Staind vocalist and multi-platinum country star Aaron Lewis is preparing to launch his latest solo studio effort, Give My Country Back, arriving on July 17 via Big Machine Label Group. Fans can currently stream the record’s lead-off track, “The Door“, ahead of the release.
Serving as his sixth country full-length, the 10-track collection pairs his distinct, gritty vocal power with traditional honky-tonk elements. The project heavily explores concepts of faith, patriotism, resilience, and personal accountability.
“That’s life’s struggle right there,” Aaron Lewis said. “You are the master of your own destiny, and everything happens because of your actions — whether you want to admit it or not. Self-ownership is a huge thing to learn how to do in this life, and it’s always an internal battle.”
Under the guidance of producer Sol Philcox-Littlefield, the record strikes a balance between contemporary country strength and classic roots. Aaron Lewis shares co-writing credits on five of the songs, teaming up with regular collaborators Jeffrey Steele and Bobby Pinson, alongside key songwriting contributions from Casey Bethard, Travis Meadows, and others.
The previously shared title track, “Give My Country Back“, is built on swampy acoustic riffs and channels a deep frustration with today’s political environment, continuing a long tradition of patriotic country anthems.
“I actually care about the fact we have people we put in their positions, who are in no way, shape, or form doing anything in any way that is better for us,” Lewis stated.
Over the last 15-plus years, the singer has built a massively successful secondary career in country music, carrying over the intensely dedicated fanbase he initially cultivated during his rock tenure. His solo catalog now boasts more than 5.7 billion streams globally. He has scored two No. 1 debuts on the Billboard Country Album charts with Town Line and Sinner, achieved a gold-certified No. 1 single with 2021’s “Am I The Only One“, and secured a platinum certification for “Country Boy“, a collaboration featuring late legends George Jones and Charlie Daniels.
Now 54 years old, the musician notes that Give My Country Back arrives during a period of major personal reinvention and health-conscious focus.
“This is the perfect record for where I’m at right now,” Lewis explained. “As you get older, you start realizing your time is coming to a close. I wasn’t living as cleanly as possible, so I quit drinking. I quit smoking cigarettes. I’ve done some kickboxing. I’m on a healthier routine, and I want to get better before I can’t. The realization that life is more than half over will get you to change, if you allow it. That’s where I’m at.”
“My music is my life. Every one of those songs,” Lewis added. “If you listen to it all, you’ll probably know me better than I know myself.”
The singer is presently traveling across the United States on his “2026 American Tour” alongside his backing band, The Stateliners.
Give My Country Back Album tracklist:
- “The Door“
- “Bad Thing To Be Good At“
- “Too High For This“
- “List Of Things To Quit“
- “Give My Country Back“
- “People I’ve Known“
- “Let Go Like The Rain“
- “A Showman’s Life“
- “Keeping Up With The Jonesin’“
- “Duct Tape And Bailing Wire“
Remaining “2026 American Tour” Dates:
- 10 Jul– Paoli, IN – Castle Knoll Amphitheater
- 11 Jul– Ashland, KY – “Rock The Country”
- 16 Jul– Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre
- 18 Jul– Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino
- 24 Jul– Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
- 25 Jul– Petros, TN – Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
- 12 Aug– Roswell, NM – Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds
- 13 Aug– Canyon, TX – The Lumberyard / Backyard
- 14 Aug– Fort Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas
- 15 Aug– Mulvane, KS – Kansas Star Casino
