Brandy Clark has announced a new album, the bird, arriving January 15th, 2027, via Reprise Records. She has also confirmed the dates for her “Take Flight World Tour,” which starts January 22nd in Los Angeles and runs through May 2nd in New Braunfels, Texas.
The album follows her self-titled 2023 record, which was produced by Brandi Carlile and earned Clark her first Grammy win with “Dear Insecurity.” the bird is produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded at Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound with Clark’s road band of Gabe Burdulia, Amanda McCoy, and Erin Nelson.
“American Roots” Takes Off From Guthrie
As a first preview, Clark has shared the new single “American Roots,” written with Michael Pollack and Griff Clawson. The track draws inspiration from Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” though it reframes the idea around shared experience rather than division.
Clark sings with a gilded cadence over twangy, shimmering strings. The chorus lands on the line “Every note leads back to the garden of Eden/ American roots.”
The Band Behind the Record
Clark’s road band plays a central role in the recording. Gabe Burdulia, Amanda McCoy, and Erin Nelson join her in the studio at Sunset Sound.
The record also features two notable guests:
- Rosanne Cash appears on “Old Woman”
- SistaStrings joins Clark for “Astronaut”
Tour Dates Span the Continent
Clark will play shows across North America on her “Take Flight World Tour.” The itinerary includes stops in Seattle, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, and more.
The tour opens at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on January 22nd and closes at Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas on May 2nd. Tickets for the newly announced dates are on sale via Ticketmaster.
Fans can also look for ticket deals via Vivid Seats, where first-time customers can take $20 off an order of $200 or more with code COS20.
The Tracklist Runs Eleven Songs
The album spans eleven tracks, with “American Roots” sitting at track six. The title track, “The Bird,” follows immediately afterward.
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 01 | The Loner And The Lonely |
| 02 | Tower |
| 03 | Still Found You |
| 04 | Goodnight Los Angeles |
| 05 | And The Sun Said To The Moon |
| 06 | American Roots |
| 07 | The Bird |
| 08 | Astronaut (feat. SistaStrings) |
| 09 | Stranger On A Plane |
| 10 | Old Woman (feat. Rosanne Cash) |
| 11 | If There’s Someone You Love |
What Clark Wants Listeners to Find
“My hope is that listeners will feel as inspired and entertained by this body of work as we did while making it,” Clark said in a statement. “We had such a great time bringing these songs to life in the studio, and I hope that spirit comes through. More than anything, I hope everyone who listens can find a little piece of themselves somewhere in these songs.”
The Road Before 2027
Clark has a busy stretch ahead before the album arrives. Her current tour dates include:
- 9/26 — Sisters, OR @ 2026 Sisters Folk Festival
- 10/04 — Simpsonville, SC @ Fall Fest with Amy Grant & Mac McAnally
- 11/03 — Basel, CH @ Baloise Session
The Road Ahead
“The Bird” and “American Roots” both carry a sense of connection. “American Roots” leans into Guthrie’s legacy, while the full record circles questions of love, loss, loneliness, and belonging.
Clark’s statement suggests the songs were made to be felt as much as heard. That spirit, she hopes, comes through in the final product.
The “Take Flight World Tour” gives fans a chance to hear these songs live as soon as they arrive.
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