If you were worried that Elton John was going to disappear into the sunset after completing his farewell tour in 2023, you’ll be happy to know that his new album finds him as creatively restless as ever.

Elton John retired from touring in 2023, and last year, he experienced a serious health scare involving his vision. But for an artist with his work ethic and drive, slowing down was never really an option.

The duo's collaborative journey took flight when Carlile reached out to Sir Elton John for a seemingly simple request: to play piano on her new record. What unfolded was an extraordinary partnership that would culminate in their joint album, marking Brandi's eighth studio album and Elton's thirty-third.