With his self-titled debut project dropping over 20 years ago, Dierks Bentley is back with his 10th studio album titled Gravel & Gold, and it is sure to be a smash hit!

Not only is this Bentley’s 10th studio album, but the project also serves as his first full-length project since The Mountain in 2018. After five years of just singles, remixes and collaborations, fans were definiteyyyy in need of another project from the GRAMMY Award-winner, and everyone is thrilled to have Gravel & Gold on this week’s New Music Friday playlist.

The album features 14 outstanding tracks, including hit singles like “Same Ol’ Me” and “Gold,” as well as collaborations with Ashley McBryde on “Cowboy Boots” and Billy Strings on “High Note.” Every single song is truly a must-listen!

Gravel & Gold is meant to take fans on an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish, with “Gravel” representing the lows of life and “Gold” representing the highs of life. We can confirm that the album does exactly that, and you NEED to go check it out for yourself.

Aside from Dierks Bentley’s phenomenal new album, Ben Gallaher released a project that we are obsessed with as well. Country In The House is out now on all music streaming platforms, and all 15 of its tracks are soon-to-be hits.

With albums aside, some incredible singles were also featured on this week’s New Music Friday playlist, including “Joe” by Luke Combs, “Creek Will Rise” by Conner Smith, “Light On In The Kitchen” by Ashley McBryde, “Same Here” by Brad Paisley, “Wasted Prayers” by Matt Schuster, “Treated Me Good” by Ingrid Andress and more.

After capturing the hearts of America in 2006 and being crowned the champion of American Idol season five, Taylor Hicks is even making his return to music with a brand new single titled “Porch Swing.” After a hiatus of over ten years, we could not be more excited to see Hicks back on our New Music Friday playlist!

Click HERE to read all about where Hicks has been, as well as his plans for the future.

After listening to ALL of this week’s New Music Friday releases, we compiled a list of our favorite ones… Keep scrolling to see our picks, and be sure to let us know what you think of them by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post, or by sending us a tweet at @CS_Country.

Dierks Bentley – “Walking Each Other Home”

Luke Combs – “Joe”

Ashley McBryde – “Light On In The Kitchen”

Brad Paisley – “Same Here”

Ingrid Andress – “Treated Me Good”

Kip Moore – “DAMN LOVE”

Warren Zeiders – “West Texas Weather”

Justin Moore – “Stray Dogs”

Conner Smith – “Creek Will Rise”

Tyler Farr feat. Jelly Roll – “Country As S**t”

Kameron Marlowe – “Take Me Home (Voice Memo)”

Muscadine Bloodline – “Pocketful Of 90’s Country”

Kassi Ashton – “Drive You Out Of My Mind”

Matt Schuster – “Wasted Prayers”

Julia Cole – “Forever and Ever, Amen”

Taylor Hicks – “Porch Swing”

Adam Mac – “Take Myself Home”

Gavin Adcock – “DEEP END”

Taylor Austin Dye – “Rest In Peace”

Johnny Dailey – “Over A Girl”

Becca Bowen – “Son Of A Gun”

Jordana Bryant – “Can I Get It Back” (R3HAB Remix)”

Ben Gallaher – “Lovin’ You Gets in the Way”

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  • Melanie Rooten

    Originally from Southern California and currently residing in Music City, Melanie graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in Journalism before beginning her career as a music and entertainment journalist. Beginning to work for Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country as an intern in May of 2022, she has also contributed to Holler, Music Mayhem, Country Now, Country Chord, We Got This Covered and Decider throughout her career thus far. When she is not working, Melanie enjoys going to concerts and music festivals, binging her favorite television shows, spending time with her friends and family and cheering on the Oklahoma Sooners (of course).

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