Rachel Platten – Stand By You: Rachel Platten is revisiting the songs that made her a household name, and she is doing it with more heart and purpose than ever before. The Emmy Award-winning and multi-platinum singer-songwriter has released “Stand By You (Rachel’s Version),” a powerful and emotional take on one of her most loved tracks. The release comes in anticipation of her upcoming album, Fight Song (Rachel’s Version), arriving on September 26.
The new album is a full-circle moment for Rachel. It reimagines the music from her Wildfire era through the lens of who she is today. Songs like “Fight Song,” which has been streamed over 3 billion times globally, now carry a new kind of strength. One billion of those streams came from Spotify alone, showing the global reach and lasting impact of her music.
This project is not about changing the songs. It is about reclaiming them. Rachel now owns her masters and is taking full creative control, which adds even more weight to the release.
“These songs have lived in the world for a decade,” Rachel says. “They have shaped moments of strength, doubt, and connection. I have returned to them, not to change them, but to reclaim them. These versions reflect the voice I have now, the wisdom I have gained, and the pride of owning my masters.”
She credits Taylor Swift for inspiring her to take this step, and gives thanks to producer Jon Levine for helping her bring the new versions to life. Fans can also look forward to long-awaited songs like “Begin Again,” first heard on Pretty Little Liars, and special live recordings that have never been released until now.
Rachel has also announced a special one-night-only show on October 16 at Irving Plaza in New York City. All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a celebration of the impact “Fight Song” has had, and a chance to give back in a deeply meaningful way.
From the very beginning, Rachel Platten’s music has connected with people because of its honesty and emotional power. Her breakout hit “Fight Song” became a global anthem for anyone going through something difficult. Her message has always been clear: you are stronger than you think.
Since then, Rachel has toured internationally, sold millions of albums, and performed everywhere from morning TV shows to the White House. She continues to be a voice for empowerment, mental health awareness, education, and cancer research.
With Fight Song (Rachel’s Version), Rachel is not just re-releasing old music. She is taking ownership of her story and inviting fans to hear these songs through a new lens. They may sound familiar, but they carry more weight, more freedom, and more truth than ever before.
Rachel Platten – Stand By You
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