Carrie Underwood has announced her next studio album, Denim and Rhinestones, which is scheduled for release on June 10. Pre-orders for the record begin at midnight ET on April 8. The announcement came via Underwood’s social channels, where she shared the album artwork and expressed her excitement about the new collection.
Underwood wrote that she “can’t wait any longer” and urged fans to “get ready for #DenimAndRhinestones,” confirming the June 10 release date and the pre-order timing. The post generated immediate attention from fans and country music outlets eager for details about the new project.
Denim & Rhinestones Tracklist
- Denim & Rhinestones
- Velvet Heartbreak
- Ghost Story
- Hate My Heart
- Burn
- Crazy Angels
- Faster
- Pink Champagne
- Wanted Woman
- Poor Everybody Else
- She Don’t Know
- Garden
The lineup blends upbeat, anthemic country-pop with more intimate storytelling, and it includes “Ghost Story,” the album’s lead single. That song has already been introduced to audiences and highlights Underwood’s continued collaboration with established country songwriters and producers.
June 10th Marks Carrie’s Opry Anniversary
The June 10 release date has extra significance: it marks the 17th anniversary of Underwood’s first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry, which took place in 2005 shortly after she won American Idol. Her relationship with the Opry deepened when she was formally inducted as a member on May 10, 2008. Releasing Denim and Rhinestones on this date ties the new album to a meaningful milestone in her country-music career.
Fans can expect the record to reflect both Underwood’s mainstream pop-country appeal and her deep roots in Nashville tradition. The combination of contemporary production and classic country themes is evident across the tracklist, and the placement of songs like “Ghost Story” signals a willingness to explore darker, more narrative-driven territory alongside radio-ready tunes.
“Ghost Story” and Creative Collaborations
“Ghost Story,” written by Josh Kear, Hillary Lindsey and David Garcia and co-produced by David Garcia and Carrie Underwood, is described by the singer as a different take on a revenge song. Instead of the smash-the-headlights trope, Underwood explained that the song’s protagonist opts to haunt an ex-lover emotionally and psychologically, letting him know she won’t be easily forgotten. The single showcases Underwood’s strength as both a vocalist and a storyteller and highlights her role in the production process.
Awards, Achievements and Ongoing Performances
In the months leading up to the album announcement, Underwood added to her collection of major awards. On April 3 she won her eighth Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album for My Savior, a project of gospel hymns she co-produced with David Garcia. She also performed “Ghost Story” on the Grammy broadcast, presenting the song to a wide television audience.
Earlier in the year she won her 16th Academy of Country Music Award for Single of the Year alongside Jason Aldean for their duet “If I Didn’t Love You.” That duet reached multi-week No. 1 status and set a record by spending 26 weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard Country Airplay, while accumulating more than 323 million global streams.
Beyond awards, Underwood has continued her live residency in Las Vegas. She completed a second sold-out run of REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at the Resorts World Theatre from March 23 through April 2, having originally opened the venue with sold-out shows in December. The residency has proven a strong draw, and additional dates are scheduled for future engagements.
Her most recent full country album prior to Denim and Rhinestones, Cry Pretty, was released in 2018 and featured singles such as “Love Wins,” “Southbound” and the title track. That album helped maintain her presence on country radio and on the touring circuit while she explored other projects including a gospel album.
With Denim and Rhinestones arriving on June 10, fans can expect a mix of bold pop-country anthems and intimate storytelling. The pre-order window begins at midnight ET on April 8, and the album release aligns with a meaningful anniversary in Underwood’s career, making this a notable moment for both the artist and her audience.