With her immaculate second album, The Returner, Allison Russell confirms what she showed everyone at her live shows over the summer; she’s the most vital voice in music in 2023.

Debut album from Amanda Donald, 100 Roots, is a down to earth, honest country music record.

Excellent third album from Raye Zaragoza, Hold That Spirit is personal, thoughtful, and full of driving rhythms.

Grace Potter is back, and Mother Road is her rollicking best yet.

Jenna Paulette’s debut, The Girl I Was is a terrific trip to the country.

Carter Sampson delivers her best album yet on her seventh, Gold.

The Reckless is a guitar heaven of a record, with Karen Jonas in fantastic voice, it’s her best yet.

It feels like I Am The River, The River Is Me has come from nowhere but Jen Cloher is just reminding us what a superb artist they are.

A little bit indie rock, a little bit country, a whole lot fun, that’s Is It Just Me? the debut release from Meg McRee.

Growing Up is the brilliant debut from Alli Walker.

Anarchist Gospel is the breakthrough album from Sunny War, though you might be tempted to think overnight success this is music crafted over time.

A strong statement from Cat Clyde, Down Rounder is a terrific mix of country, folk, and foot-stomping.

A truly great album from Pony Bradshaw to start 2023 off in excellent fashion. Heartfelt and catchy, it’s a beautiful record.

An excellent trip through the best of Americana with Angela Perley, Turn Me Loose is a repeat listen for sure.

Beautiful, haunting, and brilliant. That’s Every Acre, the third album from North Carolina’s H.C. McEntire.

Somehow missed in 2022, recognition for Mackenzie Roark’s brilliant classic country record.

Julie Roberts returns with her first album in nine years, and it’s an absolute stunner.

Future country music superstar Emily Nenni has released her debut full-length record and it’s a cracker. Check it out here.

The new record from Courtney Marie Andrews is a beautiful meditation on looking forward and enjoying life.

Emily Scott Robinson sings songs of the witches from Macbeth on her new EP, Built On Bones.