Texas Takes a Starring Role in Leon Bridges’s Most Memorable Album Yet

Leon Bridges has never had a hit song. That’s not to say he’s not successful, or that there isn’t an audience for his brand of soulful pop. His debut album was certified platinum, while its follow-up went gold. He was nominated for four Grammys between 2016 and 2019, winning one (Best Traditional R&B Performance, for his “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand”). Texas Sun and Texas Moon, his two widely adored collaborative EPs with Houston’s Khruangbin, have been dorm-room staples since they were released in 2020 and 2022, respectively. One of the most sought-after voices in music, Bridges has been tapped for collaborations by everyone from Bun B and Gunna to Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves.Still, he’s just not the kind of artist who gets a whole…

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