One of America’s most beloved independent bands, Turnpike Troubadours, recently made a triumphant comeback with two sold-out headline shows at the Beacon Theatre in New York. The band’s live performances have been nothing short of electric, as they also performed at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field alongside Luke Combs and made their debut at the Newport Folk Festival. To the delight of their fans, Turnpike Troubadours surprised the audience by inviting Tyler Childers to join them on stage to perform “The Bird Hunters” and John Prine’s “Paradise.”
The band’s lead singer, Evan Felker, further showcased his talent by joining Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit for a memorable collaboration on their song “King of Oklahoma,” earning accolades from Rolling Stone as “the collab you need to see.”
This landmark year for Turnpike Troubadours is set to get even more exciting, as they are gearing up to release their highly anticipated new album, “A Cat in the Rain,” on August 25 via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. The album, produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded at Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals and Dave’s Room in Los Angeles, marks their much-awaited return following a self-imposed hiatus in 2019.
Ahead of the album release, fans can get a taste of their new music with the debut of the song “Brought Me” on August 4, following the album tracks “Chipping Mill” and lead single “Mean Old Sun,” which recently reached #1 at both Americana and Texas Radio. Billboard hails “Mean Old Sun” as a “fleet-fingered foot-stomper that conveys the group’s superior, tightly-knit musicianship and ever maturing, evocative lyricism,” and Brooklyn Vegan describes it as a “triumphant chorus…a big comeback.”
Turnpike Troubadours’ return to the music scene promises to deliver an authentic songwriting experience and their signature foot-stomping sound that has captivated their devoted fanbase since their 2005 debut. The band’s poetic lyricism and direct focus have garnered praise from Rolling Stone, which declares lead singer Evan Felker as “more focused and lyrically crisp than at any point in his life.”
With over 1.5 billion global streams and more than 1.28 million equivalent units sold to date, Turnpike Troubadours continues to be a trailblazer in the Red Dirt music scene. Their roots in Tahlequah, OK, have influenced their captivating music, with Felker (vocals, guitar), Kyle Nix (fiddle), Ryan Engleman (electric guitar), RC Edwards (bass), Gabe Pearson (drums), and Hank Early (steel, accordion) forming the core of the band.
Their previous self-released album, “A Long Way From Your Heart” (2017), reached #3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and #20 on the all-genre Billboard 200. American Songwriter praised the album for its subtle authenticity and natural charm, while the Austin American Statesman hailed it as a rousing, thought-provoking country short story collection.
Adding to their impressive accolades, Turnpike Troubadours were recently inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, further solidifying their status as pioneers of the Red Dirt music scene.
As anticipation builds for the release of “A Cat in the Rain” and their upcoming tour, fans can’t wait to witness Turnpike Troubadours’ triumphant return to the stage and revel in the new music that promises to leave a lasting impact on the country music landscape.
“A Cat in the Rain” Tracklist
- Mean Old Sun
- Brought Me
- Lucille
- Chipping Mill
- The Rut
- A Cat in the Rain
- Black Sky
- Easy Side Love Song (Bottoms Up)
- Three More Days
- Won’t You Give Me One More Chance
Turnpike Troubadour Tour Dates
- August 10—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium†
- August 11—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium‡
- August 12—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium~
- August 19—Palmer, AK—Alaska State Fair Inc
- August 24—Lincoln, NE—Pinnacle Bank Arena+
- August 25—Camdenton, MO—Ozarks Amphitheater§
- August 26—Bonner Springs, KS—Azura Amphitheater#
- September 2—Orange Beach, AL—The Wharf Amphitheater§
- September 3—Marietta, GA—Georgia Country Music Fest
- September 15—St. Louis, MO—Enterprise Center^
- September 16—Pryor, OK—Born & Raised Festival
- September 23—Washington DC—The Anthem**
- September 24—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre**
- October 1—Memphis, TN—Mempho Music Festival
- October 6-8—Monterey, CA—Rebels & Renegades
- October 7-8—North Charleston, SC—Riverfront Revival Music Festival
- October 20—Los Angeles, CA—The Greek Theater††
- November 2—Huntsville, AL—Orion Amphitheater‡‡
- November 3—Tallahassee, FL—Donald L. Tucker Civic Center‡‡
- November 4—Orlando, FL—Orlando Amphitheater‡‡
- December 28—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s§§
- December 29—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s‡
- December 30—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s##
†with special guest Pony Bradshaw
‡with special guest Lance Roark
~with special guest Kaitlin Butts
+with special guests The Avett Brothers and Muscadine Bloodline
§with special guest Muscadine Bloodline
#with special guests The Avett Brothers, Old 97’s and Kaitlin Butts
^with special guests The Avett Brothers and The Wood Brothers
**with special guests Lucero and Reckless Kelly
††with special guest Morgan Wade
‡‡with special guests Blackberry Smoke and Jason Boland & the Stragglers
§§with special guest Ray Wylie Hubbard
##with special guest Miles Miller
Get Tickets
For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com’s Turnpike Troubadours page.
