Jamie O’Neal Announces “Gypsum” Album Set For 2026 Release
“It’s so exciting to have a new original album finished and ready for everyone to hear!”
Written by Amanda Tempel
2025 marks a milestone year for country star Jamie O’Neal. The singer is celebrating twenty-five years since the release of her debut album Shiver, which produced back-to-back number one hits, including her first single “There Is No Arizona.” She recently released a re-imagined version of the Grammy-nominated song - keep reading to find out which award-winning group joined her on the new track. That’s not all, Jamie just announced even more new music is on the way. Gypsum, her sixth studio album, will be released on January 23, 2026.
“My new album Gypsum is named for the sand dunes in White Sands National Park, one of the most beautiful and serene, other worldly places I’ve ever been to,” said Jamie. “I have an affinity for the west - the mountains, red rocks, sand dunes, and wide open spaces inspired a lot of this album. I love being in the studio and hearing some of the most incredible musicians bring the songs to life, it’s so exciting to have a new original album finished and ready for everyone to hear!”
Jamie O’Neal’s New Single “Ole Heartache”
Jamie produced the album with her husband Rodney Good, who also recorded and mixed all 10 songs. The first single from Gypsum, “Ole Heartache” is available now.
“When I wrote ‘Ole’ Heartache with Shaye and Ed, I wanted to write something I could hear George Strait or Lee Ann Womack singing - a timeless country classic throwback that likens Heartache to almost being a friend, a sidekick who hangs around pointing out how love is doomed…again and again,” said Jamie.
The 10-song collection includes six songs co-written by Jamie along with many notable writers in Music City including Stephanie Bentley, Rob Crosby, Roxie Dean, Lisa Drew, Ed Hill, Bailey Hefley, Tammy Hyler, Robin Lee, Shaye Smith, Ava Suppelsa, and Ilya Toshinskiy. Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Dean Dillon contributes one song with Scotty Emerick, Bob Regan and Kevin Doherty wrote one, and Josia Eden penned the final song. One of the most special songs on the new album was written by Jamie’s late sister Samantha Murphy.
Jamie O’Neal Gypsum Track Listing:
1. “Over New Mexico” (Jamie O’Neal, Shaye Smith, and Lisa Drew)
2. “Ole Heartache” (Jamie O’Neal, Shaye Smith, and Ed Hill)
3. “Slippery Slope” (Jamie O’Neal, Robin Lee, and Roxie Dean)
4. “John Deere Letter” (Jamie O’Neal, Shaye Smith, Tammy Hyler, and Ilya Toshinskiy)
5. “Just Whiskey” (Jamie O’Neal, Stephanie Bentley, and Rob Crosby)
6. “Flowers & Fireflies” (Samantha Murphy)
7. “All The Same” (Scotty Emerick and Dean Dillon)
8. “My Midnights” (Jamie O’Neal, Ava Suppelsa, and Bailey Hefley)
9. “Change It Now” (Kevin Doherty and Bob Regan)
10. “Liberty” (Josia Eden)
Jamie also released an updated version of her timeless chart-topper “There Is No Arizona.” The new recording was produced by Ben Isaacs and features The Isaacs playing upright bass, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and providing beautiful background vocals. Catch Jamie O’Neal on tour throughout 2025 - view tour dates on her website.
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