American Romance

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  • Genre: Country / Americana / Folk‑Rock / Singer‑Songwriter.
  • Influenced by: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson, Gram Parsons.
  • Similar artists: Cody Jinks, Colter Wall, Charley Crockett, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Jerry Jeff Walker.
  • About this album: The first solo studio album by Lukas Nelson, released June 20, 2025 via Sony Music Nashville. Another album produced by Shooter Jennings, the record marks Nelson’s debut outside of his longtime band "Promise of the Real" and finds him embracing a deeply Americana‑rooted yet personally reflective sound. Across twelve tracks, including collaborations with Sierra Ferrell and Stephen Wilson Jr., Nelson’s songwriting explores themes of life on the road, love, loss, self‑discovery, legacy, and the vast American landscape that shaped him.
  • Metacritic Score: 76 (generally favorable reviews).
  • Awards / Nominations: Nominated for the 2026 Grammy award for Best Traditional Country Album (and, yes, he's TOTALLY nominated in the same category as his Dad).
  • Song To Sample: “Ain’t Done,” a reflective track that opens the album with lyrical introspection and melodic warmth.