Five questions with The War and Treaty, a country music power couple 'rooted in honesty'

Chuy Renteria

May 21, 2024

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Tanya and Michael Trotter Jr. are the driving force behind the award-winning country band The War and Treaty. They also happen to be husband and wife, having connected after Tanya watched Michael perform in a festival in 2010. Since that fateful encounter, their music has gotten attention and accolades from the Grammy Awards to the Country Music Association.

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Englert Theatre and UTA

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