New Music Releases Coming This November, Part 2: Lee DeWyze's Debut, a Norah Jones Compilation, Josh Groban, Kanye West and More

November is a busy month for major new music releases. Here are some of the highlights from the second half of the month:

November 16^th

Lee DeWyze - Live It Up

American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze will finally be releasing his debut album this November. Sony Music, the singer's record label, reports that the album will be a mix of "rootsy pop, rock and folk," typical of the style DeWyze showed during his run on Idol. The first single was scheduled to make its radio debut on Ryan Seacrest's show on October 13^th. The song, "Serendipity" has an adult contemporary feel to it. You can check it out here.

Read more about Lee DeWyze's new album from Yahoo AC Contributor Saul Relative here.

Josh Groban - Illuminations

Whenever Josh Groban puts out a new CD, there's always a buzz and this time is no different. On this, his first set since 2007's "Noel", Groban ventures into new territory working with the likes of superstar producer Rick Rubin. Rubin is well known for working with the likes of Metallica, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dixie Chicks, and many more. The collaboration amongst the two should make for an interesting set of new tracks.

Preview Josh's new song, "Hidden" here.

Norah Jones - ...Featuring Norah Jones (A Collection of Compilations)

In just 8 short years of turning out great music, jazz singer Norah Jones has worked with many accomplished artists. This November, the singer is putting out a compilation album of some of her favorite collaborations from her career, including duets with Dolly Parton, Foo Fighters, Outkast, Q-Tip, and many more. Check out the full track listing at NME.com.

Kid Rock - Born Free

Southern rock-rapper Kid Rock returns with his eighth studio album, also produced by Rick Rubin. Check out the video for the title cut here.

Annie Lenox - A Christmas Cornucopia

Indomitable songstress Annie Lenox makes her first attempt at a holiday album, with personal interpretations of eleven traditional holiday songs, as well as a new original tune called "Universal Child." Check it out here.

Loreena McKennitt - The Wind that Shakes the Barley

Pink - Greatest Hits...So Far

One of my favorite artists is putting out a much awaited greatest hits set, featuring some of her best. For the full track listing, click here and you can listen to the first of her two new songs off of the album, "Raise Your Glass" here.

Rascall Flatts - Nothing Like This

Rihanna - Loud

Pop superstar Rihanna follows up her successful "Rated R" with an all new set of dance-friendly tracks that will be sure to be heard on radios and dance clubs all over the place. Take a listen to the first single off of "Loud": "Only Girl in the World" here.

Bruce Springsteen - The Promise

Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen celebrates the creation of his classic, fourth studio album, "Darkness on the Edge of Town," with an HBO documentary and an accompanying album featuring never before released versions of such classics as "Fire", "Because the Night", "Ain't Good Enough for You", and more.

November 22^nd

My Chemical Romance - Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys

Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Talented and controversial rapper Kanye West releases his newest set, already not without more controversy. Take a look at Yahoo AC contributor Julia Bodeeb's piece on West here.

November 23^rd

Akon - Akonic

R&B star Akon returns with a much anticipated set this November. The singer recently performed previews of seven new songs and word is they're very dance oriented and very good!

Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday

Female rapper extraordinaire Nicki Minaj's new CD was aptly named after the "Black Friday" shopping day after Thanksgiving and features collaborations with Swizz Beats, will.i.am, and Kanye West.

Ne-Yo - Libra Scale

Check out this article to read more on this album whose release date has also been pushed back.

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