Warren Haynes Releases New Single “I’ll Be The One”

January 9, 2026 – Fresh off his annual year-ending shows in New York City with Gov’t Mule, which saw him playing three iconic guitars from the 1970s, GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes has released his new single “I’ll Be The One,” the latest offering from the forthcoming re-mixed and re-mastered version of his debut solo studio album, Tales of Ordinary Madness. PRESS HERE to listen. Set for release January 30th via Megaforce Records, the new, expanded 12-track album, featuring one bonus song not included on the original, was produced by Chuck Leavell and co-produced by Haynes, re-mixed by Jim Scott at Plyrz Studios, and re-mastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound. PRESS HERE to pre-order the new 2026 edition, which includes the previously released single “Fire In the Kitchen.”

With the original release of Tales of Ordinary Madness in March 1993, Haynes – then a full-time member of the Allman Brothers Band – introduced himself as a solo artist with an impressive collection of songs that perfectly balance his soulful songwriting and powerful guitar work, set against a diverse sound blending the many styles that have influenced him including rock, blues, and soul. Upon its release, Rolling Stone hailed it as “a powerful solo debut” and AllMusic noted “the most exceptional thing about Tales of Ordinary Madness is his vocal performance, the overall impact of which stays with the listener far longer than any particular song or hook.” AllMusic also declared at the time that Haynes “amply demonstrates why he is one of the most lauded straight-ahead rock lead guitarists of the ’90s,” a statement that has only further solidified over the last three decades as Haynes has since been ranked among the “Greatest Guitarists of All Time” by Rolling Stone.

Haynes will support the release of Tales of Ordinary Madness on the road on his Winter of Warren 2026 Tour. The outing begins in February with a rare, intimate solo tour. During the stripped-down, two-set shows, Warren and his guitar will explore all aspects of his incredible catalog – including songs from Gov’t Mule, his solo recordings, and the Allman Brothers Band – playing hits and rarities as well as a wide variety of music that has inspired and influenced his acclaimed career. The 11-date tour, traveling from February 12-26, includes two nights at the new Blue Note Los Angeles (February 17 & 18) with two shows per night. Following the solo outing, the Warren Haynes Band will gather for a short run of headlining dates from March 1-7 including a newly announced show at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, part of the venue’s 100th anniversary celebrations this year.

After wrapping the Winter of Warren Tour, Haynes and his Gov’t Mule bandmates – who just celebrated their 50th performance at NYC’s famed Beacon Theatre on New Year’s Eve – will perform a handful of spring headlining shows starting March 27th in Denver and then hit the road this summer with blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa for co-headlining tour dates from July 29th through August 16th. See below for all upcoming Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule tour dates. Tickets and VIP packages for all shows are on sale now; visit warrenhaynes.net and www.mule.net for more information and to purchase.

In September 2025, Haynes released The Whisper Sessions, a stripped-down companion album to his 2024 solo release, Million Voices Whisper. Both albums, available via Fantasy Records, were produced by Haynes and feature Warren’s longtime ABB bandmate Derek Trucks on multiple tracks. Hailed as his best album yet, Million Voices Whisper – Haynes’ fourth solo album and first solo release in nearly a decade – is a searing collection of soulful blues-rock. On the opposite end of the spectrum, The Whisper Sessions is an intimate compilation that peels back the layers to spotlight Haynes’ soulful voice, masterful guitar work, and the heartfelt storytelling at the core of his music. PRESS HERE to listen to Million Voices Whisper, PRESS HERE for the deluxe version, and PRESS HERE to listen to The Whisper Sessions.

(Tales of Ordinary Madness cover art)

WARREN HAYNES – TOUR DATES

Warren Haynes Solo

February 12 – Grass Valley, CA @ The Center for the Arts – Low Ticket Warning

February 13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore – Low Ticket Warning

February 14 – Napa, CA @ Uptown Theatre Napa

February 15 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre for the Performing

February 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Blue Note Los Angeles (2 shows) – Low Ticket Warning

February 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Blue Note Los Angeles (2 shows)

February 20 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center

February 22 – Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre

February 23 – Dallas, TX @ The Kessler Theater – Low Ticket Warning

February 24 – Houston, TX @ The Heights Theater – SOLD OUT

February 26 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns

 

Warren Haynes Band

February 27 – Live Oak, FL @ Suwannee Amp Jam #2 ^

March 1 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City

March 3 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center

March 4 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

March 6 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre

March 7 – Ithaca, NY @ State Theatre

 

Gov’t Mule

March 27 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom

April 7 – Shipshewana, IN @ Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

April 8 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center

April 10 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery

April 10-12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Joe Bonamassa’s Sound Wave Beach Weekend ^

 

Gov’t Mule co-headlining with Joe Bonamassa

July 29 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap

July 31 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheatre

August 1 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion

August 8 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion

August 9 – Youngstown, OH @ Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre

August 14 – Interlochen, MI @ Kresge Auditorium

August 15 – Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino

August 16 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl

 

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ABOUT WARREN HAYNES

Visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist Warren Haynes is a cornerstone of the American music landscape, lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer. He effortlessly cross-pollinates genres and unfurls solos that broil with passion in his distinctive, signature style. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – and an acclaimed solo artist, he has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers and his artistry has led to thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales. Haynes is a beacon of creativity and musical excellence that inspires fans as well as fellow musicians, evidenced by the diverse array of artists that he has performed and recorded with, including Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Chris Stapleton, Coheed and Cambria, Dave Grohl, Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton, and many more. After joining the Allman Brothers Band in 1989, Haynes released his first solo album, Tales of Ordinary Madness, in 1993 and soon after, he formed Gov’t Mule originally as a side project during band breaks. The Mule has since created a revered catalog over the past 30 years, including multiple Grammy nominations, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, respected and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Following a handful of solo live releases in 2003 and 2004, Haynes released his Grammy-nominated sophomore solo album, Man In Motion, in 2011 and then his third solo collection, Ashes & Dust, in 2015. Haynes also curates and hosts the Christmas Jam, an annual star-studded holiday charity show in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, which celebrated its 33rd event in 2025. As one of the most celebrated and longest-running live concerts in the U.S., the Christmas Jam has raised nearly $3 million for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, constructing over 50 homes, and helps the region’s housing needs through newer partner BeLoved Asheville.

 

 

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