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SUMMARY:The War And Treaty
DESCRIPTION:For the past decade\, soulful duo The War And Treaty—the husb
 and-and-wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter—have released music that 
 continues to elevate them beyond beloved industry favorites\, as well as
  award-season and touring staples\, capable of performing on stages worl
 dwide with widespread acclaim and standing ovations. Every aspect of the
 ir new project exemplifies the pinnacle of the group’s ever-creative gro
 wth within these mentioned ideas. Twelve years after their founding\, Th
 e War And Treaty have redefined themselves beyond Academy of Country Mus
 ic\, Country Music Association\, and GRAMMY nominations. Moreover\, bein
 g lauded by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, the Grand Ole Opry\, and the 
 Americana Music Association\, which named them Duo/Group of the Year for
  two consecutive years\, cannot contain them as a group greater than the
  sum of their most successful parts. Immediately upon listening to their
  latest album\, it’s clear that a more vibrant energy now guides a duo c
 onfidently shaping their own destiny. Album collaborators include titans
  of the arts who are as much friends\, mentors\, and trusted confidants 
 as they are legends across multiple industries: Emmy\, Grammy\, Oscar\, 
 and Tony Award winner Whoopi Goldberg (who provides the spoken word intr
 o for “Litty”)\, Songwriters Hall of Famer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (w
 riter of “You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore”)\, Country Music Hall of Famer Wyno
 nna Judd\, and Grammy-nominated performer Valerie June (both on “Reclaim
  All Of Your Time”) all contribute as guest artists. Hall of Fame-calibe
 r mentors and influential friends\, now serving as relaxed collaborators
 \, shape how powerhouse country-soul vocalists like Valerie June and Wyn
 onna Judd influence The War And Treaty’s latest sound. The duo’s pairing
  is less unlikely than it appears at first glance: both grew up listenin
 g to classic country and Memphis soul records\, among many other genres.
  As a result\, on the song “Reclaim All of Your Time\,” their styles ble
 nd seamlessly with Tanya Trotter’s veteran gospel-soul stylings. For nea
 rly five years after writing the folksy\, female-empowerment ballad\, Mi
 chael Trotter\, its creator\, believed it should be presented as a conve
 rsational piece with layered harmonies. He was right. The song\, both in
  its composition and vocal delivery\, combines warmth and strength to fo
 rge a rare genre bridge. Beyond collaborations\, The War And Treaty’s la
 test work also thoughtfully seeks to expand Ray Charles’ 50-year-old ide
 a that the best music exists in the tension between sacred sounds and se
 cular desires. Given that Michael and Tanya Trotter are a married couple
 \, their ability to explore that space is obvious. Yet\, their decade-lo
 ng efforts to meet industry expectations in folk\, Americana\, and count
 ry music left significant raw and romantic potential in their sound unta
 pped. “We’re finally performing material that shows people how\, beyond 
 being mature and intentional\, how sanctified and sexual we can be\,” sa
 ys Tanya Trotter. “For Michael and me\, it’s important to show the combi
 nation of rawness and sweetness that underlies our soulful sound.” “It’s
  a privilege to be Tanya’s husband\,” Michael Trotter says with a sly tw
 inkle in his eye. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to witness every asp
 ect of her life. It lets me see her power in humanity and spirit in ways
  most people never will.” In a way similar to the 2025 “Plus One” album 
 track “Mr. Fun\,” the duo revisits direct\, earnest\, sexy\, and\, yes\,
  intense honky-tonk-meets-juke-joint-style storytelling in “Darlene and 
 Gene.” It’s a dusty soul song reminiscent of blues records\, whether fro
 m Chicago\, Illinois\, or Clarksdale\, Mississippi. “Holy Ghost Fire” el
 evates whatever themes previous efforts like “Mr. Fun” and “Darlene and 
 Gene” established for the duo by timelessly connecting multiple generati
 ons of soul music to humanity\, a value beyond measure. A love and heart
 break song that Michael Trotter has waited his whole life to sing is sta
 rkly wrapped in a domestic violence-survival anthem that Tanya Trotter h
 as endured to vocalize. That inherent tension is reflected in the song’s
  tone and tenor. It ignites like a torch rather than a stick\, sparking 
 a five-alarm blaze rather than a small fire. Through the song\, both par
 ts of The War And Treaty finally confront their core truths at the heigh
 t of their artistic power. Embracing their creative calling\, rather tha
 n just skimming the surface\, is the victory not only of what the explos
 ive “Holy Ghost Fire” represents but of the entire album. “For The War A
 nd Treaty\, feeling every aspect of what we’re writing and singing has g
 rown from representing routine emotions to now demanding that people con
 nect with our spirit\, ” says Michael Trotter. “Evoking hard\, honest em
 otions first required me to find those parts in myself\, ” Tanya Trotter
  adds. “Once you find them\, there’s a strength to the urgency that feel
 s like you’ll be at your wits’ end if you don’t express that emotion. As
  for what the record offers next\, the inclusion of superstar songwriter
  Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds as a contributor for “You Can’t Hurt Me Anym
 ore” was a conscious choice\, aligning the duo with an empathetic lineag
 e that starts with Aretha Franklin\, Roberta Flack\, and Donny Hathaway.
