Melissa Etheridge has announced a new album, Rise, her first studio release in five years. The album is set to drop on March 27.
Described as "her most personal project to date," Rise features a duet with country superstar Chris Stapleton, "The Other Side of Blue," and a tribute to her late son, Beckett Cypher, titled "Call You."
Etheridge has also dropped a new single, "Matches," along with a lyric video.
"I was 8, and a huge Johnny Cash fan. His music really lit my fingers and made me so excited," she says in a statement. "When I say 'Mama, let me play with the matches,' I really wanted to play that music."
Melissa has also announced her upcoming "The Rise Tour," which kicks off on March 26 in Detroit and will wrap up on May 9 in North Carolina. Tickets are on sale now at MelissaEtheridge.com.
Rise Tracklist:
1. Bein' Alive2. Matches3. Rise4. Don't You Want A Woman5. Other Side Of Blue6. If You Ever Leave Me7. Davina8. To Be A Woman9. Tomboy10. Call You11. More Love
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