The recent partnership of Texas songwriters James McMurtry and Betty Soo has been fruitful and inspiring. He’s the veteran - a sharp-witted and sometimes acerbic song craftsman who brought his father Larry’s literary brilliance to his roots music. She’s a mid-career artist who’s been called possibly the most gorgeous voice in Texas by Acoustic Guitar - and a vital Asian American voice in the modern Americana scene. They’ve known each other for years in the Austin community, and they’ve been touring and collaborating on stage, though not yet on record.
Last week, the artists stopped by the WMOT studio to discuss performing in drag across the South and life on the road during their current co-headlining tour.
They also performed "Henry & Me," a cover of Kris Kristofferson's "Broken Freedom Song," and "Gulf Road."
Their upcoming albums are entitled 'The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy' and 'If You Never Go Away'. Both are set to release later this year.
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