Por Renan Filho · 2026-10-13**Lead**
FORTIS NEWS — Zach Bryan has officially announced a new EP, ‘Echoes of the Dust,’ set for release on November 22, 2026. The six-track project will feature two high-profile collaborations: Lana Del Rey on the song ‘Midnight, Oklahoma’ and the Turnpike Troubadours on the track ‘Highway Hymnal.’ The announcement comes just weeks after Bryan concluded the sold-out North American leg of his ‘Quiet, Heavy Dreams’ tour.
**Contexto**
Bryan, 30, has become one of the most dominant forces in modern country and folk music. His 2023 album ‘Zach Bryan’ earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album, and his independently released 2022 record ‘American Heartbreak’ broke streaming records on Spotify. The Oklahoma native is known for blending raw, confessional lyrics with acoustic-driven melodies, often drawing comparisons to Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell.
Lana Del Rey, 41, is a seven-time Grammy nominee whose work spans baroque pop, dream pop, and Americana. She has previously collaborated with country artists, including a guest vocal on ‘Let Me Love You Like a Woman’ and a 2023 duet with Nikki Lane. Her partnership with Bryan has been rumored since early 2025, when the two were spotted together at a recording studio in Nashville.
Turnpike Troubadours, the acclaimed red dirt country band from Oklahoma, have been longtime friends and occasional tourmates with Bryan. The group released their comeback album ‘A Cat in the Rain’ in 2023 after a four-year hiatus, and they joined Bryan on stage at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival for a cover of ‘The Bird Hunters.’ This marks their first official studio collaboration with Bryan.
**Analise**
The EP signals a strategic expansion of Bryan’s reach beyond the traditional country audience. By bringing in Del Rey, whose fanbase skews younger and more pop-oriented, Bryan could cross into Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 more consistently. His previous highest-charting single, ‘Something in the Orange,’ peaked at No. 10 on the Hot 100 in 2023.
Industry observers note that collaborations with both Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours allow Bryan to honor his roots while pursuing crossover appeal. The Oklahoma music scene has become a hotbed for genre-blending, with artists like Kaitlin Butts and John Moreland finding audiences outside country radio. Bryan’s willingness to collaborate with non-country artists reflects a broader trend: the blurring of lines between country, folk, and indie rock.
The EP’s title, ‘Echoes of the Dust,’ is a nod to Bryan’s upbringing in rural Oklahoma. He has often cited the state’s landscape and working-class ethos as central to his songwriting. In a social media post announcing the project, Bryan wrote: “These songs are for the people who know that home is not a place, it’s a feeling. Grateful for my friends who helped me say it right.”
**Fontes**
- Zach Bryan’s official Instagram account (@zachbryan) – announcement post dated October 13, 2026 - Billboard – news of ‘Echoes of the Dust’ track listing and release date - Rolling Stone – report on Zach Bryan’s 2023 album and streaming records - Variety – confirmation of Lana Del Rey’s involvement in the project - Oklahoma Gazette – coverage of Turnpike Troubadours’ 2025 Stagecoach set with Bryan