Stevie Nicks Begins Work On Her First Solo Album In Over A Decade

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After more than 14 years since her last solo studio release, Stevie Nicks has begun crafting a brand-new album that promises to be her most personal work to date. The legendary singer-songwriter revealed the news during a recent appearance at the Pollstar Awards, where she was honored for her enduring influence in the live music world.

The project, currently operating under the working title The Ghost Record, began taking shape during an extended stay in a Los Angeles hotel. Nicks had temporarily relocated due to wildfires affecting her neighborhood. What began as an unplanned period of downtime ultimately sparked a fresh wave of creativity. Rather than allow the isolation to linger, she used the time to reflect and write. In total, she composed seven new songs during this period—each one drawing deeply from her own life, memories, and emotional experiences.

Unlike previous albums, which often featured more poetic abstraction or collaborative material, this upcoming record is expected to reflect a clearer narrative of Nicks’ own personal journey. She has described the direction of the songs as intensely autobiographical, leaning into real-life episodes with a level of directness she hasn’t embraced before. The stories are drawn from formative moments across her life and career, some of which had never been fully expressed in her music until now.

Among the inspirations for this new material is a particularly vivid memory from the 1980s involving Prince. Nicks has often spoken about their friendship over the years, and this specific encounter—where a well-intentioned gesture from her was met with a surprisingly candid response—has now been transformed into a theme within the album. It’s one of many moments that have resurfaced as part of this introspective creative process.

The Ghost Record will be Nicks’ first studio LP since In Your Dreams, which arrived in 2011. That album, produced in collaboration with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, was praised for its cinematic scope and lyrical depth. In the years that followed, she remained active through touring and select recording projects but had not released a full-length solo album. During that time, Nicks participated in numerous high-profile collaborations and continued to maintain a strong presence on the road, consistently selling out arenas across the U.S. and abroad.

More recently, she contributed vocals to a track on Gorillaz’s 2023 album Cracker Island, further showcasing her willingness to explore beyond traditional classic rock formats. In 2024, she also released a politically driven single that addressed women’s rights, revealing that her artistic voice still carries the fire and urgency of her early work.

Alongside the new album, Nicks has expanded her 2025 tour schedule with a run of additional dates that stretch through the fall. These shows will include both solo performances and co-headlining appearances with longtime friend and collaborator Billy Joel. The tour has already generated significant buzz, drawing anticipation from fans eager to see Nicks back onstage and potentially previewing new material from the upcoming album.

Stevie Nicks has long been recognized for her unique ability to merge emotional vulnerability with lyrical mysticism. From her work with Fleetwood Mac to her acclaimed solo career, her songs have stood out for their storytelling power and timeless quality. With this new project, she appears to be returning to her roots—only this time, with a sharper focus on telling her story exactly as she lived it.

While no official release date has been announced, anticipation is already building around The Ghost Record. Longtime followers and new listeners alike are eager to hear how one of rock’s most enduring voices continues to evolve, even after five decades in the spotlight.