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Highway Prayers

Billy Strings

The bluegrass phenom returns with his most introspective work yet, blending traditional picking with modern songwriting sensibilities. Features guest appearances from Sierra Hull and Sam Bush.

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Bluegrass Released: January 2026

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Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

Young blues guitarist delivers raw Delta blues energy with contemporary production. Named after his Mississippi area code, this album showcases Kingfish's maturation as both player and songwriter.

Blues Released: February 2026

Crooked Tree Sessions

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

Grammy-winning guitarist explores deeper bluegrass roots with an all-star cast of traditional players. Recorded live at Crooked Tree Studio in North Carolina, capturing the raw energy of acoustic performance.

Bluegrass Released: December 2025

Done Come Too Far

Shemekia Copeland

The powerhouse vocalist delivers her most personal album to date, tackling themes of resilience and social justice with her signature soul-blues sound. Produced by Will Kimbrough.

Blues Released: January 2026

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Sierra Hull

The mandolin virtuoso's latest showcases her growth as a composer and arranger. Features intricate instrumental work balanced with thoughtful songwriting about connection and community.

Bluegrass Released: November 2025

Blues Deluxe Vol. 2

Joe Bonamassa

The blues-rock titan returns with a sequel to his 2003 classic, reimagining traditional blues standards with his signature fiery guitar work and vintage tone.

Blues Released: October 2025

Rise & Shine

Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers

Soulful blues meets Southern rock on this powerful debut from the Georgia-based outfit. Dove's distinctive vocals and sharp songwriting shine throughout this collection of original material.

Blues Released: February 2026

Mood Swings

Marcus King

Southern soul and blues-rock collide on King's latest. His virtuosic guitar playing and raw emotional vocals create a powerful modern blues statement.

Blues Released: December 2025

Toward the Fray

The Infamous Stringdusters

Progressive bluegrass pioneers deliver another genre-bending album mixing traditional instrumentation with electronic elements and rock energy.

Bluegrass Released: January 2026

Bloom

Larkin Poe

Sister duo Rebecca and Megan Lovell blend roots rock, blues, and Americana with powerful slide guitar and harmonies. Raw and authentic Southern sound.

Blues Released: November 2025

Rustin' in the Rain

Tyler Childers

Kentucky's finest returns with authentic mountain music and storytelling. Childers' unique voice and honest songwriting capture Appalachian life.

Bluegrass Released: January 2026

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Gary Clark Jr.

Austin's guitar hero pushes blues into new territory with hip-hop influences and social commentary. Raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically modern.

Blues Released: February 2026

Somebodaddy

Punch Brothers

Chris Thile and company deliver sophisticated progressive bluegrass with classical and jazz influences. Technical mastery meets emotional depth.

Bluegrass Released: December 2025

Faster

Samantha Fish

Kansas City blues powerhouse delivers high-energy rock-blues fusion. Fish's fiery guitar work and commanding vocals shine throughout.

Blues Released: January 2026

Stress Dreams

Greensky Bluegrass

Michigan jamgrass pioneers blend traditional bluegrass instrumentation with rock sensibilities and improvisational spirit.

Bluegrass Released: November 2025

White Jesus Black Problems

Fantastic Negrito

Three-time Grammy winner delivers roots music with punk attitude. Blends blues, funk, and rock with powerful social commentary.

Blues Released: October 2025

Morning Shift

Steep Canyon Rangers

Grammy winners deliver polished bluegrass with thoughtful songwriting. Known for collaborations with Steve Martin.

Bluegrass Released: December 2025

Live in London

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

Captured at the legendary 100 Club, this live album showcases Kingfish's electrifying stage presence and guitar mastery.

Blues Released: January 2026

Get Yourself Outside

Yonder Mountain String Band

Colorado jamgrass legends return with infectious energy and improvisational prowess. Festival favorites for over two decades.

Bluegrass Released: February 2026

A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Beth Hart

Powerhouse vocalist tackles Zeppelin classics with blues-rock intensity. Hart's emotional delivery brings new life to rock legends.

Blues Released: November 2025

Reckless

The SteelDrivers

Grammy-winning bluegrass band delivers gritty, soulful mountain music. Known for launching Chris Stapleton's career.

Bluegrass Released: December 2025

Broken

Walter Trout

Blues-rock veteran delivers passionate guitar work and honest storytelling. Trout's survival story adds depth to his authentic blues.

Blues Released: January 2026

You're the One

Rhiannon Giddens

MacArthur genius explores African American musical traditions through banjo and vocal mastery. Deeply researched and beautifully performed.

Bluegrass Released: February 2026

$10 Cowboy

Charley Crockett

Texas troubadour blends honky-tonk, blues, and country with vintage authenticity. Crockett's prolific output maintains consistent quality.

Blues Released: January 2026

All For the Song

Railroad Earth

Newgrass pioneers blend bluegrass, rock, jazz, and Celtic influences into their signature improvisational sound.

Bluegrass Released: November 2025

Healing Time

Ruthie Foster

Texas soul-blues vocalist delivers gospel-tinged performances with powerful emotional resonance. Foster's voice is pure healing.

Blues Released: December 2025