NASHVILLE, Tenn. – GRAMMY nominated, CMA Award-winner, and newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, T. Graham Brown, recently announced his brand new studio album titled ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals.’ Slated to drop on Friday, August 2nd via Warner Music Group-ADA, the album is available for pre-order now and is packed with legendary collaborations, including Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Little Anthony, Randy Houser, Sammy Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, and Zach Williams.
As a surprise to fans, Brown has released the second track from the album, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” a duet with Randy Houser, featured on Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday Country‘ Playlist and Apple Music’s ‘New In Country‘ Playlist.
“I wanted a duet partner that could sing from their heart and soul for “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” and immediately thought of Randy Houser,” shares Brown. “I’ve always been a huge fan of his. We recorded his vocals at his home studio and he nailed it! Give it a listen, and I’m sure you’ll agree that no one could have done it any better.”
“T. has always been one of my favorite soul men!” Houser shared. “There just aren’t many Country Blues men around like that anymore, and he was a big influence on me. I was so proud and thankful to be asked to be a part of this record.”
Pre-order/pre-save ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’ HERE.
Listen to “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” w/ Randy Houser HERE.
The first single off the new album, “The Dark End of the Street,” featuring Country Music Hall of Famer and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Tanya Tucker, was the first track released and was exclusively premiered by Whiskey Riff. He recently joined Tucker at the grand opening of her bar, Tequila Cantina, in downtown Nashville, where they performed their new single along with their Top 10 hit “Don’t Go Out.”
This year, T. Graham Brown continues to celebrate career milestones, the latest being his official induction as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. When Vince Gill made his induction official, Brown was joined on stage by Opry members Jeannie Seely, The Isaacs, Mark Wills, John Conlee, Don Schlitz, and his wife Sheila.
‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’ track listing:
Produced by T. Graham Brown and Billy Lawson
(Songwriters in parentheses)
1. “It Tears Me Up” (Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn)
*originally recorded by Percy Sledge
2. “Take Me to the River” w/ Wynonna (Al Green, Lewis Hodges)
*originally recorded by Al Green
3. “You Better Move On” w/ Little Anthony (Arthur Alexander)
*originally recorded by Arthur Alexander
4. “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man” w/ Bettye LaVette (Chips Moman, Dan Penn)
*originally recorded by Aretha Franklin
5. “Soul Man” (Lee Hayes, David Porter)
*originally recorded by Sam & Dave
6. “I’m Your Puppet” w/ Dwight Yoakam (Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn)
*originally recorded by James & Bobby Purify.
7. “Walking the Dog” w/ Sammy Hagar (Rufus Thomas)
*originally recorded by Rufus Thomas. Sammy Hagar appears courtesy of Mailboat Records.
8. “Who’s Making Love” w/ Sam Moore (Homer Banks, Jean Crutcher, Donald Davis, Raymond Jackson)
*originally recorded by Johnny Taylor. Sam Moore appears courtesy of Rhino Entertainment.
9. “When A Man Loves a Woman” w/ Zach Williams (Houston Lewis, James Wright)
*originally recorded by Percy Sledge. Zach Williams appears courtesy of Provident Label Group.
10. “Slip Away” (William Armstrong, Lewis Daniel, Wilbur Terrell)
*originally recorded by Clarence Carter.
11. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” w/ Randy Houser (Steve Cropper, Otis Redding)
*originally recorded by Otis Redding. Randy Houser appears courtesy of Magnolia Music Group.
12. “Mustang Sally” w/ Delbert McClinton (Mack Rice)
*originally recorded by Wilson Pickett.
13. “The Dark End of the Street” w/ Tanya Tucker (Chips Moman, Dan Penn)
*originally recorded by James Carr. Tanya Tucker appears courtesy of Fantasy Records.
14. “Knock on Wood” w/ Eddie Floyd (Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd)
*originally recorded by Eddie Floyd.
T. Graham Brown’s Upcoming ‘I Tell It Like It Used To Be Tour’ Dates:
MAY 28 – Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 05 – Country For A Cause / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 09 – CMA FEST on Chevy Vibe Stage / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 15 – Lincoln Jamboree / Hodgenville, Ky.
JUN 22 – Polk County Commerce Center / Livingston, Texas*
JUL 04 – Dade County Fair / Trenton, Ga.*
JUL 06 – Royston Amphitheater / Royston, Ga.
JUL 13 – Iconic Fest / Brainerd, Minn.
JUL 25 – Three Forks Ranch / Savory, Wyo.
AUG 06 – Nashville North U.S.A. / Fall Creek, Wisc.
AUG 10 – Sugar Creek Casino / Hinton, Okla.
AUG 17 – Old Dominion Barn Dance / Hopewell, Va.*
AUG 23 – Governors Gun Club / Kennesaw, Ga.
SEP 21 – Depot Days Festival / Newbern, Tenn.
SEP 28 – Salt Fest / Grand Saline, Texas
OCT 05 – Coyote Country Store / Gail, Texas
OCT 18 – Rockdale Fair / Rockdale, Texas
OCT 26 – Homochitto River Festival / Meadville, Miss.
*Co-Headline with T.G. Sheppard
Tickets for the I Tell It Like It Used to Be Tour are on sale now at TGrahamBrown.com.
ABOUT T. GRAHAM BROWN
T. Graham Brown has recorded 15 studio albums and charted over 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple number-one hits in country, gospel, and blues. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca-Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s, and many others, including the Taco Bell “Run For The Border” television spots.
In early 2015, Brown released his latest Grammy-nominated album, ‘Forever Changed,’ which featured collaborations with Vince Gill, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, and more. In 2019, Brown became part of the SiriusXM family as host of LIVE WIRE with T. Graham Brown, airing monthly on Prime Country Channel 58. In 2020, Time Life partnered with T. Graham to reissue several of his classic albums and has recently released his latest album, ‘Bare Bones.’
T. Graham Brown still actively tours throughout the year, including multiple appearances on the legendary Grand Ole Opry and television appearances such as Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. Brown’s uniqueness has made him one of the day’s most beloved and iconic performers. On May 3, 2024, T. Graham Brown celebrated his lifelong dream by becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry and his new album ‘From Memphis To Muscle Shoals’ on August 2.
For more information, visit tgrahambrown.com.
Special Thanks to Barbara Horan and the Texan Theater.
