Dale Watson returns with the new album ‘Unwanted,’ a hard-edged collection of Ameripolitan country that continues his lifelong devotion to honky-tonk tradition. The album is out now via 40 Below Records, led by the swaggering single “Willie Waylon And Whiskey.”
Written and produced entirely by Watson, ‘Unwanted’ leans deep into the sounds that shaped his career. Honky-tonk, outlaw country, western swing, and rockabilly collide across the record, all delivered with the sharp songwriting and road-tested voice that define Watson’s catalog.
Recorded in Austin and Memphis, the album pulls strength from two cities central to Watson’s musical identity. “Austin taught me how to swing,” Watson explains. “Memphis taught me how to feel.” The sessions feature backing from The Lonestars along with contributions from Celine Lee, Katie Shore, Matt Hubbard, and The Memphians.
The lead single “Willie Waylon And Whiskey” celebrates the rebellious spirit of country’s outlaw era. Watson delivers the track with fearless conviction and classic honky-tonk grit, continuing a tradition he has championed for decades.
With more than 30 albums in his catalog and a touring schedule that still pushes past 300 shows a year, Dale Watson remains one of the most dedicated voices in roots music. ‘Unwanted’ stands as another strong chapter from a lifelong torchbearer of real-deal country music.
Track Listing:
- Willie Waylon And Whiskey
- She Was My Baby
- If You Really Love Me (Outlive Me)
- Gotta Try Harder
- What The Hell Happened To The Cadillac
- You’ve Got My Heart
- Don’t Let The Honky Tonks Go
- Just Yesterday
- Life Is Like A Song
- Never Mend The Broken Spoke
- If I Can
- Unwanted