Lana Del Rey has just revealed her highly anticipated upcoming album, titled 'The Right Person Will Stay', scheduled for release on May 21, 2025. This marks her tenth studio album and follows the success of her previous work, 'Did you know there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd', released just last year.
Making the announcement via her Instagram account, Lana shared stunning promotional imagery alongside the handwritten caption, "The right person will stay," stirring excitement among her fans. The post illuminated not just her enthusiasm but set the stage for what's to come, including 13 new tracks, some of which will be made available before the official launch.
Interestingly, the first single is set to be "Henry, Come On," which signifies her artistic evolution. This track, teased earlier this year, has been produced by country artist Luke Laird, alongside her collaborative partner Jack Antonoff, known for his extensive work with other pop icons such as Lorde and Charli XCX. This musical pairing raises curious inquiries: Has Lana Del Rey embarked on her own country music era? Last year, she also found her way onto the charts with her cover of John Denver's classic, "Take Me Home, Country Roads," hinting at her exploration of musical styles.
Del Rey's announcement coincided with exciting news of her inaugural stadium tour through the UK and Ireland, kicking off this summer. The tour includes impressive stops such as Cardiff's Principality Stadium and London's Wembley Stadium, highlighting her growing stature as an international star.
Tickets for the tour will be available starting November 29 at 9 AM GMT, providing eager fans the chance to witness her live performance.
Del Rey's Instagram post contained more than just enthusiasm; it provided insightsinto what to expect from her new album. She mentioned working closely with Luke Laird and Jack Antonoff, among others, and expressed gratitude for the collaborative process which led to the album's creation. "So grateful for the 13 tracks resulting from my time together with Luke, Jack, and Drew Erickson," she wrote, adding, "Happy for you to hear some songs coming up before Stagecoach." This statement indicates the potential for even more teasers before the official album release.
Lana also hinted at a lyrical shift with this new album, saying, "I’ve got less to reveal personally different from my previous work like Tunnel or Blue Bannisters, focusing more on melody instead." This statement leads to speculation on how her sound might echo classic Americana storytelling.
Fans and critics alike have been eagerly waiting for this new phase of her career. Following some earlier hesitations about the project, including shifting the official title from 'Lasso' to 'The Right Person Will Stay', it seems the pieces have finally fallen together for this artist who has always captivated her audience with raw emotion and beautiful melodies.
Del Rey previously expressed her need to follow her instincts creatively, especially during periods of feeling energetically stagnant. This shift seems to resonate well for both the artist and her fans as they look forward to her new sound and lyrical direction.
With all of this excitement building up around her new album and the accompanying tour, one question remains: how will Lana Del Rey’s venture forward blend her past work's rich emotional narratives with her exploration of country influences? Only time will tell, but anticipation is sure to build leading up to the album's release and her tour performances.
