Age of the Ram
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| Released | April 3, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | October 20–31, 2025 | |||
| Studio | Sunset Sound Studio 3, Los Angeles, California | |||
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Age of the Ram is an upcoming album by Charley Crockett, set to be released on Lone Star Rider through Island Records on April 3, 2026. The album was the third and final part in Crockett's Sagebrush Trilogy of albums, that began with the release of Lonesome Drifter in March 2025.
Background
The story surrounding the album follows the fictional character of Billy McClane, who comes from the Marty Robbins' 1963 single, Old Red.[1][2] Crockett initially started using the character in the title track to his 2024 album $10 Cowboy.
Recording
The album began recording on October 20, 2025, marking Shooter Jennings' final set of recordings in his residency at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, California. The album wrapped up initial recordings on October 31.[3] The album was later previewed on YouTube by Mario "Mayo" Valdez, The Blue Drifters' drummer, in a 3-and-a-half-minute video on November 4.[4]
The album's first single "Kentucky Too Long" was released on February 13, 2026.[5][6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Life & Times of Billy McClain (Theme I)" | 0:57 | |
| 2. | "Lonesome Dove" | 3:04 | |
| 3. | "Rancho Deluxe (Main Theme)" | 2:06 | |
| 4. | "My Last Drink of Wine" | 3:20 | |
| 5. | "Fastest Gun Alive" |
| 3:08 |
| 6. | "Diamond Belle (Country Boy)" | 2:32 | |
| 7. | "I Shot Jesse James" | 2:49 | |
| 8. | "Life & Times of Billy McClain (Theme II)" | 0:26 | |
| 9. | "Crazy Women Ridge" | Crockett | 3:30 |
| 10. | "Remembering Pat" | 0:46 | |
| 11. | "Sweet Mother Texas" | 1:36 | |
| 12. | "Kentucky Too Long" | Crockett | 3:40 |
| 13. | "Border Winds" | 0:33 | |
| 14. | "Rancho Deluxe (End Theme)" | 2:08 | |
| 15. | "Billy McClain" | 3:17 | |
| 16. | "Life & Times of Billy McClain (Theme III)" | 0:42 | |
| 17. | "Powder River" | 0:47 | |
| 18. | "Low Down Freedom" | Billy Joe Shaver | 3:04 |
| 19. | "Me & Shooter" | 3:13 | |
| 20. | "Cover My Trail Tonight" | 3:42 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Charley Crockett – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Kullen Fox – keyboard, organ, accordion, klavinet, wurlitzer, piano
- Nathan Fleming – pedal steel
- Alexis Sanchez – electric guitar
- Mario Valdez – drums
- Jay Moeller – drums
- Kyle Madrigal — bass
- Shooter Jennings — organ
Technical
- Charley Crockett – production
- Shooter Jennings – production, mixing engineer
- David Spreng – recording engineer, mixing engineer
- Sam Patlovd — mixing engineer
- Nate Haessly – recording engineer
- Pete Lyman – mastering engineer
- Gabrielle Rosen – A&R administrator
- Sundhya Alter – A&R coordinator
Visuals
- Micah Givens – artwork
- Bobby Cochran – photography
References
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (February 18, 2026). "Charley Crockett Readies 'Age of the Ram' Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "Charley Crockett Unveils New Album, 'Age of the Ram', the Final Project in His Sagebrush Trilogy". holler.country. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "Charley Crockett Kicks Off The Final Part Of 'The Sagebrush Trilogy With "Kentucky Too Long"". whiskeyriff.com. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ "Charley Crockett / Shooter Jennings (Sagebrush Trilogy)". YouTube.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "MULTI-GRAMMY® AWARD NOMINEE CHARLEY CROCKETT RELEASES NEW SINGLE "KENTUCKY TOO LONG" OFF UPCOMING ALBUM, AGE OF THE RAM". universalmusic.ca. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "Charley Crockett Unleashes "Kentucky Too Long" With Shooter Jennings". thatericalper.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram (Indie Exclusive)". frenchiesrecords.ca. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "Kentucky Too Long — Single". applemusic.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.