Big Thief Debuts Triple Album "Horsepower" Live at the Ryman
Big Thief performed their next album in full for the first time at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The album, titled Horsepower, is a triple album, and features Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent — all three of whom joined the now-three-piece band onstage that night. Pitchfork reported the news on social media on August 23, 2026.
What we know: a triple album with guest collaborators
Horsepower is Big Thief's next record, arriving as a triple album. The band and label have not yet announced a release date, tracklist, or label details.
- Lucinda Williams
- Gillian Welch
- Iris DeMent
All three guests are veteran figures in American country, folk and Americana — and this wasn't just a studio credit. Each of them appeared onstage at the Ryman to perform alongside the band.
Why the Ryman
Ryman Auditorium, in Nashville, Tennessee, is a landmark venue in country music history. Big Thief's choice to premiere an album built around country and folk guest collaborators there lines up directly with the record's musical context.
The full setlist from the night has been compiled by Pitchfork. The band has not yet announced a lead single from Horsepower or any further tour dates.
What hasn't been announced yet
- Release date: not yet announced
- Label: not yet announced
- Lead single: not yet announced
- Tour dates: not yet announced