[Machine Translation] Rodney Crowell is an Americana minstrel who has been active in the American music scene for over 40 years. His latest release, CLOSE TIES, is a collection of songs about his life. Produced by Rodney himself, Jordan Lehning, and Kim Buie, the album also includes songs from the life of Cheryl Crowell and her husband, John. The album also features a duet with Sheryl Crow ("I'm Tied To Ya") and a collaboration with his ex-wife Roseanne Cash and John Paul White ("It Ain't Over Yet"). Incidentally, this is the first time in 27 years that Rodney and Roseanne have collaborated on an album since 1990's "Interiors. It Ain't Over Yet" also features legendary harmonica player Mickey Raphael.