Brittany Howard Makes No Apologies With Rousing ‘What Now’ Performance On ‘Colbert’
See the singer-songwriter and guitarist shine on the title track from her first solo LP in five years.
By Nate Todd Oct 2, 2024 • 9:25 am PDT
Brittany Howard appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday. The singer-songwriter and guitarist delivered the title track off her 2024 album, What Now.
What Now arrived on February 9. The new record marked Howard’s first solo effort since releasing her 2019 solo debut LP, Jaime. Brittany co-produced the album with longtime collaborator Shawn Everett at Nashville’s Sound Emporium and historic RCA Studio B.
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Howard enlisted her Alabama Shakes bandmate bassist Zac Cockrell as well as frequent collaborator drummer Nate Smith to craft the record. Guitarist Brad Allen Williams along with keyboardists Paul Horton and Lloyd Buchanan were also among the contributors.
All of the aforementioned musicians were in Brittany’s band for her Colbert play along with touring guitarist Alex Chakour and backing vocalists Shanay Johnson and Karita Simone Law. Howard’s array of talent from songwriting to guitar and stirring vocals was on full display for her Late Show appearance.
Watch Brittany Howard perform “What Now” on Colbert below:
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Brittany Howard is currently on tour with Michael Kiwanuka and Yasmin Williams. Scroll down for itinerary and ticket info.
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