Melissa Etheridge Announces New Album “RISE” – Her First Album in Five Years 

On December 12th, Melissa Etheridge announced her new album RISE, to drop March 27th, 202. It’s her first studio album in five years and her most personal yet. 

The eleven-track album features heartfelt and triumphant songs, including a duet with Chris Stapleton. The album, co-produced by Etheridge, also featured Grammy-winning producer Scooter Jennings.

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Of working with Etheridge, Shooter said, “Getting to work with Melissa was one of the greatest times of my life. From the moment she walked into the studio the first time I met her, she exuded such light and wisdom, I was floored. She’s one of the greatest rock and roll artists of our lifetime and an incredible songwriter as well. Watching her work, wearing her songs, basking in her abilities, was a high mark in my career as a musician. Nobody plays a 12-string acoustic like Melissa. The only thing I can say is I am lucky to have had the chance to work with Melissa and her incredible band on this album. Being around her is to be a second party to the kind of experience, excellence, and musicianship that made the rock and roll heroes of our generation.  And Melissa Etheridge is certainly one of those. I had a blast making this album, and I can’t wait for the world to hear it.”

In addition to “Matches” and “Don’t You Want A Woman,” RISE also sees Melissa Etheridge team up with Grammy-winning singer Chris Stapleton, who is featured on and co-wrote the song “The Other Side of Blue.” Eight other tracks round out RISE, including “Call You,” a touching tribute to Melissa’s son, Beckett. Full track listing is below:

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RISE Track listing:
Bein’ Alive
Matches
Rise
Don’t You Want A Woman
Other Side Of Blue
If You Ever Leave Me
Davina
To Be A Woman
Tomboy
Call You
More Love

Melissa is also scheduled to appear on Talk Shop Live on March 12 to promote the release of RISE. Fans can pre-order and watch the show HERE. 

Visit MelissaEtheridge.com for more information on the album and to get tickets for her upcoming 2026 tour.