So, Stevie Nicks is finally doing it. After years of us surviving on live versions of "Rhiannon" and that viral TikTok cranberry juice moment, the White Witch is releasing a new CD. Honestly, it's about time. We’ve been waiting since 2011’s In Your Dreams for a full collection of new, original solo material. Sure, we got 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault in 2014, but those were re-recordings of old demos. This is different. This is new.
The buzz started reaching a fever pitch in mid-2025 during the Pollstar Awards. Stevie was there to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, looking as iconic as ever, when she dropped the bombshell. She’s calling it the "Ghost Record." ### What exactly is the Ghost Record?
It’s not just some collection of ethereal, "airy-fairy" tracks—her words, not mine. This is Stevie Nicks pulling the curtain back on her actual life. She’s been very vocal about the fact that these songs are autobiographical. No more hiding behind metaphors of Welsh goddesses or white-winged doves. We are getting the "real stories of memories of mine of fantastic men," she told the crowd at the awards.
She even pointed at Jimmy Iovine, the legendary producer she dated for years, and told him, "You're next." That’s the kind of energy we’ve been missing.
The album grew out of a weird, intense period where she was displaced by the California wildfires. Being stuck away from home with nothing but her thoughts and a piano apparently triggered a massive burst of songwriting. She claims she has at least seven tracks finished, and they’re punchy. They’re honest. They’re probably going to make a lot of famous men very nervous.
The Lead Single: "The Lighthouse"
If you want to know what the vibe of the Stevie Nicks new CD is, you just have to listen to "The Lighthouse." Released in late 2024 and performed on SNL and Kimmel, it’s a massive departure. It’s a protest anthem.
Stevie wrote it shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned. She calls it the most important thing she has ever done. It’s heavy, rock-focused, and features Sheryl Crow on bass and backing vocals. It also marks a technical first for Stevie: it uses a sample. The track opens with "Something Heavens" by H.U.V.A. Network.
It’s not just a song; it’s a mission statement. If the rest of the album carries this level of grit, we aren't getting the soft, velvet-draped Stevie. We’re getting the rock legend who still has something to say about the state of the world.
The Prince Connection and Other Stories
One of the most anticipated tracks is a song specifically about Prince. They were close—he famously played the uncredited synthesizer on "Stand Back"—but they had their moments. Stevie has been telling this wild story about the premiere of Purple Rain in 1984. Apparently, she freaked out during the scene where Prince’s character hits Apollonia and left the theater.
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She’s finally put those feelings and that friendship into a song.
There are also rumors of a track involving her late, great friend Christine McVie. While Stevie has said Fleetwood Mac is over because she can't imagine it without Christine, her solo work has always been a place where she processes grief.
When can you actually buy the Stevie Nicks new CD?
The timeline has been a bit of a moving target. In 2025, industry insiders were eyeing a late-year release, but it’s looking more like a 2026 rollout.
There’s a lot of strategic planning happening behind the scenes. 2026 is the year of the massive Apple-produced Fleetwood Mac documentary. It makes sense for her to drop the "Ghost Record" around the same time everyone is looking back at the band's legacy.
Wait. There's more.
If you’re a physical media nerd, you should know that Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) is also putting out a high-fidelity reissue of her third solo album, Rock a Little, right around now (January 2026). So even if the new stuff takes another month or two to hit the shelves, the bins will be full of Stevie.
Why this record matters now
Let’s be real: Stevie Nicks doesn’t need to put out a new album. She could tour on "Edge of Seventeen" until the end of time and still sell out arenas. But she seems possessed by these stories.
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There’s a huge generational shift happening. Younger fans who found her through Daisy Jones & The Six or TikTok don’t just want the hits; they want the "lore." The "Ghost Record" is basically 50 years of rock and roll lore condensed into a single CD.
She’s not pulling punches. She’s not being vague.
What to do while you wait
Don't just sit there refreshing her official website. Here is how to actually prep for the release of the Stevie Nicks new CD:
- Listen to "The Lighthouse" and "For What It's Worth": These are the blueprints for her current sound—more rock, less "mystic."
- Grab the Buckingham Nicks Reissue: If you missed the late 2025 drop of her and Lindsey’s 1973 debut, find it. It’s the origin story for the "fantastic men" she’s singing about now.
- Check the 2026 Tour Dates: She’s already announced shows for 2026, including New Orleans Jazz Fest in April. She almost always road-tests new songs before the album officially drops.
- Watch the SNL Performance: Go back and watch her 2024 return to Saturday Night Live. The vocal precision on the new material is genuinely impressive for someone who’s been doing this for half a century.
This isn't a "legacy" album. It’s a comeback. Stevie is stepping out from behind the "airy-fairy" curtains and finally telling us what really happened.