From 'Yellowstone' to a debut country album, Luke Grimes is ready to reintroduce himself

Actor-singer Luke Grimes poses for a portrait Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Grimes, best-known for his portrayal of the complex cowboy character Kayce Dutton on the hit show “Yellowstone,” will release his self-titled debut album on Friday. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are countless reasons to self-title an album: it can be an introduction, an assertion of some definitive work, an easy avenue to labeling a collection of songs that feel otherwise impossible to classify. In the case of Luke Grimes, best-known for his portrayal of the complex cowboy character Kayce Dutton on the hit show “Yellowstone,” it is also an invaluable tool.

Grimes' debut country album, “Luke Grimes," out Friday, is a declaration that speaks volumes: Think you know him? Guess again.