Imagine if Oklahoma! got a glow-up with a dash of country grit — that’s Roadrunner! Rising star Kaitlin Butts’ 17-track gem is a modern take on the Broadway hit, blending A-grade original songwriting with covers that pack a punch. “Other Girls (Ain’t Having Any Fun)” is a sassy standout, while “Wild Juanita’s Cactus Juice” is practically begging to be a line-dance anthem. Plus, her duet with Vince Gill on “Come Rest Your Head (On My Pillow)” is as satisfying as it is soothing. It’s country music with a twist and a whole lotta heart.
Best Country Album
Kaitlin Butts, 'Roadrunner!'
