A singer with a firm grasp of the sound and styles of traditional country music, Charley Crockett's songs of honky tonk life and Southwestern misadventure made him a rising star among fans of the Nashville sound, while also confirming his love of vintage blues and soul. He won a following through steady touring and a stream of independent albums, issuing more than a dozen LPs between 2015 and 2024. After earning plenty of critical praise and a Grammy nomination, 2025's Lonesome Drifter finds Crockett releasing his music through a major label for the first time. Anyone afraid that working with new corporate sponsors might force Crockett to water down his sound can relax -- the album is prime Charley Crockett, full of tough, relatable songs of hardscrabble lives, strong, bluesy vocals, and music that embraces the many flavors that make up Americana. Featuring the singles "Game I Can't Win," "Jamestown Ferry," and the title tune, Lonesome Drifter captures this uncompromising talent at the top of his game. ~ Mark Deming