Country rock releases, week 43

This week in country rock, new projects from established icons and rising voices highlight the genre's evolving landscape. Kacey Musgraves returns with a sequel to her experimental series, while John Mayer launches a new label to support emerging talent. Collaborations, retrospectives, and personal reflections from artists like Eric Church, Kid Rock, and Neil Young underscore the genre's deep roots and dynamic present.

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

   Eminem, Lil Wayne, Kid Rock

   Kid Rock announces collaboration '7 Sins' with Lil Wayne

   Oct 19 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   Eric Church

   Eric Church Reveals Which Of His Albums Is His Favorite

   Oct 20 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Boz Scaggs, Eagles

   Eagles Once Sang on This Massive Boz Scaggs Hit Back in the Early 80s

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Brooks & Dunn

   Brooks & Dunn announce new album, their first since 2007

   Oct 27 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Bob Dylan, Sara Evans

   Bob Dylan Inspired What Became a Massive Hit for Sara Evans in 2004

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Grateful Dead

   The Grateful Dead Released Its Self-Titled Second Live Double Album 55 Years Ago Today

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Eric Church

   Eric Church’s Wife Had to Convince Him to Record What Became One of His Biggest Hits in 2019

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Sorrel Nation

    Sorrel Nation “Creeping Thyme”

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Neil Young, The Chrome Hearts

    Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts - Earth Girl (Official Lyric Video)

    Oct 23 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    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

13. 13

    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

14. 14

    Neil Young

    Neil Young & Crazy Horse Released “Arc” And “Weld” 35 Years Ago Today

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

    Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Released “Night Moves” 50 Years Ago Today

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Grateful Dead

    An Hour Of Grateful Dead To Celebrate Bob Weir's Birthday

    Oct 22 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Luke Combs

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

    Oct 21 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Randy Rogers Band, Miranda Lambert, Marc Scibilia

    Signed: Randy Rogers Band Inks With Miranda Lambert’s Big Loud Texas; Marc Scibilia Flies With Concord

    Oct 20 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Kid Rock

    Halfway 2 Jesus is Kid Rock’s latest assault on the ears

    Oct 20 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    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

21. 21

    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

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