  Michael and Tanya Trotter’s combined musical and emotional intelligence
  allows their new songs to gently but firmly address the world’s complex
 ities. “The power of language is that it can peacefully balance emotions
 \,” says Tanya Trotter. “However\, for many generations\, even when the 
 conversations don’t use words\, it’s always been important (first and fo
 remost)\, not to question where an emotion is coming from\, but instead 
 understand the context (that created them)\,” adds Michael Trotter. “Som
 etimes\, when I was a child\, my mother would be crying while she was wa
 shing dishes\, and I would watch my grandmother come over and put a hand
  on her shoulder — no words\, just love.” “In any context\, embracing sh
 aring the beauty of completing conversations with each other\, with humi
 lity and love\, is needed in our world now\, more than ever. Because we’
 re born into this world drenched in love\, we all have enough of it to s
 hare.” Blank Page consists of 19 year old high school sweethearts\, Jack
  Robert and Avery Grace. Born and raised in Maryland\, they are now purs
 uing a degree in commercial songwriting at MTSU while playing shows acro
 ss the country. They’ve developed their own unique sound blending countr
 y music along with influences from genres such as Americana\, soul\, roc
 k\, and R&B. Every show is about spreading joy\, and every song is writt
 en to make you feel something. Avery has the pipes of an angel that can 
 knock anyone’s socks off\, Jack is a multi-instrumentalist with a barito
 ne voice that stands strong. Together they write all of their songs and 
 create a new harmony that is sure to leave you impressed. Their original
  music has garnered quite the reputation despite no major label support 
 or any financial backing despite what they earn at shows. Over 150k stre
 ams across all streaming platforms in under 3 years\, 6 Josie Music Awar
 d nominations\, 8 Wammie award nominations\, 2 ISSA nominations\, a CPMA
  nomination\, recognition from Unsigned Only two years in a row\, and a 
 World Entertainment Award win for Best Duo\, are just some of the accola
 des that this talented young duo have collected. Their social media has 
 gotten over 300k views and recognition from artists like Brittney Spence
 r\, Brandy Clark\, and Katelyn Brown. You can also watch their performan
 ces they have done on Good Day PA\, BCPS TV\, and for WMZQ Fest. In May 
 of 2025 they were featured as the cover story for ‘Monkton Living’ talki
 ng about their sold out headlining show in the area. They have been play
 ed on and interviewed by several radio stations including Froggy 107.7\,
  93.1 WPOC\, 103.7 WMZQ\, and Bob 94.9. While most artists their age thi
 nk they can break into the industry with a few viral TikTok videos and a
  catchy song\, Blank Page is dedicated to creating the best music possib
 le and playing as many shows as they can while balancing school with wri
 ting\, recording\, booking\, promoting\, and performing. They have done 
 over 200 shows including three sold out headlining shows\, and opening s
 lots for artists like Kane Brown\, Shaboozey\, Maddie & Tae\, Drew Baldr
 idge\, Ashley Cooke\, Ingrid Andress\, Chris Lane\, George Birge\, Chase
  Matthew\, Devon Gilfillian and more. Blank Page can make an audience ev
 erywhere from four hour sets in basements\, to Merriweather Post Pavilio
 n in front of tens of thousands of people\, fall in love with their sign
 ature sound and engaging personalities. The name Blank Page comes from t
 he lyrics of a song by 2-time GRAMMY nominees\, The War and Treaty. Sinc
 e sharing their story on social media\, the Americana Music Award winnin
 g duo have since invited Blank Page to perform with them on stage at sev
 eral occasions. Not only this\, but they also asked Blank Page to record
  background vocals for their new song ‘High Heels’ off of their 2026 rec
 ord\, ‘The Story of Michael and Tanya’. Blank Page is grateful to have t
 he mentorship of such legendary artists\, and they do their best to foll
 ow in those footsteps. Jordan Babbs has a story to tell. A singer\, song
 writer\, actress\, and performer Jordan has spent years finding the voic
 e she now knows is her own. Raised in a musical family as the daughter o
 f acclaimed R&B artist Tank\, she grew up close to the creative process\
 , but her journey has always been about discovering what she has to say.
  Her path has taken her from New York City’s Professional Performing Art
 s High School to Howard University\, Lincoln Center\, film\, songwriting
  rooms\, recording studios and stages across the country. Along the way\
 , she has worked with acclaimed writers and producers including Tank and
  Rico Love\, appeared in multiple BET films and introduced her songwriti
 ng to audiences through “Can I Spend Christmas With You\,” featured in S
 o Fly Christmas. Her voice has also found an audience online\, with her 
 cover of Muni Long’s “Hrs & Hrs” reaching more than two million views. J
 ordan is just getting started and she’s ready to step into a defining ne
 w chapter. Joining The War & Treaty on tour\, she is bringing her voice 
 to the stage while preparing to introduce audiences to the artist behind
  it. For Jordan\, this moment isn’t simply about being heard. It’s about
  having something to say. And her story is just beginning.\n\nTickets: h
 ttps://www.ticketmaster.com/the-war-and-treaty-portland-maine-11-15-2026
 /event/010064CAF2D5FCD0\n\nhttps://findlocal.community/event/4fe22893-6e
 1d-4f22-be60-8dae52b79ac0
LOCATION:State Theatre\, 609 Congress St\, Portland\, ME 04101
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