Clovis (album)
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| Released | April 28, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | March 21–26, 2026 | |||
| Studio | Norman Petty Recording Studios (Clovis) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 54:39 | |||
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Clovis is the seventeenth studio album by Charley Crockett, released on $10 Cowboy through TuneCore on Spotify on April 28, 2026, and on all platforms on May 1, 2026. The album was pulled from circulation on May 5, 2026, and was re-released on July 3, 2026, through Atlantic Outpost.
Background
The album serves as a return to form for Crockett, as a departure from major label Island Records, and back to his roots as an independent artist. Crockett, from 2014 to 2024, released albums on his imprint, Son of Davy, and starting in 2025, for his Sagebrush Trilogy, switched to the Lone Star Rider moniker.[1]
Recording
The album was recorded at Norman Petty Recording Studios in Clovis, New Mexico in 6 days during March 21–26, 2026.[2]
The album served as the first recordings made at Norman Petty Recording Studios since LeAnn Rimes' 1994 album All That.[3] Before then the last recordings in the studio were made in 1967 for The Fireballs' single Bottle of Wine.[4][5]
On July 11, 2026, Shooter revealed that Crockett and his entire band, as well as Shooter himself, recorded the entire album while sick with COVID-19, which Shooter would later dub "Clovid". Post production began at Sunset Sound Studio 3 on Crockett's birthday on March 24, and lasted approximately two days.
Production
Shooter Jennings produced the album, his fourth album produced for Crockett, with Crockett co-producing once again.[6] Crockett stated on May 1, 2026 that he spent about $300,000 making the album.[7]
Release
The album was released on Spotify on April 28, 2026, through TuneCore and later released on all other platforms on May 1, 2026.[8]
Island Records dispute
On May 7, 2026, the album was removed from streaming platforms.[9][10] This removal was followed by an Instagram post by Crockett stating "Please Stand By".[11] On June 4, 2026, he said he could not distribute the album personally due to legal issues.[12][13]
Following Island's decision to pull the record, Charley had a street team show up to CMA Fest on June 5, 2026, and hand out CDs of the album for free to anybody passing by on Broadway Street.[14] After passing them out at CMA Fest he would start handing them out for free at every show he has played since for fans in attendance.
Rerelease
On June 29, 2026, Crockett announced that the album would finally be put back into circulation on July 3, 2026, in time for America's 250th Birthday on the Fourth of July weekend via Atlantic Outpost.[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Hallelujah Trail" | 4:48 | |
| 2. | "Down by Law" |
| 3:48 |
| 3. | "One Eyed Jack" |
| 4:39 |
| 4. | "Image of a Woman" | Crockett | 3:41 |
| 5. | "Eagle and the Crow" |
| 3:32 |
| 6. | "Top Hand" |
| 3:28 |
| 7. | "Country Music" |
| 4:14 |
| 8. | "Last Night at the Alamo" |
| 3:06 |
| 9. | "Clovis" | Stephen Barber | 4:16 |
| 10. | "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" | Johnny Cash | 3:42 |
| 11. | "Albuquerque Lights" |
| 3:28 |
| 12. | "I Ain't Riding Anymore" |
| 3:50 |
| 13. | "Honky Tonk Philosophy" |
| 3:43 |
| 14. | "Waylon Rides Again" |
| 4:11 |
| Total length: | 54:39 | ||
Personnel
Credits adapted from Spotify.[16]
Musicians
- Charley Crockett – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- Kullen Fox – organ, clavinet, wurlitzer, trumpet, piano, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Nathan Fleming – pedal steel, dobro
- Alexis Sanchez – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- Mario Valdez – drums (2, 6, 10-11, 14), percussion, backing vocals
- Jay Moeller – drums (1, 3-5, 7-8, 12-13)
- Kyle Madrigal – bass, synth bass, synthesizer, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- David Spreng – backing vocals
- Shooter Jennings – organ, celeste keyboard, synthesizer, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Jack Montesinos – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- David Leroy Biller – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, sitar
- Marc Macisso – bass, harmonica, jaw harp
- Stephen Barber – string arranger
- Suzie Katayama – string orchestra
Technical and visuals
- Charley Crockett – production
- Shooter Jennings – production, mixing
- David Spreng – engineer, mixing, recording
- Nate Haessly – engineer
- Charlie Daniels – assistant engineer
- George Janho – assistant engineer
- Ron Skinner – assistant engineer
- Pete Lyman – mastering
- Jared L. Christopher – photography
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[17] | 37 |
References
- ↑ "Charley Crockett Drops Surprise Album, 'Clovis'". whiskeyriff.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett talks love of Valley before San Benito show". MyRGV.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Clovis studio shaped music landscape". KOAT.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ "The Fireballs' Spirited 'Bottle of Wine' Began as a Folk Tune". Medium.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett Announces the Official Release of Clovis in Partnership with Atlantic Outpost". ImprintEnt.org. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Shooter Jennings Says Charley Crockett's Mysterious 'Clovis' Album Is Coming Back". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Why 'Clovis' Might Be The Most Important Project Of Charley Crockett's Career". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Newly independent Charley Crockett drops surprise LP, 'Clovis'". KXT. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett on the Future of His Missing Album 'Clovis': 'I'm Gonna Get It Out'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett Says 'Clovis' Disappeared Because of a Contract He's Already Left". Rombo. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Instagram". Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett Leaves Fans Confused After 'Clovis' Disappears From Streaming Platforms". American Songwriter. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett Teases 'Clovis' at CMA Fest Amid Ongoing Legal Complications". American Songwriter. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett's Controversial 'Clovis' Album Is Officially Coming Back". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Charley Crockett — Clovis". Spotify.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Top Album Sales: Week of July 25, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2026.