Country Star Tenille Townes Announces New Album 'The Acrobat'

The album is set for release on April 10, 2026 and features collaborations with acclaimed songwriters.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:30pm

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Country music artist Tenille Townes has revealed plans for her third studio album, 'The Acrobat', set to be released on April 10, 2026. To preview the album, Townes has shared the deeply personal title track 'The Acrobat', a duet with acclaimed songwriter Lori McKenna. The album will also feature collaborations with the Grammy-winning trio I'm With Her and other acclaimed writers.

Why it matters

Townes has built a reputation as an authentic and introspective songwriter, and 'The Acrobat' is expected to further cement her status as one of country music's most compelling new voices. The album's themes of self-discovery and resilience are likely to resonate with her growing fanbase.

The details

The title track 'The Acrobat' is a duet between Townes and McKenna that explores the challenges of trying to be what others need, rather than embracing one's true self. Townes has also released the track 'We Could Use a Little More', which she wrote and produced, addressing the divisiveness in society. The album will feature additional collaborations with the Grammy-winning trio I'm With Her and other acclaimed writers like Amy Wadge and Daniel Tashian.

  • Tenille Townes' third studio album 'The Acrobat' is set for release on April 10, 2026.
  • The title track 'The Acrobat' was released on April 6, 2026 to preview the upcoming album.

The players

Tenille Townes

A rising country music artist known for her introspective and authentic songwriting.

Lori McKenna

An acclaimed songwriter who has collaborated with Townes on the title track 'The Acrobat'.

I'm With Her

A Grammy-winning country/folk trio that is featured on the album track 'grey like Emmylou'.

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What they’re saying

“The Acrobat' is about the slow erosion that comes from trying to become what someone else needs, constantly balancing, bending, and reshaping yourself. The quiet whisper to the character in this song that I hope people hear, is that you don't have to contort yourself to be worthy of love.”

— Tenille Townes, Country Artist

“Every time I write with Tenille, it's like a new layer of honesty shines through her. In the case of 'The Acrobat', it seemed like she was almost channelling someone else. We wrote about a character we both could identify with – like she is someone we ourselves narrowly missed being.”

— Lori McKenna, Acclaimed Songwriter

What’s next

Townes is expected to promote the album with a tour and media appearances in the lead-up to its April 10th release.

The takeaway

Tenille Townes' third album 'The Acrobat' promises to further establish her as a thoughtful and introspective voice in country music, tackling themes of self-discovery and resilience through collaborations with acclaimed songwriters.