Outlaw country releases, week 37

This week’s outlaw country highlights revisit pivotal moments in the genre’s history, from George Jones and Merle Haggard’s 1982 cover of a Willie Nelson classic to Waylon Jennings’ 1974 No. 1 album that embraced diverse influences. New releases and reissues spotlight enduring legacies, including Merle Haggard’s No. 1 single inspired by a bus driver and Ray Wylie Hubbard’s deep dive into his latest work. Meanwhile, contemporary artists like Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley explore evolving sounds, while tributes to Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Ronnie Milsap reflect the genre’s lasting resonance.

1. 01

   George Jones, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson

   Remember When George Jones and Merle Haggard Covered a Willie Nelson Classic in 1982?

   Sep 13 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Waylon Jennings, Neil Young, The Marshall Tucker Band

   50 Years Ago Today, Waylon Jennings Reclaimed No. 1 With an Album That Embraced Neil Young and the Marshall Tucker Band

   Sep 13 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Merle Haggard

   Merle Haggard’s Bus Driver Helped Him Write This No. 1 Single From 1982

   Sep 12 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Johnny Cash, Trey Anastasio, Billy Strings

   BONUS TRACKS: Johnny Cash's Comic Book Reissue, Trey Anastasio and Billy Strings' Benefit Concerts, and More Roots Music News

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Koe Wetzel, Ella Langley

   How Did Koe Wetzel And Ella Langley Get (So) ‘Jaded’? Wetzel on Making ‘The Most Pop Song I’ll Probably Ever Record’

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Ray Wylie Hubbard

   Ray Wylie Hubbard Tells the Full Story on ‘Reel 2 Reel 4 Real’

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   The All‐American Rejects, Johnny Cash

   The All-American Rejects reprend Johnny Cash avec le single « I’ve...

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Chris Stapleton

   Is It Time For a New Chris Stapleton Album?

   Sep 8 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt

   Remembering When Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris Dished Out Another ‘Trio’ Album Despite Their Differences in 1999

   Sep 8 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Ronnie Milsap, Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge

    On This Day in 1974, Ronnie Milsap Was at No. 1 With a Grammy-Winning Song Later Recorded by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge

    Sep 7 · 1 outlet

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