The War and Treaty

The War and Treaty are an American husband and wife duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter Based in Albion, Michigan.

In 2018, Rolling Stone reported The War and Treaty’s debut album Healing Tide is due for release on August 10, 2018, describing the lead single as a ‘joyfully relentless title track, reminiscent of classic Ike and Tina Turner rock-infused soul’.

On September 25, 2020, The War and Treaty released their sophomore studio album, Hearts Town, on Rounder Records. On April 18, 2021 they joined Dierks Bentley for a performance of U2’s “Pride (In the Name of Love)” for the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Releases

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The War And Treaty - Carried Away

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The War And Treaty - Can I Get An Amen

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The War And Treaty - Called You By Your Name

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The War And Treaty - Leads Me Home

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The War And Treaty - Stealing A Kiss

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The War & Treaty - Stretch Out

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The War & Treaty - A Sunday Kind Of Love

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The War and Treaty - Whiskey River (Recorded At Luck Reunion) - Spotify Singles

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The War and Treaty - Lover's Game

Videos

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The War And Treaty – Carried Away (Official Audio Video)

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The War And Treaty – Can I Get An Amen (Official Lyric Video)

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The War And Treaty – Stealing A Kiss (Live From Jimmy Kimmel Live!)

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The War And Treaty – Called You By Your Name (Official Audio)

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The War And Treaty – Leads Me Home (Official Music Video)

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The War And Treaty – Stealing A Kiss (Official Music Video)

News

Billy Strings, Bonnie Raitt, S.G. Goodman, SistaStrings, Tyler Childers, and The War and Treaty Crowned as Winners of the Americana Music Association’s 22nd Annual Americana Honors & Awards
September 21, 2023

Billy Strings, Bonnie Raitt, S.G. Goodman, SistaStrings, Tyler Childers, and The War and Treaty Crowned as Winners of the Americana Music Association’s 22nd Annual Americana Honors & Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2023) — The Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its community tonight, revealing the winners of the 22nd Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. A world-class group of musical innovators garnered coveted awards, including Billy Strings (Artist of the Year), Tyler Childers (Album of the Year), Bonnie Raitt (Song of the Year), The War and Treaty (Duo/Group […]

THE WAR AND TREATY RELEASE CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR “DUMB LUCK”
June 1, 2023

THE WAR AND TREATY RELEASE CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR “DUMB LUCK”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 1, 2023) – The War And Treaty’s music video for the “vital and fiery” (HITS Magazine) song, “Dumb Luck,” is available HERE.  The music video puts the spotlight directly on the chill inducing vocals of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, as they sing a pleading prayer for humility with spirit-swelling Gospel grit. The duo […]

Austin City Limits Spotlights Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty in a Powerhouse Hour
October 30, 2024

Austin City Limits Spotlights Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty in a Powerhouse Hour

New Episode Premieres November 2, 2024 Watch Live on PBS; Stream Anytime on PBS.org Austin, TX—October 30, 2024—Austin City Limits (ACL) spotlights a pair of sensational live acts, both 2024 Grammy Best New Artist nominees: Grammy and CMA Awards-nominated Jelly Roll performs highlights from his chart-topping new album Beautifully Broken, and his 2023 breakthrough smash LP Whitsitt Chapel in a highly-anticipated […]

Powerhouse Country Duo The War And Treaty Releases New Song “Can I Get An Amen”
September 20, 2024

Powerhouse Country Duo The War And Treaty Releases New Song “Can I Get An Amen”

Performing Live at People’s Choice Country Awards on Sept. 26 on NBC NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 20, 2024) – Today, The War And Treaty, who have been hailed as “one of the most exciting live acts in American roots music” (Los Angeles Times), share their brand new song, “Can I Get An Amen.” Jam-packed with themes of […]

The War And Treaty Releases Scorching Rendition of Chris Stapleton’s “Cold” Live from the Academy of Country Music Honors
October 3, 2023

The War And Treaty Releases Scorching Rendition of Chris Stapleton’s “Cold” Live from the Academy of Country Music Honors

The War And Treaty Releases Scorching Rendition of Chris Stapleton’s “Cold” Live from the Academy of Country Music Honors Reigning AMA Duo/Group of the Year and Current CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Nominee On Tour Now Headlining the LOVER’S GAME WORLD TOUR Tapped for Bud Light Ad Campaign with “Sunday Kind of Love” Artwork […]

The War And Treaty Performs on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Ahead of Tour Date with The Rolling Stones at LA’s SoFi Stadium
July 10, 2024

The War And Treaty Performs on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Ahead of Tour Date with The Rolling Stones at LA’s SoFi Stadium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 10, 2024) – Last night, Billboard’s 2024 Country Power Players Groundbreaker, The War And Treaty performed their standout track “Stealing A Kiss” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! (watch HERE). Tonight, July 10, the award-winning duo is support for The Rolling Stones tour stop at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. The husband-and-wife duo have had a banner 2024, starting with […]

Award-Winning Duo The War And Treaty Releases New Song “Called You By Your Name”
June 7, 2024

Award-Winning Duo The War And Treaty Releases New Song “Called You By Your Name”

