New Music Tuesday - June 8th

Dierks Bentley, Up on the Ridge: Dierks Bentley goes back to his bluegrass and acoustic roots with his latest release Up on the Ridge. Dierks taps an impressive list of guests ranging from his country counterparts Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson and Vince Gill to those who have their footing firmly in bluegrass like the Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Sonya Isaacs and Alison Krauss. The 12 songs featured include a great take on a grass standard "Rovin' Gambler" with the Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile and Bentley's current single, the title track "Up on the Ridge." Check out the music video for the song here.

Jewel, Sweet and Wild: Singer-songwriter Jewel continues her journey in the realm of country music with her latest project Sweet and Wild which features the singles "Stay Here Forever" and "Satisfied." The album's deluxe edition includes a second disc dubbed Sweet and Mild of acoustic versions of all 11 tracks featured on the standard version. Get a taste of what you can expect by viewing the music video for "Stay Here Forever."

Clay Walker, She Won't Be Lonely Long: Clay Walker, the voice behind such hits as "What's It to You" and "If I Could Make a Living," returns with his first album since 2007's Fall. The chart-climbing title track is just one of the 12 songs included on She Won't Be Lonely Long. Expect a guest appearance by Alabama's lead singer Randy Owen on Walker's version of the group's number one hit "Feels So Right."

Lee Brice, Love Like Crazy: Newcomer Lee Brice finally sees one of his dreams come true as his long-awaited debut album Love Like Crazy is released. The project includes the hit title track, as well as two of Brice's previous singles "She Ain't Right" and "Happy Endings." Find out more about Lee in Artist to Watch or watch his music video for "Love Like Crazy."

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