{"id":1320093,"date":"2020-05-19T12:15:02","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T18:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1821310"},"modified":"2020-05-19T12:15:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T18:15:02","slug":"ready-for-summer-these-10-albums-are-hot-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/music-news\/ready-for-summer-these-10-albums-are-hot-tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready for Summer? These 10 Albums Are Hot Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cmt.mtvnimages.com\/uri\/mgid:ao:image:cmt.com:692953?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"byline\">by <span class=\"author\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/author\/shelburnec\/\" title=\"Posts by Craig Shelburne\" rel=\"author\">Craig Shelburne<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"date\">58m ago<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p>What would summer be without some cranked-up country music? We\u2019re ready for it, and so are these 10 artists. From beloved legends to impressive newcomers, get the scoop on these much-anticipated projects below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eric Church<\/strong>, <em>Mr. Misunderstood<\/em> (second pressing on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.umgnashville.com\/products\/eric-church-mr-misunderstood-red-vinyl-preorder\">red vinyl<\/a>) (May 22)<\/p>\n<p>Back in 2015, Eric Church shocked his fan club members by sending an unannounced new album to their door \u2014 on vinyl, no less. That ambitious project includes his No. 1 hit, \u201cRecord Year,\u201d so it\u2019s only natural to do a second pressing. This time it\u2019s offered as a 180 gram 12\u201d on eye-catching red vinyl. Other notable tracks include \u201cRound Here Buzz,\u201d \u201cKill a Word\u201d and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en_us\/article\/65zea3\/eric-church-interview-2016\">somewhat autobiographical<\/a> title track.<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gvvYMxV6TmI?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gvvYMxV6TmI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Jordan Davis<\/strong>, <em>Jordan Davis<\/em> (May 22)<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Davis is one of country music\u2019s most consistent newcomers with enough career momentum to headline a club tour earlier this year. His debut album, 2018\u2019s <em>Home State<\/em>, collectively earned a billion streams. How do you follow that? After a number of digital singles, he\u2019s returning with a six-song, self-titled EP. Listen for Julia Michaels on \u201cCool Again,\u201d as well as \u201cAlmost Maybes\u201d on the airwaves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c4XKdtjrtw8?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c4XKdtjrtw8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Florida Georgia Line<\/strong>, <em>6-Pack<\/em> (May 22)<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t have summer without a six-pack, right? Florida Georgia Line\u2019s got your back with a new EP. \u201cThis <em>6-Pack<\/em> is like a variety pack \u2014 there is a little something for everybody: a love song, party songs, and songs that bring us together,\u201d the band stated. \u201cWe\u2019ve been working real hard in the studio, and are just super excited to have new music out.\u201d Lead single \u201cI Love My Country\u201d is at No. 12 and climbing on this week\u2019s <em>Billboard<\/em> country airplay chart.<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sF0DV0MsYrQ?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sF0DV0MsYrQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>High Valley<\/strong>, <em>Grew Up on That<\/em> (May 22)<\/p>\n<p>Brad and Curtis Rempel of High Valley are focusing on childhood, family and love in their six-song EP, <em>Grew Up on That<\/em>. Their bluegrass-influenced music and optimistic songs have endeared them to fans in the U.S and their native Canada. Brad Rempel co-wrote five songs, including the title track. They\u2019ve previewed the project with the singles \u201cYour Mama,\u201d \u201cRiver\u2019s Still Running\u201d and \u201cNorthern Star.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TySehkDfWco?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TySehkDfWco?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Craig Morgan<\/strong>, <em>God, Family, Country<\/em> (May 22)<\/p>\n<p>Few country artists put as much emotion into their music as Craig Morgan. The Army veteran and Grand Ole Opry star has always been able to blend fun-loving songs with sensitive ballads \u2014 and that still holds true in <em>God, Family, Country<\/em>. Alongside five remastered early favorites, the album offers \u201cThe Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost\u201d (written for his late son, Jerry), the summery \u201cSippin\u2019 on the Simple Life,\u201d and a powerful rendition of Gavin DeGraw\u2019s \u201cSoldier.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UWVOXMUixTE?