Ahead of his performance at The Grand on April 23, Grammy winner Rodney Crowell will release his new album, TEXAS, on August 15th. The album explores Crowell’s Lone Star State roots with the help of an eclectic cast of all-star friends.
Featuring Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Ronnie Dunn, Billy F Gibbons, Randy Rogers, Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Steve Earle, Ringo Starr, and more, the 11 tracks on TEXAS represent not just a fresh batch of weathered poetry from one of Americana’s finest musical craftsmen, but also an iconic singer-songwriter letting loose with his friends.
“Interestingly it all started with Ringo Starr who, through a mutual friend, let me know he was keen to record a track,” said Crowell. “Before I knew it, Lee Ann Womack, Ronnie Dunn, Willie Nelson, Randy Rogers, Lyle Lovett, and Vince Gill had climbed on board… Man, was it a fun record to make.”
Crowell recently released a music video for “Flatland Hillbillies,” the first single off the album, which features Randy Rogers and Lee Ann Womack.
Throughout the album, twangy two steppers stand alongside hard-driving blues rockers and dusty cowboy ballads. Each song, including “Flatland Hillbillies,” is defined by Crowell’s famously sharp, vivid storytelling and authentic vernacular, with collaborators like Randy Rogers counting themselves lucky to be along for the ride.
“I have to admit, my heart almost stopped when I got this phone call from Rodney,” Rogers said. “There are really not words to explain how honored I am. He is a true legend to all of us who dream of playing our songs for people who care.”
“I love to work with people who are the best at what they do,” said Lee Ann Womack. “Singing with Rodney is like a master class from one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our time.”
Crowell will be celebrating the album’s release by returning to SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel to host a special show devoted to his Texas heritage that will air multiple times during release week.
Hear one of the most legendary musician’s of all time as he pays tribute to the state that built him. Order or stream TEXAS when it’s released on August 15th, and don’t forget to get your tickets for Rodney Crowell’s performance at The Grand on April 23!