LUKE COMBS GROWIN’ UP
On Luke Combs’ Growin’ Up, country’s most relatable star delivers a third album of average-Joe anthems. With burly vocals and a grizzly bear-sized heart, the everyman hero looks to maintain mainstream dominance with stories of a small-town childhood, and an XXL sound. (Available June 24.)
PATTY GRIFFIN TAPE
Inspired by the “boring” nature of her own deep cuts catalog, Grammy winner Patty Griffin set out to find some true cutting-room caviar. With Tape, she digs through decades of unheard demos and gathers 10 intimate, imperfect favorites – unearthing an Americana diamond in the rough. (Available June 10.)
JUDAH & THE LION REVIVAL
Nashville duo Judah & the Lion rejuvenate a synthetic mix of alt-rock and folk-pop with their fourth album, Revival. Full of irreverent soul searching and protest- anthem energy, the duo holds the line against depression and disillusion, offering a spiritual Red Bull to the Gen-Z population. (Available June 10.)
CARRIE UNDERWOOD DENIM & RHINESTONES
Carrie Underwood returns to her old stomping grounds with Denim & Rhinestones, dropping her first country album since 2018 and tapping into her past. From a beyond-the-grave sequel to “Before He Cheats,” to some serious ‘80s mall-pop energy, Underwood lets the retro nostalgia shine. (Available June 10.)