Clovis (album)

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Clovis
Studio album by
Charley Crockett
ReleasedApril 28, 2026 (2026-04-28) (Spotify release)
May 1, 2026 (2026-05-01) (Official release)
July 3, 2026 (2026-07-03) (Rerelease)
RecordedMarch 2026
StudioNorman Petty Recording Studios (Clovis)
Sunset Sound Studio 3 (Los Angeles)
GenreCountry
Length54:39
Label
Producer
Charley Crockett chronology
Age of the Ram
(2026)		 Clovis
(2026)

Clovis is the seventeenth studio album by Charley Crockett, released on $10 Cowboy through TuneCore on April 28, 2026 through Spotify and May 1, 2026 on all platforms. The album was pulled from circulation on May 5, 2026 and is set for rerelease on July 3, 2026 on 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 the first few weeks of March 2026.[2]

Production

Shooter Jennings produced the album, his 4th album produced for Crockett, with Crockett co-producing once again.[3] Crockett stated on May 1, 2026 that he spent about $300,000 making the album.[4]

Release

The album was released on Spotify on April 28, 2026 through TuneCore and later released on May 1, 2026 on all other platforms.[5]

Island Records dispute

On May 7th, 2026, the album was removed from streaming platforms.[6][7] This removal was followed by an Instagram post by Crockett stating "Please Stand By"[8]. On June 4th, 2026, he said he could not distribute the album personally due to legal issues.[9][10]

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 CD's of the album for free to anybody passing by on Broadway Street.[11] After passing them out at CMA Fest he would start handing them out for free at every show he's played since for fans in attendance.

Rerelease

On June 29th, Crockett announced that the album would finally be put back into circulation on July 3, 2026 in time for America's 250th Birthday on 4th of July weekend via Atlantic Outpost.[12]

Track listing

Clovis track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Hallelujah Trail"
4:48
2."Down by Law"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
3:48
3."One Eyed Jack"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
  • Kyle Madrigal
4:39
4."Image of a Woman"Crockett3:41
5."Eagle and the Crow"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
  • Jay Moeller
3:32
6."Top Hand"
3:28
7."Country Music"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
4:14
8."Last Night at the Alamo"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
  • Grace
  • Moeller
3:06
9."Clovis"Stephen Barber4:16
10."Don't Take Your Guns to Town"Johnny Cash3:42
11."Albuquerque Lights"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
3:28
12."I Ain't Riding Anymore"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
  • Moeller
3:50
13."Honky Tonk Philosophy"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
  • Grace
  • Moeller
3:43
14."Waylon Rides Again"
  • Crockett
  • Jennings
4:11
Total length:54:39

Personnel

Credits adapted from Spotify.[13]

Musicians

Technical and visuals

  • Shooter Jennings – production, mixing
  • Charley Crockett – production
  • David Spreng — engineer
  • Nate Haessly — engineer

References

  1. "Charley Crockett Drops Surprise Album, 'Clovis'". whiskeyriff.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  2. "Charley Crockett talks love of Valley before San Benito show". MyRGV.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  3. "Shooter Jennings Says Charley Crockett's Mysterious 'Clovis' Album Is Coming Back". Whiskey Riff (1). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  4. "Why 'Clovis' Might Be The Most Important Project Of Charley Crockett's Career". Whiskey Riff (2). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  5. "Newly independent Charley Crockett drops surprise LP, 'Clovis'". KXT. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  6. "Charley Crockett on the Future of His Missing Album 'Clovis': 'I'm Gonna Get It Out'". Rolling Stone (1). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  7. "Charley Crockett Says 'Clovis' Disappeared Because of a Contract He's Already Left". ROMBO. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  8. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  9. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  10. "Charley Crockett Leaves Fans Confused After 'Clovis' Disappears From Streaming Platforms". American Songwriter (1). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  11. "Charley Crockett Teases 'Clovis' at CMA Fest Amid Ongoing Legal Complications". American Songwriter (2). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  12. "Charley Crockett's Controversial 'Clovis' Album Is Officially Coming Back". Rolling Stone (2). Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  13. "Charley Crockett — Clovis". Spotify.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.