New CD To Be Released With Close Of Sunrise To Sunset Farewell Tour
NASHVILLE, TN — Tomorrow, October 7, 2017, one chapter will close and another will open in country/western music. Rex Allen Jr. will play his final two shows as a touring artist at Rex Allen Days in Willcox, Arizona. As he steps on stage for the sold-out shows, fans can add to their collection of Rex Allen Jr. music with a collection of ten new recording from the western music hall of fame member. The new collection of songs will be the next chapter in his popular series of Garage Songs albums, titled Garage Songs XI ‘Chico.’
Allen Jr. states, “I am not retiring from music and plan to continue recording. I am grateful to everyone who has allowed me and my family to be part of their lives. I look forward to seeing the world from the other side of the footlights.”
This new offering for fans includes remakes of classics such as Four In The Morning and Ring On Her Finger. Rex Allen Jr. and his former television co-host, Lisa Stewart, reunite for their own version of his duet with Margo Smith, A Cup of Tea. Add to the mix, the Dave Loggins tune, Please Come to Boston and the Dan Seals, Bob Mc Dill penned song, Rage On. There are ten songs in all on the album which includes his childhood nickname, Chico. The album will be available for download at www.cdbaby.com or for purchase at www.rexallenjr.com.
Rex Allen Jr. is currently enjoying the success of his singles, Call Of The Canyon and Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold), both of which are receiving airplay worldwide. The singles are included on his last all-western album, Garage Songs X: This Is The Last Cowboy Song.
The long Allen family legacy will enter a new era this fall as Rex Allen Jr. retires from touring. The Golden Voice will continue to record music and make select appearances. And a documentary on his life, Rex Allen Sr. and western music will be released at year’s end.