I talked to Robert Earl Keen about how his 2022 retirement became his 2024 tour. He didn't hold back on what has changed since then (for one, he's happy; for another, he's sober) and on what he wants from his music now.

It's up at Rolling Stone. Free link.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/robert-earl-keen-sober-retired-1235171375/?utm_source=edit-vip