Willie Nelson’s 70th solo studio album and 14th on Legacy Recordings – will be released days before the singer’s 87th birthday on April 29. The album is Willie’s first new release since winning the 2020 Best Country Solo Performance Grammy Award – Willie’s 10th overall, not including his Grammy Legend and Lifetime Achievement Awards – for “Ride Me Back Home,” the title track from his 2019 release.
Featuring 11 new studio performances and original artwork created by his son, Micah, First Rose of Spring finds Willie working again with longtime friend and producer Buddy Cannon. An intimate journey through life and love as seen through Willie’s unique perspective, First Rose of Spring finds the artist deep in every moment, sharing profound insights and experiences through songs he’s written and songs he loves to sing. Among the younger songwriters celebrated on the album are the composing team of Randy Houser, Allen Shamblin & Mark Beeson, who collaborated on the beautiful title track.
