The cover for Kris Kristofferson’s namesake album is as smoky and brooding as his vocals. Most known for his rendition of the iconic “Me and Bobby McGee,” this cover is simple but effective–much like ...

Hayes Carll is one of modern country music’s finest songwriters. The Band of Heathens is an Americana-leaning rock band who ...

This year’s best country albums list is once again presented in partnership with Don’t Rock The Inbox, the amazing country music newsletter run by Stereogum contributors Marissa R. Moss and ...