DOLLY PARTON & FAMILY SMOKY MOUNTAIN DNA – FAMILY, FAITH AND FABLES
Like a musical family tree, Dolly Parton traces her sonic roots for Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith and Fables. Telling the story of the Parton and Owens families, 38 rustic tracks featuring various members connect the artist fans love with the history behind her, and what lies ahead. (Available November 15.)
DWIGHT YOAKAM BRIGHTER DAYS
For his first album in nine years, country innovator Dwight Yoakam positions his iconic fusion of honky tonk and punk attitude for the future. Self-producing 14 tunes and duetting with superstar Post Malone, the trailblazer proves his instinctual mix of style and substance hasn’t dimmed a bit. (Available November 15.)
SKILLET REVOLUTION
With a long history as heavy-metal missionaries, Skillet rock for a new cause on Revolution. Marking their first independent album, the Nashville locals deliver headbanging aggression with heads bowed in hope, using thundering energy and electro-thrash power to fight a sense of cultural emptiness. (Available November 1.)
BROOKS & DUNN REBOOT 2
Brooks & Dunn tear up the tribute-album playbook on Reboot 2, giving free rein over their iconic hits. Featuring Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Halestorm, and more, country standards like “Neon Moon” get reimagined in speed metal and orchestral soul, with help from the stars themselves. (Available November 15.)