Parker McCollum surprised fans on October 13, 2026, dropping Live From Sound City - his sixth studio album and his first fully acoustic project - announced on October 12 and released at midnight the very next day. The MCA Nashville release lands as a true surprise drop, giving fans the stripped-back record they have been waiting years to hear.
The album was cut in just four days, from July 6 to 9, 2026, at the legendary Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, with producers Frank Liddell and Eric Masse capturing McCollum's voice and acoustic guitar at their most raw. Across 54:27, the Texas singer finally answers the years-long wait for an acoustic collection, pairing fresh material with reworked fan favorites.
Album Details
Album: Live From Sound City
Artist: Parker McCollum
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Label: MCA Nashville
Genre: Country
Recorded: July 6-9, 2026 at Sound City Studios, Los Angeles
Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse
Length: 54:27
Tracklist
The 15-track album blends 7 new songs, 2 covers, and 6 re-recordings of McCollum favorites.
- One Less Mouth (Acoustic)
- Far, Far Away (Acoustic)
- To Be Loved By You (Acoustic)
- Handle On You (Acoustic)
- 'Til the End (Acoustic)
- Solid Country Gold (Acoustic)
- Things Are Looking Up (Acoustic)
- Diamonds and Gasoline (Acoustic)
- Hope That I'm Enough (Acoustic)
- Better Alone (Acoustic)
- Kill Me Now (Acoustic)
- Ellis Unit One (Acoustic)
- Jet Plane to GA (Acoustic)
- Permanent Headphones (Acoustic)
- South of the City Lights (Acoustic)
The release lands in a busy autumn for new music - October has also brought Sheryl Crow's Pick You Up album and Offset's GMFU album. McCollum's schedule keeps building: a first visit to the UK and Ireland supporting Cody Johnson lies ahead, he is a 2026 CMA Album of the Year nominee, and in December he hits the road with Koe Wetzel for the Naughty or Nice Tour - brush up on Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley's Jaded lyrics ahead of the run, and see Ella Langley addresses backlash amid career peak for Langley's headline-making year.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official audio for "Jet Plane to GA (Acoustic)" below - an auto-generated upload via the official Parker McCollum artist channel, not an official music video:
Official audio via the official Parker McCollum artist channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Live From Sound City released?
October 13, 2026, via MCA Nashville - surprise-announced on October 12 and dropped at midnight.
How many songs are on the album?
Fifteen: 7 new songs, 2 covers, and 6 acoustic re-recordings, including the No. 1 hits "To Be Loved By You" and "Handle On You".
Where was Live From Sound City recorded?
At Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, cut over four days (July 6-9, 2026) with producers Frank Liddell and Eric Masse.
Is there an official music video for the album?
No official music video - the official audio is an auto-generated upload on the official Parker McCollum artist channel, embedded above.
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