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Western Heritage Awards
Awarded in 2026
The West That Money Couldn’t Buy
Music, Traditional Western Album
Recording Artist: Brenn Hill
As a singer, musician, and songwriter, this album represents the culmination of Brenn Hill’s natural talent combined with a disciplined, daily writing practice. Shaped by more than three decades of touring and performing as a working Western music artist, the work stands as a natural culmination of that lived experience, enabling him to authentically express his enduring love for the American West and all that it embodies.
Rooted in a deep respect for Western heritage, the album reflects Hill’s role as a devoted preservationist and a forward-looking torchbearer of Western music, honoring its traditions while thoughtfully advancing its storytelling through song. The project features collaborations with prominent and legendary Western artists, including Red Steagall, Trinity Seely, Dom Flemons, and Kristyn Harris, each contributing to the album’s depth and continuity within the Western music tradition.
In addition to original material, Hill includes a select handful of well-known songs, presented with especially careful and distinctive interpretations that honor their legacy while offering a fresh perspective. The album also holds particular significance for producer Aarom Meador, marking the fulfillment of a long-anticipated collaboration that began when Hill and Meador first worked together on the set of Boy in the Bunkhouse in 2012.
As a singer, musician, and songwriter, this album represents the culmination of Brenn Hill’s natural talent combined with a disciplined, daily writing practice. Shaped by more than three decades of touring and performing as a working Western music artist, the work stands as a natural culmination of that lived experience, enabling him to authentically express his enduring love for the American West and all that it embodies.
Rooted in a deep respect for Western heritage, the album reflects Hill’s role as a devoted preservationist and a forward-looking torchbearer of Western music, honoring its traditions while thoughtfully advancing its storytelling through song. The project features collaborations with prominent and legendary Western artists, including Red Steagall, Trinity Seely, Dom Flemons, and Kristyn Harris, each contributing to the album’s depth and continuity within the Western music tradition.
In addition to original material, Hill includes a select handful of well-known songs, presented with especially careful and distinctive interpretations that honor their legacy while offering a fresh perspective. The album also holds particular significance for producer Aarom Meador, marking the fulfillment of a long-anticipated collaboration that began when Hill and Meador first worked together on the set of Boy in the Bunkhouse in 2012.
