One month into 2023, country music fans have already had a chance to dig into tons of new music.

Several artists kicked off the year with repeat-worthy singles and teasers for soon-to-release albums. Some artists who released new songs last month include Old Dominion (four new tracks in time for the band’s “No Bad Vibes Tour”: “Easier Said With Rum,” “Ain’t Got A Worry,” “Freedom Like You” and “Memory Lane”), Hunter Hayes (“Sober” and “Someone Will”), Jake Owen (“My Boots Miss Yours”), RaeLynn (“It’s Happening Right Here”), Gabby Barrett (who joined Colton Dixon on a new version of his inspiring anthem, “Build a Boat”), Cole Swindell (“Drinkaby”), Caroline Jones (a solo artist who also became the first female member of Zac Brown Band, debuted “Keep it Safe,” a duet with Alyssa Bonagura) and more.

Other artists dropped full-length projects, including Tyler Hubbard, who made his solo debut after rising to fame with duo partner Brian Kelley in Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard released his long-awaited 18-track album on January 27, sharing that he “poured my heart and soul into this album, and I’m so excited to finally share it with y’all.”

On the same day, Elle King released Come Get Your Wife, a highly-anticipated album packed with everything from high-energy party anthems to heartfelt tributes. Some of the first tracks fans got to hear from the album included “Worth A Shot,” feat. Dierks Bentley, and “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” with Miranda Lambert.

Earlier in the month, Margo Price debuted her powerful, barrier-breaking album, Strays, taking listeners on a psychedelic journey throughout the 10-track project. Price previously shared that she explored the idea for her album after asking her partner an emotional question, “What if I burn all my bridges, and can never find my way home again?,” and hearing in return: “You belong to no one.”

HARDY unleashed his half country, half rock album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, on January 20, blending genres with inspiration from tons of influences (including Soundgarden, Puddle of Mudd, Pink Floyd, Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, Matchbox 20 and other artists HARDY has listened to throughout his life). He also included collaborations with Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wallen.

Wallen has dropped a few songs of his own, teasing his highly-anticipated, 36-track album that’s set to release just in time for his massive world tour. Among others, Wallen is bringing HARDY on tour, along with ERNEST, who is weeks away from unveiling his new project.

Tons of new music is on the horizon from some of the biggest artists in country. Keep tabs on new music coming in 2023 here (we’ll update this list as additional songs/projects are announced):

February

March

March 3 — Morgan Wallen, One Thing At A Time: “This announcement has been a long time coming,” Wallen said as he revealed details about the highly-anticipated project. His next album is packed with 36 tracks, including “You Proof,” “Thought You Should Know” and more.
March 24 — Luke Combs, Gettin’ Old: The 18-track project follows Comb’s Growin’ Up, which released in 2022. Gettin’ Old captures “the stage of life I’m in right now,” Combs previously explained. The album was set to drop just before Comb’s massive world tour.

April

April 28 — Cole Swindell, Stereotype Broken: Swindell is extending his smash-hit 2022 project with a deluxe edition, Stereotype Broken, which will include three new tracks. Swindell shared the first one, “Drinkaby,” explaining that it’s “a breakup song, I guess, but it also sounds like a party song.”
April 28 — Nate Smith, Nate Smith: Smith is set to release his long-awaited debut album after announcing a delay earlier this year. The “Whiskey On You” star said his new project would drop in time to perform at Stagecoach and join Thomas Rhett on tour.

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Brooke Taylor