MCA has announced the upcoming release of The Gray House [Original Soundtrack From The Amazon Series], set to arrive February 26 to coincide with the premiere of the limited series The Gray House on Prime Video. The first track from the project, Willie Nelson’s “Heart of America,” is available now, with the accompanying music video also released today.
The song reflects the emotional themes at the center of the series, exploring sacrifice, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom. Executive producer Kevin Costner praised Nelson’s contribution, saying, “What a lucky day for us that Willie would take on performing a song for The Gray House. I’m not sure what Willie’s process is, but it’s clear that Willie was ready and willing to go deep when thinking about that terrible moment in American history where our country was divided and at war with itself, a moment in time that I believe we still have not fully recovered from. Willie’s talent, while always on display, found a new depth at least for me. God Bless our country and bless this man!”
A Diverse Collection of Artists Across American Genres
The full soundtrack will arrive February 26 and features a wide-ranging lineup of artists, including The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson, Yolanda Adams, Shania Twain, Scott Stapp, Larkin Poe, Killer Mike, and Drake Milligan. Together, the contributors represent gospel, country, Americana, rock, and hip-hop, united through the project’s storytelling focus.
Executive producers Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary highlighted the song’s broader significance, stating, “Some songs don’t belong to one project… they belong to a people. ‘The Heart of America’ that Willie sings for The Gray House, feels like a new kind of anthem, one meant for every American.” Nelson’s track serves as the thematic centerpiece of the soundtrack, anchoring the project with his iconic voice and legacy.
Tracklisting – The Gray House [Original Soundtrack From the Amazon Series]
- The War And Treaty – “Blood In the River” (Erin Enderlin, Jim “Moose” Brown, Jeff Fahey)
- Adrienne Warren – “Unholy Water” (Jon Bon Jovi, Butch Walker, Desmond Child)
- Yolanda Adams – “Love Will Rescue Me” (Anthony Evans, Nick Pothoven)
- The War And Treaty – “If This Day” (Diane Warren)
- Scott Stapp – “Red, White, & Blue” (Scott Stapp, Marti Frederiksen, Desmond Child)
- Lainey Wilson – “Dead End Red Dirt Road” (Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Paul Thomas Sikes)
- Larkin Poe – “The Devil’s Boat” (Erin Enderlin, Jim “Moose” Brown, Jeff Fahey, Michael Trotter Jr., Tanya Trotter)
- Killer Mike Featuring Lena Byrd Miles – “Smiling Eyes (Smiling Faces)” (Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Vidal Garcia, Cosmo Hickox, Robert Mandell, Max Perry, Michael Render)
- Shainia Twain and Drake Milligan – “I’ll Be Here With You” (Erin Enderlin, Jim “Moose” Brown, Jeff Fahey, Drake Milligan)
- Willie Nelson – “Heart Of America” (Erin Enderlin, Jim “Moose” Brown, Jeff Fahey)
The Gray House Series Explores Untold Civil War Stories
Arriving as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Gray House soundtrack aims to reflect the ideals, contradictions, and resilience that have shaped the nation’s history. The music underscores stories of courage, resistance, and unity, connecting historical themes to contemporary audiences.
The eight-episode limited series tells the true story of four women operating at the center of Confederate power who transformed their Underground Railroad network into a daring espionage operation. Their actions helped shift the course of the American Civil War while risking their lives and freedom to protect the nation’s future.
The cast includes Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis, and Emmy nominee Ben Vereen, with additional roles played by Paul Anderson, Ian Duff, Hannah James, Robert Knepper, Christopher McDonald, Colin Morgan, Rob Morrow, Colin O’Donoghue, Sam Trammell, and Keith David. The series is written by Leslie Greif, Darrell Fetty, and John Sayles, and directed across all episodes by Academy Award nominee Roland Joffé.
The Gray House is produced by Territory Pictures, Revelations Entertainment, and Big Dreams Entertainment, with Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary, Rod Lake, Howard Kaplan, and Leslie Greif serving as executive producers. All eight episodes will debut on Prime Video on February 26, 2026.
