| Shooter Jennings-produced Track Previews Woods’ Album THE KILLER’S WIFE, His Third Release on His Self-owned Breakheart Music Label, out October 9th |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-award-winning actor, producer, and songwriter James Woods (four Emmys, a Golden Globe, and two Academy Award nominations) releases his new single, “The Hearts of Men,” available now. Produced by four-time GRAMMY winner Shooter Jennings, the track is powered by a close creative trio: Woods (lyrics/vocals/producer), Bob Wayne (music/vocals), and Jennings (producer/music), continuing the collaborative engine behind Woods’ forthcoming third album, THE KILLER’S WIFE, due October 9th. “The Hearts of Men” was premiered by GodTube.
Written from a place of reflection and warning, “The Hearts of Men” draws on Woods’ reading of Matthew 24, framing the song as a modern-day reckoning with the consequences of willful blindness in the face of evil. The release also underscores Woods’ post-Hollywood second act: a self-built music career powered through Breakheart Music, the direct-to-fan home he founded after stepping away from Hollywood, designed to bypass traditional gatekeepers and connect with audiences on his own terms.
Listen/Stream Here: https://WoodsWayne.lnk.to/HeartsOfMenPR
“The Hearts of Men” came to me as I perused a passage in the Bible from Matthew 24. Over two thousand years ago, the End Times were predicted, but only if mankind chose to ignore the lessons of the past. In my opinion our current willful ignorance of the pure Evil among us may well cost us not just our culture, nor even our civilization, but our very existence itself.” — James Woods
“Jimmy always takes his craft extremely seriously, and when he wrote the lyrics for THE KILLER’S WIFE, there was a song that we had been sitting on for a long time. I had a little melodic idea that Bob composed into “I am the Blazing Sun.” In true James Woods and Bob Wayne fashion, this song became a motif and a set of bookends (with “The Hearts of Men”) for the story within. The lyrics are profoundly heartfelt and the band’s subtle performance really gives room for Bob’s voice and his beautiful country arrangements. This is a fitting tribute for a somber time and a beautiful tune to carry us through an unsteady world.” — Shooter Jennings
“The Hearts of Men” is the first release from THE KILLER’S WIFE, a 10-track concept record based on true events from Woods’ early life on the road. Distributed by Select O Hits, the album is a milestone release in the self-built music career Woods is powering through Breakheart Music.
Woods’ recent music run has been built the way he intended: directly with fans. Through Breakheart Music’s fan-first approach, his previous albums have reached Top 10 on Apple Music’s Country albums chart at various times, posted several thousand in physical sales (CD + vinyl), and built sustained streaming traction across the major services. Woods also connects with his audience via 5M+ followers on X (@RealJamesWoods) and tens of thousands of subscribers to his newsletter, THE ROAD BACK (jameswoods.com).
About James Woods:
James Woods is a multi-award-winning actor, producer, and songwriter with four Emmys, a Golden Globe, and two Academy Award nominations. Best known for unforgettable performances across film and television, Woods is now building a new chapter through Breakheart Music. Artistic content is released directly to fans via a business model designed to bypass traditional gatekeepers.
About Breakheart Music:
Breakheart Music is the independent label founded by James Woods. Built to connect directly with audiences and support long-term creative independence, Breakheart Music powers Woods’ album releases and associated merchandise – pairing physical formats and major-service streaming with a direct relationship through his newsletter, THE ROAD BACK (jameswoods.com), and his 5M+ followers on X (@RealJamesWoods).
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