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UWVOXMUixTE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Kip Moore<\/strong>, <em>Wild World<\/em> (May 29)<\/p>\n<p>Kip Moore stepped into a co-producer\u2019s role for <em>Wild World<\/em> with a mission: \u201cWe wanted it to be more in-your-face,\u201d he says. \u201cMore earthy, more analog.\u201d He also co-wrote 12 of the album\u2019s 13 tracks. Leading up to release, he\u2019s shooting solo, acoustic performances for his \u201cIn the Wild Sessions.\u201d As seen below, he\u2019s joined by India Carney and guitarist Melissa Dougherty in the Mojave Desert on the title track.<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H9FQp3PaqL0?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H9FQp3PaqL0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Gone West<\/strong>, <em>Canyons<\/em> (June 12)<\/p>\n<p>Gone West have been gravitating toward country for a couple of years, and now they\u2019re on the charts with \u201cWhat Could\u2019ve Been.\u201d The foursome \u2014 Colbie Caillat, Justin Young, Jason Reeves, and Nelly Joy \u2014 are credited as writers on all the songs and they take turns on lead vocals. Their Southern California melodies, awesome harmonies, and acoustic guitar vibe will likely take center stage in their debut album, <em>Canyons<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vlhy7QPFohY?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vlhy7QPFohY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Gabby Barrett<\/strong>, <em>Goldmine<\/em> (June 19)<\/p>\n<p>A former <em>American Idol<\/em> contestant, Gabby Barrett made the leap into country radio with \u201cI Hope,\u201d a feisty debut single that climbed to No. 1. One of CMT\u2019s Next Women of Country, Barrett says she\u2019s been writing for two years for <em>Goldmine<\/em>. \u201cTo see it come together like this feels amazing and is such a huge blessing,\u201d she says. The project concludes with a duet version of \u201cI Hope\u201d with pop star Charlie Puth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fDFdVIp6rHg?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fDFdVIp6rHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Clint Black<\/strong>, <em>Out of Sane<\/em> (June 19)<\/p>\n<p>Clint Black is back \u2014 and he\u2019s eager to share <em>Out of Sane<\/em>, which he self-produced. Black co-wrote four songs with his pal Steve Wariner, including \u201cAmerica (Still in Love with You).\u201d Longtime collaborator Hayden Nicholas gets six cuts, too. Amid 12 originals, Black offers a cover of Harry Nilsson\u2019s pop classic, \u201cEverybody\u2019s Talkin\u2019.\u201d <em>Out of Sane<\/em> boasts Black\u2019s nimble work on lead guitar and slide guitar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kv0Kgif_a80?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kv0Kgif_a80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Brett Eldredge<\/strong>, <em>Sunday Drive<\/em> (July 10)<\/p>\n<p>Brett Eldredge took a few years off to get reconnected with himself, a process that\u2019s led to <em>Sunday Drive<\/em> and his newest single, \u201cGabrielle.\u201d Once he got back in the groove, Eldredge teamed up with producers Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuck (who produced Kacey Musgraves\u2019 <em>Golden Hour<\/em>) to set the mood. As with \u201cGabrielle,\u201d Eldredge co-wrote two other early tracks: \u201cCrowd My Mind\u201d and \u201cWhere the Heart Is.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"deferred_content\">Embedded from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5f1p3l9pdws?feature=oembed\">www.youtube.com<\/a>. <noscript class=\"deferred_content\" data-deferred-info=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;iframe&quot;}\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5f1p3l9pdws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/div>\n<hr>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/1821310\/ready-for-summer-these-10-albums-are-hot-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: CMT News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Craig Shelburne 58m ago What would summer be without some cranked-up country music? We\u2019re ready for it, and so are these 10 artists. From beloved legends to impressive newcomers, get the scoop on these much-anticipated projects below. Eric Church, Mr. Misunderstood (second pressing on red vinyl) (May 22) Back in 2015, Eric Church shocked [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1320093","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-music-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-16 04:03:29","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KSKE Ski Country","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1320093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1320093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1320093\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1320093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1320093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1320093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}