Keith Urban releases his 13th studio album, Flow State, on June 12, 2026, via MCA Nashville. The 11-track project is Urban’s first full album of covers, drawing on classic yacht rock songs from the 1970s and ’80s, with guest appearances from Michael McDonald, Little Big Town, and John Mayer. A vinyl edition follows July 10. Urban previewed the album with two advance singles released April 29: “We Go Back,” an original co-written with BRELAND, and “Summer Breeze,” a reimagining of the Seals and Crofts classic.
A Yacht Rock Turn for Nashville’s Guitar Icon
Keith Urban has never hidden his love for groove-heavy, melody-first music, and Flow State makes that affection official. Recorded at Urban’s own studio, The Sound in Nashville, alongside producer Dann Huff, the album leans into the breezy, sun-soaked warmth of late-1970s soft rock. Think Seals and Crofts, Bill Withers, and Stephen Bishop run through the hands of one of Nashville’s most gifted guitarists.
“The origins of this kind of music was, in certain ways, a reaction and an antidote to the stresses of the times,” Urban said in an official statement. “Its sole mission is to bring us together and remind us that life is happening now. I hope wherever you hear this album you can feel the exhale, comfort and optimism these songs were originally written by and for.”
Full Tracklist: What Is on Keith Urban’s Flow State
The 11 tracks cover decades of yacht rock history while adding Urban’s signature guitar tone and Nashville production clarity:
- “Steal Away” (Rick Chudacoff, Robert Dupuis)
- “Baby Come Back” (Peter Beckett, John Charles Crowley)
- “Magnet and Steel” ft. Little Big Town (Walter Egan)
- “Just the Two of Us” (Bill Withers, Ralph MacDonald, William Salter)
- “On and On” (Stephen Bishop)
- “We Go Back” ft. Michael McDonald (Keith Urban, BRELAND, Sam Sumser, Sean Small)
- “Help Is On Its Way” (Glenn Shorrock)
- “How Much I Feel” (David Pack)
- “Summer Breeze” (Jimmy Seals, Dash Crofts)
- “I Just Wanna Stop” (Ross Vannelli)
- “Guitar Man” ft. John Mayer (David Gates)
Three Collaborators Who Elevate Flow State
The guest list is as carefully chosen as the song list. Little Big Town lends its signature four-part harmony to “Magnet and Steel,” the Walter Egan classic built on vocal texture. Michael McDonald, whose voice is practically a synonym for yacht rock, joins Urban on the one original track, “We Go Back.” And John Mayer closes the album with “Guitar Man,” a David Gates song that gives both players ample room to breathe.
The combination works because none of these artists are reaching outside their natural register. Urban’s guitar-forward approach gives the covers structural spine without overplaying them. The result is an album that respects the originals while sounding unmistakably like a 2026 Keith Urban record.
Keith Urban at CMA Fest Before the Album Drops
Urban is not waiting until June 12 to get in front of fans. He headlines the ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash during CMA Fest 2026 week and takes the main stage at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on June 5. Fans attending CMA Fest will have already heard the advance singles live before the full album lands a week later.
For country fans planning summer travel to Nashville, the combination of Flow State and a live Urban set at CMA Fest makes June 5 through June 12 one of the most compelling weeks in the 2026 calendar. Planning a music-focused festival trip? Check out the complete guide to Sunset Country Fest 2027 for another major country event coming to the Southeast in March.
Frequently Asked: What Is Keith Urban’s New Album in 2026?
Keith Urban’s new album in 2026 is Flow State, releasing June 12 on MCA Nashville. It features 11 tracks, including 10 classic yacht rock covers and one original, “We Go Back,” featuring Michael McDonald. Guest appearances from Little Big Town and John Mayer round out the project, and a vinyl release follows on July 10.
Flow State is a summer album in the truest sense: warm, unhurried, and built to be played loud with the windows down. Keith Urban has made a compelling argument that the best country guitar and the finest 1970s soft rock are closer cousins than anyone expected. Stream the advance singles now and mark June 12 for the full release. For more country music news, artist spotlights, and festival updates, keep following Sunset Country Fest.
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Sources & References
- Keith Urban — Official Website
- MusicRow — Keith Urban Gets Into Laid-Back Flow State On New Album Due In June
- Ticketmaster — Keith Urban Tickets and Tour Dates
- Apple Music — Flow State by Keith Urban
- CMA Fest 2026 — Official Website
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