I sat with Parker on his bus at the first-ever Tanglefoot Music Festival in Temple, Texas to talk about his new self-titled album, songwriting, John Prine, and becoming a dad. We dig into the making of the record, why recording in New York with producer Frank Liddell reset his process, and how that focus shaped his best work yet. Parker also explains why he won’t turn fatherhood into “content,” and what it would take for a song about his son to earn a place on an album.We swap favorite John Prine cuts, look ahead at shows, and even laugh about lawns and deer season. Don’t miss this one.

Highlights

-Why the self-titled album is a creative reset

-Songwriting talk and John Prine

-Fatherhood, privacy, and art

-Touring updates and New Year’s Eve at Dickies Arena

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