Country music superstar Travis Tritt will perform at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 28.

No sky is bluer, no air crisper, no leaf greener than after a storm, and Tritt is adding a musical addendum to that list with the release of "The Calm After ..."Part metaphor and surprisingly literal, the title is reflective of a fresh and focused start for one of the most successful and acclaimed musical creators of his era."I feel so humbled and blessed to be where I am right now," says Tritt, who released the album on his own Post Oak Records."My voice has never been stronger, I'm constantly playing and working to become a better guitar player, banjo player, vocalist and songwriter. I am honestly as excited about the creative process and performing now as I was the day I signed my first record deal."The highly abbreviated Tritt timeline has the Marietta, Georgia, native incorporating lifelong influences in Southern rock, blues and gospel into his country during a honky-tonk apprenticeship that led him to Warner Bros.His 1990 debut "Country Club" and its succession of hits put him in the vanguard of the genre's early '90s boom, dubbing him as one of "The Class of '89," which included country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black and Alan Jackson.At the same time, his conspicuous lack of a cowboy hat and musical aggressiveness set him apart. The next eight albums and scores of hit singles led him to amass more than 25 million in career album sales, two Grammys, three CMA Awards and a devoted fan base that filled venues coast-to-coast.He's also become a force in Atlanta sports, performing at the 1996 Olympics, two Super Bowls, a World Series Game, the opening of the Georgia Dome, the final Braves game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, and in 2013, the NCAA men's basketball championship.A 2006 recording session for a Sam Moore album proved fateful when producer, musician and American Idol judge Randy Jackson complimented Travis on his vocals.The meeting led to co-production collaboration on Tritt's next album, which would eventually be titled "The Storm." The name, unfortunately, fit in ways no one would have expected.Released in 2007 on the independent Category 5 Records, The Storm soon became embroiled in one. Because of legal problems involving the record company's founder, the label went under, which led to years of litigation. The final settlement, reached in 2012, remitted master recordings for "The Storm" to Tritt, who knew exactly what he wanted to do."I've been talking about starting my own record label for five years, and it all hinged on having those masters back in my control so we could kick off with that."Hence, "The Calm After ..."Through it all, music is still what gives him joy. The 52-year-old says that in his head, he still feels like he's only 28."I have the same energy, the same amount of love for live performance and for working in the studio that I had when I was first getting started," says Tritt."The odd thing is, and I can't explain this, but I think I'm singing better than I did in my 20s and 30s. I know it's not supposed to be that way, but there's just a control that comes with maturity. Plus, I've got a higher range now than I had when I was in my early 30s. And since we started doing the acoustic shows, people come up to me commenting on my singing or, more often, my guitar playing."Showtime is 8 p.m. Doors open at 6. Tickets are $32 for regular reserved seating and $37 for premium reserved seating.Tickets are available online at

www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Penn's Peak Box Office (walk up only, no phone orders) during normal business hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on event days. Box office hours vary so call 866-605-7325 to ensure it is open.Tickets can also be purchased at Roadies Restaurant and Bar hostess stand during normal business hours (walk up only-no phone orders).