It's Tuesday and you know what that means - brand new albums. There are plenty of goodies coming out today, including debuts by new artists and fresh material by old favorites. Here's a rundown of some of the CDs appearing on shelves today.

Artist: Amerie
Album: "Touch"
Sounds like: Sultry pop and R&B tracks

Artist: Ben Folds
Album: "Songs for Silverman"
Sounds like: Edgy, inventive piano pop

Artist: Better Than Ezra
Album: "Before the Robots"
Sounds like: Alternative rock

Artist: Cathie Ryan
Album: Farthest Wave
Sounds like: Irish folk

Artist: Jo Dee Messina
Album: Delicious Surprise
Sounds like: Crossover country

Artist: Lightnin' Hopkins
Artist: Lightnin' Hopkins
Album: "Lightnin' Strikes Twice"
Sounds like: Blues

Artist: Jimmy Thackery
Album: "Healin' Ground"
Sounds like: Blues

Artist: Johnny Paycheck
Album: "Complete Gospel Sessions"
Sounds like: Country

Artist: Susie Suh
Album: Susie Suh
Sounds like: Acoustic-driven pop

Artist: Jimmy Thackery
Album: "Healin' Ground"
Sounds like: Blues

Source: www.billboard.com