If you thought Old Dominion was all wedding songs and tailgate anthems, buckle up. The darlings of country radio are back, but this time they’re bringing the heart, the heat, and the hard truths.

Their brand-new album, Barbara, lands August 22, and it’s already shaping up to be their most personal project to date. We’re talking 13 tracks full of reflection, evolution, and straight-up life lessons — wrapped in the same harmony-rich, earworm-laced package fans know and love.

Wait… Who’s Barbara?

Honestly? We don’t fully know — and that’s kind of the point. She’s a metaphor, a muse, a moment in time. Just like the band’s “Odies But Goodies” mixtape and the bar they opened in Nashville named Odies, Barbara feels like another tribute. This time, though, it’s for the real-life stories, struggles, and soul-searching that the guys have been living behind the scenes.

“These are our songs, so they should be pulled from our lives,” says frontman Matthew Ramsey. “You don’t realize it while writing, but when we listened back to these 13 songs, we all realized — this is our most personal record ever.”

Track Highlights

From the driving opener “Making Good Time” to the heartbreak elegy “Miss You Man,” this album is full of gut-punches and slow burns. But don’t worry — Old Dominion didn’t lose their touch. Tracks like “Break Your Mama’s Heart” and “Talk Country” still bring that cheeky, feel-good swagger fans crave.

Other standouts include:

• “Water My Flowers” – a philosophical groove with roots as deep as its melody
• “Crying in a Beach Bar” – because sometimes healing comes with a tan line and a frozen drink
• “Man or the Song” – for the dreamers, the drifters, and anyone wondering what it all means

They even close things out with “Goodnight Music City” — a nod to the community that shaped them, and a farewell to the Nashville that once was.

Why This One Hits Different

Life’s been heavy for the band in recent years. Between personal loss, health battles, and wild career highs, Barbara is the sound of a group that’s grown up without losing their spark.

They’re not chasing hits — they’re chasing truth. And that makes this record hit a whole lot harder.

Mark Your Calendar:

Barbara drops August 22 — and you’re gonna want to have a drink in hand and a box of tissues nearby. Or maybe a cowboy hat. Or all three.

Pre-save the album now and catch Old Dominion on their How Good Is That 2025 World Tour all summer long. Dates and tickets at weareolddominion.com.