Two Braids & The Truth - My Tribute to Willie Ty Myers

• 1 Bloody Mary Morning 02:48
• 2 Write Your Own Songs 03:21
• 3 Me and Paul 04:00
• 4 Shotgun Willie 02:42
• 5 My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys 02:48
• 6 Whiskey River 03:49
• 7 Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground 04:05
• 8 Always On My Mind 03:49
• 9 Night Life 03:32
• 10 I'll Fly Away 03:07
• Total Runtime 34:01

Info zu Two Braids & The Truth - My Tribute to Willie

Ty Myers releases his new album, "Two Braids & The Truth – My Tribute To Willie". The 10-song homage to Willie Nelson features tracks that inspired Myers from a young age. Produced by Brandon Hood, he previewed the project with “Always On My Mind” featuring Carter Faith. Nelson is featured on “Write Your Own Songs.”

Released just months after his acclaimed sophomore LP Heavy On The Soul, Two Braids & The Truth emerged from a deep-rooted desire to salute the legacy of one of his greatest musical heroes - a fellow Texas native whose singular songcraft and freewheeling musicianship inspired Myers from an incredibly early age. In curating the album's tracklist, the PLATINUM-selling hitmaker selected the songs that proved most formative in his own evolution as an artist and songwriter, ranging from era-defining classics like "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys" to enduring fan favorites like "Me and Paul." Last month, Myers previewed Two Braids & The Truth with the premiere of "Always On My Mind" feat. Carter Faith - a heart-melting stunner that quickly landed on Rolling Stone's "All the Songs You Need to Know This Week." See below for the full tracklist.

Produced by Myers' longtime collaborator Brandon Hood, Two Braids & The Truth achieves a particularly ear-catching power on "Write Your Own Songs." Originally recorded as a duet between Nelson and Waylon Jennings for their 1982 collaborative album WWII, the sharp-tongued yet spirit-lifting tune takes aim at music-industry gatekeepers (from the chorus: "We're making you rich and you're already lazy / So just lay on your ass and get richer or write your own songs"). With Nelson joining in at the refrain, "Write Your Own Songs" reveals a more mischievous side of Myers, fully leaning into the irreverent humor and rebellious streak of Nelson's songwriting while infusing every line with his easygoing charm.

With its standouts also including Nelson's signature concert opener "Whiskey River" and the timeless ballad "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground," Two Braids & The Truth finds Myers working with a formidable lineup of musicians, including guitarist Tom Bukovac (Glen Campbell, Vince Gill), steel guitarist Bruce Bouton (George Strait, Emmylou Harris), keyboardist Gordon Mote (Brad Paisley, Hank Williams, Jr.), and Nelson's own longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael. Rather than simply recreating the originals, Myers approaches the album as both a student and a self-possessed artist, honoring the heart of Nelson's recordings while filtering them through his own distinct sensibilities.

Two Braids & The Truth arrives at an auspicious moment for Myers, who's gearing up for a run of appearances alongside Nelson in the coming days. On September 22 and 24, he'll join Willie Nelson & Family and Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts as a special guest for a pair of co-headlining shows at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT, and TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia, PA. Next, on September 26, he'll make his Farm Aid debut at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA, joining an all-star lineup that also includes Nelson and Young, as well as John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more. For Myers - who grew up on his family's cattle ranch near Austin - the Farm Aid appearance carries special significance in an already monumental year.

Ty Myers, vocals, guitar
Willie Nelson, vocals (track 2)
Ben Haggard, vocals (track 5)
Carter Faith, vocals (track 8)
Tom Bukovac, guitar
Bruce Bouton, steel lap guitar
Gordon Mote, keyboards
Mickey Raphael, harmonica

Ty Myers
The 19-year-old Austin, TX singer, songwriter, and guitarist takes a no-nonsense work ethic forged on his family’s cattle ranch and applies it to practicing, performing, and writing. As such, he has notched hundreds of gigs under his belt (before even graduating high school), developed impressive guitar chops, and cultivated a signature style anchored by old school country storytelling, bluesy riffing, and stunning soul vocals. Among his earliest memories, he vividly recalled watching grandma behind the piano in church and dad performing weekend gigs in local venues. Getting accustomed to acoustic guitar, he dug into electric at 12-years-old. He didn’t just recognize his calling; he pursued it restlessly. In order to focus on music, he chose to be homeschooled. During 2023, his grind paid off in a big way. He uploaded “Tie That Binds” online, and the TikTok account Bonfire Specials organically plugged it. The song surged on social media, and labels flooded his inbox. The breakout tune eventually gathered 6 million Spotify streams followed by “Drinkin’ Alone,” “But Me,” and more.

In the meantime, he joined forces with Narvel Blackstock and Starstruck Entertainment and inked a deal with RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records. Emerging as a powerhouse performer in his own right, he notably shared the stage with everyone from Willie Nelson to Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers Band, Cody Johnson, and Josh Meloy.

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