This Grammy-Winning Musician Just Announced Her First Album in Seven Years
Sara Bareilles fans won't have to wait much longer for new music.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, 46, has announced Good Grief, her first studio album in seven years, set for release on Aug. 28.
Along with the album news, Bareilles also unveiled its lead single, "Home," giving listeners their first glimpse into what she describes as a deeply personal new chapter.
The album marks Bareilles' first full-length studio release since 2019's Amidst the Chaos, which earned her a Grammy Award. According to the singer, the new collection explores themes of loss, healing and hope.
"This whole collection of songs felt like transmissions rather than a deliberate attempt to make sense of the world," Bareilles said in a statement. "My deepest hope is that Good Grief provides some kind of comfort or catharsis."
The 14-track album was inspired by experiences both personal and universal, ranging from tributes to loved ones who have passed away to songs centered on resilience, connection and finding light during difficult moments.
The project's first single, "Home," was inspired by a conversation between Stephen Colbert and Anderson Cooper about grief and loss. Bareilles described the song as an invitation into the emotional themes that run throughout the record.
The album announcement comes with another piece of welcome news for fans: Bareilles is heading back on tour.
The singer will launch the Good Grief Tour on Sept. 9 in Boston before making stops in major cities across North America, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The tour will mark her first major run of live performances in years and is expected to feature both new material and fan favorites from throughout her career.
Adding to what is already shaping up to be a major year, Bareilles will also debut a new documentary, Sara Bareilles: Good Grief, at the Tribeca Festival this week.
The film follows the making of the album and offers an intimate look at her return to the recording studio after a lengthy hiatus.
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Sara Bareilles' 'Good Grief' Track List
- Home
- Just a Kid
- Still Crying
- A Love Story
- Hands Off My Body
- Ladies In A Line
- Heartland
- Capsize Me
- Nervous Breakdown
- Idiot Heart
- Say Leave
- Salt Then Sour Then Sweet (feat. Brandi Carlile)
- Forever
- Wind Is the Weather
Sara Bareilles 2026 Tour Dates
- Sept. 9: Boston, MA-MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- Sept. 12: Washington, D.C.-The Anthem
- Sept. 15: Toronto, ON-Massey Hall
- Sept. 18: New York, NY-Radio City Music Hall
- Sept. 21: Philadelphia, PA-The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
- Sept. 24: Atlanta, GA-Fox Theatre
- Sept. 25: Cincinnati, OH-Taft Theatre
- Sept. 27: Chicago, IL-Chicago Theatre
- Sept. 30: Minneapolis, MN-Orpheum Theatre
- Oct. 2: St. Louis, MO-Stifel Theatre
- Oct. 4: Denver, CO-Bellco Theatre
- Oct. 6: Austin, TX-Bass Concert Hall
- Oct. 7: Houston, TX-The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
- Oct. 12: Los Angeles, CA-Dolby Theatre
- Oct. 13: Los Angeles, CA-Dolby Theatre
- Oct. 16: San Francisco, CA-Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
How to Get Tickets for Sara Bareilles' Good Grief Tour
Several presales will be available before tickets go on sale to the general public.
Artist Presale: Fans can sign up at sarabmusic.com for access to the artist presale beginning June 8 at 12 p.m. local time.
Citi Presale: Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets from June 8 at 10 a.m. local time through June 9 at 10 p.m. local time via the Citi Entertainment program.
Verizon Presale: Verizon customers can access an exclusive presale for select U.S. dates from June 8 at 10 a.m. local time through June 9 at 10 p.m. local time through Verizon Access in the My Verizon app.
General ticket sales begin June 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
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This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 3:33 AM.