Trailblazing husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty drop their surprise BLANK PAGE EP today, ahead of their first-ever CMA Awards performance tonight. The four songs, produced by Dave Cobb, are the catalyst to their forthcoming album under UMG Nashville that showcases a sound that cuts through the whole of Southern music tradition – from blues, soul and R&B, to gospel, country, folk and rock. Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter reach the next creative level as their story continues to play out with the duo’s BLANK PAGE EP that is available at all digital retailers here.

“We could not be more excited to release this new body of work into the atmosphere and give fans a chance to experience the heart of our upcoming album,” Michael said. “The song ‘Blank Page’ came at a pivotal moment for Tanya and I because much like everyone else trying to find their footing after the pandemic, we felt as if we were starting over and that can leave anyone feeling crippling or euphoric. It all depends on how you see it…and it just so happen that this time for us it’s euphoric.”

The precursor to their 2023 LOVER’S GAME album transcends its sonic landscape with new tracks like “Blank Page” that uses a rootsy R&B sway to tribute the kind of love that gives weary hearts a second wind, while “Dumb Luck” offers a pleading prayer for humility with spirit-swelling Gospel grit. Meanwhile their new single “Lover’s Game” “showcases their genre-crossing essence” (NPR) as “That’s How Love Is Made” is “the sound of pure love that shatters and defies every musical category” (Music Row) and “makes for necessary listening,” (Billboard).

BLANK PAGE EP TRACK LISTING:

1.) “That’s How Love Is Made”
Written by Michael Trotter Jr., Tanya Trotter, Dave Barnes

2.) “Lover’s Game”
Written by Michael Trotter Jr., Tanya Trotter, Dave Cobb

3.) “Blank Page”
Written by Michael Trotter Jr., Tanya Trotter

4.) “Dumb Luck”
Written by Beau Bedford

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they “are making soul moves that are captivating everyone who sees them,” (Hits Magazine). Earning respect, they’ve gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators, and have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry and the Americana Music Association as “2022 Duo/Group of the Year.” The duo have dominated stages across the globe including North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, and Ireland, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends; Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle and Van Morrison among them. The War And Treaty continue “delivering larger-than-life vocals and heartfelt emotion,” (Local Spins) during their HEARTS ON FIRE TOUR which makes its final stops this weekend in Cambridge, MA (11/11) and Washington D.C. (11/12). For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

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Powerhouse UMG Nashville duo The War And Treaty took home the “Duo/Group of the Year” award during last night’s 21st Annual Americana Honors & Awards held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. This marks their second award from the Americana Music Association after their previous win for “Emerging Act of the Year” in 2019. Prior to their accomplishment, the husband and wife team took the stage to perform their new romantic stunner “That’s How Love Is Made,” which was immediately met with a standing ovation as “they won over the audience with their soulful duet,” (Associated Press).

Continuing the momentum, The War And Treaty hosted their own showcase last night at Nashville’s City Winery where the packed house was on their feet for floor-rattling performances of fan-favorites like “Five More Minutes” and new songs from their highly-anticipated album, produced by Grammy award-winner Dave Cobb. “That’s How Love Is Made” is available at all digital retailers here and fans can watch the 2022 Americana Honors & Awards in its entirety through its official livestream here.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music, with a sound that cuts across the wide breadth of classic roots styles. Powerhouse vocalists with a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch – the duo fuse country, soul, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll and more into stunning gradients of dark and light and quench thirsty souls and shake the rafters of world-famous performance halls. Earning rave reviews across the board, the duo were named the International Folk Music Awards “2021 Artist of the Year.” The duo has spent 2022 thrilling crowds across North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, Ireland and more. The duo has opened for artists such as Al Green, Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend and Lauren Daigle while their multifaceted collaborative efforts include Dierks Bentley, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Leslie Jordan, Mumford & Sons, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Sturgill Simpson. High-profile stops have included the UK’s Glastonbury Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, and a tribute to Ray Charles at the Country Music Hall of Fame class of 2022 induction ceremony. They are currently on the road with their HEARTS ON FIRE TOUR with a stop in Denver tonight (9/15) before performing at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival (9/16) and BeachLife Ranch Festival (9/17). For more information, visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

Powerhouse Mercury Nashville duo The War And Treaty open their hearts for a soul-shattering therapy session in “That’s How Love Is Made,” exploring what true partnership means in a romantic stunner today (8/26). Another vocal masterclass from the husband-and-wife duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, the bluesy ballad was co-written by the pair with Dave Barnes and marks the first taste of a highly anticipated album, produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Dave Cobb. These days, the eclectic duo are pushing their lyrical envelope with personal storytelling as proven in “That’s How Love Is Made” which is available now at all digital retailers HERE.

Rooted in classic R&B, gospel, Country, and rock, “That’s How Love Is Made” is just the latest taste of The War And Treaty’s unparalleled musicality. As they “blend their past experiences in their music, it’s something intrinsically emotional and universally relatable,” (NPR). Fighting off the demons that destroy relationships, the new song once again finds The War And Treaty echoing through centuries of American musical tradition, while adding their own chapter to the story. With two rafter-shaking voices locked in soul-stirring ecstasy, the duo let loose like never before on their upcoming album and capture the raw essence of their renowned live performances.

