Sheryl Crow announces new album Pick You Up for October 2026
Published on 08/21/2026 at 11:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Sheryl Crow is adding another chapter to her rock and pop career with a new studio album. According to a German label-focused report, she will release Pick You Up on October 9, 2026, and has introduced the project with the single Freedom Bus featuring Jesse Welles according to Metalglory.
New album Pick You Up arrives in October
The upcoming album Pick You Up is described as Sheryl Crow’s twelfth studio album and is scheduled for digital release on October 9, 2026. A detailed news piece states that the record will contain seven new songs co-written with longtime collaborator Jeff Trott and will be released via Old Green Barn Productions as reported by PM Studio.
Another report notes that physical CD and vinyl editions of Pick You Up are planned for November 20, 2026, following the digital release. This staggered rollout mirrors common strategies for established acts, separating streaming and physical sales while keeping the album in circulation over several weeks.
Freedom Bus sets the tone
As a first taste of the album, Sheryl Crow released the single Freedom Bus with guest vocalist Jesse Welles on August 14, 2026. The song was presented simultaneously with the album announcement and serves as the lead single for Pick You Up according to PM Studio.
With seven new tracks confirmed for the album, Pick You Up will be more concise than her 2024 release Evolution, which contained nine songs. That contrast suggests a focused songwriting approach, built around a tight set of new material rather than a sprawling concept.
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How Evolution prepared the ground
Before Pick You Up, Sheryl Crow returned to the album format with Evolution, released on March 29, 2024, through Big Machine. The record marked her first studio album in five years, following her 2019 collaboration project Threads according to her official album announcement.
Evolution was produced primarily by Mike Elizondo and blended country rock and Americana sounds with lyrical themes around technology, aging, and social change. The album featured the singles Alarm Clock, Evolution, Do It Again and a new version of Peter Gabriel’s Digging in the Dirt, underscoring her interest in mixing introspection with polished pop-rock production.
Where Sheryl Crow stands now
Sheryl Crow is currently preparing the release of Pick You Up for October 9, 2026, with Freedom Bus already available as the lead single and additional promotion expected to follow in the coming weeks.
Sheryl Crow at a glance
- Act: Sheryl Crow
- Genre: Rock, pop, country rock, Americana
- Origin: Kennett, Missouri, United States
- Active since: Early 1990s
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Old Green Barn Productions / Big Machine / The Valory Music Co.
- Key works: Tuesday Night Music Club (1993), Sheryl Crow (1996), The Globe Sessions (1998), Evolution (2024)
- Current album/single: Pick You Up, digital release October 9, 2026; single Freedom Bus (August 14, 2026)
- Charts / certifications: All I Wanna Do reached the German singles chart in the mid-1990s and peaked in the top 10 of the Official German Singles Chart.
- Next live date: currently no officially announced live date beyond the ongoing 2026 North American shows listed on ticketing and touring platforms
Frequently asked questions about Sheryl Crow
When will Sheryl Crow release her new album Pick You Up?
Sheryl Crow’s new studio album Pick You Up is scheduled for digital release on October 9, 2026, with physical formats expected on November 20, 2026, according to current label and media reports.
What is the first single from Pick You Up?
The first single from Pick You Up is Freedom Bus, a track featuring Jesse Welles that was released on August 14, 2026, alongside the announcement of the album.
How does Pick You Up relate to Sheryl Crow’s previous album Evolution?
Pick You Up follows Sheryl Crow’s 2024 album Evolution, which offered nine new songs produced with Mike Elizondo and marked her return to full-length albums after she had once suggested stepping away from the album format.
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