McCollum unveils new disc
Produced by Frank Lindell and recorded at Power Station recording studio in New York City, McCollum said, "It is the best thing I've ever done. This record is honest, this record is raw, this record is one thousand percent authentic, Parker, and it feels really good to get back to writing and recording songs like I always wanted to."
Writing on all tracks, excluding two cover songs, he teamed with songwriters such as Jon Randall, Randy Rogers, Lori McKenna, Randy Montana, Liz Rose, Natalie Hemby and Monty Criswell.
The two covers were not identified. Nor were the number of songs.
McCollum's last release was "Never Enough" in 2023. The disc contained the number one hits "Burn It Down" and "To Be Loved By You." McCollum recently released the song "To Be Loved By You."
More news for Parker McCollum
- 02/11/26: McCollum releases "Killin' Me" video
- 09/19/25: McCollum sets '26 tour
- 07/18/25: Lambert, McCollum organize Band Together concert for flood relief
- 06/27/25: McCollum, Swindell drop new records
- 06/13/25: McCollum unveils songs for new CD
- 04/18/25: McCollum has "Hope That I'm Enough"
- 03/21/25: McCollum plans new tour dates
- 03/07/25: McGraw enlists McCollum to make "Paper Umbrellas"
CD reviews for Parker McCollum
"Parker McCollum (The Deluxe Edition)" continues the recent tradition of deluxe albums by country artists with this is the follow-up to his 2025 eponymous album. The deluxe version features four new songs - "Montgomery Country," "Big Ole Fancy House," "The One Before The One" and "Wind My Friend." They continue the raw emotion that "Parker McCollum" had established and solidify McCollum's view of himself as a wandering cowboy. ...
If there's a move away from brash, stereotype-laden bro-country and toward a more classic, timeless sound in current country music, it's being driven by artists such as Parker McCollum. He's not edgy, modern or groundbreaking, instead choosing to stick with the classic relationship songs and a sound that combines solid roots-rock with the smooth neo-traditional tones of George Strait.
His latest, self-titled release continues to build on his repertoire, from the gently swinging, ...
Parker McCollum hasn't made a truly great album (yet), but "Never Enough" comes close. There are many standout tracks on this 15-cut release, and most of them are well worth revisiting again and again.
We had a hint that good things were on their way when McCollum released the single "Handle On You," which sounded like mainstream country music, yet still found plenty of room for overt steel guitar in its mix. Plus, it was an old school heartbroken drinking song, and not ...
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