Luke Bryan Unveils New Album ‘Mind of a Country Boy’

Luke Bryan is gearing up to release his eagerly anticipated eighth album, ‘Mind of a Country Boy’, revealing both its cover artwork and tracklist alongside the debut of his latest single, ‘Closing Time in California’. Bryan, known for his signature country style, shared that this album reflects his dedication to curating a collection of songs that stand the test of time. “I’ve been able to take my time and really compile songs for this album,” he explained. “If it’s a song that I cut two or three years ago, and I still love it, and it still sounds fresh, then I feel like it’ll stand the test of time.”

This new album follows Bryan’s 2020 release, ‘Born Here Live Here Die Here’, and promises a blend of familiar favourites and new elements. ‘I think this’ album, as I’ve tried to do with all my albums, just has a little bit of everything. I do some things different vocally on this one that I’ve not done before,” he said, highlighting the diverse range of styles featured on the album.

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Bryan emphasized the importance of each track having its unique place and meaning within the album. “It’s about each song having its place and having its meaning. It’s trying not to be overly redundant with songs. I think that’s why I’ve been blessed to have a long career and what I feel like this album’s going to do,” he added.

Ahead of the album’s release, Bryan has already dropped three singles: ‘Country On’, ‘But I Got a Beer in My Hand’, and ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’. The newest single, ‘Closing Time in California’, continues to build excitement for the album.

In support of ‘Mind of a Country Boy’, Bryan is currently on his tour, which includes performances across North America and extends through various events, including his Farm Tour and the 10th annual Crash My Playa festival in Cancún. Reflecting on his career, Bryan noted, “I’m still having a lot of fun in my concerts, and it’s still a big ole party. 

He continues “But I think as you grow older and mature, subject matters change and things that you can sing about change. But the love of trying to find the right song and a song that moves people is still at the forefront of what I want to do as an artist.”

-Sushmita Sarkar