René Huard releases single Tail Waggin' ahead of Gently Used

René Huard has released the new single Tail Waggin', previewing his album Gently Used, which arrives November 5, 2026. Gently Used is an eleven-track collection written and performed by Huard and produced by Rick Taylor. The singles Brand New Low and the title track Gently Used are due out October 5 and November 5 respectively.

Huard is backed by the Project band, including Rick Taylor, Jeff Muir and Peter Griffin. The video for Tail Waggin' was produced by Jim Casson. The previous album Blues Calling, produced by Jack de Keyzer, reached the Top 20 on the Roots Music Report.

Huard's early band the Meteors opened for James Cotton, Long John Baldry and the Downchild Blues Band.