Brief
Brad Paisley co‑produces William Shatner’s spoken‑word album “Love & Other Mysteries”
Paisley says the project is sincere, not a gimmick, and reflects Shatner’s desire to leave a legacy.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Country singer‑songwriter Brad Paisley co‑produced William Shatner’s new spoken‑word album, Love & Other Mysteries, according to Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast.
What happened
The 95‑year‑old Star Trek actor released the album as a blend of spoken‑word recitations and musical arrangements. Paisley, who has known Shatner for more than two decades, worked with co‑producer Luke Wooten and musicians Gordon Mote and Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith on the project. The album’s cover nods to Shatner’s 1968 LP The Transformed Man.
What the reports add
Rolling Stone notes that Shatner first approached Paisley with the idea, describing the work as a “legacy statement” and a memoir for his 95th year. The outlet also highlights that the album is not a country record; instead it mixes various musical styles while Shatner delivers “dissertations on life, romance, and growing old.”
What was said
On the Nashville Now podcast, Paisley told Rolling Stone, “It’s not gimmicky at all. He means everything he’s saying… He’s happy to attempt anything, and it’s an amazing lesson for all of us, at 95.” He added that Shatner “wants this to be my statement for where I am at for 95 years old.”
How it came about
Paisley first met Shatner through a mutual friend at a Monday Night Football party, where he was struck by Shatner’s curiosity and appetite for other art forms, including country music. Their collaboration dates back to Shatner’s cameo in Paisley’s 2003 video for “Celebrity.” The new album follows Shatner’s recent heavy‑metal foray at Riot Fest, showing his ongoing artistic experimentation.
Key facts
- Brad Paisley co‑produced William Shatner’s spoken‑word album "Love & Other Mysteries". (rollingstone.com)
- Shatner is 95 years old and describes the album as a legacy statement. (rollingstone.com)
- The album blends spoken‑word recitations with varied musical styles and is not a country record. (rollingstone.com)
Sources
- [1] rollingstone.com — originally reported as “Brad Paisley Calls William Shatner's New Spoken-Word Album an 'Amazing Lesson'”
