Sam Barber surprise-releases Dyin’ Times EP after Outlier, adding four more songs

Official Dyin’ Times EP artwork courtesy of Sam Barber / Atlantic Outpost, via Sacks & Co. Artwork creator not identified.

Sam Barber released a second EP, Dyin’ Times, without an advance announcement on November 6, 2026, following the release of Outlier that morning. The country singer added four songs to the six he had scheduled for Outlier, giving listeners ten new tracks across two projects in one day. His publicist, Sacks & Co., confirmed the sequence in a November 6 announcement and credited Joe Becker with producing both EPs.

On Dyin’ Times, Barber includes the title track alongside “Dark Sky,” “Yellow Diamonds” and “War.” He opens Outlier with its title song, followed by “If I May,” “Turn The Light Off,” “Good Faith,” “Northern Weeds” and “Settle In.” Barber had announced the six-song Outlier on October 26, 2026, setting its November 6 release through Atlantic Outpost. That announcement contained no mention of Dyin’ Times. Fans expecting the previously announced project received a separate four-track EP on the same release date.

Barber continued his recording partnership with Becker, whose previous work with the singer includes “Straight and Narrow” and “Indigo,” the latter featuring Avery Anna. The two EPs follow Barber’s second album, Broken View, which he released in spring 2026. Barber and Becker co-wrote and co-produced that album, with Aaron Dessner contributing additional co-production at Long Pond Studio. Before Broken View, Barber released his debut album, Restless Mind, in 2024. His publicist reports that the debut earned RIAA Gold certification.

Barber released the new material while continuing The American Route Tour, following a year that included his Breakthrough Country Artist win at the 2026 American Music Awards and a sold-out headlining debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. His announced December 2026 itinerary includes Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis on December 3, Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, on December 4 and Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas, on December 5. He lists Josiah & The Bonnevilles and Wild Horses as special guests for those dates. Barber has also provided an official Dyin’ Times link directing listeners to digital music services.

Sources: Sacks & Co.: Sam Barber’s new EP Outlier out now and surprise-releases second EP Dyin’ Times, November 6, 2026 | antiMusic: Stream Sam Barber Surprised Released Dyin’ Times EP, November 6, 2026 | Creators Faire: Sam Barber releases Outlier EP and surprise new EP Dyin’ Times, November 6, 2026 | Sacks & Co.: Outlier advance announcement, October 26, 2026 | Sam Barber official Dyin’ Times music-service link | Sam Barber official website
Image: Official Dyin’ Times EP artwork courtesy of Sam Barber / Atlantic Outpost, via Sacks & Co. Artwork creator not identified.