Willie Nelson - Dream Chaser

Release Date	29/05/2026
Format	LP Black/ CD
Label	CMG
Catalogue Number	19958431481/ 19958431492

 

Dream Chaser marks Willie Nelson’s 79th solo studio album and his 156th album overall,
according to Texas Monthly’s interactive All Willie Nelson Albums Ranked. Dream Chaser is a brand-new release that brings together a collection of reflective, story-driven songs focused on relationships, personal growth, and life on the road. Rooted in classic songwriting traditions with a modern perspective, Dream Chaser balances intimate narratives with universal themes of perseverance, timing, and clarity.

Dream Chaser continues Willie Nelson’s longrunning creative partnership with producer and cowriter Buddy Cannon, a collaboration that has yielded nearly 20 albums over the past 13 years. The two co-wrote 6 of the songs, half of which were written with the Nashville songwriter Bobby Tomberlin and one of which was co-written by one of Willie’s notable tour mates from 2025. In a 2025 GQ interview, Willie described the origin of “I Can’t Read Your Mind,” a rare Willie Nelson–Bob Dylan cowrite, explaining that Dylan brought him the idea - “I can’t read your mind,” and the pair continued with “the letters are too small”  - before Willie passed along his  to Cannon, who developed the song into its final form.

The album announcement coincides with Willie’s annual Luck Reunion, taking place March 19 at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Texas. Held during SXSW, ...the Luck Reunion features special
events, a songwriters’ roundup, and a stacked lineup of Willie’s friends and collaborators.
This year’s performers include Booker T. Jones, Robert Lester Folsom, Trampled by Turtles, St. Vincent, Willie Nelson & Family, and more. 

Dream Chaser also follows a year of critical acclaim for Willie, who recently received two
GRAMMY nominations for his albums Last Leaf On The Tree and Oh What A Beautiful World.

Tracklist:

1. Dream Chaser (Written by Buddy Cannon, Bobby Tomberlin & Willie Nelson)
2. Fly Away (Written by Buddy Cannon & Bobby Whitlock)
3. We’d Make A Good Movie (Written by Willie Nelson, Buddy Cannon & Bobby Tomberlin)
4. I Can’t Read Your Mind (Written by Willie Nelson, Buddy Cannon & Bob Dylan)
5. Whiskey Wants Me To (Written by Buddy Cannon & Bobby Tomberlin)
6. Wonder What I’m Gonna Do (Written by Willie Nelson & Buddy Cannon)
7. After All (Written by Willie Nelson & Buddy Cannon)
8. Love Overdue (Written by Mickey Raphael, Donald W. Poythress & Anna Lisa Graham)
9. I Don’t Think I’ve Cried Today (Written by Buddy Cannon, Bobby Tomberlin & Willie
Nelson)
10. Developing My Pictures (Written by Earl Montgomery)