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Top 5 Country albums of 2019 so far: Maren Morris, George Strait and more

As we approach the summer months, we’ve been thinking about our favourite Country albums of 2019 so far.

EF Country’s Pip and Laura have been sifting through all of the year’s releases so far and have picked their Top 5. There’s a mix of artists in there ranging from established to emerging that cross the whole spectrum of the Country genre.

Keep reading to find out who made the cut…

 

5. The Lowdown Drifters – Last Call For Dreamers

Every so often you hear a debut album by a band you’re not all that familiar with and it knocks your socks off. That happened to us with The Lowdown Drifters’ full-length record Last Call For Dreamers. Fully embracing traditional Country with a strong sense of storytelling, the album is the breath of fresh air the genre desperately needs right now.

Read our review of Last Call For Dreamers

4. Brooks & Dunn – Reboot

Brooks & Dunn are legends. There’s no debating that. When they announced they were teaming up with some of the stars of today’s Country charts to reimagine their hits, we were pretty excited. Thankfully the finished product lived up to our expectations with highlights including Neon Moon with Kacey Musgraves, Brand New Man with Luke Combs and My Next Broken Heart with Jon Pardi.

Read our review of Reboot

3. Sean McConnell – Secondhand Smoke

Sean McConnell has been on our radar for quite some time but with Secondhand Smoke he’s jumped onto our must-listen list. The album is profoundly moving, highly emotional and McConnell’s vocals are out of this world. Shaky Bridges, Here We Go and Greetings From Niagara Falls are just some of the highlights.

Read our review of Secondhand Smoke

2. George Strait – Honky Tonk Time Machine

Another legend makes our Top 5. George Strait has been releasing hits for decades but we weren’t prepared for just how good Honky Tonk Time Machine was going to be. The album is a party from start to finish, staying true to Strait’s distinctive sound and delivering plenty of highlights such as Every Little Honky Tonk Bar, Codigo and God and Country Music.

Read our review of Honky Tonk Time Machine

1. Maren Morris – GIRL

Maren Morris knocked it out of the park with Hero so we weren’t confident she’d be able to top it with the long-awaited GIRL. One listen through and all our worries were put to one side. GIRL is Morris’ Golden Hour. It showcases her versatility, her ability as a songwriter and seriously impressive vocals. From the stirring title track through to the raucous All My Favourite People featuring Brothers Osborne and the bluesy Good Woman, there’s something for everyone.

Read our review of GIRL

 

What’s your favourite Country album so far this year? Tweet us at @efcountry and comment on Facebook at @efcountry!

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip is the owner and Editor of Entertainment Focus, and the Managing Director of PiƱata Media. With over 19 years of journalism experience, Pip has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world. He is also a qualified digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.

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