Willie Nelson’s New Album ‘Dream Chaser’ Due In May
Willie Nelson will release his new studio album, Dream Chaser, on May 29 via Legacy Recordings. The project’s first single, the title track, is available now.
Dream Chaser marks Nelson’s 79th solo studio album and features a collection of reflective, story-driven tracks that focus on relationships, personal growth, and life on the road, touching on themes of perseverance, timing, and clarity. The project continues Nelson’s long‑running creative partnership with producer and co‑writer Buddy Cannon, a collaboration that has yielded nearly 20 albums over the past 13 years. The two co-wrote six songs on the new album, half of which were written with Bobby Tomberlin.
The album announcement coincides with Willie’s annual Luck Reunion, which takes place today (March 19) at Nelson’s ranch in Texas. Held during SXSW, the Luck Reunion features special events, a songwriters’ roundup, and a stacked lineup of friends and collaborators. This year’s event includes Booker T. Jones, Robert Lester Folsom, Trampled by Turtles, St. Vincent, and Willie Nelson & Family.
Dream Chaser Track List:
1. “Dream Chaser” (Buddy Cannon, Bobby Tomberlin, Willie Nelson)
2. “Fly Away” (Buddy Cannon, Bobby Whitlock)
3. “We’d Make A Good Movie” (Willie Nelson, Buddy Cannon, Bobby Tomberlin)
4. “I Can’t Read Your Mind” (Willie Nelson, Buddy Cannon, Bob Dylan)
5. “Whiskey Wants Me To” (Buddy Cannon, Bobby Tomberlin)
6. “Wonder What I’m Gonna Do” (Willie Nelson, Buddy Cannon)
7. “After All” (Willie Nelson, Buddy Cannon)
8. “Love Overdue” (Mickey Raphael, Donald W. Poythress, Anna Lisa Graham)
9. “I Don’t Think I’ve Cried Today” (Buddy Cannon, Bobby Tomberlin, Willie Nelson)
10. “Developing My Pictures” (Earl Montgomery)
