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Travis Tritt Announces First-Ever Gospel Album ‘Country Chapel,’ A Return to His Southern Roots
After more than three decades as one of country music’s most respected voices, Travis Tritt is stepping into a new musical chapter. The multi-award-winning artist has announced the release of his debut gospel album, Country Chapel, arriving September 15.
The project marks a meaningful return to Tritt’s spiritual and Southern beginnings—an evolution that feels both nostalgic and deeply personal.
A Legendary Career Takes a New Turn
Over his celebrated career, Tritt has amassed five No. 1 hits, four CMA Awards, and two Grammy Awards for his collaborations with Marty Stuart on the timeless tracks “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’” and “Same Old Train.”
Now, after the release of his 2021 album Set in Stone, Tritt is exploring new territory with Country Chapel, produced by the acclaimed Dave Cobb. The album promises to blend his signature country sound with gospel influences, weaving together themes of faith, redemption, and reflection that have quietly underpinned his music all along.
A Return to His Gospel Beginnings
According to a press release, Country Chapel is designed to take “listeners on a nostalgic journey back to his childhood roots … with authentic renditions and powerful testimonies of redemption.”
Those roots run deep in Tritt’s hometown of Marietta, Georgia, where his lifelong love of music began in a small church choir. It was there, surrounded by hymns and harmonies, that he first discovered the power of song—and received his first guitar at the age of eight.
“Those early church days shaped everything I am as a musician and as a man,” Tritt shared in a recent statement. “This record feels like coming home.”
A Member of Country’s Iconic Class of ’89
Tritt remains one of the defining artists of country’s “Class of ’89,” a legendary group that also includes Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Clint Black, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
With timeless hits such as “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You With My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” “Best of Intentions,” and “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” Tritt cemented his place as one of the genre’s most soulful and versatile storytellers.
Now, more than thirty years later, Country Chapel offers fans a glimpse into the faith and foundation that have guided him throughout his life and career.
A Soulful New Chapter
Country Chapel is not just another album for Travis Tritt—it’s a full-circle moment. With its blend of traditional gospel spirit and country heart, the record reflects an artist still growing, still searching, and still finding new ways to connect with his roots.
Fans can expect a project filled with powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and the unmistakable sincerity that has defined Tritt’s music since his debut.
As he returns to the sounds that first inspired him, one thing is clear: Travis Tritt’s Country Chapel is both a tribute to his past and a testament to his enduring faith in the music that made him who he is.