Overview
- Carlile performed “Church & State” and “Human” on the Nov. 2 episode of Saturday Night Live.
- It was her fourth stint as SNL musical guest and her second 2025 appearance following an April duet with Elton John.
- Both songs appear on Returning to Myself, her eighth studio album, released Oct. 25 as her first solo LP since 2021.
- “Church & State” was co-written with producer Andrew Watt along with Phil and Tim Hanseroth.
- Promotion continues with the Human Tour launching in February 2026 in North America, with European dates planned for the fall.