“I can’t believe the day has come and we finally get to let the world in on the secret that is, ‘That’s How Love Is Made’ and we hope folks connect to it as much as we have,” Michael said. “My prayer is that so much love is created through this song that eventually hate is drowned out. Let love be as creative as it wants in our friendships, in our business partnerships, in our neighborhood, and never put the chains on her…for she is meant to be free.”

“My palms are sweaty, my knees are shaking and I’m going crazy all because of the love we put into creating this song,” Tanya added. “Now that it’s being released, I’ve moved from tongue clamping to nail biting. Needless to say, I’m excited.”

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Additionally, the duo alongside director Ed Pryor, created an intimate video in downtown Nashville at Justin Timberlake’s The Twelve Thirty Club that captures the essence of the song’s lyrics.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music, with a sound that cuts across the wide breadth of classic roots styles. Powerhouse vocalists with a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch – the duo fuse country, soul, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll and more into stunning gradients of dark and light and quench thirsty souls and shake the rafters of world-famous performance halls. Earning rave reviews across the board, the duo was named the International Folk Music Awards “2021 Artist of the Year” which has “made them more confident, sure-footed and less bound by category,” (Associated Press). Known to shake the rafters of world-famous performance halls, the duo has spent 2022 thrilling crowds across North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, Ireland and more. The duo has opened for artists such as Al Green, Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend and Lauren Daigle while their multifaceted collaborative efforts include Dierks Bentley, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Leslie Jordan, Mumford & Sons, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Sturgill Simpson. They continue with their headlining dates as they launch their HEARTS ON FIRE TOUR, Sept. 7th at Atlanta, GA’s Terminal West. High-profile stops have included the UK’s Glastonbury Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, a tribute to Ray Charles at the Country Music Hall of Fame class of 2022 induction ceremony, recognition by the Americana Honors & Awards and more. For more information, visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty announce today that Buddy Miller and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson will join as special guests for their musical salute to Ray Charles during AMERICANAFEST NYC on Aug. 6th. Presented by the Americana Music Association in partnership with Lincoln Center and its Summer for the City series, The War And Treaty will kick off the night with brand new music during their headlining set prior to an additional hour-long tribute to Ray Charles, which will also feature The Shindellas as the Raelettes. For more information on the free event click here.

Watch a highlight from the The War And Treaty performing during Ray Charles’ induction at the CMHOF.

The War And Treaty have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself with “voices that will stop you in your tracks” (Garden and Gun) and their bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll. The husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter “continue their commando, no-limits journey to the top of the music world” (Associated Press) as they recently earned a nomination for “Duo/Group of the Year” at the 2022 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony and just signed their first major record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. Known for a live show nearly revival-like in its intensity, they “build up waves of emotion that crash into a cathartic release of a tour-de-force performance,” (Austin-American Statesman) as the versatile duo has opened for artists such as Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend and Lauren Daigle while their multifaceted collaborative efforts include Dierks Bentley, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Leslie Jordan, Mumford & Sons, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Sturgill Simpson. Performing 40 performances internationally and stateside already this year, the 2021 International Folk Music Awards “Artist of the Year” continue on with their headlining dates after their overseas trek which included the Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom. For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty have signed their first major record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. The husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter are recording now with new music expected later this year. The news follows The War and Treaty’s recent Americana Honors nomination for “Duo/Group of the Year” and their new summer headlining tour dates are on sale now at www.thewarandtreaty.com.

“We are excited to join the ranks of so many artist who we adore and admire both past and present,” said Michael and Tanya. “To be a part of a historical company such as UMG Nashville and to further tell the storyline that we all can follow and achieve our dreams brings tears to our eyes. This is our story and we are grateful UMG wants to be a part of it.”
“When I was introduced to The War And Treaty, I was absolutely blown away,” said UMGN Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan. “Their talent and passion are extraordinary, and I’m so excited to welcome Tanya and Michael to the UMG family.”

Watch The War And Treaty celebrate their recent milestone with UMG Nashville:

Over the last 8 months, the duo also signed with Mary Hilliard Harrington and Christina Dunkley at Red Light Management and Jay Williams, Andrew Colvin and Grace Stern at William Morris Endeavor. They are represented by Jeff Colvin at Marcus & Colvin.

The War & Treaty head overseas this summer with stops in the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, and the Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom (6/24). With over 40 performances internationally and stateside, the duo “unleash waves of raw emotion” (No Depression) that continue “flooring music festival crowds” (Wide Open Country).

The War And Treaty have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself with “voices that will stop you in your tracks” (Garden & Gun) and their bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern Soul, Gospel, Country, and Rock-and-Roll. The husband-and-wife team prove why they are “one of Nashville’s hottest acts” (Rolling Stone) following their latest widely acclaimed release, HEARTS TOWN. Known for a live show nearly revival-like in its intensity, they “build up waves of emotion that crash into a cathartic release of a tour-de-force performance,” (Austin-American Statesman) as the versatile duo has opened for artists such as Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle and Van Morrison, while their multifaceted collaborative efforts include Dierks Bentley, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Leslie Jordan, Mumford & Sons, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Sturgill Simpson. For more information and a full list of tour dates visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.