We’re eagerly anticipating You Are Not Alone the new album from legendary gospel and soul singer Mavis Staples, which is being produced by Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy. The album, which comes out on September 14, will feature a mix of traditional gospel tunes with covers of tunes by Randy Newman, John Fogerty and Allen Toussaint, as well as two newly penned Tweedy originals.
Here’s the duo talking about the release. We’re pretty confident that Mavis might be the only person who can get away with calling Jeff – Tweedy…
Jeff Tweedy & Mavis Staples – You Are Not Alone Album Preview
Staples will hit the road next week with a tour opening stop at Lollapalooza and will also appear at Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival on August 14.