As the fresh blooms of April herald the arrival of spring, the country music scene is also blossoming with an exciting array of new releases. This month, countrymusic.co.uk is thrilled to bring you the latest tunes from the heartland, where storytelling and soulful melodies intertwine. From rising stars to seasoned chart-toppers, the artists are set to deliver tracks that resonate with the spirit of the season. Join us as we embark on a melodious journey through the best of this April’s country music offerings, where each song carries the promise of new beginnings and the comforting nostalgia of timeless sounds. Stay tuned for our handpicked selection that will have you tapping your boots and singing along to the rhythm of renewal.
Loved By You – The Kyle Jordan Project
“Loved By You” promises to showcase The Kyle Jordan Project’s signature blend of roots music, weaving together blues, country, rock, and folk influences into a captivating tapestry of sound. With this single, The Kyle Jordan Project invites listeners to explore the emotional depth and storytelling prowess that define their music.
Release date: April 26
Vain Regrets – The Cumberland River Project
On the EP ‘Vain Regrets’,released on 22 March, Frank Renfordt breaks new ground: whereas he has mostly left the singing to others in the past, he now sings all the songs himself. Even without the typical country ‘Southern growl’, he hits the heart of this diverse genre. He also produced five of the six songs himself.
With ‘Vain Regrets’, Frank Renfordt once again demonstrates his talent for catchy, organically produced songs with depth, in the best American songwriting tradition.
Release date: Now
Impatient – Starlight Alice
STARLIGHT ALICE are a new UK duo who are getting fantastic feedback for their original folk/americana/pop sounds.
Following critical reception to their debut single, ‘I Swear to God’ from eminent publications as Earmilk, IGGY, Lefuturewave, Lost in The Manor, Illustrate Magazine with Record of the Day featuring the single and making it their Record of the Week, the duo are set to release their follow-up single.
‘Impatient’ is country, folk, pop and rock coming together to create a genre that is both new and right for now – it’s energy will grab you, throw you around and leave you hitting the repeat play button.
Release date: 26 April 2024
Gimme All Your Love! – Heartland Roots Band
‘Gimme All Your Love!’ is the second single from the upcoming album from The Heartland Roots Band. Co-writers Adrian Causier and Samantha Hobson put together the lyrics, with the intention of encapsulating the ideas of compromise, forgiveness and ‘give and take’ within a relationship.
Release Date: 31st May
Uh-huh (Ajá) – Frank Ray
One of country music’s most promising emerging artists, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Frank Ray is bringing some sizzling Latin heat to your summer by paying tribute to his Mexican roots with the release of his latest single, ‘Uh-huh (Ajá)’.
Produced by GRAMMY® nominated Dave Pittenger, Ray’s heritage shines, reminding listeners why Good Morning America lauded him among “Latino country artists that are expanding the genre while honoring their roots.”
Texas chart-topper, bilingual recording artist and former police officer – Frank Ray is busting open doors in the country genre, adding his signature Latin flavor to the scene.
Release date: 6th May
Weighing Down – Julian Taylor
Award-winning, Toronto-based, Americana/folk singer-songwriter Julian Taylor has released a brand-new single, ‘Weighing Down’, a track that seeks to lighten one’s load with uplifting encouragement. It’s one of those chilling, powerful tracks that gets the hairs on your arms to stand up. Julian plans to also hit the UK later this year including festival appearances at The Long Road and the British Country Music Festival – more dates to follow.
Release date: Out Now
Getaway Blues – Eden Brent
After six years of studio silence, Eden Brent emerges with Getaway Blues, her bluesiest album to date.
Brent will take the stage at the prestigious New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2nd and even more tour dates can be found at edenbrent.com/tour-dates.
Laid down in London. Mixed up in Memphis. Made in Mississippi. Worth the wait.
Release date: 21st June
Broken String Guitar – The Turnback
“Broken String Guitar” is a true-to-life reflection that, as we get older, we start to realize that the dreams of where we wanted to be, and where we ended up, sometimes never meet. Released this week by New York American band The Turnback.
Release date: Out Now
Drinkin’ Buddies – Lee Brice
Curb Records multi-Platinum selling and award-winning artist, Lee Brice, has partnered up with some good friends, Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters, for the upcoming release of their anthemic singalong track, ‘Drinkin’ Buddies’.
The song, written by Zach Kale, Chris Destefano and Justin Wilson, and produced by Ben Glover and Jerrod Niemann, is a celebratory toast to the folks who help take the sting out of a bad day and make the good ones even better.
Release date: 26th April
Yearnin’ For You – 49 Winchester
Yearnin’ For You is taken from the forthcoming brand new album Leavin’ This Holler. Leavin’ This Holler is the highly anticipated follow up to their New West debut Fortune Favors the Bold. Met with overwhelming critical acclaim, Rolling Stone called them “Country Music’s Buzziest of Buzz Bands.”.
Release Date: Single: Out Now. Album: 2 August 2024.
Gibson says, “When I wrote this song, I felt like it really encapsulated what it’s like to be a musician, and more specifically that other side of the coin that fans don’t see as often.
So Do I – Tenille Arts
Tenille Arts recently announced the upcoming release of her new album “to be honest” via Dreamcatcher Artists on May 3, 2024, featuring the new single, ‘So Do I’, available to stream/download today.
Tenille returns to the UK for Small Town Big Music, a new festival in Bristol.
Release Date: Out Now
Keeper of My Heart – Jada Star
Bulldozing her way into the music industry with her music, Jada is not one to shy away from her music-enriched family – stemming from the Parton family as Dolly Parton’s niece, she is the family’s newest generation of upcoming talent.
Release Date: Out Now
Through The Smoke – Nate Smith
Fresh off his 10 consecutive week No. 1, country breakout star Nate Smith releases his new EP Through The Smoke. With over 1.3 billion career streams, Smith started 2024 dominating Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with a ten-week consecutive run at the top of the chart with his smash hit single ‘World On Fire’.
Release Date: Out Now
New Music Monday – April 2024
As the final notes of April’s country music playlist fade into the background, we’re reminded of the rich tapestry of stories and emotions that these songs have woven into our lives. This month’s releases have taken us on a journey through heartbreak and happiness, underpinning the resilience and enduring charm of the country genre. We hope you’ve found new favorites to add to your collection and that the melodies linger in your heart long after the songs have ended. Keep an eye on countrymusic.co.uk/news for more updates, as the world of country music never sleeps, and there’s always a new horizon to explore. Until then, let the strumming guitars and heartfelt lyrics be the soundtrack of your springtime adventures.