Elvis Presley’s Family and UMG Announce Posthumous Album with Groundbreaking Collaborations

In an electrifying announcement that has thrilled fans of every generation, the family of Elvis Presley, in collaboration with Universal Music Group (UMG), has revealed plans to release a posthumous album featuring unreleased vocals, reimagined classics, and collaborations with a stunning lineup of today’s most acclaimed artists. The project, titled “ELVIS: Resurrection”, aims to bring The King back to life sonically, offering a once-in-a-lifetime fusion of past and present.

The album, set for global release in late 2025, will showcase a collection of never-before-heard vocal recordings by Presley, digitally remastered and enhanced using cutting-edge technology. According to UMG, many of these vocals were recorded between 1968 and 1976 during Presley’s studio sessions at American Sound and RCA Studios but were left unused due to label constraints or creative decisions at the time.

Lisa Marie Presley, before her passing in 2023, gave her full blessing to the project. Her daughter, Riley Keough, now a co-executor of the Presley estate, has taken a hands-on role in curating the emotional and musical tone of the album. “We didn’t want this to be just another tribute. We wanted this to feel like Elvis is speaking again—singing to us in a language the world still understands,” she said in an official statement.

The collaborators lined up for the album are nothing short of iconic. Confirmed artists include Beyoncé, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Dua Lipa, and Harry Styles—all offering fresh vocals alongside Elvis’s original tracks. A particularly hyped duet features Ed Sheeran reworking “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with newly composed acoustic arrangements.

UMG tapped multiple Grammy-winning producers including Rick Rubin, Jack Antonoff, and T Bone Burnett to handle the production of the project. The result, insiders claim, is a genre-spanning album that traverses rock, soul, blues, and pop—honoring Presley’s roots while expanding his reach for a new generation of listeners.

The lead single, “If I Can Dream (2025 Version)”, featuring Elvis and Adele, will be released ahead of the album this November. Early preview clips from the track reveal Adele’s emotional delivery soaring alongside Presley’s powerful 1968 Comeback Special vocals, creating a soul-stirring duet that has already been hailed as “spine-tingling” by early listeners.

In addition to the album, a Netflix Original documentary titled “The King Lives: The Making of Resurrection” is also in production, offering behind-the-scenes access to the creative process, interviews with featured artists, archival footage, and intimate family reflections. The documentary will drop one week after the album’s release, rounding out what UMG is calling “The Elvis Reawakening Campaign.”

Fans and music historians alike have praised the project for its ambition. “This isn’t just nostalgia,” said music critic and Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick. “This is an evolution of the Elvis legacy. It brings his unmatched vocal charisma into a modern soundscape without compromising his essence.”

Presley’s estate has confirmed that the album is also part of a larger initiative to expand Elvis’s catalog digitally for new listeners. This includes Dolby Atmos remixes, curated playlists for Gen Z audiences, and the re-release of rare performances on streaming platforms.

Billboards across New York, London, and Tokyo have already started teasing the campaign with the words “The King Returns – 2025”, accompanied by Presley’s silhouette and a golden lightning bolt—a nod to his iconic “TCB” (Taking Care of Business) logo. The buzz on social media has been massive, with the hashtag #ElvisResurrection trending worldwide within hours of the announcement.

With “ELVIS: Resurrection”, the world is not only being reminded of Presley’s irreplaceable voice—it’s being invited to rediscover him. Decades after his passing, The King may truly be returning, ready to move hearts once more—with features, sounds, and soul that promise to blow our minds.