This is the best time of year for country music! The winter lull is over, tour dates are being announced and most importantly, new music is being released!

Record labels and artists are putting out their latest now in hopes to clinch a spot in the top ten by the time summer hits. Hoping to generate enough steam and radio airplay to sell out each gig on their upcoming tours.

I love this time of year because as the seasons change, so does the way I listen to music. Maybe it's the fact that spring offers new growth so my listening habits become more fresh and open minded. Whatever the case, there is a lot of new country music to be excited about.

Monk's Favorite of What's New in Country Music

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