The War And Treaty Release New Album 'Plus One'
Listen to the fourth album from The War And Treaty.
By: Josh Sharpe Feb. 14, 2025
The War And Treaty, who have been hailed as a “powerhouse” duo by Billboard, released their fourth full-length album Plus One via Mercury Nashville. On Plus One, The War And Treaty double down on the powerful sense of togetherness that’s always fueled their music, offering up 18 “irresistible country soul hits” (Holler) aimed at providing a shared experience of hope and healing and much-needed joy.
The War And Treaty sat down with Anthony Mason to discuss the album and its inspirations for CBS Mornings, and they are set to perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday, February 17 and LIVE! with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday, February 19. The duo has recently been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Relix, and The Tennessean, to name a few.
Mainly produced by Michael Trotter and recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Plus One marks The War And Treaty’s follow-up to Lover’s Game—a 2023 LP including standout track “Blank Page” which nabbed a GRAMMY nomination for Best American Roots Song, with The War And Treaty nominated for Best New Artist. To create their most extravagant body of work to date, the duo enlisted their longtime live band and dreamed up a singular sound touched with elements of gospel, bluegrass, contemporary country, classic soul, symphonic pop, folk-rock, and more. Partly made in collaboration with esteemed producers like Jonathan Singleton (Luke Combs, Chase Rice), John Shanks (Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow), and Jesse Frasure (Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini), the result is a transcendent album firmly rooted in their timeless musicality and forward-thinking vision.
The tracklisting’s myriad high points include the wildly ecstatic “Called You By Your Name” a breakneck-paced rallying cry influenced by the Black gospel tradition of shout music,“Drink From Me,” featuring virtuoso guitarist Billy Strings, “Leads Me Home,” which they performed on LIVE with Kelly and Mark, “Stealing a Kiss,” which they performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and “Can I Get An Amen,” which they performed at the People’s Choice Country Awards.
Since first lighting up the world with their fusion of country and soul, The War And Treaty have steadily built a legacy as one of the most iconic husband-and-wife duos in music history. In the last few years alone, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter’s phenomenal talent and daring originality have led to major milestones. In addition to the GRAMMYs, the duo has received nominations from the Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, CMT Music Awards, Americana Honors & Awards, and the People’s Choice Country Awards, and have taken home the Duo/Group of the Year prize at the Americana Music Honors & Awards two years in a row.
The War And Treaty were hot on the road in 2024, performing with Chris Stapleton and Zach Bryan on a variety of tour dates, as well as an opening slot with The Rolling Stones. They also performed on NBC Macy’s Fourth of July Special, at the National Memorial Day Parade, the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the National Tree Lighting, The Kennedy Center Honors, and Josh Groban’s CBS Christmas Special. They’re also set to perform at the closing ceremony of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games this weekend.
Next month, they’re set to embark on The Plus One Tour, a 30+ city tour that will continue bringing their electrifying live show to fans across the US. The tour will see the duo perform at a number of iconic venues across the country, including New York City’s Irving Plaza, The Howard Theatre in DC, The Troubadour in Los Angeles, The Kessler Theater in Dallas, and more. The tour kicks off on March 26 in Minneapolis, MN and will conclude on June 19 in Bristol, TN.
THE WAR AND TREATY 2025 TOUR DATES
March 26, 2025 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line
March 27, 2025 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom
March 28, 2025 - Grand Rapids, MI - St. Cecilia Music Center
March 29, 2025 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
April 1, 2025 - Toronto, ON - The Axis Club
April 2, 2025 - Montreal, QB - Le Studio TD
April 4, 2025 - Amagansett, NY - The Stephen Talkhouse
April 5, 2025 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Resort
April 6, 2025 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
April 8, 2025 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
April 10, 2025 - Woodstock, NY - Levon Helm Studios
April 11, 2025 - Washington, DC - The Howard Theatre
April 12, 2025 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
April 24, 2025 - Decatur, AL - Princess Theatre
April 25, 2025 - Wilkesboro, NC - MerleFest*
April 26, 2025 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater
April 27, 2025 - North Charleston, SC - High Water Music Festival
May 2, 2025 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre
May 10, 2025 - Austin, TX - Antone's Nightclub
May 13, 2025 - Santa Fe, NM - The Lensic Performing Arts Center
May 15, 2025 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
May 16, 2025 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
May 17, 2025 - Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room
May 20, 2025 - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
May 21, 2025 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
May 22, 2025 - Bend, Oregon - Tower Theatre
May 28, 2025 - West Hollywood, CA - Troubadour
May 30, 2025 - Solana Beach - CA - Belly Up Solana Beach
May 31, 2025 - Scottsdale, AZ - Virginia G. Piper Theater - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
June 2, 2025 - Albuquerque, NM - KiMo Theatre
June 4, 2025 - New Braunfels, TX - Gruene Hall
June 5, 2025 - Dallas, TX - The Kessler Theater
June 19, 2025 - Bristol, TN - Paramount Bristol
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