Nashville Roundup: New Music from Ashley Monroe and Ian Munsick

Country artists release surprise album and new single, reflecting on the Music City scene.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:30am

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The Nashville music scene is buzzing with new releases, including a surprise album from Ashley Monroe that confronts her mixed feelings about the city, and a new single from Ian Munsick exploring the complexities of love.

Why it matters

As one of the country music capitals of the world, Nashville's influence and culture are constantly reflected in the creative output of its artists. These new releases provide a window into the diverse perspectives and experiences of musicians navigating the industry and life in Music City.

The details

Ashley Monroe's new album 'Dear Nashville' is an eight-song concept record that delves into her conflicted feelings about the city that has been the center of her career. The video for the album's lead single 'I Hate Nashville' is available on YouTube. Meanwhile, rising star Ian Munsick has released a new radio single called 'Love Is Blind' from his forthcoming album.

  • Ashley Monroe's 'Dear Nashville' album was released on March 28, 2026.
  • Ian Munsick's new single 'Love Is Blind' was just released.

The players

Ashley Monroe

A country music singer-songwriter known for her introspective and critically acclaimed albums.

Ian Munsick

A rising country artist who is working on a new album featuring the single 'Love Is Blind'.

Graham Barham

A songwriter who wrote Blake Shelton's latest #1 hit 'Stay Country or Die Tryin'' and has released his own debut single 'Breakup (Down)'.

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What they’re saying

“I Hate Nashville”

— Ashley Monroe

The takeaway

These new releases from Ashley Monroe and Ian Munsick showcase the diverse creative perspectives and experiences of country artists navigating the Nashville music scene, reflecting both the allure and challenges of life in Music City.