Brandy McDonnell An abbreviated version of this story appears in Friday's Weekend Life section of The Oklahoman. Home is where the 'Heart' is Turnpike Troubadours return to OKC to celebrate release of new album The Turnpike Troubadours’ new album may be called “A Long Way from Your Heart,” but the root-rockers intend to be close to home, where their heart is, when they unleash it Friday. The Oklahoma red-dirt standouts will celebrate the release of their latest LP – their fourth or fifth, depending on how you’re counting – with a packed house of home-state fans Friday night at The Criterion, before traveling on to New York, Atlanta, Chicago and other points across the country. “I want to be in my home state when I’m doing anything big – or at least share those bigger moments with people that got us here,” said lead singer, chief songwriter and guitarist Evan Felker. Make no mistake, “A Long Way from Your Heart” marks a big moment for the hard-touring Troubadours, who have established a national reputation for their tear-the-roof-off live shows and true-to-life story songs.Read more on NewsOK.com