Lana Del Rey has finally named her upcoming country album, “Stove,” which is scheduled for release in late January 2026, as revealed in a W Magazine interview. Initially planned for spring 2025, the album’s release was postponed to include six additional tracks, which Del Rey described as autobiographical. The project, primarily produced by Jack Antonoff, a three-time Grammy-winning producer, and Nashville’s Luke Laird, will feature a distinct country music influence.
Del Rey’s interest in country music began eight years ago, inspired by artists like Tammy Wynette and Bobbie Gentry, particularly Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe.” She once considered a covers album titled Country and Western, featuring songs such as Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man” and Joni Mitchell’s “California,” citing their shared storytelling quality. In 2023, Del Rey relocated part-time to Nashville to work on Stove, noting the genre’s growing popularity. “Eight years ago, no one else was thinking about country. Now everyone is going country,” she remarked.
Her recent performances at Stagecoach, the West Coast’s largest country music festival, and two sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium showcased a country-inspired aesthetic. At Stagecoach, Del Rey wore a custom dress modeled on a 1940s picnic design, recreated by stylist Molly Dickson’s tailor, Sugar Ferrini, in bluebell fabric. At Wembley, she wore a champagne-colored Valentino gown, described as “elevated but understated,” aligning with her style preference for subtle elegance despite large audiences.
Stove will mark Del Rey’s first full exploration of country music, blending her signature crooner style with the genre’s well-known reputation for great storytelling. The album is expected to reflect her personal experiences while incorporating Nashville’s musical influence, further establishing her versatility as one of the preeminent “artist’s artists” of our time.
