The second full-length solo release for the Big Thief guitarist was produced by Andrew Sarlo.

Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale recorded their debut country duet release in three days.

The producer-singer-songwriter returns with his first album to be credited with his new backing band, The Black Widows.

This sophomore effort for the former Whiskeytown member was, like her acclaimed 2002 debut, produced by Chris Stamey. Mary Chapin Carpenter and Mitch Easter are among numerous guests on the album.

The second release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Jordan Lehning and Skylar Wilson.

The Tucson, Arizona-based duo of Joey Burns and John Convertino return with their fourth full-length album.

Featuring basically the same lineup as the defunct Chicago band Red Red Meat, Califone makes their Thrill Jockey debut with this mix of country, blues, folk, and electronic elements.

The latest solo album for the My Morning Jacket guitarist features his father on the bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone.

The North Carolina bluegrass quartet releases its follow-up to the band's 2008 album IV.

The sixth full-length studio release for the bluegrass quartet was self-produced by the band.

The seventh full-length release for the North Carolina band was produced by lead singer, Dave Wilson.

The fourth album for the alt-country trio (whose song "Moment in the Sun" is the theme for NBC's "Ed") was produced by Joe Chiccarelli (American Music Club).

Encouraged by the reception the band received from touring the much delayed "Hungry Bird," the alt-country trio returns with its latest release, which features Tony Crow, Roy Agee, and Carole Rabinowitz as guest musicians.

The first release of new material from the Canadian country singer-songwriter in three yewars was produced by Dave Cobb.

The latest full-length release for the Canadian country singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Jaida Dreyer.

The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Corb Lund features covers of songs written by Geoff Berner, Hayes Carll, Fred Eaglesmith, John Evans, Mike Plume, Tom Russell, Todd Snider, and Ian Tyson.

The fifth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter features contributions from Robbie Crowell, Laura Jane Grace, James "Haggs" Haggerty, Dave Hause, and Amanda Shires.

The second album in the band's Nomad series contains covers of Vic Chesnutt songs.

The third volume of four in The Nomad Sessions was recorded live over four days with Jeff Bird.

The Wilderness is the final volume in the Cowboy Junkies' four volume Nomad Series released over an 18-month period.

The latest release for the self-described Ameripolitan (a mix of honky-tonk, Western swing, rockabilly and outlaw country) singer-songwriter was produced by Lloyd Maines.

The fourth full-length release for the Canadian alt-country singer-songwriter was self-produced.

The singer-songwriter who started his career with The Blasters wrote and recorded his latest solo album while on tour or during breaks from his 2010 tour.

The Southern rock band led by Patterson Hood follow up their 2-disc concept album about Lynyrd Skynyrd ('The Southern Rock Opera') with this less conceptual but equally rocking LP.

The debut on ATO Records leans more toward rock than the last studio release for the Athens, Georgia, band.

The second release for the Louisiana-born singer was written after a breakup and was co-produced with Trina Shoemaker.

The self-produced full-length release from Louisiana singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc is a concept album about a man named Coyote.

The alt-country singer-songwriter returns after six years where she faced the death of her parents and a divorce from Tim Carroll with an album produced by guitarist Dexter Green.

The legendary country singer's 21st studio album, featuring many of her original songs.

The third full-length release for the New Orleans-based singer-songwriter was produced by Video Age's Ross Farbe.

This is the second full-length album from the New York experimental rock band.

The third solo release for the Old Crow Medicine Show multi-instrumentalist features a guest appearance from Laura Marling and was recorded for the most part in his apartment in Nashville.

Members of the Jayhawks combine with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy and Big Star's Jody Stephens for the pseudo-supergroup's first release in eight years.

The country singer-songwriter releases a live acoustic album recorded at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre in 2009.

The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter includes songs co-written with Shawn Camp, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, and Chris Stapleton.

One of the three albums by Hank Williams III released September 6th and the most experimental of the three, Cattle Callin' include sounds of a cattle auctioneer.

One of three releases out on the same day by the alternative country rock artist, this two-disc set tilts more toward country than rock and roll.

Hank Williams III's latest country release was self-produced and features guest appearances from Billy Contreras, Andy Gibson, Daniel Mason, David McElfish, Zach Shedd, and Leroy Troy.

The sixth full-length release for the Nashville-based Texas-born singer-songwriter was co-produced by Brad Jones and Allison Moorer (who also co-wrote several songs).

The debut release from the Los Angeles-based band led by brother and sister Rob and Rachel Kolar was produced by Thom Monahan.

