It looks like a new artist is here to impress for good. It wasn’t long since Zach Bryan made his debut with his album DeAnn, but he’s already boasting millions of on-demand streams and a rabid fan base. In fact, five of his albums are dominating the top folks albums for January 2023 – at the same time, positioning himself atop with his latest full-length album American Heartbreak.
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Meanwhile, 15-time CMA Award-winner Chris Stapleton is following Zach Bryan closely with his debut solo album Traveller. Then there’s Tyler Childers, one of the finest minds working in music today, who brings to the crowd a perfect blend of Nashville honky tonk, wistful acoustic folk, and Appalachian bluegrass.
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There are actually so many more surprises on the list, with several newcomers cementing themselves as superstars in the making. So, without further ado, let’s get the ball rolling for the top folks albums for January 2023.
- American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan
- Traveller by Chris Stapleton
- All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live from Red Rocks) by Zach Bryan
- Starting Over by Chris Stapleton
- Purgatory by Tyler Childers
- Hozier by Hozier
- Cleopatra by The Lumineers
- Summertime Blues by Zach Bryan
- Elisabeth by Zach Bryan
- DeAnn by Zach Bryan
- East On My Eyes by Stephen Sanchez
- This Old Dog by Mac DeMarco
- Can I Take My Hounds To Heaven by Tyler Childers
- Simon And Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits by Simon & Garfunkel
- Country Squire by Tyler Childers
- Wasteland, Baby! by Hozier
- The Lumineers by The Lumineers
- Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
- Hell Paso by Koe Wetzel
- Here Comes The Cowboy Mac DeMarco
- Stranger In The Alps by Phoebe Bridgers
- A Christmas Together by John Denver & The Muppets
- Dream Your Life Away by Vance Joy
- Live on Red Barn Radio I & II by Tyler Childers
- Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits by John Denver
How about you? Which among the top folks albums for January 2023 are your top picks?
