Country Music Release: The Top 5 Albums of the Year
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It’s been a big year for country music, with a number of hugely successful albums being released. Here are our pick of the top 5 country music albums of the year.
Introduction
It’s been a big year for country music, with plenty of great albums being released by both established artists and newcomers alike. Here are our picks for the top 5 country albums of the year.
1. ” hellosex” by Niall Horan
2. “Golden Hour” by Kacey Musgraves
3. “Caroline” by Jon Pardi
4. “From A Room: Volume 2” by Chris Stapleton
5. “Life Changes” by Thomas Rhett
Keith Urban- “Ripcord”
Keith Urban’s “Ripcord” is one of the top albums of the year! It was released on May 6, 2016 and has since been praised by fans and critics alike. The album features a mix of country, pop, and rock elements, and includes the hit singles “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and “The Fighter”. If you’re a fan of Keith Urban or country music in general, “Ripcord” is an album you need to check out!
Miranda Lambert- “The Weight of These Wings”
The Weight of These Wings is the sixth studio album by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released on November 18, 2016, by Vanner Records and RCA Nashville. The double album is Lambert’s first since Crazy Ex-Girlfriend in 2007, and her first project following her highly publicized divorce from Blake Shelton in 2015. Following its release, The Weight of These Wings debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and received positive reviews from critics.
Maren Morris- “Hero”
1. Maren Morris- “Hero”
2. Chris Stapleton- “Traveller”
3. Carrie Underwood- “Storyteller”
4. Keith Urban- “Ripcord”
5. Florida Georgia Line- “Dig Your Roots”
Dierks Bentley- “Black”
Dierks Bentley’s ninth studio album, “Black,” is a top contender for one of the best albums of the year. The project is a musically cohesive work that lyrically examines life, love, and loss from start to finish. “Black” features some of Bentley’s most personal and introspective writing to date, and the result is an emotionally captivating album that will resonate with listeners long after the final track has ended.
Chris Stapleton- “Traveller”
Chris Stapleton’s “Traveller” is one of the best albums of the year. It is a perfect combination of country and rock, and it has something for everyone. There are upbeat songs, like “Fire Away”, and ballads, like “Whiskey and You”. Stapleton’s voice is amazing, and the album is one of the best displays of his range. The lyrics are thoughtful and introspective, and the melodies are catchy and memorable. “Traveller” is an instant classic, and it is sure to be one of the most popular albums of the year.
