Kings of Leon reveal a new more personal, acoustic songwriting direction with album ‘O My Beloved’
PUBLISHED Sep 10, 2026, 11:41 AM ET
Rock band Kings of Leon officially announced their tenth studio album, O My Beloved, scheduled for release on November 6 through Love Tap Records and Virgin Music. The 13-track project represents a major sonic pivot toward an intimate, acoustic-driven direction. Frontman Caleb Followill developed the stripped-down material after breaking his foot during a game of tag with his children, an injury that forced the cancellation of a European tour and prompted the band to discard earlier electric demos. Self-produced entirely by the group for the first time, the record focuses on family gratitude, childhood memories, and domestic bliss. The lead single, My Whole World, debuted alongside a home-footage music video. To mark the announcement and their twenty-fifth anniversary, the band hosted an intimate performance at The Basement East in Nashville, returning to the small-club settings of their early career.
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Associated Press published exclusive interview announcing new acoustic album release. https://apnews.com/article/kings-of-leon-o-my-beloved-acoustic-album-903120284819
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