URBANA, OH — February 3, 2026 — Award-winning husband-and-wife duo Eleyet McConnell are set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Journey, on March 6, 2026, across all major digital platforms. The project marks a powerful new chapter for Angie and Chris McConnell, showcasing their most confident, expansive, and emotionally driven work to date.
Leading the album is the anthemic first single and official music video, “The Horizon,” a classic rock–inspired statement of resilience, perseverance, and forward motion. Built around driving guitars, soaring melodies, and heartfelt lyrics, the track has quickly become a defining moment in the duo’s evolving sound.
The Journey continues the momentum Eleyet McConnell have built as one of independent music’s most authentic and compelling voices. Blending rock, Americana, and roots influences, the album explores themes of survival, self-discovery, love, accountability, and hope—reflecting both personal and universal struggles.
Produced and recorded by Patrick Himes at Reel Love Recording Company, the album features a seasoned lineup of musicians, including:
Angie McConnell – Vocals, keys; Chris McConnell – Bass; Brandon Ullery – Guitar; Rob Olsen – Guitar; Patrick Himes – B3/Keys, Producer; Kimmi Sampson – Fiddle; Kenny Barnett – Drums, JD Harris – B3
All songs were written by Angie and Chris McConnell, further cementing the duo’s reputation for honest, lived-in songwriting.
From the defiant strength of “The Horizon” to the emotional reckoning of “The Ledge,” the reflective nostalgia of “Your Eyes,” and the hopeful resolve of “Dreamy,” The Journey unfolds as a cohesive narrative of endurance and renewal. Standout tracks like “King of Glass” confront illusion and accountability, while “Without You” explores second chances and rediscovered love.
“The Journey is about everything we’ve learned along the way—through storms, setbacks, faith, and perseverance,” says Angie McConnell. “It’s about choosing to keep going, even when the road is uncertain.”
Chris McConnell adds, “This record represents who we are right now as artists and as people. It’s honest, it’s loud when it needs to be, and it’s vulnerable when it matters most.”
Following industry recognition in recent years, including major award honors, Eleyet McConnell continue to expand their reach while remaining grounded in authenticity and purpose. With The Journey, they deliver their most complete and compelling album to date.
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