Willie Nelson released 'Ride Me Back Home' on June 21, 2019. The album was produced by Buddy Cannon and recorded in Nashville, featuring his family and band members.
The record includes original songs by Nelson and covers of other artists, such as 'Come On Time' by Billy Joe Shaver and 'Seven Year Itch' by Merle Haggard. The title track was inspired by Nelson's horse, Whisper.
'Ride Me Back Home' was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Album and received praise for its blend of humor, reflection, and traditional sound. It is the third album in a trilogy that began with 'Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin'.