Overview

• Chrissie Hynde officially announced Duets Special, a 13-track album credited to Chrissie Hynde & Pals and slated for October 2025.
• The lead single, a rendition of "Always On My Mind" featuring Rufus Wainwright, premiered on August 13 to introduce the album’s intimate arrangements.
• The full tracklist and guest roster span k.d. lang, Debbie Harry, Brandon Flowers, Dave Gahan, Cat Power, Lucinda Williams, Dan Auerbach and the late Mark Lanegan.
• Pre-orders are now open on vinyl, CD and digital platforms via Parlophone/Rhino, with most outlets citing an October 17, 2025 release date.
• The album originated from a 2023 phone call with Jörn, Rufus Wainwright’s husband, and it marks Hynde’s fourth solo effort after The Pretenders’ Relentless album and tour.