Willie nelson has announced the title of his next album.

Willie Nelson cannot be stopped — and thank god for that. The legendary songwriter has announced a new album, marking his 154th (!!!) studio LP and 77th solo effort. It’s called Oh What a Beautiful World and is set to arrive on April 25th via Legacy Recordings. As a preview, Nelson has unveiled the title track.

Oh What a Beautiful World continues Nelson’s history of spending an entire album interpreting the work of a notable songwriter. This time around, he’ll be taking on 12 songs either written or co-written by Texas artist Rodney Crowell, someone whose career often intersected with Nelson’s. Pre-orders are ongoing.

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As a first taste, Nelson has shared his take on “Oh What a Beautiful World,” originally released on Crowell’s 2014 effort Tarpaper Sky. For his rendition, Nelson plays it traditional and pretty, with country harmonies and tender honky tonk instrumentation. As a special bonus, Crowell himself guests on the tune. Stream the new song below.

Willie Nelson Announces New Album “Oh What A Beautiful World”

Willie Nelson has announced the release of his 77th solo studio album, Oh What A Beautiful World, set to arrive on April 25th. Marking his 154th album overall, this project centers on the songs of Texas singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, continuing Nelson’s tradition of dedicating entire albums to a single songwriter’s work.

Nelson, 91, and Crowell share a long history, their paths crossing frequently since the mid-1960s when Crowell first encountered Nelson’s music on the radio and at Houston shows. Nelson initially recorded a Crowell song in 1983 and revisited his catalog as recently as 2024’s The Border. Produced by Nelson’s longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, the album features 12 tracks handpicked from Crowell’s 50-year career, backed by a group of Nashville musicians accompanying Nelson’s vocals and guitar work on his iconic Trigger.

The title track, “Oh What A Beautiful World,” is a duet between Nelson and Crowell, now available to stream. The album spans early songs like 1976’s “Banks Of The Old Bandera” (recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker) and 1981’s “Shame On The Moon” (a Bob Seger hit), to 1990

Willie Nelson’s 154th Album, “Oh What a Beautiful World” Will Drop Next Month

Willie Nelson, the iconic American country music singer-songwriter, is set to release Oh What a Beautiful World, on April 25th, marking his 154th album and 77th solo studio effort, promising a collection of songs that honor the work of fellow Texas songwriter Rodney Crowell. Over the decades, Nelson and Crowell have crossed paths numerous times in the world of music, making this project both anticipated and significant for fans of traditional country music. The album is set to be released through Legacy Recordings, completing Nelson's ambitious feat of interpreting notable songwriters' works.

In a bid to give fans a taste of what's to come, the album's title track, “Oh What a Beautiful World,” has already been released. This track, a duet with Crowell, maintains the riveting essence of the original, from Crowell's 2014 album Tarpaper Sky, yet incorporates Nelson's unmistakable voice and style. The song is characterized by authentic country harmonies and classic honky-tonk instrumentation, providing a heartfelt reflection on the passage of time and the beauty i

Out Now: ‘Oh What a Beautiful World,’ the 77th Solo Album from Willie Nelson Just in Time for 92nd Birthday (Listen/Buy)

Today, April 25 — just four days before his 92nd birthday — Willie Nelson has released a new studio album titled Oh What A Lovely World.

It marks the 77th(!) solo studio record from the land music icon and all-around cultural legend, and its announcement was paired with the debut of the title track:

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Produced by Buddy Cannon, this collection celebrates the songwriting of Rodney Crowell, with Willie premiering his reinterpretations of songs written or co-written by Crowell.

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All told, it is Nelson’s 154th album, according to Texas Monthly’s interactive All Willie Nelson Albums Ranked, and his 77th solo studio effort.

Some more album details, per a news release:

Twelve of Crowell’s compositions from the last 50 years were handpick

On Wednesday (March 12), Willie Nelson announced the upcoming release of his 154th studio album, Oh What a Beautiful World, on April 25th via Legacy Recordings. To promote his new release, the 91-year-old country music legend just shared the title track for the record, as well as the cover art, which features a lone figure riding a horse overlooking a tranquil valley. Nelson’s upcoming album features 12 tracks that are all written or co-written by Texas artist Rodney Crowell, who joins Nelson on the title track, which was previously featured on Crowell’s 2014 record, Tarpaper Sky. Pre-orders are currently underway for the album on Nelson’s official website. Alongside the album announcement, Nelson is gearing up for a busy year that features a series of live shows, including 34 dates on the “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” with Bob Dylan and a variety of supporting acts like Wilco, Billy Strings, the Avett Brothers, and Sheryl Crow. (Consequence of Sound)

willie nelson has announced the title of his next album.