Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. Recently earning their first ever GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for “Blank Page,” they also received this year their first ever Duo of the Year nomination from the Country Music Association, Vocal Duo nomination from the Academy of Country Music, plus recognition by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association including earning AMA Duo/Group of the Year for the second straight year.
With a lionhearted sonic blend, both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, The Tennessean notes, “they are unlike any other act in music.” The War And Treaty’s major label debut album Lover’s Game (Mercury Nashville), was met with critical praise with Associated Press claiming, “The colossally talented pair continue their commando, no-limits journey to the top of the music world.” Drawing respect across the board, they have gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators including the latest “Hey Driver” with Zach Bryan.
The War And Treaty has captivated audiences across the globe from North America to Europe, Australia and beyond, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends: Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison among them.
Tiera Kennedy is an artist, visionary and movement-builder who aims to inspire and share her truth as liberation – and a lesson to live life fully with love and joy. Tiera is emerging as one of the most exciting voices in the format - injecting Country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native’s unique sound stems from equal parts nature and nurture. She credits her celestial singing voice to God, while crediting her country music songwriting artistry to what organically flows from her pen.
A singer-songwriter, musician, radio host, entrepreneur and philanthropist – Tiera believes that our lives and others’ are made better when we live in our purpose as our best and most authentic selves.
Tiera’s talents have already garnered acclaimed recognition as a collaborator on Beyoncé’s groundbreaking Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter, having been featured in a music video with legend Dolly Parton, and as a mentee of pop-country star Shaina Twain who encouraged her to be herself.
Tiera’s independently released debut album, ROOTED, displays her extraordinary talents, country roots and lived experiences, and the journey to stay connected to herself, her loved ones, her story and her ancestors. A courageous artist, Tiera’s truth shines through in a cohesive project that is brilliantly unfiltered, passionate, and intentionally outside-the-box with a barrier-breaking blend of R&B and country.
As the host of the Tiera Show on Apple Music, Tiera gives listeners a behind-the-scenes glance with some of country music’s icons. Indeed, Tiera is just getting started. She seeks to be part of creating an inclusive movement of people who are ready to take up space, believe in themselves, and channel the power of living joyously and authentically.
