Brothers Osborne Watertown Album Out Now: Fifth Studio Album Arrives With Cody Johnson Video

The Brothers Osborne Watertown album is out now: GRAMMY, ACM and CMA award-winning duo John and TJ Osborne released their fifth studio album today, Friday 23 October 2026, via MCA / Snakefarm in the UK. Across 11 tracks, the record goes back to the sound and spirit of where the brothers began, and it arrives with an official video for opener “Born and Raised Hell”, featuring Cody Johnson.

• Band: Brothers Osborne (John and TJ Osborne)
• Album: Watertown, fifth studio album, out now (11 tracks)
• Label: MCA / Snakefarm in the UK
• Producer: Jay Joyce
• Guests: Cody Johnson on “Born and Raised Hell”, Stephen Wilson Jr. on “Tough Kid”
• Video: “Born and Raised Hell”, directed by Nick Swift, out now
• UK dates: special guests to The Darkness, 8 to 16 December 2026

Where can I watch the Born and Raised Hell video?

Brothers Osborne – “Born and Raised Hell” featuring Cody Johnson (official music video), via the band’s official YouTube channel.

The official clip for the album opener arrived on the same day as the record. Directed by Nick Swift and shot in Nashville, it is a vintage, throwback video that cuts between a garage performance from the trio of Brothers Osborne and Cody Johnson and flashbacks to youthful hell-raising. You can watch it above.

What is the Brothers Osborne Watertown album about?

Watertown is named for Deale, Maryland, the coastal town the brothers grew up in, and the record anchors itself in the sound and spirit of their beginnings. In the duo’s own words it is honest, rough-edged and rural, and built with a blue-collar work ethic. Vocalist TJ Osborne explains the thinking: “We’re not just getting back to where we were born and raised, but to the roots of where we started musically. A time when music wasn’t dictated by anything other than what our hearts and souls wanted to say.”

It is also a record with a clear sense of place. The brothers reunite with long-time collaborator and producer Jay Joyce, and the album brings a handful of firsts to their catalogue, including their first collaborations on a full-length project. The opening track, “Born and Raised Hell”, features reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Cody Johnson, while “Tough Kid” features the mould-breaking singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr.

John Osborne sums up the Cody Johnson collaboration in typically warm terms: “Grateful to have our brother Cody Johnson join us on the tune that kicks off Watertown, ‘Born and Raised Hell.’ Whether it’s the Chesapeake Bay or the Trinity River, we sure gave our water towns hell!”

What is on the Watertown tracklist?

The album runs to 11 songs, with the writers listed beside each title:

1. “Born and Raised Hell” featuring Cody Johnson (John Osborne, Lee Miller, Kendell Marvel)
2. “R.I.P.” (TJ Osborne, Hunter Phelps, Alysa Vanderheym)
3. “Family Business” (John Osborne)
4. “High” (John Osborne, Lucie Silvas)
5. “Bottle It Up” (Dan Isbell, Josh Kear, Paul Sikes)
6. “Ain’t Killed Me Yet” (TJ Osborne, Jesse Frasure, Jacob Hackworth)
7. “Doors” (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Jesse Frasure, Lee Miller, Chris Pixton)
8. “Stubborn” (Devin Dawson, Josh Kerr, Matt Roy, Lydia Vaughan)
9. “Tough Kid” featuring Stephen Wilson Jr. (John Osborne, Pete Good, Lee Miller)
10. “Same Ol’ Different Story” (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Kendell Marvel)
11. “Watertown” (John Osborne)

Which Watertown songs have we already heard?

Fans have had a long run-in to this release. The guitar-heavy “R.I.P.” single arrived first, with its stomping back-beat and TJ’s baritone up front, and the album itself was confirmed with the Watertown announcement and the shorter “Sellout Edit” of “Bottle It Up”. The third preview, “Doors”, followed in early October, and its lyric looks at doors as both a plain object and a symbol of heaven, a back porch, a church and a liquor store.

The “Sellout Edits” are shorter alternate versions designed to suit modern listening habits, and streaming listings for Watertown include edits alongside the standard tracks. Even so, the full album is the way to hear the brothers’ idea in one go, from the Cody Johnson-fronted opener to the title track that closes it.

Are Brothers Osborne touring the UK?

Yes. Brothers Osborne return to the UK in December 2026 as special guests to The Darkness on the Bands Of Brothers arena tour. The run begins at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 8 December and finishes at London’s The O2 on 16 December, and our The Darkness arena tour guide has the full list of cities for anyone planning a trip. It will be a good chance to hear the new songs in a big room, since the duo are known for their live shows and have toured with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert.

Back home, a number of US festivities are planned to celebrate the album’s release, including an in-store performance and signing at East Nashville record shop Grimey’s, plus a performance and post-show Q&A at the Grand Ole Opry.

Who are Brothers Osborne?

John and TJ Osborne are brothers from Deale, Maryland, and they have spent a lifetime making music together. Their sound has been described as a “sweltering blend of Allman Brothers band rock and Merle Haggard-esque country”, and they have built a reputation as one of the most adventurous duos in modern country-rock.

The numbers back that up. Over the past decade the RIAA Platinum-certified duo have earned a GRAMMY award, 13 GRAMMY nominations, seven CMA Awards, seven ACM Awards and an ASCAP Vanguard Award, and they have amassed more than 3.4 billion global streams. Earlier this year they celebrated the tenth anniversary of their debut album, Pawn Shop, and John Osborne released his own signature Fender Telecaster. Watertown now follows as the fifth studio album in their catalogue.

How can I listen to or buy Watertown?

You can stream the album now on Spotify and the other major services. If you like to own the music, Watertown is available on CD and vinyl from Amazon UK through the box near the top of this article. You can also follow the duo on Instagram and YouTube for more news.

Brothers Osborne Watertown FAQ

When is the Brothers Osborne Watertown album released?

Watertown is out now. It was released on Friday 23 October 2026 via MCA / Snakefarm in the UK.

How many tracks are on Watertown?

The album has 11 tracks, opening with “Born and Raised Hell” featuring Cody Johnson and closing with the title track, “Watertown”.

Who guests on Watertown?

There are two guests, and they are the duo’s first collaborations on a full-length project. Cody Johnson features on “Born and Raised Hell” and Stephen Wilson Jr. features on “Tough Kid”.

Who produced Watertown?

The album was produced by Jay Joyce, who has worked with Brothers Osborne for years.

Where does the name Watertown come from?

It refers to Deale, Maryland, the coastal, blue-collar town where John and TJ Osborne grew up. The duo describe the record as a return to the roots of where they started musically.

Are Brothers Osborne touring the UK?

Yes. They return in December 2026 as special guests to The Darkness on the Bands Of Brothers arena tour, which runs from Glasgow on 8 December to London’s The O2 on 16 December.

Where can I buy the Watertown album?

Watertown is available on CD and vinyl from Amazon UK through the box near the top of this article, and you can stream it on Spotify and the other major services.

Rock News final word

Watertown is a deliberately personal record, and a return to the place and the sounds that made Brothers Osborne. With a guest list that includes Cody Johnson and Stephen Wilson Jr., a producer in Jay Joyce who knows the duo inside out, and a UK arena run with The Darkness only weeks away, this is a big moment for the band. Watch the “Born and Raised Hell” video, stream the album and, if you want a copy of your own, pick up the CD or vinyl.

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