Hot Country albums and tracks, tour updates… and Taylor Swift!

By Preshias Harris

QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “I will cherish it forever because Nashville is the place that honed and polished the thing about myself and the thing about my life that I am the most proud of and the most passionate about.” – Taylor Swift, accepting her induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Oct 26, 2026

PHOTO: Taylor Swift holds her award, presented to her by Brad Paisley, at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. See story below. Photo credit: Ed Rode / Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame / Alliance Artists & Media Relations. Scroll down to HALL OF FAME NEWS, below

BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH: The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God endures forever. – Isaiah 40:8

TRACE ADKINS

TRACE ADKINS: Multi-Platinum entertainer Trace Adkins celebrates three decades of unforgettable music with the release of Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary — a special edition of the trailblazing album that launched his extraordinary career. Out now via Capitol Records Nashville/UMe, the anniversary release brings Adkins’ Platinum-certified debut LP to vinyl for the first time ever. Purchase Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary here.

Released in June 1996, Dreamin’ Out Loud announced the arrival of a true Country original, spotlighting Adkins’ singular mix of heartfelt traditionalism, larger-than-life personality, and fearless musical spirit.

Available on vinyl and CD, Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary expands on the original LP’s 10-song tracklist with a special bonus version of “Every Light In The House,” recorded live in Nashville in 2021. Find upcoming live dates at traceadkins.com. More at Instagram, X and Facebook.

EXILE

PHOTO (L to R) Exile: Sonny LeMaire, Les Taylor, Steve Goetzman, Marlon Hargis and J.P. Pennington. Photo credit: Curtis Graham at Grey House Films

EXILE: More than six decades into their remarkable career, American country rock legends and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame members, Exile, have announced the release of their newest studio album, Look Out, Heart. The new album of original music is available on all digital platforms here.

“The support for ‘Look Out, Heart,’ ‘Rain Keeps Falling,’ ‘Blood Red Moon,’ and ‘Habanero’ has made us even more excited to share this new album in its entirety. These songs explore love, heartache, humor, and the unexpected turns life may take, all brought together by the harmonies and musicianship that have always been at the heart of Exile. We’re proud of this project and grateful to everyone who has embraced the music along the way,” expressed Exile.

The new recording features original members Sonny LeMaire, J.P. Pennington, Marlon Hargis, Steve Goetzman, and Les Taylor. Find Exile tour dates and more here; follow on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

LOCASH

Album photo credit: BigRed

LOCASH: Just released: Chris & Preston — the highly awaited new album from Platinum-selling duo LOCASH. Out now via Galaxy Label Group (their own independent record label), the 12-song LP finds singer/songwriters Preston Brust and Chris Lucas revealing the real lives and shared history behind one of Country’s most unstoppable pairings. Go here to listen to Chris & Preston now.

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