Sweet Western Sound
Sweet Western Sound is the twenty-sixth solo studio album by American country music singer Tanya Tucker. It was released on June 2, 2023, by Fantasy Records. The album was produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings and is the follow-up to Tucker's Grammy-winning 2019 album, While I'm Livin'.[1]
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| Released | June 2, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 34:54 | |||
| Label | Fantasy | |||
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Release and promotion
On October 21, 2022, Tucker released the single "Ready as I'll Never Be" to promote the documentary The Return of Tanya Tucker. The song won Best Original Song for a Documentary at the 13th Hollywood Music in Media Awards.[2]
Tucker was announced as one of the 2022 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame on April 3, 2023.[3]
The album was officially announced on April 5, 2023, along with the release of its lead single, "Kindness".[1]
Tucker celebrated the album's release with two shows at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on June 3 and June 4.[4]
Background
"Letter to Linda" is a tribute to Linda Ronstadt and makes reference to several of her songs, including "Heart Like a Wheel" and "Desperado".[5] "That Wasn't Me" was previously recorded by Carlile and featured on her 2012 album Bear Creek.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tanya" |
| 0:49 |
| 2. | "Kindness" | 3:21 | |
| 3. | "Breakfast in Birmingham" (featuring Brandi Carlile) | 3:30 | |
| 4. | "Waltz Across a Moment" | Shooter Jennings | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Ready as I'll Never Be" |
| 4:01 |
| 6. | "The List" |
| 4:02 |
| 7. | "Letter to Linda" |
| 4:03 |
| 8. | "City of Gold" | JT Nero | 3:17 |
| 9. | "That Wasn't Me" |
| 3:51 |
| 10. | "When the Rodeo Is Over (Where Does the Cowboy Go?)" |
| 4:02 |
| Total length: | 34:54 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak |
|---|---|
| UK Americana Albums (OCC)[6] | 15 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Tanya Tucker – vocals (tracks 2–10)
- Billy Joe Shaver – vocals (1)
- Brandi Carlile – background vocals (2–6, 9, 10), vocals (3, 7, 8), piano (5)
- Ted Russell Kamp – banjo (2, 3), bass guitar (3, 7–10)
- Phil Hanseroth – bass guitar (2, 5, 6), acoustic guitar (3), background vocals (5)
- Matt Chamberlain – drums, percussion (2, 3, 5–9)
- Chris Masterson – electric guitar (2–5, 7, 9, 10), baritone guitar (6), acoustic guitar (8)
- Shooter Jennings – piano (2–10), synthesizer (2), Mellotron (9)
- John Schreffler – steel guitar (2–6, 8, 9)
- Tim Hanseroth – acoustic guitar (3, 7, 9, 10), background vocals (5)
- Alabama Jennings – celesta, organ, strings (7)
- Paul Franklin – steel guitar (7, 8, 10)
- Jamie Douglass – drums, percussion (10)
Technical
- Brandi Carlile – production
- Shooter Jennings – production, engineering
- Pete Lyman – mastering
- Trina Shoemaker – mixing (1, 3–10)
- Brandon Bell – mixing (2), engineering (3, 4, 6–10)
- David Spreng – recording
- Nate Haessly – engineering assistance
References
- Willman, Chris (April 5, 2023). "Tanya Tucker Announces Her Second Album With Brandi Carlile as Co-Producer, Sweet Western Sound, on Heels of Country Hall of Fame News". Variety. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- Willman, Chris (December 15, 2022). "Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile on the Story Behind Their Film Song, 'Ready as I'll Never Be'". Variety. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- Betts, Stephen L. (April 3, 2023). "Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless Lead Country Music Hall of Fame's 2023 Inductees". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- Hollabaugh, Lorie (April 4, 2023). "Tanya Tucker Rides Into Downtown Nashville To Announce Ryman Shows". Music Row. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- Carrigan, Henry (May 31, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Tanya Tucker Makes Herself at Home on 'Sweet Western Sound'". No Depression. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.