Country releases, week 40

This week's country music releases highlight a range of new albums, reissues, and collaborations, from Taylor Swift's cinematic 'Patient Zero' video to Kenny Chesney extending his record on the Country Airplay chart. Notable entries include Wynonna Judd's introspective 'The Hard Truth,' Noah Kahan's contribution to the 'Hunger Games' soundtrack, and The Chicks' 20th anniversary reissue of 'Taking The Long Way.' Meanwhile, emerging voices and legacy artists alike explore themes of identity, memory, and resilience across the genre.

1. 01

   Taylor Swift, Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, mgk, Patient Zero, Graham Norton

   Taylor Swift premieres music video for 'Patient Zero' featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell

   Sep 29 · 11 outlets

2. 02

   Drake, Don Toliver, Ella Langley, Yebba

   Drake releases HABIBTI (FOMO) deluxe with four new songs

   Oct 4 · 6 outlets

3. 03

   Kid Rock, Eminem

   Kid Rock Announces New Christian Rock Album Featuring Eminem Collaboration

   Oct 3 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Wynonna Judd

   Wynonna Judd discusses her 'The Hard Truth' album and personal struggles

   Oct 2 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Noah Kahan, Drake, Miranda Lambert, Victoria Monét, Ella Langley

   Noah Kahan Releases 'Draw You Out' for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Soundtrack

   Oct 2 · 4 outlets

6. 06

   Miley, MILEY, Elton John

   Miley Cyrus scores first No. 1 album since 2013 with 'Bass Persuades'

   Oct 1 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift announces four new songs as surprise encore

   Sep 27 · 6 outlets

8. 08

   Meshell Ndegeocello, Bob Dylan, J‐Lo, Ragazze Quartet

   Meshell Ndegeocello announces 'Synonym', a soulful album of reimagined classics

   Oct 2 · 5 outlets

9. 09

   P.O.D., Cory Brandan, Norma Jean

   P.O.D. announces new single 'Outbreak' featuring Cory Brandan

   Oct 1 · 4 outlets

10. 10

    Rhiannon Giddens, Odetta

    Rhiannon Giddens announces new album Hope Is the Thing with Feathers

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Cornelia Murr, Courtney Marie Andrews, Katie Pearlman, Lola Kirke

    Courtney Marie Andrews, Cornelia Murr, Lola Kirke, & Katie Pearlman Debut New Supergroup Tommy

    Oct 4 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Dolly Parton

    Cast of Dolly: A True Original Musical Broadway Production Revealed

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Kenny Chesney

    Kenny Chesney Extends Country Airplay No. 1 Record with 'Carry On'

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

14. 14

    The Chicks

    The Chicks announce 20th anniversary reissue of 'Taking The Long Way'

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Michael Hurley

    Michael Hurley's 1964 debut album 'First Songs' to be reissued on vinyl

    Oct 2 · 2 outlets

16. 16

    Kid Rock

    Kid Rock announces new Christian rock song

    Oct 1 · 2 outlets

17. 17

    The Bellamy Brothers, Neil Diamond

    Bellamy Brothers discuss their No. 1 hit and its unexpected origins

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton stars in new commercial for her coffee line filmed before her death

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

19. 19

    Caroline Jones

    Will Caroline Jones Lead the Countdown With Her New Video?

    Sep 29 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Kenny Chesney

    Kenny Chesney Didn’t Write What He Says Is One of His Most Autobiographical Hits

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Brenda Lee

    Remember When Brenda Lee Released Her First Country Album in 1973?

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Rosanne Cash

    Rosanne Cash Wrote This Hit Single After Losing at the Grammy Awards in 1983

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Merle Haggard

    On This Day in 1966, Merle Haggard Released the Album With Multiple Titles That Became His First No. 1

    Oct 3 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Alabama

    On This Day in 1981, Alabama Released a Crossover Hit Inspired by a Murder Conviction

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Bob Dylan

    BONUS TRACKS: 39 Bob Dylan CDs, New Anti-ICE Compilation, and More Roots Music News

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Jules de Corte, Linus

    Bonnie “Prince” Billy & Linus Announce Jules de Corte Tribute Album, Share Three Songs

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Mitchell Tenpenny

    Mitchell Tenpenny On How Embracing Boundaries Inspired ‘Ain’t My Problem’: ‘This Industry Makes You Try to Please Everybody’

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson, The Delmore Brothers

    Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson & More Featured On The Delmore Brothers Tribute Album: ‘Their Musical Innovation Influenced Almost Every Genre of Music’

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Kitty Wells, Don Gibson

    Don Gibson and Kitty Wells Both Had a Big Hit With This Song in 1958

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Age Factory, Post Malone, Tohji

    Age Factory share ‘Vein’ and ‘ERROR’ videos directed by Post Malone and Tohji collaborator Anton Reva

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

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