The cover we need. Today, it was announced that 49 Winchester signed with MCA Records through their Lucille Records imprint, which is run by producer extraordinaire, Dave Cobb, who is the Chief Creative Officer. 49 Winchester combines southern rock and country, producing an incredibly unique sound that no one else in the genre compares to, and they’ve been out on the road for years building their fanbase the right way with their incredibly electric live shows. No one has put in more work than they have to get to this point, and frontman Isaac Gibson says they’re “thrilled” to be working with Cobb: “We’re thrilled to be joining the MCA and Lucille family. Working with Dave Cobb is a dream, and we can’t wait for our fans to hear the new music we’re creating together.” Chase Chafin, 49 Winchester bassist and co-founder, thanked the fans for all of their support in helping get to this point: “So grateful to the fans and team who helped us build this to where it is today. We couldn’t be more excited for MCA to be the home of future 49 Winchester releases, and to share this next chapter with those who made it possible.” If Dave Cobb’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s responsible for producing some of modern country music’s best records, and he’s worked with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, and Jason Isbell. Of course, with news of this signing comes the announcement that a new album is also in the works for 2026, which Cobb describes as “pure heart and honesty”: “In working with 49 Winchester it felt like they laid it all out on the line. The record is pure heart and honesty, a lotta heart, soul and love went into making this album.” But fans won’t have to wait too long to hear some new music from the Virginia natives, as 49 Winchester will release their studio cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” this Friday, which is of course a rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic song. Following his death in July, the guys did an incredible and very soulful cover of it at a live show, and I can’t wait to hear the full studio cut because it’s one of my favorite songs: View this post on Instagram A huge congratulations to 49 Winchester on this massive accomplishment, and if you haven’t checked out their music or seen them live yet… this is your sign. They’ve already announced 2026 tour dates, which you can check out below. 2026 Spring Tour Dates February 5 – Oxford, Mississippi – The Lyric Oxford ^ February 6 – Fayetteville, Arkansas – Ozark Music Hall @ February 7 – Springfield, Missouri – Gillioz Theater ^ February 10 – Bloomington, Illinois – The Castle Theater ^ February 12 – West Des Moines, Iowa – Val Air Ballroom v February 13 – Hays, Kansas – Fox Theater v February 14 – Wichita, Kansas – The Cotillion Ballroom v February 17 – Davenport, Iowa – Capitol Theater v April 9 – Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club * April 10 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Stage AE * April 11 – Newport, Kentucky – Megacorp Pavilion * April 13 – Albany, New York – Empire Live + April 14 – South Burlington, Vermont – Higher Ground + April 16 – Columbus, Ohio – KEMBA Live! April 17 – Cleveland, Ohio – Globe Iron ~ April 18 – Detroit, Michigan – The Majestic Theater ~ April 24-25 – Lexington, Kentucky – The Burl # ^ – with Cole Chaney v – with Taylor Hunnicut *  – with The Jack Wharff Band + – with Owen Riegling ~  – with Wesko # – with Sons of Habit @ – TBAThe post 49 Winchester To Release Cover Of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” This Friday, Announce New Record Deal first appeared on Whiskey Riff.