Henry Wagons of the Australian Americana band Wagons releases his solo debut EP featuring guest appearances by Sophia Brous, Robert Forster, Gossling, Jenn Grant, Patience Hodgson, and Alison Mosshart of The Kills.

This Gainesville, Fla.-based five-piece band, which mixes indie rock and alt-country with a bit of electronica, features John Orth, who also appeared on the 2002 release by the Modest Mouse side project Ugly Casanova. Brian Deck produces.

The debut release for the folk rock quartet from New Albany, Indiana (near Louisville, Kentucky) was produced by Kevin Ratterman.

The second full-length release for the Indiana folk-influenced rock band was produced by Dave Cobb.

The Giant Sand singer rerecords some of his songs with a flamenco flavor.

This is the second solo LP from the co-founder of such legendary alt-country bands as Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt.

This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).

Son Volt's Jay Farrar and Death Cab For Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard helped write songs for a documentary about Jack Kerouac in 2007. This album is a further expansion of the project.

Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.

The latest partnership between Jim Lauderdale and the Grateful Dead's Robert Hunter produces an album of bluegrass songs.

The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.

This is the debut release from the collaboration between the Packway Handle Band and Jim White.

John Doe coproduced his latest solo album with Dave Way, which features guest appearances from Howie Gelb, Patty Griffin, Smokey Hormel, and Jill Sobule.

The follow-up to the Oklahoma singer-songwriter's 2012 Grammy-nominated debut From The Ground Up was co-produced with Wes Sharon.

This is the first release in four years for the Mekons/Waco Brothers member and his band that includes Joe Camarillo, Jean Cook, Alan Doughty, Jim Elkington, and Tawny Newsome.

The second full-length release for the artist under his real name (he formerly went under the name Jonny Corndawg), features production from Taylor Goldsmith and Jim James.

The debut full-length album for the Jose Gonzalez-led trio.

The third album for the son of Steve Earle was produced with Skylar Wilson.

The fifth full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter was co-produced with Adam Bednarik and recorded live.

Th eighth full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced with Adam Bednarik.

Iconoclastic country singer k.d. lang returns with her third Nonesuch effort, 2011's Sing It Loud.

The Canadian singer-songwriter's sophomore release again blends country and rock sounds, and includes a guest appearance by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers).

This is the debut full-length for the Nashville-based rock band consisting of three brothers (the sons of a preacher) and their cousin.

Kurt Wagner & co. return for the band's sixth album, which is a more stripped-down affair than their previous effort, 'Nixon.'

Recorded at the same time and released on the same day, 'Aw C'Mon' and 'No, You C'Mon' are actually intended as separate albums, rather than two parts of a double album. The Nashville String Machine lends strings to each.

Recorded at the same time and released on the same day, 'Aw, C'Mon' and 'No, You C'Mon' are actually intended as separate albums, rather than two parts of a double album. The Nashville String Machine lends strings to each.

This is the tenth album for the very large Nashville band led by Kurt Wagner.

The debut full-length solo release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by Jack White.

The first release in a dozen years for the country artist features guest appearances by Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson and was produced by John Carter Cash and her daughter, Patsy Lynn Russell.

The rock band from Tennessee releases their first album on the Universal Republic label.

Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.'

This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.

The remastered reissue of the singer's self-titled third release, considered by some as one of the first Americana albums, includes 20 live tracks.

The Columbus, Ohio, singer releases her debut album of country punk rock music.

The latest full-length release for the Ohio singer-songwriter was recorded in Chicago with producer Tom Schick.

The latest album from the Magnolia Electric Co. is a tribute concept album for their deceased bassist, Evan Farrell.

The second release for the North Carolina band formed by Heather McEntire and Jenks Miller was co-produced by Miller, McEntire, and Mark Nevers.

The New Pornographers singer (and accomplished solo artist) offers up a live set of originals and eclectic covers, backed by The Sadies.

Members of Calexico and Giant Sand help provide the music for the singer's first studio album in four years.

The sixth full-length release includes guest appearances from Howe Gelb, Mudhoney's Steve Turner, Visqueen, M. Ward as well as members of Calexico, Los Lobos, My Morning Jacket, the New Pornographers, was produced by Tucker Martine.

The second full-length release for the New York experimental singer-songwriter was produced by Jack Inslee.

Rhett Miller & co. recorded the stripped-down 'Drag It Up' (the band's first release in three years) in a 19th century church in Woodstock, NY.

This 31-song live set was recorded during a pair of 2005 shows in the band's native Texas.

The band led by Rhett Miller releases the first volume of songs that were originally planned as part of a double album. Volume two is scheduled for a May 2011 release.

the 11th full-length release for the alt-country band was produced by Vance Powell.