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Here Are The Top Folks Albums For January 2023

Top Folk Albums January 2023
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

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.

Top 10 Folk Albums: December 2022

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.

  1. American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan
  2. Traveller by Chris Stapleton
  3. All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live from Red Rocks) by Zach Bryan
  4. Starting Over by Chris Stapleton
  5. Purgatory by Tyler Childers
  6. Hozier by Hozier
  7. Cleopatra by The Lumineers
  8. Summertime Blues by Zach Bryan
  9. Elisabeth by Zach Bryan
  10. DeAnn by Zach Bryan
  11. East On My Eyes by Stephen Sanchez
  12. This Old Dog by Mac DeMarco
  13. Can I Take My Hounds To Heaven by Tyler Childers
  14. Simon And Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits by Simon & Garfunkel
  15. Country Squire by Tyler Childers
  16. Wasteland, Baby! by Hozier
  17. The Lumineers by The Lumineers
  18. Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
  19. Hell Paso by Koe Wetzel
  20. Here Comes The Cowboy Mac DeMarco
  21. Stranger In The Alps by Phoebe Bridgers
  22. A Christmas Together by John Denver & The Muppets
  23. Dream Your Life Away by Vance Joy
  24. Live on Red Barn Radio I & II by Tyler Childers
  25. Definitive All-Time Greatest Hits by John Denver

How about you? Which among the top folks albums for January 2023 are your top picks?

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