Letters to America a compendium of dispatches united by a theme of patriotism.
Co-written with author and comedian Turk Pipkin,
Willie Nelson s Letters to America collects a litany of intimate correspondence from the entertainer as a poetic prompt to remind readers of the endless promise and continuous obligations of all Americans to themselves, to one another and to their nation to stand with unity, resolve and faith, according to a press release.
From the opening letter Dear America to an epilogue titled Dear Road, Nelson digs deep into his heart and soul to give fans both new and old a sneak peek into the creative legend s mind.
That s Life. He also shared a selection from the upcoming effort, Cottage for Sale.
The album, due to arrive in early 2021, is a companion to Nelson s 2018 LP
My Way, another collection filled with standards made famous by the late entertainer known as Ol Blue Eyes. That effort contained staples such as Summer Wind and, of course, Sinatra s signature tune, My Way.
On
That s Life, Nelson tackles more ubiquitous fare that Sinatra helped to popularize, such as I ve Got You Under My Skin, You Make Me Feel So Young and Luck Be a Lady. It s all part and parcel for the beloved crooner, who s one of Nelson s singing inspirations.