Willie Nelson Releases Another Classic Country Heartbreaker “Fly Away,” From His Upcoming 156th-Career Album, ‘Dream Chaser’

He doesn’t miss.

Today, Willie Nelson released the next song from his forthcoming album Dream Chaser called “Fly Away,” which is included on Dream Chaser is his 79th solo studio album and 156th album overall, which is set for release next week on May 29th.

The record will:

“Bring together a collection of reflective, story-driven songs focused on relationships, personal growth, and life on the road. Rooted in classic songwriting traditions with a modern perspective, the album balances intimate narratives with universal themes of perseverance, timing, and clarity.”

It’s nothing short of impressive, to say the least, that Willie just turned 93-years-old on April 29th, and he continues to put out music, and tour, like he did when he was first getting started just about.

Even in the last several years, he’s put out a good five albums, one of which won the Grammy for Best Country Album in 2023 for his A Beautiful Time record. He was nominated once again last year in the Best Traditional Country Album category for his album Oh What a Beautiful World, in addition to receiving a nomination for Best Americana Album for Last Leaf on the Tree in the same ceremony.

This new one, “Fly Away,” has that classic country feel that Willie is obviously the best at, and it finds him reflecting on a heartbreak. It was written by Buddy Cannon and Bobby Whitlock,

“I wish that I could fly away
Back to your arms tonight
Wake up in the morning
With those arms around me tight
I’d love you like I should have
All the way from way back then
If I could only fly away and make you mine again”

He’s simply timeless, and I will never not love a classic Willie Nelson heartbreaker… Willie’s still showing the young guns how it’s done, and he’s still doing it better than anybody.

“Fly Away”

Wille was also recently featured on Kacey Musgraves’ album on one of my favorite songs (duh) called “Uncertain, TX”:

Dream Chaser Track Listing:

1. Dream Chaser
2. Fly Away
3. We’d Make A Good Movie
4. I Can’t Read Your Mind
5. Whiskey Wants Me To
6. Wonder What I’m Gonna Do
7. After All
8. Love Overdue
9. I Don’t Think I’ve Cried Today
10. Developing My Pictures

Willie will be on the road again for a summer tour starting in July.

Willie Nelson 2026 Tour Dates

Friday, July 3, 2026 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX

Willie Nelson & Family
Wilco
Sheryl Crow
Lukas Nelson
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Margo Price
Lily Meola

Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Austin, TX

Willie Nelson & Family
Billy Strings
Wilco
Sheryl Crow
Lukas Nelson
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Margo Price
Rodney Crowell
Lily Meola

Sunday, July 5, 2026 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family
Wilco
Sheryl Crow
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Margo Price
Lily Meola

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO