Robert Finley, the acclaimed singer-songwriter from North Louisiana, is set to release his fourth album with producer Dan Auerbach, titled 'Hallelujah! Don't Let The Devil Fool Ya,' on October 10, 2025. This highly anticipated project, recorded in Nashville, marks a significant exploration of gospel music, a genre Finley has long expressed a deep desire to embrace. Finley's journey into gospel is a natural progression, as he shared that making a gospel record was his initial aspiration. "Making a gospel record was the first thing I ever wanted to do," Finley stated. "I've had at least one gospel song on each album, and I even did a gospel song on America's Got Talent."
The recording process for 'Hallelujah! Don't Let The Devil Fool Ya' was a testament to spontaneous creativity, with the entire album being improvised and tracked in a single, dynamic day at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Studios. Auerbach praised this method, describing it as a catalyst for "divinely inspired creativity." Finley was accompanied by an accomplished band, including Auerbach on guitar, Barrie Cadogan, and drummer Malcolm Catto, with vocal support from his daughter, Christy Johnson. This improvisational approach echoes Finley's early days as a street performer. Fans can anticipate Finley's powerful live performances, with a scheduled appearance at the CT Folk Festival in New Haven, Connecticut, on September 10, 2025. He will then embark on a European tour commencing on October 4, 2025, beginning in London and including dates in France, the Netherlands, and Spain.