Sheryl Crow announces her ninth studio album, *Pick You Up*, releasing on Oct. 9, and previews it with the single “Freedom Bus,” featuring Jesse Welles. Crow frames the album as music meant to convey hope to listeners.
The outlets also situate the announcement within Crow’s recent activity. Stereogum notes she released *Evolution* in 2024 and has continued working through appearances and releases, including a protest song titled “The New Normal,” co-production of Stevie Nicks’ comeback single “The Lighthouse,” and participation in benefit performances and covers. Rolling Stone and Consequence focus more directly on the album announcement and the “Freedom Bus” collaboration, while Stereogum adds commentary on related context such as recent projects and the broader promotional moment.
