Carrie Underwood - 'Blown Away' (May 1)
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Carrie Underwood's lead-up single "Good Girl" has rocketed up the charts. The full album is sure to feature more powerful vocals from the leggy singer.
Pat Green - 'Songs We Wish We'd Written II' (May 8)
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Texas country icon Pat Green releases this second batch of cover songs, including tunes by Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne, Tom Petty, and Todd Snider.
Willie Nelson - 'Heroes' (May 15)
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Willie Nelson collaborated with his son Lukas for this collection of new and old tunes featuring guest appearances from Merle Haggard, Billy Joe Shaver, Kris Kristofferson, and, yes, Snoop Dogg.
Alan Jackson - 'Thirty Miles West' (June 5)
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This is Alan Jackson's 17th album, and the first release on his own label. On it you'll find the title track, about a stretch of asphalt known as the Dixie Highway, and the dreary love song "So You Don't Have To Love Me Anymore."
Various Artists - 'KIN: Songs by Rodney Crowell and Mary Karr' (June 5)
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Liars Club author Mary Karr turns her talents to songwriting in this remarkable collaboration with Rodney Crowell. Singing their songs are none other than Norah Jones, Vince Gill, Lucinda Williams, Lee Ann Womack, Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash, and Emmylou Harris.
Jana Kramer - 'Jana Kramer' (June 5)
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The One Tree Hilll and Friday Night Lights actress makes her musical debut with this self-titled album. It includes the songs "Why Ya Wanna," "Whiskey," and "What I Love About Your Love."
Colt Ford - 'Declaration of Independence' (June 5)
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The "Dirt Road Anthem" scribe steps out of the shadows with this new collection of tunes. It's armed with a high concept: Declaration of Independence is envisioned as the final part of a trilogy that begins with albums by compadres JB and the Moonshine Band (Beer for Breakfast) and Lacs (190 Proof).
Josh Turner - 'Punching Bag' (June 12)
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Josh Turner releases his fifth studio album, featuring the single "Time Is Love."
Kenny Chesney - 'Welcome to the Fishbowl' (June 19)
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After the huge success of 2010's Hemingway's Whiskey, Kenny Chesney returns with Welcome to the Fishbowl, featuring a duet with Tim McGraw ("Feel Like A Rock Star") and a live version of "You and Tequila."
Joey + Rory - 'His and Hers' (June 19)
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Husband-and-wife duos are all the rage in country music these days, so it's no surprise Joey and Rory are making a return in 2012 with their third album, His and Hers.
