Tracy Lawrence photo courtesy of Rocky Comfort Records.

Now at 41, with two young daughters, Tracy is in the right place and in the right time, in his heart and in his life, to deliver what is a passionate, powerful and moving musical offering.

"In a time when our social and political climate is in disbelief and the overall mood of the country in despair, the music is hopeful and bright. In life, timing is everything. This project came along at the perfect time in my life; it was the right time for me to record it and it's the right time for the music to be heard."

Filled with pulsing energy and dynamic sensibility, The Rock is vintage Tracy Lawrence warmed with a more passionate and thoughtful take on life. It's about relationships (personal and spiritual), learning to give up control and believing in something.

"Throughout life, relationships are the tapestry of our make-up. From high school to work-related relationships, casual relationships or the relationships you have with loved ones, they all shape and mold who we are. In the meantime, 'belief,' 'encouragement' and 'desire' carry us and give us the strength to get to where we're meant to be."

The music itself is meant to be and isn't any different than "Tracy Lawrence" as we've come to know him. The message, however, is more lifelike in emotion and spirit. "It hits close to home and some of the songs may cut to the bone."

Admittedly not focused on the commercialism of the song or the music industry, Tracy's set his own path and it is his journey that has led him here. "You learn about life by living it, and my music, today, is more mature and intellectual. I've learned you have to be true to yourself and true to your craft. One day, I just woke up, took a deep breath and let it out." The result is ? The Rock.

Highlighting the new single "Up To Him," (written by David Kent & Tim Johnson), the song titles contained on the CD tell-all at-a-glance including "I'm Done," Somebody Who Would Die For You," and "The Book You Never Read." The up-tempo "Carry Me" and "Jesus Come Talk To Your Children" talk to the listener and carry them to a state of celebration to ask for a helping hand from a higher power.

Co-produced with the help of Julian King, the CD features, for the first time, Tracy's road band.

"This is the first time I've recorded with my band in the studio. The more you play together, the more you know how to approach the song. We recorded the entire CD in two days. It's the most 'comfortable' project I've ever recorded ? and working with Julian, we were able to put our finger on the pulse of each and every song from the structure, to the arrangement, to the dynamics."

For the inquiring minds who might ask if this is a new direction in his musical career, Tracy's answer is unequivocal, "This is a new element that is part of my life, part of me. It does not take the place of the foundation that has been laid before me; it tempers it. I believe people are meant to try to make a difference and I feel blessed to be in the unique position to move people. That's what this project is all about."

Tracy Lawrence's mission has been, and always will be, to move people with his music. An eclectic country recording artist who has evolved with confidence in his faith, family and conviction, his legacy will inspire listeners to live life one day at a time, one song at a time, with The Rock.

Tracy Lawrence—a man of his word, with words to live by.