“Etheridge’s 17th studio effort is proof of a songwriter at her introspective height, 

and a deserving candidate for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.”

– Rolling Stone 

“Whether she is belting out anthems of perseverance or sitting with vulnerability

 in the face of unimaginable loss, the album showcases an artist still growing, still evolving, 

and still deeply alive decades into her career.”

 – Bust Magazine

“Her voice is strong and passionate, and her songwriting has never been better.”

-13TH Floor

 

RISE AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS

WATCH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE OTHER SIDE OF BLUE” OUT TODAY

 

MELISSA IS ON TOUR NOW WITH HER “RISE TOUR” AND 

WILL HIT THE ROAD WITH WYNONNA JUDD THIS SUMMER, 

ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES JUST ANNOUNCED

Rise, the highly anticipated new album from Grammy winning rockstar and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee Melissa Etheridge is out NOW via Sun Records. Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, Rise is Etheridge’s first studio album in five years and is her most personal project to date. 

The album features eleven new heartfelt and triumphant songs – including a duet with Chris Stapleton on “The Other Side of Blue” – written and co-produced by Etheridge, who worked with Grammy winning producer, Shooter Jennings. Of working with Melissa, 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.”

Praised for its powerful songwriting and emotional depth, Rise has already earned early acclaim, with CBS Mornings’ host Gayle King calling the music “fantastic” when she spoke with Melissa earlier this month. 

 

Today, Melissa also unveils the official music video for “The Other Side of Blue” which features compelling visuals that complement the song’s heartfelt message of love and resilience. In true Melissa fashion, she pairs her powerful music with an equally as powerful message, bringing attention to causes that are close to her heart – this time supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. The video for “The Other Side of Blue” kicks off by reminding viewers that nearly 2 million US Military Veterans suffer from PTSD, then quickly reminds us that music can help soothe those demons.  

Fans can watch the music video for “The Other Side of Blue” HERE!

Etheridge began previewing material from Rise on her 2025 tour dates, and just this week kicked off her 2026 “RISE TOUR”, a tour that will bring her legendary and rock filled live performance to audiences across North America. In addition to her solo dates, Etheridge will join Wynonna Judd for their “RAISED ON RADIO” co-headline tour this summer! These two musical trailblazers are teaming up for an unforgettable tour, bringing fans their chart-topping hits and signature sounds that made them two of the most celebrated artists of all time. All tour dates listed below and tickets for all dates are on sale now.

 

Dates for Melissa’s The Rise Tour 

March 27 – Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort

March 28 – Waterloo, NY – The Vine at Del Lago Resort & Casino

March 30 – Waterville, ME – Waterville Opera House

March 31 – Burlington, VT – Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

April 2 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

April 3 – Woonsocket, RI – Stadium Theatre for the Performing Arts

April 4 – Portland, ME – Merrill Auditorium

April 8 – Plymouth, MA – Plymouth Memorial Hall

April 10 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen Performing Arts Center

April 11 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

April 12 – Poughkeepsie, NY – Bardavon 1869 Opera House

April 14 – Ridgefield, CT – The Ridgefield Playhouse

April 15 – Medford, MA – Chevalier Theatre

April 17 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts

April 18 – Bensalem, PA – XCite Center at Parx Casino

April 19 – Winston-Salem, NC – The Ramkat

April 21 – Rocky Mount, VA – Harvester Performance Center

April 22 – Danville, KY – Norton Center for the Arts

April 24 – Tulsa, OK – Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino

April 26 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater

April 29 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall

May 1 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory

May 2 – New Buffalo, MI – Four Winds Casino Resort – Silver Creek Event Center

May 3 – Carmel, IN – Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center

May 5 – Munhall, PA – Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead

May 6 – Troy, NY – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

May 8 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre

May 9 – Roanoke Rapids, NC – Weldon Mills Theatre

June 6 – Carterville, IL – Events Center at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort

June 7 – Brookfield, IL – Roaring Nights Summer Concert Series at Brookfield Zoo

July 15 – Redding, CA – Cascade Theatre

July 27 – Invermere, BC – Downtown Invermere Lakeview Amphitheatre (on sale later)

July 31 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up

August 29 – Webster, MA – Indian Ranch

August 30 – Bar Harbor, ME – Criterion Theater

September 1 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount

September 2 – Kennett Square, PA – Longwood Gardens

September 4 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center

September 5 – Durham, NC – Fletcher Hall at The Carolina Theater of Durham

September 8 – Tarrytown, NY – Tarrytown Music Hall

September 9 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center

September 12 – Midland, MI – Midland Center for the Arts

September 13 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

September 18 – Lake Charles, LA – Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget Lake Charles

September 19 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Theatre

September 20 – Oxford, AL – Oxford Performing Arts Center

September 22 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Theatre

September 24 – Riverside, IA – Event Center at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort (on Sale Later)

September 25 – Larchwood, IA – Event Center at Grand Falls Casino (on sale later)

 

Dates for Melissa’s Raised On Radio Co-Headline Tour with Wynonna Judd 

June 24 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap

June 25 – Williamsburg, VA – Williamsburg Live

June 27 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Institution

June 28 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

June 30 – Huber Heights, OH – The Rose Music Center at The Heights

July 3 – Terre Haute, IN – The MILL Amphitheater

July 5 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater

July 6 – Chisholm, MN – Minnesota Discovery Center Amphitheater

July 9 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park

July 11 – San Diego, CA – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

July 12 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live

July 17 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino

July 18 – Rohnert Park, CA – Weill Hall + Lawn at the Green Music Center

July 19 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Downtown Ballroom

July 21 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery (on sale later)

July 23 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

July 24 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series

July 25 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest

July 28 – Bonner, MT – Kettle House Amphitheater

July 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – Venue TBA (on sale later) 

August 2 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater with the Colorado Symphony

August 4 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

August 5 – Albertville, AL – Sand Mountain Amphitheater

August 7 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

August 8 – Beaver Dam, KY – Beaver Dam Amphitheater

August 9 – West Allis, WI – Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage

September 11 – Allegan, MI – Allegan Country Fair (on sale later)