Madonna Returns to Warner Records with New Dance Album
Pop icon Madonna is gearing up to release a new dance music album in 2026,marking her first full-length studio project as 2019’s Madame X. Teh announcement also signifies a momentous return to Warner Records, the label that launched her career.
The 67-year-old singer shared the news, sparking excitement throughout the music industry. This reunion is notably poignant, as Warner Records was instrumental in the success of Madonna’s early hits, including “Like a Virgin” and “Holiday,” beginning with her self-titled debut album in 1982. After departing Warner in 2007 for a partnership with Live Nation, Madonna expressed profound happiness at reconnecting with the label.
“Warner records has been a true partner to me as the beginning,” Madonna stated. “I’m happy to be back together and look forward to the future of making music, doing the unexpected, while possibly provoking some necessary conversations.”
Warner Records executives echoed the sentiment, stating, “We are honored to welcome Madonna back home.She is not just an artist – she is a role model, a rule breaker, and a driving force of culture.” The return is being hailed as a historic moment, solidifying Madonna’s enduring influence.
The upcoming album promises to deliver the dance beats fans have come to expect, with Madonna collaborating once again with producer Stuart Price, who previously worked on her critically acclaimed Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Expect a blend of disco, electro-pop, and club influences. Madonna has teased that the album will be “unexpected” and perhaps spark critically important dialog, demonstrating her continued commitment to artistic evolution.
With over 300 million records sold worldwide, Madonna remains one of the best-selling female artists of all time. Her groundbreaking albums – Like a Virgin, Like a Prayer, and Ray of Light – transcended music, becoming cultural touchstones. A seven-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (2008), Madonna’s legacy is firmly cemented in music history.
This new chapter with Warner records promises to be another thrilling installment in the career of the undisputed “Queen of Pop,” and the world eagerly anticipates the release in 2026.