TOP Independent ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
Independent country music in 2019 grew and shined more than ever with Cody Johnson taking his step into the national spotlight signing a groundbreaking record deal with Warner Music Nashville after many previous years being independent. Tyler Childers also had a breakout year with his album "Country Squire" (promoted by RCA records) and made numerous appearances on late-night television as well as his Opry debut. Big stuff for a kid from a small town in Kentucky. So many artists put out great music yet often it is still a struggle to be heard. Thank you 2019 for allowing the underdogs to win a bit.
In this article, we are going to round out the year's top independent albums (and EP's) picked by the Country Underdog Staff in no particular order. Albums that were released without help from a Nashville label (Sorry CoJo, and TC ).
Top Albums of The Year
Homeland Insecurity, Flatland Cavalry
Hail Mary, Shane Smith & The Saints
Cheap Silver and Solid Country Gold, Mike and the Moonpies
The Good One's Never Last, Kolby Cooper
DeAnn, Zach Bryan
Harold Saul High, Koe Wetzel
Red Bandana, Aaron Watson
Hellbent, Randy Rogers Band
Whiskey Myers, Whiskey Myers
Long Time Comin’, Micky & The Motorcars
After The Fire & The Wanting, Cody Jinks
Love & Panic: Heartstrings, Sam Riggs
Top EP's of the year
Until I Found You, Triston Marez
That Was All Me, Triston Marez
Medicine Man, Tanner Usrey
Nashville Sessions, Dustin Massey
Honorable Mentions:
Turning Point, Shea Abshier & The Nighthowlers
Onward, Stoney LaRue
Songs From The Exile, Dalton Domino
Bulletproof Live, Reckless Kelly
Watch This: Live From Dallas, Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen
The Oak Tree and the Weed, Zane Williams
Barstool Stories, Kevin Fowler
Loud & Clear, Grant Gilbert
Cashin’ Out EP, Bubba Westly
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