James McMurtry announces his new album, "The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy," set to release on June 20. This marks his first album since 2021's "The Horses and the Hounds," and the title track reflects on his father's death through a story inspired by family conversations. McMurtry collaborated with various artists on the album and co-produced it with Don Dixon. The project delves into themes of life, loss, and the memories associated with his father's struggles, making it a deeply personal work for the artist.
"The album title and that song comes from my stepmother, Faye. After my dad passed, she asked me if he ever talked to me about his hallucinations."
"I took them and applied them to a fictional character. The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy is a reflection on life, loss, and memory, embodying personal experiences."
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