This summer was one to remember for country music. Morgan Wallen started us off strong with his 37-track project I'm The Problem, and Zach Top closed us out with Ain't For My Health. We had tour performances all over the board, from Riley Green and Ella Langley to Luke Bryan and Coldplay. Heck, some country artists didn't have to sing a tune to make this summer unforgettable - Gavin Adcock, I'm talking to you. After such a great season of music, one might wonder how we're going to top all that. Well, I got an answer for you - here are some Fall 2025 country releases for fans to get excited about, from HARDY to Carter Faith.
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1. HARDY - 'Country! Country!'
Scheduled for release on September 26th, this is the long-awaited album from HARDY, who's been keeping busy this summer. Now, before you call him a rock artist, HARDY has said this album is a return to his "country" side. He hopes to explore themes of his life growing up in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and give fans a taste of the "country HARDY" they've been missing. Check out his single from the album, "Bro Country," to get a sample of the vibe he's going for.
2. Carter Faith - 'Cherry Valley'
Known so far for songs like "Greener Pastures" and "Already Crazy", Carter Faith isn't quite mainstream yet, but we know you'll love her. With a sound that gives if Lana Del Ray went country, and a clear aesthetic vision, Faith is pulling out all the stops. Her new release, Cherry Valley, is coming in hot. According to Faith, the album's name represents her creative "sweet spot." Pulling from influences like Fleetwood Mac and Dolly Parton, we know she'll be the perfect soundtrack to our fall. Check out her song, "Sex, Drugs, And Country Music" down below.
3. Lanie Gardner - 'Faded Polaroids'
Released just yesterday, Lanie Garder's Faded Polaroids is her sophomore album, and it gives the perfect blend of country songwriting with indie rock. Gardner first broke onto the scene in 2020, when her cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" went viral on TikTok, earning her a deal with Republic Records. Now, she's putting the whole picture together, both metaphorically and literally. She says of her new release, "I created the idea of Faded Polaroids using actual polaroids. Some brand new, others nicotine-stained, withered, torn, and worn from being passed down through the years." She described creating this album to be like "zooming out on my whole life and finally seeing the bigger picture." Listen to this first track from the album below, we know you're gonna love it as much as we do.
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