Outlaw country releases, week 38

This week’s outlaw country releases reflect a deep engagement with the genre’s roots and legacy, from Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard’s latest chart-topping collaboration featuring a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and Elvis Presley, to Sturgill Simpson’s unexpected cover of INXS. Tributes to icons like Hank Williams and Waylon Jennings underscore the enduring influence of past figures, while Benjamin Tod’s new work challenges the current state of country music. Meanwhile, a reimagined version of Chris Stapleton’s NFL anthem signals a shift in the genre’s presence beyond traditional venues.

1. 01

   Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Merle Haggard

   Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Hit No. 1 With an Album Featuring a Song Previously Recorded by Brenda Lee and Elvis Pr…

   Sep 16 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Willie Nelson, Beth Nielsen Chapman

   37 Years Ago Today, Willie Nelson Scored His 14th No. 1 With This Introspective Hit Penned by Beth Nielsen Chapman

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Benjamin Tod

   Benjamin Tod “Country is Dead”

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Hank Williams, Grand Ole Opry

   On This Day in 1946, Hank Williams Was Rejected by the Grand Ole Opry—but the Audition Landed Him a Recording Contract

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   INXS, Sturgill Simpson

   Sturgill Simpson Covers INXS

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Chris Stapleton, NFL

   ‘Monday Night Football’ Makes Major Change to Its Iconic Chris Stapleton NFL Anthem

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Waylon Jennings

   3 Waylon Jennings Lyrics That Still Stop Us in Our Tracks

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

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