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Kacey Musgraves? No—Crow Announces 12th Album, Releases “Freedom Bus”

8/15/2026

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Summary

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Crow announced her 12th studio album Pick You Up and released the single “Freedom Bus” with Jesse Welles.
The album releases on October 9, 2026, with vinyl on November 20, 2026, via Old Green Barn Productions.
Crow will perform “Freedom Bus” on Good Morning America on August 28, 2026.
Seven tracks co-written with Jeff Trott explore humanity, hope and unity.

History

Historical Context

Quincy Jones produced the 1985 charity single “We Are the World,” which peaked at #6 on Australia’s Kent Music Report and entered the top ten in Switzerland while reaching #76 on the US Billboard 200. Its multinational collaboration set a template that Sheryl Crow echoed in her 2026 album “Pick You Up,” continuing the philanthropic pop tradition.

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Story summary

Crow announced her 12th studio album Pick You Up and released the single “Freedom Bus” with Jesse Welles.
The album releases on October 9, 2026, with vinyl on November 20, 2026, via Old Green Barn Productions.
Crow will perform “Freedom Bus” on Good Morning America on August 28, 2026.
Seven tracks co-written with Jeff Trott explore humanity, hope and unity.

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