Brenna MacMillan’s debut record, Dear Life, is a true traditional country album, with a contemporary mix.

Wonderful collection of songs on, Purple Gas, the mini-album from newcomer Noeline Hofmann.

Really mature debut full lengther from Wyatt Flores; Welcome To The Plains rocks, rolls, and soothes.

Great guitars, a voracious voice, and Blaine Bailey marks his mark with Home.

A superb new EP from Peytan Porter; Grown is everything you want from six country-rock songs.

The debut EP from The Castellows.

Imaginary People is the terrific new album from Viv & Riley building layers and depth onto their sound.

Margo Cilker’s terrific new record, Valley Of Heart’s Delight.

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

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.

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.

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.

Here are our ten favourite albums of 2022 in the country and Americana genre(s).