MOON TAXI
Silver Dream
Hometown heroes Moon Taxi continue their drive toward alt-rock stardom with their sixth album, Silver Dream. Filled with meaty guitar hooks, shimmering synthesizers, and anthemic vocals big enough for the Bridgestone—but rootsy enough for the Ryman—it’s pop-timism at its finest. (Available Jan. 22.)
MORGAN WALLEN
Dangerous: The Double Album
Covering miles of modern-country ground on a 30-track behemoth, the CMA New Artist of the Year stakes a bold claim of authenticity with Dangerous: The Double Album. More mature and personal, but with the same raspy vocal and swaggering attitude, the danger is worth the risk. (Available Jan. 8.)
LANGHORNE SLIM
Strawberry Mansion
Indie troubadour Langhorne Slim gets back on track in Strawberry Mansion, overcoming personal demons of anxiety and addiction. With a resilient folk tone and painfully honest writing, he unpacks a recovery journey with grit and grace, and a nod to the challenges facing Nashville. (Available Jan. 29)