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‘Pawn Shop’ at 10: Brothers Osborne revisit the album that changed everything

A decade after it first announced their arrival, Brothers Osborne are celebrating the enduring impact of their breakthrough record with the release of ‘Pawn Shop (10 Year Anniversary Edition),' an expanded revisit of the project that helped reshape modern country’s sonic boundaries. Originally issued in 2016 as ‘Pawn Shop,' the album introduced the bold creative chemistry of brothers John Osborne and TJ Osborne, blending country storytelling with rock muscle and soul swagger. The record produced signature tracks including ‘Stay A Little Longer,' '21 Summer,' ‘Rum' and ‘It Ain’t My Fault,' songs that still resonate strongly with fans and critics alike.

The anniversary edition digs deeper into that era, offering a rare updated version of the album alongside previously unreleased recordings, demos and live cuts that capture the duo’s early creative spark. Among the highlights is ‘Love The Lonely Out Of You' in a raw Pinebox studio performance, previewed ahead of the release and celebrated for its stripped-back emotional immediacy.

Collectors also have plenty to explore: the album arrives on vinyl as well as three limited-edition 7-inch singles pairing archival material with newly issued tracks, while an international LP compiles all six bonus recordings into one package for fans wanting the complete expanded set. Grab your copies whilst you can here.

The milestone arrives at a moment when the duo’s influence remains strong. A sold-out hometown show in Nashville marked the anniversary in intimate style, and the band will continue their touring momentum later this year alongside Zac Brown Band and UK fans can see them in December as arena support to The Darkness. With awards, billions of streams and a reputation for fearless musicality behind them, the Pawn Shop anniversary release feels less like nostalgia and more like a reaffirmation — proof that the hunger and creative edge that launched their career still drive where they go next.

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