Recent from the announcement of her upcoming induction into the Nation Music Corridor of Fame, Tanya Tucker has introduced the June 2 launch on Fantasy Information of her new album Candy Western Sound. The lead monitor “Kindness” is offered as we speak.
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, Whereas I’m Livin’. Alongside songs by the trio, Candy Western Sound options contributions from Bernie Taupin, Phil and Tim Hanseroth, JT Nero, Billy Don Burns, and Craig Dillingham. It additionally incorporates a voicemail-generated rhyme from Tanya’s hero and shut good friend, the late Billy Joe Shaver, which opens and closes the report.
“Candy Western Sound is one other revelation and I’m excited to see what people consider our new endeavor,” mentioned Tucker. “It’s ALWAYS a visit working with Brandi and Shooter. I didn‘t know if we’d be working collectively once more on a brand new album after Whereas I’m Livin’!! However we did it! A lot of new issues we did this time, and I even co-wrote a few of the songs, which suggests loads to me. Brandi says we’re MAGIC collectively, and I’m beginning to imagine her!!!!”
Tucker has additionally confirmed two reveals on the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on June 3 and 4. Tickets for these particular concert events go on normal sale this Friday (7) at 10am CT and unique artist presale entry begins as we speak, Wednesday, at 10am CT, at www.tanyatucker.com/tour.
“The Ryman is the Mom Church of Nation 🎶 Music,” she says. “It’s my favourite place within the World to play! However this time it’s not only one present…it’s Two!! I’m greater than excited to be performing June 3 and 4. And I wager they’ll be just a few surprises!! Tanya Mom Tucker is coming to the Mom Church and I can’t wait!!!”
Tucker has partnered with PLUS1 in order that $1 per ticket will go to assist Farm Assist 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 accomplice to main cultural trade artists, occasions, and types in unlocking funding and constructing visibility for high-impact social and environmental justice initiatives.”
Tucker can also 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 Group School in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. She’s going to 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.
Forward 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 Candy Western Sound, which is launched on June 2.