Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Corinne Bailey Rae, the Grammy Award-winning singer’s acclaimed debut album that introduced the world to her soulful, sun-soaked sound.

Originally released in February 2006, the record produced timeless hits like "Put Your Records On" and "Like a Star," earning critical praise, multi-platinum sales, and Grammy nominations. Two decades on, the album’s warm blend of soul, pop, and jazz remains a touchstone for listeners and a defining moment in mid-2000s music.

In celebration of this milestone, Corinne Bailey Rae is releasing the children’s book "Put Your Records On," published with Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers.

Biography:

English singer/songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae rose to stardom with her self-titled #1 U.K. debut album in 2006, featuring the global hits "Put Your Records On" and "Like A Star." Over the course of her career, she has released four critically acclaimed studio albums—"Corinne Bailey Rae," "The Sea," "The Heart Speaks in Whispers," and "Black Rainbows"—and earned two Grammy Awards, two MOBOS, and has been nominated for multiple awards including the BRIT Awards, Mercury Music Prize, and BET Awards.

"Black Rainbows," an album inspired by her time at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, showcased Bailey Rae's artistic evolution and exploration of new sonic landscapes, with its topics discussed at Yale University, Columbia University, and Spelman College.

Bailey Rae has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Mary J. Blige, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, KING, Paul McCartney, Kele Okereke, Eric Benet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Questlove, Salaam Remi, RZA, Tyler, The Creator, and many more.

VIP Experience:

• Additional $100 to any seat - limited quantity.
• Pre-show Meet & Greet and personal photo with Corinne Bailey Rae.
• Exclusive access to watch a portion of soundcheck.
• Tour poster, signed by Corinne.
• Keepsake VIP laminate & lanyard.
• 20% discount code for Corinne Bailey Rae’s online shop.