Country music legend Willie Nelson, still going strong at 90 years old, has announced his 75th studio album, The Border. This exciting news came with the release of the title track, March 14, 2024.
The Border delves into the complex life of a Texas border guard, exploring both the inner struggles and the external realities of their job. The album features ten original tracks, including four co-written with Nelson’s longtime collaborator, Buddy Cannon.
Fans can look forward to a variety of formats for the album, including a standard digital release and a CD. For vinyl enthusiasts, there will be a special orange vinyl edition offered exclusively through certain retailers. Nelson’s own D2C store will offer a unique vinyl version that includes a 12×12″ lyric book featuring the album art, extensive listening notes by writer Mikal Gilmore, and photos by Pamela Springsteen.
The Border is set for release on May 31, 2024, just over a month after Nelson’s 91st birthday. This follows a string of recent successes, including his 2022 album “A Beautiful Time” and 2023’s “I Don’t Know A Thing About Love.”
The album features Willie Nelson on vocals, backed by a seasoned band including Bobby Terry on guitar, James Mitchell on electric guitar, Jim “Moose” Brown on synthesizer and piano, Fred Eltringham on drums, and Barry Bales on upright bass. The album artwork depicts the Big Bend border area, visually reinforcing the thematic elements of the songs.
The Border promises to be another captivating chapter in Willie Nelson’s incredible career. Get ready for a journey through the lives of those who patrol the border, all delivered with Nelson’s signature style and storytelling.
The ten tracks, including the four songs he co-wrote with his long time collaborator, Buddy Cannon, are:
The Border
Once Upon A Yesterday
What If I’m Out Of My Mind
I Wrote This Song For You
Kiss Me When You’re Through
Many A Long And Lonesome Highway
Hank’s Guitar
Made In Texas
Nobody Knows Me Like You
How Much Does It Cost