Fresh from the announcement of her upcoming induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Tanya Tucker has introduced the June 2 launch on Fantasy Records of her new album Sweet Western Sound. The lead monitor “Kindness” is accessible right now.
The nation star has once more labored on the brand new set with producers Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, reuniting the crew that created Tucker’s Grammy-winning 2019 album, While I’m Livin’. Alongside songs by the trio, Sweet Western Sound options contributions from Bernie Taupin, Phil and Tim Hanseroth, JT Nero, Billy Don Burns, and Craig Dillingham. It additionally accommodates a voicemail-generated rhyme from Tanya’s hero and shut buddy, the late Billy Joe Shaver, which opens and closes the file.
“Sweet Western Sound is another revelation and I’m excited to see what folks think of our new endeavor,” stated Tucker. “It’s ALWAYS a trip working with Brandi and Shooter. I didn‘t know if we’d be working together again on a new album after While I’m Livin’!! But we did it! Lots of new things we did this time, and I even co-wrote some of the songs, which means a lot to me. Brandi says we’re MAGIC together, and I’m starting to believe her!!!!”
Tucker has additionally confirmed two reveals on the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on June 3 and 4. Tickets for these particular live shows go on normal sale this Friday (7) at 10am CT and unique artist presale entry begins right now, Wednesday, at 10am CT, at www.tanyatucker.com/tour.
“The Ryman is the Mother Church of Country 🎶 Music,” she says. “It’s my favorite place in the World to play! But this time it’s not just one show…it’s Two!! I’m more than excited to be performing June 3 and 4. And I bet they’ll be a few surprises!! Tanya Mother Tucker is coming to the Mother Church and I can’t wait!!!”
Tucker has partnered with PLUS1 in order that $1 per ticket will go to assist Farm Aid and their work to domesticate a vibrant, simply, and resilient household farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Non-profit PLUS1 describes itself as a “trusted partner to leading cultural industry artists, events, and brands in unlocking funding and building visibility for high-impact social and environmental justice initiatives.”
Tucker can be one of many stars of the upcoming MerleFest line-up later this month, with the annual occasion scheduled for April 27-30 on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. She will play on the ultimate day of the competition, and different notables on the invoice embrace Maren Morris, the Avett Brothers, Little Feat, Marcus King, Jerry Douglas, Jim Lauderdale, John Paul White, Alison Brown, and dozens extra.
Ahead of MerleFest, Tucker’s subsequent reside engagement is on the Two Step Inn competition in Georgetown, TX on April 15, the place she shares the invoice with headliner Zach Bryan, Midland, Travis Tritt, Jo Dee Messina, and extra.
Pre-order Tanya Tucker’s Sweet Western Sound, which is launched on June 2.