GEORGE STRAIT COWBOYS AND DREAMERS
The King of Country keeps his throne with Cowboys And Dreamers, George Strait’s 31st studio album. Mixing the timeless comfort of Strait’s warm, weathered vocal with a still-there curiosity to keep chasing the wind, reflection and playful wisdom reign supreme, with Chris Stapleton chipping in. (Available September 6.)
KEITH URBAN HIGH
Keith Urban toys with ideas of time and tenacity in his new set, a restless fusion of pop country and pure energy. Still the master of the pulse-pounding mood booster, soaring guitar solos, a forever-young vocal, he and Lainey Wilson create a sonic reminder to seize the moment and live on HIGH. (Available September 20.)
DANIELLE BRADBERY DANIELLE
More than 10 years after winning The Voice at 16, Danielle Bradbery makes the bold statement of identity she’s long been trending toward with Danielle. Trading bubblegum country for a raw, rhythmic mix of slinky pop and beat-driven soul, her striking vocal gets the sonic setting it deserves. (Available September 6.)
JERRY DOUGLAS THE SET
Sixteen-time GRAMMY winner and bluegrass master Jerry Douglas shows the creative dexterity of his live show with The Set. The largely instrumental mood music mixes ‘grass, Celtic, jazz, and even a Beatles classic, for an effortlessly textured blend of sophistication and down-home comfort. (Available September 20.)