49 Winchester Release New Album Change of Plans
NOMINATED FOR GROUP OF THE YEAR AT THIS SUNDAY’S ACM AWARDS IN LAS VEGAS
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NASHVILLE, TN. – (May 15, 2026) – Acclaimed alt-country band 49 Winchester has released their highly anticipated new album Change of Plans today via Lucille Records / MCA. Listen to Change of Plans here. The band is nominated for Group of the Year at the ACM Awards taking place in Las Vegas this Sunday!
Executive produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson) at his recording studio in Savannah, GA, Change of Plans captures the band at a creative peak, expanding their sonic palette while staying rooted in the vivid storytelling that has defined their career. Across the album’s tracks, 49 Winchester explores themes of growth, reflection, and resilience, shaped by years on the road and an unwavering commitment to authenticity.
The album includes standout tracks ‘Oh Savannah‘, ‘Slowly‘, and ‘Pardon Me‘, each offering a glimpse into a new era for the band, one marked by emotional honesty, musical depth, and fearless exploration.
Change of Plans is the band’s debut release under Lucille Records / MCA and includes their stirring cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Changes‘. MCA is collaborating with New West Records on the project, with all subsequent releases set to be issued exclusively under the MCA banner.
Hailing from Virginia, 49 Winchester blends Southern rock and country with a raw, honest storytelling approach. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band has built a devoted fanbase and earned widespread critical acclaim. Last fall, they brought that energy to two sold-out nights at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.
Led by singer-songwriter Isaac Gibson, alongside Bus Shelton (lead guitar), Chase Chafin (bass), Noah Patrick (pedal steel), Tim Hall (keys), and Justin Louthian (drums), 49 Winchester continues to channel the heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom of Appalachia into every song they release.
49 Winchester is currently on tour, with headline dates across the US including select shows supporting Eric Church and Tim McGraw throughout 2026.
“In a few years, as the 2020s are coming to an end, we’ll look back at 49 Winchester as one of the most important bands of the decade.” – Whiskey Riff
“49 Winchester have already managed to wield a level of influence over other artists that some bands never see in a five-decade career.” – Rolling Stone
“49 Winchester has proven itself to be among the top-tier groups over the past decade, blending elements of rock, country, blues and Americana into its own signature musical stew…” – Billboard
ABOUT 49 WINCHESTER:
49 Winchester has steadily built a reputation as one of the most compelling acts in modern country music, rising from their humble beginnings in Castlewood, Virginia, to selling out venues and earning a devoted international following. Formed by childhood friends Isaac Gibson and Chase Chafin, the band has spent years honing a sound rooted in Appalachian storytelling, blending country, rock, and folk influences into something distinctly their own. That relentless work ethic and commitment to authenticity has propelled them from front porch jam sessions to major stages around the world, marking them as a band whose breakthrough has been hard-earned and long overdue.
Their latest album, Change of Plans, represents a defining moment in that journey. Recorded in just eight days with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, the record captures the band at a creative peak—seasoned, self-assured, and unafraid to push their sound further than ever before. Balancing grit with refinement, the album reflects both personal growth and artistic evolution, weaving together themes of change, maturity, and perseverance. From high-octane, genre-blurring tracks to deeply introspective songwriting, Change of Plans showcases a band stepping fully into its moment while staying true to the roots that got them there.
“We started this thing from the smallest seed possible… and by staying true to that same mindset, it finally feels like now is our time to come up.” – Isaac Gibson
