Rodney Crowell to Release Previously Shelved 2006 Album 'Then Again' in June 2026

Rodney Crowell announced that his album 'Then Again,' recorded in 2006 but shelved shortly after, will be released on June 26, 2026, by New West Records. The album was rediscovered by Crowell during a cleaning session in his home studio. ,' a vocal collaboration between Crowell and the late Guy Clark, was released on April 16, 2026.

Variety premiered the track, which features Crowell on main vocals and Clark providing spoken-word responses throughout the verses. Clark recorded his part in a single take in 2006. Crowell described rediscovering the recording, stating, "Honestly, I’d forgotten about the recording altogether, and when I heard it, I said, ‘Here’s Guy — wow.

'. Clark's spoken-word contributions answer most lines in the verses, adding a distinctive dynamic to the duet. The album was originally mastered by Richard Dodd in 2006. Crowell's most recent release prior to this announcement was the album 'Airline Highway' in 2025.