Luke Bryan is taking fans into the "Mind of a Country Boy" with his eighth studio album.
Bryan announced Thursday that he'll release his first album in four years, "Mind of a Country Boy," on Sept. 27. It includes his current single, "Love You, Miss You, Mean It," and his new single, "Closing Time in California," out now.
Luke Bryan talks 'emotional' farewell to Katy Perry on 'American Idol,' advice for new judge"I've been able to take my time and really compile songs for this album," Bryan said in a press release. "If it's a song that I cut two or three years ago, and I still love it, and it still sounds fresh, then I feel like it'll stand the test of time."
"I think this album, as I've tried to do with all my albums, just has a little bit of everything," he added. "I do some things different vocally on this one that I've not done before. It's about each song having its place and having its meaning. It's trying not to be overly redundant with songs."
The "American Idol" judge, who said he's been "blessed to have a long career," also spoke about his evolution as an artist, saying, "I think as you grow older and mature, subject matters change and things that you can sing about change."
"But the love of trying to find the right song and a song that moves people is still at the forefront of what I want to do as an artist," he continued.
Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and more country stars reveal best advice they ever receivedBryan is currently on his Mind of a Country Boy Tour, which he began in April. The tour will run through Sept. 14.
For ticket information on this tour -- and other shows -- visit the country superstar's official website.
Check out the track list for "Mind of a Country Boy" below.
Bryan's eighth studio album, "Mind of a Country Boy," drops Sept. 27.