Photos by Shannon Guest – Michelle Branch is welcoming 2026 with a renewed creative spark, celebrating an impressive 25 years in music and the enduring legacy of a career that helped define early-2000s pop-rock. First breaking through with her multi-platinum 2001 debut album The Spirit Room, Branch quickly became a household name with hits including “Everywhere,” “All You Wanted” and “Goodbye to You.” Her follow-up album, Hotel Paper (2003), further established her reputation as a gifted songwriter, blending infectious pop melodies, heartfelt storytelling and guitar-driven alternative rock. Her Grammy-winning collaboration with Santana on “The Game of Love” also showcased her versatility and introduced her voice to an even wider audience.
A major highlight of 2026 is Branch’s new project, Everywhere and Back Again, a special EP released November 6 through BMG to commemorate her 25-year musical journey. The collection revisits some of her most recognizable songs through fresh recordings and collaborations with fellow artists, offering a new perspective on material that has connected with listeners for generations. Among the featured releases are a reimagined version of “The Game of Love,” featuring New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander, and a refreshed rendition of “Goodbye to You” featuring country star Maren Morris. The project also revisits favourites including “Everywhere,” “All You Wanted” and “Breathe,” celebrating the timeless songwriting and emotional connections behind her catalogue.
Branch is also bringing the celebration to the stage with her Everywhere and Back Again Tour, which launched in September 2026 and quickly generated tremendous demand, with the initial fall run selling out. The career-spanning performances revisit beloved songs from The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper, while introducing audiences to the new interpretations behind her anniversary project. With an expanded North American tour scheduled for 2027, including two Toronto performances at History on March 30 and 31, Branch is proving that her music continues to resonate with longtime fans and a new generation of listeners. Twenty-five years after her breakthrough, Michelle Branch is embracing both her musical history and the possibilities ahead.
