Press and Discussion about Don's new album(s) in progress

[EasyFeeling]

That was his initial ambition but it seems the R&B album has been put on the backburner; the more recent focus (as in the past year or so) has been on the country album.

He wanted to do a R&B album? Wow, sounds good. I remember I've read something about the country album. Thanks for the info, Nancy

[Brooke]

Yes, Don, you need to get with it!

[StephUK]

OK, Don, time to get your a$$ in gear! Your bandmates are leaving you in the dust! lol

I was just thinking the same thing, after reading about Glenn & Joe and their albums. Okay, so Don is known for taking absolutely forever to get an album out, but his was being talked about long before the others were mentioned. Hope we see something from Mr Henley real soon.

[sodascouts]

Seriously. This thread was started in November of 2009!

At least he has Felder beat. Felder has been talking about working on a solo album since 2007, and it still hasn't been released.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

OMG! As much as I would love to see Don release his new album, I'm really not in any hurry right now since Glenn and Joe's will be coming out in May. Now that I'm going to 4 of Glenn's shows, there's no way I'd be able to make any of Don's shows in the next few months. So, for purely selfish reasons, I would like to see a summer release date with a tour then. After all, it is all about me, isn't it!!!

[sodascouts]

I gotta update this now that Don says the album is coming in the fall. Here's hoping!

[Troubadour]

Exciting! I hope so, too.

[sodascouts]

I thought it would be interesting compiling a list of the country stars Don has been working with over the past year or so, and see if they are all on the album:

Ronnie Dunn* (says he sung on Seven Bridges Road back in 2011)
Alison Kraus* - (Dunn say she also sings on Seven Bridges Road)
Dolly Parton*
Randy Travis**
Brad Paisley
John Rich


*confirmed to be on the album
** confirmed to have been approached; acceptance not confirmed

Other possibilities:

He's expressed a desire to work with Merle Haggard.

He mentioned George Jones in a song one time.

Kenny Rogers is an old friend who was instrumental in getting Henley to California. It would be cool if he were also included.

He's worked with Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood, and Reba McIntryre before.

Other "country music friends" include Vince Gill and Keith Urban, who opened for the Eagles a couple years ago. You could argue Linda Ronstadt and JD Souther are country as well. Even Stevie Nicks could do country if called upon... see "After the Glitter Fades" and "That's Alright" for two examples. Oh, what a delight that would be! How about some reciprocity, Don?

Country artists with an Eagles connection thanks to Common Thread: Little Texas, Clint Black, John Anderson, Alan Jackson, Suzy Bogguss, Diamond Rio, Billy Dean, Tanya Tucker, and Lorrie Morgan. That album was recorded quite a while ago, though.

[whitcap]

Another possibility is Emmylou Harris. She and Don did a concert together last year.

[sodascouts]

I had completely forgotten about that! I'd love for her to appear. She's got a terrific voice.