Wilson, Rhett, Zeiders, Acuff dish out new music

Friday, August 23, 2024 – "Whirlwind" is the new album from country star Lainey Wilson, out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Produced by Jay Joyce, the 14-track disc includes the single "Hang Tight Honey." "Good Horses" features Miranda Lambert, who also helped write the song. This has been part of a big year for Wilson: induction into the Grand Ole Opry and winning Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, three awards at the 59th annual ACM Awards and five awards at the 57th annual CMA Awards (being named Entertainer of the Year at both the ACMs and CMAs).

Thomas Rhett continues paying homage to his wife with "About A Woman" on The Valory Music Co. Rhett, who crosses genres with his soulful vocal delivery, has penned songs about his wife, Lauren, many times in the past. Here, he devotes the entire album to her. Rhett co-wrote 12 of the 14 songs.

Warren Zeiders, the pride of Hershey, Pa., is out with his second release, "Relapse," on Warner. The 10-track project features recent singles "Betrayal" and the title track. The set was produced by Mike Elizondo. "Relapse" follows Zeiders' number one single on country radio for the double-platinum title track,

Idaho native Colby Acuff, who mines a more traditional country sound, is out with his second release for Sony Music Nashville, "American Son." The 16-track relase features "How Do I Feel Alive," with sibling trio The Castellows as well as Acuff's take on Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne." Acuff wrote nine of the songs himself, a rarity in country music.

Laci Kaye Booth's new EP, "The Loneliest Girl In The World (Acoustic Sessions)," is out. Released via Geffen Records, the project features stripped down versions of six songs from Booth's full-length debut album, "The Loneliest Girl In The World, including "Cigarettes."

Randy Rogers Ba"nd has a new release, sort of, "Rollercoaster 20th Anniversary Edition." The 11-track release was completely remastered and resequenced. Produced by Radney Foster, "Rollercoaster" was the second full-length effort from Randy Rogers Band, who formed in 2000.

The Grascals, who formed in 2004, are going strong with "20" on Mountain Home Music Co. The title of the bluegrass sextet's new album ties past, present and future neatly with new and previously released material. The release also features the return of founder, singer/guitarist Jamie Johnson.