Willie Nelson released second single I’ll Fly Away on 30 October
Published on 11/01/2026 at 09:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Willie Nelson released the second single I’ll Fly Away with Sierra Ferrell on 30 October 2026. The collaboration places Nelson inside a Stanley Brothers tribute project while keeping his country voice at its centre.
Willie Nelson’s I’ll Fly Away arrives with Sierra Ferrell
The recording is a new version of Albert E. Brumley’s gospel standard and a signature song from the Stanley Brothers repertoire. Nelson and Ferrell trade verses, with Nelson also contributing a guitar solo to the arrangement.
The Compass Records release notice identifies I’ll Fly Away as the second single from Where the Soul Never Dies. The credited ensemble includes Alison Brown, Matt Rollings, Stuart Duncan, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, Garry West and Josh Day.
A country voice meets a Stanley Brothers tribute setting
Nelson brings the weathered phrasing that has defined his approach to country music for more than six decades. Ferrell answers with an old-time vocal style, creating a meeting between Nelson’s established sound and a younger country voice.
The pairing connects the new single with the tribute album’s bluegrass and mountain-gospel foundation. Nelson’s official website also lists Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, on 23, 24 and 25 April 2027, extending his live calendar beyond the release.
Where the Soul Never Dies sets the album’s release date
I’ll Fly Away is one of the recordings on Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers. The multi-artist album honours Ralph and Carter Stanley and will be released on 6 November 2026.
The album was produced by Alison Brown and Garry West. The iHeart music listing presents the recording as a one-song single and names Compass Records.
Willie Nelson: what fans in Germany need to know
- Willie Nelson and Sierra Ferrell released I’ll Fly Away on 30 October 2026.
- The parent album Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years of The Stanley Brothers will be released on 6 November 2026.
- I’ll Fly Away is issued as a single, with Compass Records named in the iHeart listing.
- Willie Nelson’s official dates are listed at willienelson.com, including Stagecoach Festival in Indio from 23 to 25 April 2027.
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Willie Nelson: frequently asked questions
When was Willie Nelson’s I’ll Fly Away released?
The single was released on 30 October 2026.
When is Where the Soul Never Dies released?
The album will be released on 6 November 2026.
When does Willie Nelson play Stagecoach Festival?
Willie Nelson is listed for Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, on 23, 24 and 25 April 2027.
