Elton John & Brandi Carlile Drop New Album Who Believes in Angels, Set for Primetime Special on April 6

The 10-track collaboration honors rock legends, blends emotional ballads and upbeat tributes, and leads to a special CBS concert event.

Los Angeles, April 4:
Music icons Elton John and Brandi Carlile have officially released their highly anticipated collaborative album, Who Believes in Angels. The album, produced by Grammy-winner Andrew Watt, features lyrics by Bernie Taupin, Elton’s lifelong creative partner.

The 10-track album includes eight duets and one solo track each by John and Carlile, showcasing a dynamic blend of emotion, nostalgia, and raw musical chemistry.

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🎶 Title Track & Tribute to Legends

The album’s title track, “Who Believes in Angels?”, was accompanied by a music video released in February. Described as a “kaleidoscopic tribute to the rock & roll angels,” it honors late legends like Tina Turner and Little Richard, whose legacies continue to shape generations of musicians.

Hours ahead of the album drop, the duo also released a lyric video for the second track, “Little Richard’s Bible”, a more upbeat, energetic number that adds texture and contrast to the album’s tone.

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🌟 Upcoming Special: An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile

To celebrate the album’s launch, the duo will appear in a one-night-only television event titled An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile, airing Sunday, April 6 at 8 PM local time on CBS.

Produced by Fulwell Entertainment, the concert special was filmed at London’s Palladium Theatre on March 26 and features live performances, intimate conversations, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories about their friendship and the making of the album.

Both artists will perform collaborative tracks, individual classics, and Carlile will debut an unreleased original song.

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🗣️ Raw and Real Moments

During the concert filming, Elton and Brandi opened up about deeply personal subjects — from Elton’s take on his legacy (“nothing to do with Crocodile f**ing Rock*,” he joked) to the emotional weight of making music amid global turmoil.

“It doesn’t seem right to be trying to make a record when this horrible stuff is going on,” Elton said, reflecting on the backdrop of global conflict while writing the album.

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🎬 Streaming Info

• Live Broadcast: April 6 at 8 PM on CBS
• Streaming:
  • Live for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers
  • Available on-demand the next day for all Paramount+ users

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📀 About the Album

• Album Title: Who Believes in Angels
• Artists: Elton John & Brandi Carlile
• Tracks: 10 (8 duets + 1 solo each)
• Producer: Andrew Watt
• Lyricist: Bernie Taupin

This marks another high-profile collaboration between the longtime friends, who were previously nominated for an Oscar for “Never Too Late”, featured in the Disney+ documentary chronicling John’s farewell tour.