Blake Shelton – Body Shop Deluxe (Warner Nashville) – Blake Shelton will put a deluxe version of his "Body Shop" CD, containing four new songs. Brooks & Dunn and hit-making up-and-comer HARDY help out on the new material of the 16-song release. The release contains the hit "Happy Anywhere."

Del McCoury – Almost Proud (McCoury Music) – At 82, Del McCoury is not slowing down releasing a 12-song set. The disc is comprised of four songs about love lost, one love song that sounds like many others he's cut as a tribute to his wife of 57 years, Jean, two cheatin' songs, two drinking songs, one extolling the virtues of hard work and one about a working-class hero standing up to big coal in the West Virginia in the early 20th century.

Shovels & Rope – Manticore (Dualtone) – The duo Shovels & Rope releases an album written pre-COVID, but recorded during the pandemic. What had once been expected to have been acoustic changed tone as a result.

Lori McKenna – Christmas Right Here (CN/Thirty Tigers) – Songwriter Lori McKenna releases her first Christmas release, which includes a cover of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime."

Josh Abbott Band – Christmas Was (Self-released) – Josh Abbott Band releases a five-song EP of holiday fare, none of which was penned by the Texas artist.

Gabby Barrett – Goldmine (Deluxe) (Warner Nashville) – Gabby Barrett expands upon her debut album, "Goldmine," with a deluxe version.

Allison Krauss and Robert Plant – Raise the Roof (Rounder) – Bluegrass star Allison Krauss teams up with Robert Plant for the first time in years.

Willie Nelson Family – The Willie Nelson Family (Sony Legacy) – Willie Nelson teams up with family members on yet another release. The cast includes Willie Nelson (lead vocals, background vocals, Trigger); Bobbie Nelson (piano); Lukas Nelson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lead vocals, background vocals); Micah Nelson (drums, bass, background vocals); Paula Nelson (background vocals); Amy Nelson (background vocals); Mickey Raphael (harmonica); Billy English (drums); Paul English (percussion) and Kevin Smith (bass).

Tyler Braden – What Do They Know (WDTK) (Warner) – Alabama native Tyler Braden releases his debut, a seven-song EP. Braden had a hand in writing all seven songs. Braden was a firefighter in his home state before performing similar duties in Nashville while getting his career going there.

Skip Ewing – Christmas (Self-released) – Skip Ewing has enjoyed a long career as a singer and songwriter. He's out with a seven-song EP. Ewing produced the set with Kyle Lehning.

Amanda Shires – For Christmas (Silver Knife/Thirty Tigers) – Amanda Shires, who has a solo career as well as being a member of her husband Jason Isbell's band, The 400 Unit, releases her first holiday disc.

Cody Jinks – Mercy (Late August) –

Eddie Montgomery – Ain't No Closing Me Down (Average Joe's) – Eddie Montgomery, one-half of Montgomery Gentry, releases his first solo album, a 12-song disc. The album was produced by Grammy-award-winning producer Noah Gordon and award-winning producer, Shannon Houchins. Montgomery helped write eight of the songs. Tanya Tucker guests on the song "Higher."

Elvie Shane – Backslider (Wheelhouse) – Georgia native Elvie Shane releases his full-length debut. Earlier this year, Shane put out an EP. He has gained airplay with the song "My Boy," about a father's love for his stepson.

Mitchell Tenpenny – Naughty House (River House/Columbis) – Mitchell Tenpenny expands upon his "Neon Christmas" EP with a full-length holiday release of 10 songs. He includes the original "I Hope It Snows" featuring singer Meghan Patrick.

Morgan Evans – The Country And The Coast Side A (Warner Nashville) – Aussie country singer Morgan Evans, who had a hit with "Kiss Somebody," will release a six-song EP. Evans, who is married to Kelsea Ballerini, was produced by Dann Huff.

Hayes Carll – You Get It All (Self-released) – Hayes Carll releases his eighth studio disc. The humorous singer/songwriter co-wrote all 11 songs on the release. The CD was produced by Kenny Greenberg and Allison Moorer, who is also Carll's wife.

Brett Young – Brett Young & Friends Sing The Christmas Classics (Arista Nashville) – Brett Young Brett will offer his first-ever Christmas album. Colbie Caillat, Sam Fischer, Dann Huff, Darius Rucker, Maddie & Tae, Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham help on the eight-song release of standards.

Pistol Annies – Hell Of A Holiday (RCA Nashville) – Pistol Annies, the trio of Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe, are out with their take on holiday fare. Most of the songs are new except for the classic "Sleigh Ride," "Auld Lang Syne" and a Merle Haggard tune, "If We Make It Through December"

Shy Carter – The Rest Of Us EP (Warner Nashville) – Soulful country singer Shy Carter makes his debut with an EP.

Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) – What A Song Can Do (Big Machine Label Group) –

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Georgia Blue (Southeastern) – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are out with a covers disc with proceeds going to help Black Voters Matter, Fair Fight and Georgia STAND-UP. The release consists of new versions of 13 songs with ties to the state, including tracks originally recorded by Georgia natives R.E.M., Drivn' N' Cryin', James Brown, Cat Power, Precious Bryant, Otis Redding, The Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Now It's Overhead, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Allman Brothers Band and Vic Chesnutt. Julien Baker, Brandi Carlile, Béla Fleck, Steve Gorman, Peter Levin, Amanda Shires, Brittney Spencer, Chris Thile, Sadler Vaden, Adia Victoria and John Paul White all help out.

Pokey LaFarge – In The Blossom of Their Shade (New West) – Pokey LaFarge's album was the result of a tour being canceled due to COVID-19. LaFarge used the time to come up with new material. The set contains 10 songs.

Ryan Hurd – Pelago (Arista Nashville) – Ryan Hurd, who has released EPs, makes his full-length debut with this 15-song track. The disc features the hit "To a T" and "Chasing After You," with wife Maren Morris. A second track, "June, July, August," also was released.

Toby Keith – Peso In My Pocket (Show Dog) – Toby Keith releases his first album of new material in five years. Kenny Greenberg co-produced the album with Keith. The first single is "Old School," written by Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd and Brett Tyler. Sammy Hagar co-wrote "Growing Up is a Bitch" with Keith.

Zac Brown Band – The Comeback (Warner Nashville) –

Cassadee Pope – Thrive (Self-released) –

Natalie Hemby – Pins and Needles (Fantasy) – Natalie Hemby, known for her songwriting for the likes of Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town as well as being a member of The Highwomen, releases her second album and first for Fantasy. Hemby's first disc was "Puxico" in 2017.

Old Dominion – Time, Tequila & Therapy (Sony Nashville) –

Asleep at the Wheel – Half A Hundred Years (Home Records/Thirty Tigers) – The long-running Texas swing band Asleep at the Wheel is out with music to celebrate its golden anniversary.

Brandi Carlile – In These Silent Days (Low County Sounds/Elektra) – Brandi Carlile has been on a roll with her own career and that of her side project The Highwomen, not to mention a best selling memoir. Now, Carlile has a pandemic-inspired disc of 10 songs. Carlile recorded once again with Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings producing the set. Carlile conceived the disc quarantined at home with longtime collaborators and bandmates Tim and Phil Hanseroth.

Lily Rose – Stronger Than I Am (Big Loud) – Georgia native Lily Rose, who has gained some airplay with her song "Villian," releases a seven-song EP. Rose has a modern country sound. Joey Moi produced most of the tracks.