The AllMusic 2022
Year In Review
Oh we've got both kinds. Country AND Western. Country music had a particularly strong year, with classic sounds from Joshua Hedley and Willie Nelson to updated vibes via Maren Morris (pictured) and Kelsea Ballerini.
Aaron Raitiere
Single Wide Dreamer
A mellow and funny collection of character sketches and stories from a singer/songwriter who follows in the footsteps of John Prine and Roger Miller.
Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville
A delightful concept album filled with character sketches and vignettes from a fictional small town inspired by songwriter Dennis Linde.
Brent Cobb
And Now, Let’s Turn to Page...
A soulful, even swaggering, yet sincere gospel album from the Americana singer/songwriter.
Brett Eldredge
Songs About You
Brett Eldredge bounces back to easy, breezy country-pop with this cheerful record.
Carrie Underwood
Denim & Rhinestones
Carrie Underwood dives into spangly, glitzy pop on this shiny, retro-inflected album.
Charley Crockett
The Man from Waco
The hardest-working man in Americana took his touring band into the studio to cut a record that showcases their effortless eclecticism.
Jon Pardi
Mr. Saturday Night
A sequel to Heartache Medication that perhaps betters it thanks to its no-nonsense execution and high spirits.
Joshua Hedley
Neon Blue
Second album from the songwriter whose heart is in Nashville's past moves from the 1960s to the '90s with engaging results.
Kelsea Ballerini
Subject to Change
Kelsea Ballerini lives through a turbulent year and comes through with a positive, empowering set of soft-focused country-pop.
Lera Lynn
Something More Than Love
Atmospheric singer/songwriter Lera Lynn moves into the soft, shaded light.
Lyle Lovett
12th of June
Lyle Lovett returns after a decade-long hiatus with an album that relies on a familiar formula that's yet to be exhausted.
Maren Morris
Humble Quest
Working with producer Greg Kurstin, Maren Morris chronicles her life in the guise of adult alternative country-pop.
Miko Marks
Feel Like Going Home
An earthy, lived-in record that feels like it's been around for a while but speaks to the immediacy of the moment.
Miranda Lambert
Palomino
Miranda Lambert indulges in her wanderlust on this varied and empathetic collection.
River Shook / Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
Nightroamer
The no-nonsense alt-country songwriter has been through some changes, and they've informed a great third album.
Tyler Childers
Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?
Three versions of the same eight songs showcase the far-reaching musical vision of Tyler Childers.
Walker Hayes
Country Stuff the Album
Walker Hayes doubles down on the silly, tacky "Fancy Like" and winds up with an album that's a bunch of fun.
Zach Bryan
American Heartbreak
A sprawling triple album that's a dusty tour de force from this Red Dirt Country troubadour.
