Singer-songwriter Tift Merritt is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album “Tambourine” with a two-part release arriving on 29th August 2025 via One Riot Records. The release is made up of the vinyl reissue of the original album and “Time and Patience,” an intimate companion piece featuring home-recorded demos and never-before-heard material from the early 2000s. Together, the two releases highlight Merritt’s living legacy while offering a rare window into the emotional journey behind one of Americana’s most beloved voices.

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Tift Merritt's new album TIME AND PATIENCE has been released by One Riot Records

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