February 5th will see the release of 'The Essential Gretchen Peters' on the Proper Records label with a UK tour to coincide. The 2 disc set showcases a singer-songwriter armed with a voice and songs that stand comparison with the most talented artists performing today in any genre. The 27 tracks include an acoustic version of 'Independence Day' and 'Wild Horses' performed with Matraca Berg and Suzy Bogguss that brings new life to the, always essential, Rolling Stones classic.