Sam Barber has given fans more than they expected, releasing not one but two new EPs, Outlier and Dyin’ Times, both available now via Atlantic Outpost.

The multi-platinum country artist unveiled Outlier first, before surprising listeners with the release of a second project, Dyin’ Times, shortly afterwards. The two EPs feature a combined total of 10 new tracks, all produced by Joe Becker, who has previously worked with Barber on fan favourites including “Indigo” and “Straight and Narrow”.

The releases mark another major moment in what has already been a standout year for Barber. Earlier in 2026, he took home the Breakthrough Country Artist award at the American Music Awards and continues to travel across the country on his extensive American Route Tour.

The new music follows the release of his sophomore album, Broken View, which arrived earlier this spring. Co-written and co-produced alongside Becker, the album also features tracks developed with Aaron Dessner, known for his work with Taylor Swift and Noah Kahan, at Long Pond Studio. The record explores the complexities of life, touching on love, heartbreak, loss and the journey of self-discovery.

Broken View received strong reviews from critics, with Billboard praising Barber's ability to explore the changing perspectives that come with growing older, while All Country News described the record as a fully realised project that exceeded expectations.

Barber's rise over recent years has been remarkable. Having built his career through deeply personal songwriting and an honest approach to country music, he has gone from selling out smaller clubs to performing at some of the most recognised venues in the United States. Recent highlights include two nights at New York's Pier 17, Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium and a sold-out headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre this past summer.

Raised on a farm in southeast Missouri, Barber first picked up his great-grandfather's Gibson guitar as a teenager. That early connection to music helped shape the storytelling approach that has since earned him a devoted international following. Now based in Montana, he continues to build a career on his own terms.

His debut album, Restless Mind, released in 2024, has surpassed 3.4 billion global streams and achieved RIAA Gold certification. The record featured the 2x Platinum-certified hit “Straight and Narrow” and Platinum-certified “Indigo”, featuring Avery Anna. The latter has now accumulated more than 828 million global streams and earned Barber a place in the Billboard Hot 100's top 40.

Beyond his own headline shows, Barber has shared stages with Bruce Springsteen and Ed Sheeran, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and CBS Saturday Morning's Saturday Sessions, and had his track “Tear Us Apart” featured on the soundtrack for the film Twisters.

With two new EPs now added to his growing catalogue, Barber shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to establish himself as one of country music's most talked-about rising artists.

New EP tracklists

Outlier

Outlier

If I May

Turn The Light Off

Good Faith

Northern Weeds

Settle In

Dyin’ Times

Dyin’ Times

Dark Sky

Yellow Diamonds

War

Sam Barber's upcoming tour dates

December 3: St. Louis, MO, Chaifetz Arena*

December 4: Independence, MO, Cable Dahmer Arena*

December 5: Grand Prairie, TX, Texas Trust CU Theatre*

December 10: Albuquerque, NM, Revel Entertainment Center*

December 11: Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre*

December 12: Las Vegas, NV, The Theater at Virgin Hotels*

March 31: Perth, Australia, Ice Cream Factory*

April 3: Melbourne, Australia, Margaret Court Arena*

April 4: Melbourne, Australia, Margaret Court Arena*

April 6: Adelaide, Australia, Adelaide Entertainment Centre* (SOLD OUT)

April 9: Sydney, Australia, Hordern Pavilion*

April 10: Sydney, Australia, Hordern Pavilion*

April 11: Newcastle, Australia, Newcastle Foreshore*

April 13: Brisbane, Australia, Riverstage*

April 14: Brisbane, Australia, Riverstage*

April 17: Townsville, Australia, Country Fest Queensland

May 1: Simpsonville, SC, Greenville Country Music Festival

May 14: Albuquerque, NM, Boots In The Park

July 16: Whitefish, MT, Under The Big Sky Festival

August 6: Detroit Lakes, MN, WE Fest

August 13: Sikeston, MO, Sikeston Rodeo

With special guests Josiah & The Bonnevilles and Wild Horses.

For more information, visit www.sambarbermusic.com.

Author: Adam Bailey

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