AceShowbiz - Willie Nelson is preparing to release his 79th solo album, Dream Chaser, on May 29, 2026. This announcement comes as he approaches his 93rd birthday, showcasing his enduring presence in the music world since 1962 with a remarkable 78 albums already to his name.

The lead single, also titled Dream Chaser, is available now. This acoustic country ballad, co-written by Nelson, Buddy Cannon, and Bobby Tomberlin, reflects on themes of life and aging. The lyrics capture a poignant moment of self-reflection with "Today I looked in the mirror, and I caught me by surprise / The man I saw looking back at me / Almost didn't recognize." The song recalls Nelson's early days moving to Tennessee with a guitar and big dreams.

A standout feature of the new album is a fresh track titled I Can't Read Your Mind, co-written by Nelson, Cannon, and legendary musician Bob Dylan. In a conversation with GQ last year, Nelson explained how the collaboration came about: "We were talking a while back about writing a song together. He had an idea of 'I can't read your mind.' We started with, 'I can't read your mind. The letters are too small.' I handed that over to Buddy, and he took it and turned it into a good song. That's pretty rare with Bob."

Nelson and Dylan have a long history of touring together, including the Outlaw Festival tours in 2024 and 2025. However, their songwriting collaborations are infrequent, with their last co-written song being Heartland from Nelson’s 1993 album Across the Borderline.

This week, Nelson will perform at the Luck Reunion in Spicewood, Texas, alongside artists like Booker T. Jones, Trampled by Turtles, and St. Vincent. Following this, he will embark on a short tour starting April 22 at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham, Alabama, concluding on May 2 at Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels, Texas.

As for the Outlaw Festival, no 2026 dates have been announced yet. Meanwhile, Dylan is gradually revealing dates for his summer tour. He has scheduled shows at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington, on June 6 and 7, sharing the stage with Lucinda Williams and the John Doe Folk Trio. Additionally, he will perform at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma, on July 2, with further dates likely to be announced soon.