Live Dates Set at CMA Fest this Weekend and Upcoming Shows with Zach Bryan, Chris Stapleton, and The Rolling Stones “It’s pretty much impossible not to love the married duo — Billboard’s 2024 Country Power Players Groundbreaker — whose exuberant music is winning fans in Nashville and far beyond.” – Billboard NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 7, […]

The War And Treaty Releases New Song “Leads Me Home”
May 10, 2024

The War And Treaty Releases New Song “Leads Me Home”

Nominated for Duo of The Year at the Upcoming  ACM Awards and Duo/Group of The Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards Upcoming Tour Dates Set with Zach Bryan, Chris Stapleton, and The Rolling Stones NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 10, 2024) – Today, The War And Treaty releases new song “Leads Me Home.” Showcasing a unique sound that has […]

The War And Treaty Releases Official “Stealing A Kiss” Music Video Award-Winning Duo to Perform at Stagecoach this Weekend
April 25, 2024

The War And Treaty Releases Official “Stealing A Kiss” Music Video Award-Winning Duo to Perform at Stagecoach this Weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 25, 2024) – Today, the award-winning duo The War And Treaty shares the official music video for their latest song, “Stealing A Kiss.” “Stealing A Kiss,” written by the husband-and-wife pair and inspired by their passion for each other, is the first new track since their critically acclaimed major label album debut Lover’s Game. Directed by Gus […]

The War And Treaty Releases Steamy New Track “Stealing A Kiss”
March 22, 2024

The War And Treaty Releases Steamy New Track “Stealing A Kiss”

Duo Earns Two CMT Music Awards Nominations Including Duo/Group Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 22, 2024) – Today, award-winning duo The War And Treaty releases a steamy new track, “Stealing A Kiss.” Written by the husband-and-wife pair, and inspired by their passion for each other, Michael and Tanya Trotter put […]

THE WAR AND TREATY DROP BLANK PAGE EP TODAY AHEAD OF “CAN’T MISS” (BILLBOARD) CMA AWARDS PERFORMANCE
November 9, 2022

THE WAR AND TREATY DROP BLANK PAGE EP TODAY AHEAD OF “CAN’T MISS” (BILLBOARD) CMA AWARDS PERFORMANCE

THE WAR AND TREATY DROP BLANK PAGE EP TODAY AHEAD OF “CAN’T MISS” (BILLBOARD) CMA AWARDS PERFORMANCE   New Tracks Produced by Dave Cobb Set Tone for 2023 Debut Album   “The War And Treaty Are Making Soul Moves that are Captivating Everyone Who Sees Them” – HITS Magazine Trailblazing husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty drop their surprise BLANK PAGE EP […]

THE WAR AND TREATY RELEASE BOISTEROUS NEW SONG “LOVER’S GAME” TODAY
September 30, 2022

THE WAR AND TREATY RELEASE BOISTEROUS NEW SONG “LOVER’S GAME” TODAY

THE WAR AND TREATY RELEASE BOISTEROUS NEW SONG “LOVER’S GAME” TODAY   Title Track Transcends the Sonic Landscape for Forthcoming Album, Produced by Dave Cobb   American Music Association’s “Duo of the Year” Share Rafter-Shaking Performance of “Lover’s Game” Here Trailblazing husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty make their UMG/Mercury Nashville single debut today with the release of […]

September 15, 2022

THE WAR AND TREATY AWARDED “DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR”DURING 21st ANNUAL AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS Duo Earns Standing Ovation Following Performance ofSoul-Shattering New Song “That’s How Love Is Made”   Powerhouse UMG Nashville duo The War And Treaty took home the “Duo/Group of the Year” award during last night’s 21st Annual Americana Honors & Awards held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. This […]

THE WAR AND TREATY UNLEASH RAW POWER ON MAJOR LABEL DEBUT “THAT’S HOW LOVE IS MADE”
August 26, 2022

THE WAR AND TREATY UNLEASH RAW POWER ON MAJOR LABEL DEBUT “THAT’S HOW LOVE IS MADE”

THE WAR AND TREATY UNLEASH RAW POWER ON MAJOR LABEL DEBUT “THAT’S HOW LOVE IS MADE” New Track and Video are First Taste of Major Label Debut, Produced by Dave Cobb August 26, 2022 – Powerhouse Mercury Nashville duo The War And Treaty open their hearts for a soul-shattering therapy session in “That’s How Love Is Made,” exploring […]

The War And Treaty’s HEARTS ON FIRE TOUR On Sale Friday
August 1, 2022

The War And Treaty’s HEARTS ON FIRE TOUR On Sale Friday

THE WAR AND TREATY IGNITE HEARTS ON FIRE TOURCOMING TO MORE THAN 40 CITIES THIS YEAR   Tickets Go On Sale to the General Public this Friday (8/05)   Watch The War And Treaty Captivate Audiences Worldwide Here With new music on the horizon, powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty continue to embrace “the power of their message […]

The War And Treaty Add Special Guests for AMERICANAFEST NYC – 8/06
July 27, 2022

The War And Treaty Add Special Guests for AMERICANAFEST NYC – 8/06

The War And Treaty Add Special Guests for AMERICANAFEST NYC – 8/06   Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty announce today that Buddy Miller and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson will join as special guests for their musical salute to Ray Charles during AMERICANAFEST NYC on Aug. 6th. Presented by the Americana Music Association in partnership […]

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