Performance
The War and Treaty
United States • b. 2014-01-01
The War and Treaty is credited on 23 releases across 7 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 2020–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.
23
Pressings credited
7
Albums
1
Decade active
12
In collections
Biography
The War and Treaty is an American husband-and-wife duo consisting of singer-songwriters Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter. Their debut studio album, Healing Tide (2018), received generally favorable reviews upon its release. Their second album, Hearts Town (2020), featured a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and had a Triple A top 40 hit single "Five More Minutes." In 2022, they signed to Universal Music Group Nashville, and released their major label debut, Lover's Game (2023). Their collaboration with Zach Bryan on the song "Hey Driver" made the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2023, the War and Treaty became the first Black duo to be nominated for the Country Music Association Award for Duo of the Year; along with being the first Black duo to be nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award for Duo of the Year. The duo was nominated for "Vocal Duo of the Year" for the CMA Awards in 2024 and received an Emmy for their work with the NFL's Tennessee Titans in 2025. They have received two nominations for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards including Best New Artist. An upcoming biopic based on the group's life is set to be released.
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Credited work
23 releases · 7 albums · active 2020–2025
- Performance · 28
Studios: Lockstock Studio, Nashville, TN · Sienna Recordings Studios · The Practice Room, Nashville TN · Lindaro, San Rafael, CA
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