Joe Nichols

The wait is over for a new Joe Nichols album. The 4x GRAMMY nominee has completed work on his new Red Bow Records album called "Crickets." The album features 16 songs, including a cover of the Merle Haggard classic, "Footlights," in honor of Nichols' late father Mike.

The album will be available everywhere on Tuesday, October 8th; however, fans can pre-order Crickets now at www.JoeNichols.com. With this exclusive pre-order, fans can select from two different packages: 1) An autographed Crickets CD, and a "Sunny and 75" (acoustic) bonus track that can be downloaded immediately or 2) A limited edition t-shirt with autographed CD and "Sunny and 75" (acoustic) bonus track.

"Joe Nichols is one of the format's most talented vocalists, and it is a great honor for this label to be involved with his career," said Broken Bow Records CEO Benny Brown. "How often does an artist release a CD with 16 songs these days? Music fans who have waited a long time to hear new Joe Nichols music are going to be very happy."

"First and foremost, I wanted to make a good record that my fans will enjoy listening to over and over again. I wanted songs that would feed both their soul, and their sense of fun," said Joe. "I felt a renewed enthusiasm and sense of freedom with this record that I think shows in the music and also in my vocals. I could not be happier with this album. I know artists always say, 'this is my best work yet.' And I am going to say it now, and mean it."

Joe explained why he chose "Crickets" as the album title. "When listening back to all the tracks, we found one word that appeared in many of the songs- crickets. It's a very earthy little creature, and I think these songs are very earthy and organic, like this whole recording process was for me. So when my label CEO Benny Brown suggested we title the album 'Crickets,' it made perfect sense."

"Crickets" track listing includes:

1. Just Let Me Fall In Love With You
2. Hard to Be Cool
3. Baby You're In Love With Me
4. Yeah
5. Billy Graham's Bible
6. Better Than Beautiful
7. Gotta Love It
8. Sunny and 75
9. Y'ant To
10. Hee Haw
11. Love Has a Way
12. Smile on Mine
13. Open Up a Can
14. Old School Country Song
15. Footlights
16. Crickets

By Misti Douglas

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