Willie Nelson unveils Dream Chaser, a 79th solo studio LP and 156th release, shaped by his ongoing collaboration with producer Buddy Cannon and featuring a track co-written with Dylan-era collaborator Bob Dylan.

The dream-chaser album comprises ten tracks, including the title song Dream Chaser and other highlighted titles such as Fly Away, We’d Make A Good Movie, Whiskey Wants Me To, and Developing My Pictures.

A broad roster of writers joins Nelson on the album, including Mickey Raphael, Donald W. Poythress, Anna Lisa Graham, and Earl Montgomery, signaling a mix of longtime partners and guest contributions.

Nelson kicks off a brief U.S. tour starting later this month, ahead of the album’s release.

The release is framed within Nelson’s sustained relevance, noting recent Grammy recognition for A Beautiful Time (2023) and nominations for Oh What a Beautiful World and Last Leaf on the Tree.

This project continues Nelson’s pattern of prolific output, following related recent releases such as the 2025 Merle Haggard tribute album Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle.

Nelson and Dylan have a long-running touring relationship, most recently active in summer 2025 as part of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour.

Promotion includes U.S., Canada, and U.K. purchase options, with the first single sharing the album’s title.

Pitchfork previously covered Nelson, including a review of Oh What a Beautiful World from 2025, underscoring ongoing critical engagement.

Club Luck members receive a pre-sale, with Live Nation pre-sales beginning March 19 and general tickets on sale March 20 via Ticketmaster.

The broader context includes Nelson’s touring plans and ongoing discussions of his collaborations.

In addition to the album, Nelson schedules a spring 2026 tour starting April 22 with multiple stops, and will host his Luck Reunion SXSW-week event in Texas on March 19, featuring a slate of notable artists.