45th Anniversary Anthology
Coming this Christmas 2025
Painstakingly restored from reel-to-reel and even cassette tapes, the 45th Anniversary Anthology showcases the full spectrum of Brian’s incredible body of work from 1980 to 2025. This comprehensive collection includes tracks from the iconic ‘Made in the Shade’, ‘What the Hell’, ‘Still Got My Mojo’, and ‘America’ albums, all professionally restored and digitally remastered to bring you the best listening experience possible.
A&R Recording Era
It all started in 1980, when Brian Walton was just a student at Juilliard. One day, he happened to meet legendary producer Phil Ramone—totally by chance! Phil saw something special in Brian and invited him to work with A&R Records as a session musician and composer. That lucky break kicked off Brian’s incredible career in music, one that has lasted for over four decades and counting.
Made in the Shade Era
Back in 1993, the Country music scene was forever changed with the release of Brian Walton’s iconic album, “Made in the Shade”. Who would have thought that this album would launch him from being an obscure session musician into the dazzling spotlight of fame? With five Top-10 Billboard hits, “Made in the Shade” became a cornerstone of modern Country music, paving the way for a phenomenal career filled with accolades galore.
Still got my Mojo Era
Life has a way of shifting priorities—while raising his family, Brian took a break from touring to focus on composing jingles and film scores. In 2009, after facing some health challenges, he made a comeback with the “Still Got My Mojo” album, a fun mix of cover songs he recorded with local bands. But it was his “What the Hell” album, featuring hits like “Black Widow” and “I Love My Truck,” that truly reignited his career and put him back in the spotlight.
Disney Era
Brian’s deep ties to the movie industry led him to join Disney Music in 2020, a pivotal move that brought widespread recognition thanks to his acclaimed work on the soundtracks for “Wish” and “Mufasa,” earning him multiple Academy nominations. He continued to impress with hit singles like “Cowgirl Thang” (2022) and “Turning up the Weekend” (2023), quickly building a devoted fanbase and signaling that his creative journey continues.