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Why Fans Think Zayn Malik Is Releasing a Country Album

The singer is currently working on a new album, which has yet to receive a title.

Malik and Cobb recently spoke with Rolling Stone about the project, which is referred to as "sonic" and a foray into "vocals with live instrumentation" for the "Pillowtalk" singer. Getty ImagesCobb -- whose experience also stretches into rock music, previously collaborating with Slash, Sammy Hagar and Greta Van Fleet -- said he immediately was attracted to working with the "Let Me" singer based on his voice and the "universe" he created on the album prior to him signing on. Immediately after the Rolling Stone article released on Wednesday, fans were quick to weigh in with their thoughts (and jokes) about the possibility of a country record.

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