Tyler Halverson Slates New Album For February
Tyler Halverson. Photo: Ben Christensen
Tyler Halverson will release In Defense of Drinking on Feb. 13 via CMDSHFT. Accompanying the announcement he released his new single, “More Hearts Than Horses.”
Halverson wrote 10 of the 11 tracks on the project alongside Colton Venner, Johnny Clawson, Jon Decious and Ben Chapman, among others. Recorded at Amber Sound in Hermitage, Tennessee, the project was produced by Halverson, Ryan Youmans and Gary Stanton.
The record explores self-induced heartbreak, self-medication and search for redemption.
“You can lose yourself in the troubadour lifestyle, where every night is a damn party and you’re far from your family, your home, and your faith,” Halverson says. “So, this album may be a little bit of a personal battle: Who are you on the road vs. who are you at home. These songs are often about me admitting that I can be reckless and impulsive, but that I’m trying my best. Conflict isn’t always bad if you can make some good out of it.”
Halverson will join Parker McCollum for select dates next year between other appearances.
In Defense Of Drinking Track List:
1. “More Hearts Than Horses” (Tyler Halverson, Colton Venner, Johnny Clawson)
2. “Beer Garden ft. Parker McCollum” (Tyler Halverson, Ryan Carroll Nelson, Nate Fredrick)
3. “8 Second High” (Tyler Halverson, Colton Venner, Johnny Clawson)
4. “Ft. Worth Losing” (Tyler Halverson, Jon Decious)
5. “Smoke You Out” (Tyler Halverson, JR Atkins)
6. “In Defense of Drinking” (Jon Decious)
7. “Like The Rodeo” (Tyler Halverson, Matt Daniel)
8. “Cowboy Babies” (Tyler Halverson, Jon Decious, Jaida Dreyer)
9. “Old Men Younger Women” (Tyler Halverson, Jon Decious, Colin Nash)
10. “The Dreamer” (Tyler Halverson, Ben Chapman, Nate Frederick, Matt Daniel)
11. “Son Brother Believer” (Tyler Halverson, Jon Decious)
