Country music has a way of hitting the heart and going straight for the feels. It’s expressive and can relate to anyone – the lyrics are deep, or often describe a person’s journey. It’s a very relatable type of music with a catchy tune to boot – who wouldn’t want to listen to the top albums for years and years ahead? If you appreciate country tunes, check out these fantastic stars and their albums!

Raised by Hailey Whitters

Whitter’s third country music album is the perfect blend between the romanticism of the heartland and small-town claustrophobia. Her tunes are folksy and groovy and the sounds, stories, and styles come together for a perfect tune to listen to in the car.

Palomino by Miranda Lambert

This Nashville superstar loves to break the rules, and her music shows her sense of music and personal wanderlust – those two qualities govern everything she does. Sit back and enjoy her sudden waterworks songs that start a bit corny, or her freewheeling masterpieces.

American Heartbreak – Country by Zack Bryan

He is an Oklahoma native who blew up as a major superstar with this debut masterpiece. As a skilled storyteller, he manages to bring a poetic flair to his songs, sung with a raw intensity yet arranged like a backyard jam.

The New Faith by Jake Blount

He plays the banjos, he’s a scholar and a singer, and his album is innovative and forward-thinking. For his songs, he digs deep into the past to create a thorough, modern story that speaks to anyone who enjoys the folksy music style.

The Hometown Kid by Gabe Lee

Lee’s third country album gloriously displays homesickness, heartbreak, and growth, and it’s a marvel to listen to! He combines sobering realizations that you could never quite go home with memories of past lovers, and a deep examination of the soul. Every lyric is filled with feeling by his brassy, passionate voice.

Neon Blue by Joshua Hedley

Hedley manages to pull off the ’90s vibes very convincingly and genuinely. He is from Nashville and is a proud working-class musician. His songs celebrate the purity of the entire genre and are meant for having a cold beverage and shedding a tear or two.

Whichever country album you choose to listen to from the list, you will surely dive into the genre and explore your feelings of homesickness, nostalgia, heartbreak, and some folksy tunes. Put on an album, pour yourself a refreshing beverage, and enjoy the beautiful voices and classic, emotional feels of the music style and its wonderful, blooming artists!

Looking for something new and exciting to serve for your next family get-together? Then this recipe will surely become one of your staples for upcoming barbecue parties! Marinated in flavorful Haitian Epis, these lamb skewers are tender, smoky, and easy to prepare. Follow along with this simple, yet impressive, recipe. You won’t regret it!

The Necessary Ingredients

To make around 10 skewers, you’ll need:

• 1.3 pounds of lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium red onions, both cut into 1-inch chunks
• Around 5 ounces of Haitian Epis paste
• A teaspoon of smoked paprika
• A teaspoon of black pepper
• A teaspoon of Maldon salt flakes

To make some dipping sauce for serving from the Haitian Epis paste, you’ll require:

• Around 7 ounces of Haitian Epis paste
• One teaspoon of Maldon salt flakes
• A teaspoon of black pepper
• Two tablespoons of olive oil

Marinate for Optimal Flavor

Start by seasoning the lamb along with the red onion by placing them in a bowl and adding a teaspoon each of Maldon salt flakes, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss to combine and then add 4 teaspoons of the Haitian Epis paste. Mix thoroughly to coat the meat and onions. Let the meat marinate for 30 minutes or, ideally, overnight.

Prep and Grill the Lamb Skewers

Preheat your grill to medium-high or around 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Assemble the lamb skewers, alternating between meat and onion in a one-to-one ratio. Three to four pieces of onion and meat should fit on one skewer. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for around 10 minutes. Use tongs to flip the skewers every 2-3 minutes.

As the skewers are cooking, make a dipping sauce from the Haitian Epis paste. Simply heat up the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the prepared Haitian Epis and seasoning. Stir occasionally and cook for 5-7 minutes. The paste will turn thicker and darker green. The perfect addition to delicious skewers!