JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Desiree Dorion announces her eighth studio album, Pieces of Me, her first fully self-produced, genre-spanning project, set for release on Friday, May 15 2026.
A collection of songs that didn’t quite fit with previous releases but carried too much significance to be shelved, Desiree Dorion’s eighth studio album, Pieces of Me, finds the artist refusing to leave any part of herself behind. Moving freely between style, influence, and genre, Dorion’s latest album embraces the entirety of her artistic scope, free from the confines of expectations while embracing self-directed challenges for continued growth as an artist. Self-producing the project and intentionally seeking out Indigenous musicians to collaborate with, Dorion embraces a new level of creative autonomy, shaping not only the sound of the record, but the values behind it, with intention, representation, and purpose at the forefront On Pieces of Me, stripped-back storytelling sits alongside radio-friendly moments, creating a body of work that feels both cohesive and unrestricted, from an artist who continues to challenge herself and the industry standard.
A powerful and consistent presence across leading media platforms, Dorion has received multiple features on CTV, Global News, The Morning Show, Breakfast Television, eTalk, and CBC Radio, alongside continued support from SiriusXM and radio nationwide. Her music has charted on the Canadian Country Top 100 (TRAX), with multiple #1s on the Indigenous Music Countdown, while her catalogue continues to steadily grow, surpassing 500,000 streams across platforms. A JUNO nominee and seven-time Manitoba Country Music Award winner, Dorion has also been recognized by the Indigenous Music Awards and the Western Canadian Music Awards. In 2026, Dorion was a featured performer at the Winnipeg Jets WASAC night for a crowd of over 15,000. Beyond the stage, Dorion is a mother, lawyer, and committed advocate for Indigenous communities, having hosted the Canadian Country Music Association’s Indigenous-focused Achimotak series and currently serving as an ambassador for the Downie Wenjack Foundation. With a career defined by both impact and intention, she continues to expand her reach while staying grounded in purpose.
With Pieces of Me, Dorion made a decision that reshaped how the album came together from the ground up. For the first time in her career she took a seat in the producer’s chair, where she navigated the technical and creative demands of production. Requiring a deeper level of focus and detail than ever before, sharing “you don’t realize how many layers there are until you’re responsible for all of them.But it changed how I hear music and how I trust my own decisions.” That shift in control also informed who she chose to bring into the creative process. The album features a 70% Indigenous team of musicians and contributors, reflecting a conscious effort to align her work with her values. In an industry where both female producers and Indigenous talent remain underrepresented, Pieces of Me quietly challenges those norms through action rather than statement. Sonically, the album’s seven tracks expand on Dorion’s foundation in Country, incorporating elements that pull from her new home in Roots/Americana and alternative textures. Songs move between traditional structures and more fluid arrangements, reinforcing her move away from strict genre expectations and toward a sound that feels more authentic and reflective of her full range as an artist.
Following three previously released singles, the album’s lead track, “Landmine,” captures the unraveling of a relationship already destined for collapse. With a sense of tension running throughout, the track balances restraint and release, mirroring the emotional push and pull at its core. Guided by Dorion’s vivid and emotionally precise storytelling, the song pulls listeners directly into the fragile in-between of knowing the end is near, but refusing to acknowledge the reality.
On her first self-produced single, “Let Them”, Dorion explores the rock edge of country music in a powerful statement about leaving negative situations behind and staying true to oneself. Released in late 2025, “Red Wine” is an ode to the companion that helped Dorion through the lonely nights of the pandemic. The classic country track reached #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown, and featured fellow Manitoban artists Catie St. Germain and Diana Desjarlais. On “Daddy’s Tattoo”, Dorion collaborates with JUNO-nominated Manitoban duo Burnstick, turning an unanswered childhood question about her father’s unexplained tattoo into a haunting, story-driven Roots/Americana song. A contrasting moment arrives with “Little Girl,” a melodic, comforting track written as a message to Dorion’s younger self. Centered on reassurance and self-worth, the song is an inspiring message to any young girl that their future is bright.
With Pieces of Me, Desiree Dorion delivers a record that expands her creative identity while reinforcing what has always set her apart: a clear voice, a strong point of view, and a commitment to making music that stands on its own terms. At its core, the album reflects a shift in mindset as much as sound. A project grounded in decisive choice: choosing how to create, who to collaborate with, and what stories to tell. Pieces of Me is a project built without compromise, shaped by artistic instinct rather than expectation, by a musical and community leader who remains unafraid to challenge industry standards and carve a path all her own.
“Pieces of Me” will be available everywhere on May 15, 2026
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