LUKE DICK LOCKELAND
Mixing alt-rock energy and country contemplation, hit songwriter/modern-day swashbuckler Luke Dick unpacks a haphazard path to his here and now in Lockeland. Writing with Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby, Casey Beathard, and more, his whimsical wisdom is endlessly interesting. (Available March 15.)
SHERYL CROW EVOLUTION
Sheryl Crow enters a new phase of her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career with her 11th studio album, Evolution, offering a futuristic vision of heartland pop. From fuzzed-out sunshine rock to modern country blues and orchestral new wave, she embraces the passing years—and calls out A.I. (Available March 29.)
LINDSEY LOMIS HANDLE WITH CARE
A Nashville native connecting personal song craft to vibrant digital pop, Lindsey Lomis lets love do its worst on Handle With Care. Exploring the many forms of romantic energy with iridescent vocals and edgy intensity, she captures fragility and ferociousness, kinetic highs, and devastating lows. (Available March 29.)
KENNY CHESNEY BORN
Kenny Chesney continues his reign as master of the bigger picture on BORN, his milestone 20th studio album and first in four years. With his signature sound and themes of gratitude, nostalgia, optimism, and resilience, the album celebrates the wild act of just living. (Available March 29.)