The War and Treaty are an American husband and wife duo consisting of singer-songwriters Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter who have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. Their debut studio album Healing Tide (2018), received critical acclaim upon its release and soon afterwards, they released their sophomore album Hearts Town (2020). They recently earned their first-ever Grammy nominations for Best New Artist & Best American Roots Song, and were also nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards & Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards. They have won two Americana Music Awards (both for Duo/Group of the Year) and have received additional nominations and recognition from CMT Music Awards, Folk Alliance International, People’s Choice Country Awards, as well as from the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
The War and Treaty made their first appearance on Balsam Hill's Deck the Halls float at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. When reaching the finish line at 34th Street, technical problems with the music briefly delayed their time to shine which led to the NBC camera team to improvise by showing of the Central Park footage the Extraordinary Noorah balloon and cutting to a small commercial break before the audio was fixed and the couple geared up finally to sing their take on "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)".