Tenille Townes Announces Third Album 'The Acrobat'

The country singer-songwriter's new record arrives in April 2026.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:30pm

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Tenille Townes has revealed plans for her third studio album, 'The Acrobat', set for release on April 10, 2026. The deeply personal title track, 'The Acrobat', is a duet with acclaimed songwriter Lori McKenna. Townes has also shared the single 'We Could Use a Little More', which she wrote and produced herself.

Why it matters

Townes is an acclaimed country artist known for her honest, introspective songwriting. 'The Acrobat' represents a creative turning point as she reclaims her independence and artistic autonomy. The album's themes of self-acceptance and unity also reflect the divisiveness of the current cultural climate.

The details

The Acrobat will feature collaborations with Grammy-winning artists like I'm With Her, as well as songwriting contributions from Lori McKenna, Amy Wadge, and Daniel Tashian. Townes has described the title track as being about 'the slow erosion that comes from trying to become what someone else needs, constantly balancing, bending, and reshaping yourself.' The album's lead single, 'We Could Use a Little More', is Townes' plea for more empathy and understanding in the world.

  • Tenille Townes' third album, 'The Acrobat', will be released on April 10, 2026.
  • The title track 'The Acrobat' featuring Lori McKenna was released as a preview of the album.

The players

Tenille Townes

A country singer-songwriter known for her honest, introspective songwriting. 'The Acrobat' represents a creative turning point as she reclaims her independence and artistic autonomy.

Lori McKenna

An acclaimed songwriter who co-wrote and is featured on the title track 'The Acrobat'. McKenna has been a 'compass influence' for Townes since she moved to Nashville.

I'm With Her

The Grammy-winning folk/Americana trio who are 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 Singer-Songwriter

“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 will release 'The Acrobat' on April 10, 2026. Fans can pre-order or pre-save the album now.

The takeaway

With 'The Acrobat', Tenille Townes has crafted a deeply personal album that reflects her creative independence and the broader cultural reckoning happening in the country. The album's themes of self-acceptance and unity offer a timely message of hope.