It's never too late for anything: In his late 60s, folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Wenner releases what many will call his masterpiece. Dropping on January 24, 2025, Not Old Enough channels the energy of Laurel Canyon and reflects a life blessed with rich experiences. For Wenner, this third album is the realization of a lifelong dream. And we’d do well to listen.

Let’s step away, just for a moment, from the rules of the music industry — the obsession with follower counts, TikTok fame, youth, style, and trends. What if, for once, we focused on what truly matters: the music?

It’s a crazy thought, I know. We’re not here to pit age against youth or stir up any such debates; others can do that. But sometimes it’s worth shifting our focus, because when you do, you see things more clearly. Here’s the truth: The best stories come from people who have lived through them.

Songwriter, singer, and guitarist Chris Wenner has lived many stories. You can hear that in Not Old Enough, his third studio album. You can hear it in the lyrics, in the way he sings and plays. Wenner has something to say, but he doesn't shout. Instead, he delivers these warm, expansive tracks with the tenderness, emotion, and intensity of someone who no longer has anything to prove—either to himself or anyone else.