With guests including Billy Strings, the War And Treaty’s Plus One puts love, power, and purpose at the forefront, redefining what it means to sing from the soul.
The War And Treaty are like a force of nature. The husband-and-wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter have been shaking up the American roots music scene for years now, bringing raw passion and unfiltered energy to every stage they step on. Now, with their fourth album, Plus One, the duo delivers a most ambitious and soul-stirring collection of 18 tracks that serve as a testament to love, strength, and the power of togetherness.
“We see this record as an open invitation,” Tanya explains. “We wanted to be the hope we believe people need right now, as well as the hope we need for ourselves.” That hope radiates throughout Plus One, recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Michael, who handled most of the album’s production, infuses it with everything from gospel, bluegrass, country and soul to symphonic pop and folk-rock.
Following their breakout 2023 album Lover’s Game, which earned them a Grammy nod for Best American Roots Song with “Blank Page,” the duo levels up with collaborations from top-of-the-line producers like Jonathan Singleton (Luke Combs), John Shanks (Stevie Nicks), and Jesse Frasure (Jelly Roll). The result is a fearless record that secures their standing as one of the most exciting acts in modern Americana.
The album brims with high points, each track offering a different shade of their creativity. “Love Like Whiskey,” co-written with Miranda Lambert, is a slow-burning ode to love’s intoxicating endurance. “Called You By Your Name” taps into the ecstatic energy of Black gospel shout music, while “Drink From Me” sees the duo teaming up with Billy Strings for a thrilling, roots-driven anthem. Then there’s “Leads Me Home,” which captures their emotional and sweeping harmonies while “Stealing A Kiss” and “Can I Get An Amen” highlight the undeniable charisma and presence of the duo.
“Every song on this album deals with him, her, and us,” the duo shares. “Sharing space with someone can be challenging, whether for a moment or a lifetime. We’ve had moments of doubt, clarity, regret, and solid faith.”