Four versions of the track are available
Tauren Wells returns with two dynamic new collaborations. He’s teamed up with chart-topping country artist Jimmie Allen and Grammy-winning R&B/gospel artist Erica Campbell to record infectious new versions of “Up.” The duets underscore Wells’ genre fluid approach to music and the universal nature of the anthemic song’s message, which finds hope in hard times. He also released a live version of the song, recorded at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The original version appears on Wells’ new album, Joy In The Morning.
“Both of these collaborations mean so much to me,” says Wells. “I was singing Mary Mary songs in church growing up, so now knowing Erica and being able to hear her voice on my song is surreal and a great honor. I met Jimmie in Nashville 10 years ago or so, back when we were both in our bands trying to figure out how to make it. Being on the other side of that journey now and seeing the country staple he’s become is something I genuinely celebrate and I can’t believe we get to work together all these years later.”
Wells – who has amassed over one billion combined global streams and a total of 10 Grammy nominations in his career to date – is currently touring in support of Joy in the Morning. He’ll play Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX tonight (Fri, Oct 28th). Due to Hurricane Ian, the tour was rescheduled. He’ll perform at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville on November 19th and Yuengling Center in Tampa on November 20th. Special guests Aaron Coleand Lakewood Music will support.
Joy In The Morning is Wells’ third solo album and first for Capitol Records/CCMG. He celebrated its release with an appearance at the Grammy Museum LA Live. Visits to Fox & Friends and Good Morning America followed. Earlier this month, Wells returned to GMA to perform “Up.”
