Luke Bryan Announces Eighth Studio Album ‘Mind of a Country Boy’

Luke Bryan is set to release his eighth studio album, Mind of a Country Boy, on Sept. 27.

For the 14-song album, he reunites with producers Jeff and Jody Stevens. Four years have elapsed since the Georgia native released his previous album, and the new project delves into his priorities, including family, music, hunting and fishing. In celebrating the album announcement, Bryan has also released the new song “Closing Time in California,” timed to some of his upcoming shows in San Diego and Los Angles.

“I’ve been able to take my time and really compile songs for this album,” Bryan said in a statement. “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.

“I think this album, as I’ve tried to do with all my albums, just has a little bit of everything,” he continued. “I do some things different vocally on this one that I’ve not done before. 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.”

In addition to his headlining shows and his Farm Tour, Bryan is set to continue his role as an American Idol judge (alongside incoming judge, fellow country artist Carrie Underwood), while his Crash My Playa destination concert in Mexico will celebrate its 10th year in 2025 with performances from Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and more.

“I’m still having a lot of fun in my concerts, and it’s still a big ole party,” Bryan said in a statement. “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.”

See the full tracklist for Bryan’s Mind of a Country Boy below:

“Mind of Country Boy” (Luke Bryan, Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins)
“Love You, Miss You, Mean It” (Ben Hayslip, Jacob Rice, Jordan Minton, Rhett Akins)
“Country Song Came On” (Ryan Beaver, Dan Alley, Neil Medley)
“Pair of Boots” (Bobby Pinson, Taylor Phillips, Tofer Brown, Jaxon Free)
“But I Got A Beer in My Hand” (Chase McGill, Matt Dragstrem, Geoff Warburton)
“Kansas” (Chase McGill, Hillary Lindsey, Matt Dragstrem)
“Country On” (Mark Nesler, David Frasier, Mitch Oglesby, Styles Haury)
“Fish on the Wall” (Dallas Davidson, Chris Tompkins, Ben Johnson)
“She’s Still Got It” (Rodney Clawson, Heather Morgan, Will Bundy, Jim McCormick)
“Closing Time in California” (John Byron, Mark Holman, Hillary Lindsey, Chase McGill)
“For the Kids” (Luke Bryan, Justin Ebach, Brad Tursi)
“Southern and Slow” (Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson, Chase McGill)
“I’m on a Tractor” (Neil Thrasher, Lee Thomas Miller)
“Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” (Jeff Hyde, Tucker Beathard, Ben Stennis, Brad Rempel)