The wait is almost over: The War & Treaty have finally revealed the release date (and amazing cover art) for their highly-anticipated, fourth studio album and thankfully, it’s coming sooner rather than later.
Hailed as “one of the most exciting live acts in American roots music” (per the Los Angeles Times), the husband-and-wife duo will drop Plus One on February 14th, 2025.
On Plus One, Michael and Tanya Trotter, double down on the powerful sense of togetherness that has always fueled their music, offering up 18 life-affirming songs aimed at providing a shared experience of hope, healing, and much-needed joy.
“We see this record as an open invitation to be a part of what we’re doing—it came from wanting to be the hope we believe people need right now, as well as the hope that we need for ourselves,” Tanya Trotter shares. “One of our main intentions with this album is to inspire people to share themselves with others, and open themselves up to the possibility of being loved,” Michael Trotter Jr. shares.
Mainly produced by Michael and recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Plus One marks The War And Treaty’s follow-up to Lover’s Game—a 2023 LP including standout track “Blank Page” which nabbed a GRAMMY nomination for Best American Roots Song, with The War And Treaty nominated for Best New Artist. To create their most extravagant body of work to date, the duo enlisted their longtime live band and dreamed up a singular sound touched with elements of gospel, bluegrass, contemporary country, classic soul, symphonic pop, folk-rock, and more. Partly made in collaboration with esteemed producers like Jonathan Singleton (Luke Combs, Chase Rice), John Shanks (Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow), and Jesse Frasure (Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini), the result is a transcendent album firmly rooted in their timeless musicality and forward-thinking vision.
But a very special and familiar voice also graced this album, lending his unparalleled, soulful range to many of the album’s tracks as a background vocalist: Macon and The Creek’s very own Charles Davis.
The Creek’s Charles Davis poses with the War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter during a recording session at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Davis is featured as a background vocalist on the duo’s forthcoming album Plus One.
Davis, a longtime friend of the duo and frequent collaborator, was personally invited by the Trotters to come down to FAME Studios and sing on this particular project, making it a full-circle moment for Davis in more ways than one.
“It was a magical experience being in the studio with Michael, Tanya, Max, and the band,” Davis said. “To see the creativity and good vibes flowing in such a special place like Fame Studios was spellbinding. Truly two of the best days of my life.”
The track listing’s high points include “Love Like Whiskey,” a soul-soothing portrait of a love strong enough to overcome any obstacle, co-written by the Trotters and Miranda Lambert; the wildly ecstatic “Called You By Your Name,” a breakneck-paced rallying cry influenced by the Black gospel tradition of shout music; “Drink From Me,” featuring virtuoso guitarist Billy Strings; “Leads Me Home,” “Stealing a Kiss,” and “Can I Get An Amen,” and “Carried Away.” Pre-order the album HERE.
Since first lighting up the world with their fusion of country and soul, The War And Treaty have steadily built a legacy as one of the most iconic husband-and-wife duos in music history. In the last few years alone, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter’s phenomenal talent and daring originality have led to major milestones. In addition to the GRAMMYs, the duo has received nominations from the Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, CMT Music Awards, Americana Honors & Awards, and the People’s Choice Country Awards, and have taken home the Duo/Group of the Year prize at the Americana Music Honors & Awards two years in a row.
The War And Treaty has been hot on the road this year, performing with Chris Stapleton and Zach Bryan on a variety of tour dates, as well as an opening slot with The Rolling Stones. They have also performed on NBC Macy’s Fourth of July Special, at the National Memorial Day Parade, and recently performed at the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In March, they are set to embark on the Plus One Tour, a 30+ city tour that will continue bringing their electrifying live show to fans across the US. The tour will see the duo perform at a number of iconic venues across the country, including New York City’s Irving Plaza, The Howard Theatre in DC, The Troubadour in Los Angeles, The Kessler Theater in Dallas, and more. The tour kicks off on March 26 in Minneapolis, Minn. and will conclude on June 19 in Bristol, Tenn. General ticket on-sale opens next Friday, December 13 at 10AM local time. For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.thewarandtreaty.com/tour/.
