Mattea's third album for the label, "Walk the Way the Wind Blows," was released in 1986. It featured a mix of contemporary country and bluegrass influences.
- The album was produced by Harry H. Glass and Mitch Miller. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album included covers of songs by Nanci Griffith and Don Williams.
- Walk the Way the Wind Blows" reached number 19 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1996. The album featured a more pop-oriented sound than her previous work.
- The album was released on March 20, 1986, by Island Mercury. It was Mattea's third album for the label. The album's lead single, "When Love Comes Around the Bend," reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Kathy Mattea is a West Virginia-born country music singer. She rose to prominence in the 1980s with her distinctive alto voice and interpretative skill. In 1986, Mattea was at a career high, following the success of her 1985 album "Girls Get Caught in the Rain."
Tracklist
