Legendary classic rock duo NELSON are proud to announce their new ‘AMAZING’ album, set for release on March 19th via Frontiers Music Srl (PRE-ORDER HERE). Celebrating the announcement, they also share the first single and opening track of the upcoming album, “Easy Money,” alongside an official music video, available to view below.
Gunnar Nelson comments on the new single:
“’Easy Money’ was a joy to create. The subject matter couldn’t be more timely. Just take a look around in the world’s news cycle: all of those ‘weird’ Hollywood parties… elites doing and getting away with horrors in exchange for fame, fortune, and privilege. ‘The Deal’ hasn’t changed much since Robert Johnson walked the crossroads in the Mississippi Delta all those years ago. Matt and I are proud of the fact that we’ve never given in to such temptations or false promises. And we never will. We just wanted to shed light on the fact that people who have given in to the seduction of ‘easy money’ in exchange for their souls wind up paying an enormous price in the end.”
More than a decade after the release of ‘Peace Out,’ multi-platinum rock duo NELSONreturn with ‘AMAZING,’ a new studio album that stands among the strongest and most accomplished records of Gunnar and Matthew Nelson’s career.
Rather than simply revisiting their past, ‘AMAZING’ reconnects NELSON with the qualities that made albums such as ‘After The Rain,’ ‘The Silence Is Broken’ and ‘Lightning Strikes Twice’ so enduring: exceptional songwriting, huge melodies, rich vocal harmonies and a meticulous attention to arrangement and production. At the same time, the album sounds powerful, polished and completely at home in 2027.
Produced by Gunnar Nelson, ‘AMAZING’ is a major-sounding record from start to finish, with mixing contributions from Chris Lord-Alge, Jay Ruston, Stephen DeAcutis, and Gunnar himself. Songs such as “Easy Money,” “Steamroller,” “Amazing,” and “My Life For You” showcase a band whose instinct for memorable choruses and sophisticated melodic rock remains unmistakable. The title track and “Avalanche,” co-written by Gunnar and Matthew with legendary songwriter Jim Peterik, further underline the caliber of the material. At the same time, the album features an outstanding group of musicians including Joel Hoekstra, Pat Buchanan, Steve Brewster, Michael Lord, Scotty Bratcher, James Farris and Michael Wagner.
At its heart, however, ‘AMAZING’ is unmistakably a NELSON brothers record. Gunnarand Matthew’s voices and harmonies remain the defining element, but the songwriting has a maturity and confidence that comes from decades of making music together. The result is an album that captures the melodic immediacy and ambition of classic NELSONwhile moving their sound forward — not a nostalgic recreation of ‘After The Rain,’ but a record that belongs in the same conversation.
The album also arrives at a particularly exciting moment for the band. NELSON have recently returned to wider mainstream attention in the United States after appearing in HBO Max’s Peacemaker, starring John Cena, introducing the brothers and their music to a new audience. That renewed visibility will continue with an appearance on Nexstar Broadcasting’s annual New Year’s Eve television special, where NELSON will perform and introduce one of the singles from ‘AMAZING.’ The program is distributed across Nexstar’s extensive U.S. television network, including major markets such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. With ‘AMAZING,’ Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are not simply returning after a long absence — they are returning with a record worthy of the NELSON name at its very best, arriving at a moment when the band is once again reaching a broad American audience.
Speaking on the upcoming album, Gunnar Nelson shares:
“In my opinion, this is the best NELSON record ever made. In an era of most artists riding on their laurels and doing their bare minimum, we’ve pulled out all the stops. We set out from the outset to do our very best throughout every step of the process, from the songwriting through the vinyl mastering process. We couldn’t be more proud of the ‘AMAZING’ album. It’s an inspired Classic Rock record that makes you feel ten feet tall and bulletproof. Even with all that said, it STILL under-promises and over-delivers.”
‘AMAZING’ Track List:
1. Easy Money
2. Steamroller
3. Amazing
4. Avalanche
5. All The Way
6. All Right
7. I Didn’t Feel A Thing
8. My Life For You
9. Bad Boy
10. Feels Like Heaven
11. Had Enough
12. Good Day
The announcement of ‘AMAZING’ arrives as NELSON prepares for a full North American tour, including festival appearances and special performances. For a full list of dates, please see below.
NELSON On Tour:
12/04 – Gatlinburg, TN @ Venue TBA
12/05 – Gatlinburg, TN @ W.L. Mills Conference Center
12/06 – Franklin, TN @ The Franklin Theatre #
12/11 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI @ DreamMakers Theater at Kewadin Casino #
12/13 – Mountain Home, AR @ ASUMH #
12/16 – The Villages, FL @ Venue TBA #
12/17 – Largo, FL @ Central Park Performing Arts Center #
12/18 – Beverly, MA @ The Cabot #
12/20 – DeKalb, IL @ Egyptian Theatre #
12/27 – Uncasville, CT @ Wolf Den #
2027
01/24 – Weirsdale, FL @ Orange Blossom Opry
02/27 – Turlock, CA @ Turlock Community Theatre +
04/08–04/15 – Miami, FL @ Norwegian Jewel &
05/22 – Woodstock, IL @ Woodstock Opera House
05/28 – Clayton, NY @ The Clayton Opera House
09/09 – Orange City, FL @ John Knox Village of Central Florida
09/17 – Omaha, NE @ Matchbox Omaha
+ Ricky Nelson Remembered
# Christmas With The Nelsons
& On The Blue Cruise
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