct 20 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Miko Marks

   Miko Marks announces new project 'Hell or High Water'

   Oct 21 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Lady Gaga

   ‘Don’t Worry,’ Baby, Lady Gaga Hints at New Music on the Horizon

   Oct 21 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Carly Pearce, Max McNown

   Max McNown Enlists Carly Pearce for Romantic New Duet “Not Falling Out” (Exclusive)

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Caroline Brooks

   SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: CAROLINE MARIE BROOKS – LIGHT AND MATTER

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Chappell Roan, Lana Del Rey

   Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan and Zach Bryan & Lana Del Rey Should All Crash the Hot 100 Next Week — Who’s Got the Best Shot at No. 1?

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    George Strait, Zach Bryan

    Zach Bryan Once Said He Didn’t Want To Be a Country Musician—Now He’s Outsold George Strait

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Rayland Baxter

    ALBUM REVIEW: Rayland Baxter Steps Out of the Rut and Into the Light on 'True Violet'

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Sheryl Crow

    Sheryl Crow Has a Message For a Divided America on Newest LP

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    The Loved Ones

    MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of The Loved Ones’ “Latest Hits!”

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Bruce Springsteen

    Remembering When Bruce Springsteen Released an Album That Couldn’t Stop Churning Out Hit Singles in 1984

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Luke Combs

    Luke Combs Just Extended One of the Most Impressive Streaks in Country Music

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Tom Waits

    Tom Waits Released “Bad As Me” 15 Years Ago Today

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Joan Baez, Ennio Morricone

    "Here’s To You" : l’hymne universel à la justice de Joan Baez et Ennio Morricone

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Valerie June

    “Something Within Us Continues to Sing”: Valerie June Makes “Trouble in Mind” Unmistakably Her Own

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Luke Combs

    On This Day in 2023, Luke Combs Hit No. 1 With a Cover That Helped a Folk Legend Make Country Music History

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Lainey Wilson, Brandon Lake

    Lainey Wilson and Brandon Lake Open Up About Who They Wrote ‘The Jesus I Know Now’ For: “They All Have a Story”

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Pokey LaFarge

    Pokey LaFarge: The Buck Stops Here

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    The Tony Rice Unit

    The Tony Rice Unit’s debut “Acoustics” to be released on vinyl for his 75th birthday

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

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