JELLY ROLL WHITSITT CHAPEL
Antioch native Jelly Roll follows his mainstream breakout with an album steeped in his street-life past and filled with inspiration for the “rougher crowd” he claims. A genre-hopping ex-con hero for those who feel forgotten, it leans into his melodic, hard-rock side, finding hope in hard knocks. (Available June 2.)
TOMMY PRINE THIS FAR SOUTH
With his debut album, This Far South, Nashville native Tommy Prine says it plain: He might be John Prine’s son, but he’s not John Prine Jr. Forging his own creative path, folk-rock and emo-flavored pop punk pick up some Celtic flair as a reluctant, but no less talented, Prine emerges. (Available June 23.)
DREW HOLCOMB AND THE NEIGHBORS STRANGERS NO MORE
Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors have long sought community in Nashville roots music but find it with uncommon ease on Strangers No More. Full of airy Americana, pop, and even feel-good funk, it’s music to enjoy while coming together—no need to overthink the playlist. (Available June 9.)
AMY STOUP SINCE FRANK
Prolific writer for TV and film, Amy Stroup, changes her medium on Since Frank. Named in honor of a life- changing canine companion, her dreamy indie pop mixes energetic beats and misty atmosphere with stoner-chic vocals, as her mind (and soul) opens up. (Available June 23.)