WILLIAM PRINCE RELEASES PERSONAL NEW ALBUM FURTHER FROM THE COUNTRY
Featuring a reflective title track that explores the pull between roots and growth
LONDON, UK. – John Prine Songwriter Fellowship winner William Prince has released his expansive and deeply personal new studio album, Further From the Country via Six Shooter Records. The album’s moving title track reflects on the pull between one’s roots and the pursuit of something greater. Stream/download here.
With Further From the Country, Prince expands his sound and perspective with a commanding body of work that explores grief, identity, and ambition through the lens of his upbringing in Peguis First Nation, Manitoba. Raised in a close-knit Indigenous community and shaped by deep musical traditions, Prince’s new songs draw on childhood memories, both joyful and difficult, as a way to process the injustices and complexities of today’s world.
Further From the Country is produced by Liam Duncan (aka Boy Golden), Prince’s labelmate and trusted creative partner, who also worked with Prince on his Spotify Singles Session in 2023. Together, they crafted a rich sonic landscape with contributions from Prince’s longtime bandmates and members of Duncan’s “Church of Better Daze” collective. The album was recorded in Winnipeg and features performances from a hometown ensemble including Alyshia Grace, Cody Iwasiuk, Ben Plotnick, Kristopher Ulrich, and more.
Following his previous LP Stand in the Joy, produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile), Prince continues to elevate his craft with Further From the Country. He has performed on CBS Saturday Morning, NPR’s Tiny Desk, and stages ranging from Newport Folk Festival, Stagecoach, and The Grand Ole Opry to opening slots for Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and The War and Treaty, in addition to landing songs in Yellowstone and more. In 2024, Prince was nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards. He’s also a two-time JUNO Award-winning artist.
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ABOUT WILLIAM PRINCE:
The distance traveled on William Prince’s new album, Further From the Country, is generational, aspirational, and metaphysical. Expansive and declarative, Further From the Country is the work of an artist who meets the challenge of putting incisive and enduring words to this age of uncertainty. William Prince’s perspective – a songwriter who carries great legacies of family and songcraft forward – is singular and significant.
The two-time JUNO Award winning artist continues to build an exceptional body of acclaimed work, with recent accolades including the John Prine Songwriter Fellowship and Americana Honors & Awards nomination. From Newport Folk Festival to sold out shows at prestigious theatres including Massey Hall, from NPR’s Tiny Desk to tours with The War and Treaty, Yola and more, William Prince has made significant appearances on historic stages. Celebrated by peers, critics and fans, William Prince’s songs resonate on deep emotional levels.
With Further From the Country, Prince expands his sound and sharpens his focus for a collection of songs that share personal and universal truths alike. A commanding and accomplished album, Further From the Country signals an artist who has impelled his craft to formidable new heights.
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