Wooten Hill to Release Debut Album How Did We Get Here
The Burnsville-based R&B duo is set to release their 12-track debut album on October 23, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in R&B
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Burnsville-based duo Wooten Hill will release their debut album, How Did We Get Here, on October 23, 2026. The 12-track project is distributed by Parker & Yon Records and was recorded at The Blueroom Studios.
Why it matters
The release marks a significant milestone for the duo, who first formed in 2016 and gained traction after a 2020 EP release. The project brings together the production experience of Kim Hill and the scoring background of Paulette Wooten.
The album features 12 tracks recorded in Nashville, while band member Kim Hill brings a history of 12 number-one songs on Christian radio.
The players
Wooten Hill
An R&B duo consisting of Kim Hill and Paulette Wooten that formed in Burnsville in 2016.
Kim Hill
A seasoned producer and performer who previously achieved 12 number-one songs on Christian radio.
Paulette Wooten
A musician known for composing the film score for the documentary Rise of the Wahine.
Charles Yingling
The engineer and co-producer who oversaw the technical recording process for the new album.
The details
Co-produced and engineered by Charles Yingling, the album features contributions from musicians Philippe Bronchtein, Kevin Dailey, and Marc Rogers. Guest vocalists including Vicki Hampton, Robert Bailey, Kim Keyes, and Shelly Fairchild also appear on the record.
Timeline
1988 marked the release of Kim Hill's debut album.
2016 was the year Hill and Wooten formed the duo.
2020 saw the release of the duo's first EP.
October 23, 2026, is the scheduled date for the digital album release.
Late 2026 is the expected release window for the vinyl edition.
Industry Dynamics
The launch of The Road to Wooten Hill companion podcast follows the industry trend of artists using long-form audio series to deepen listener engagement alongside studio releases. This approach mirrors current strategies aimed at maximizing reach within the competitive R&B streaming landscape.
Listeners will be able to access the new album across digital platforms beginning October 23, 2026. Fans interested in physical formats can expect the vinyl edition to arrive later in the year.
The takeaway
Collaborative artistic partnerships often leverage previous individual industry successes to build a more robust, cross-disciplinary debut project. Fans should look for the upcoming digital release to gauge the duo's new creative direction in the R&B space.
Further reading
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More information
For more information on the release, visit the Wooten Hill official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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