Cat Power Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'The Greatest' Album

Redux EP and tour to commemorate milestone record

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:00am

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Cat Power, the ex-Atlanta artist known for her blend of folk, soul, and indie rock, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her acclaimed 2006 album 'The Greatest' with a new Redux EP and a special tour performing the album in its entirety. The Redux EP, recorded with her longtime backing band Dirty Delta Blues, features a new version of James Brown's 'Try Me' as well as covers of Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U' and a re-imagined take on Cat Power's own 'Could We' from 'The Greatest'. The 20th anniversary tour will kick off on February 12, 2026 in Houston, Texas and travel across North America, Europe, and the UK.

Why it matters

Cat Power's 2006 album 'The Greatest' is considered a landmark in her career, showcasing her unique blend of folk, soul, and indie rock. The album was critically acclaimed and helped establish her as a respected and influential artist. The 20th anniversary celebration of this milestone record will give fans a chance to revisit the album and see Cat Power perform it live.

The details

The Redux EP includes three tracks - a new recording of James Brown's 'Try Me', a cover of Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in tribute to the late guitarist Teenie Hodges who played on 'The Greatest', and a re-imagined version of Cat Power's own 'Could We' from the original album. The EP was recorded by longtime collaborator Stuart Sikes at Church House Studios in Austin, Texas with Cat Power's backing band Dirty Delta Blues. The 20th anniversary tour of 'The Greatest' will kick off on February 12, 2026 in Houston, Texas and then travel across North America, Europe, and the UK through early November.

  • The Redux EP will be released digitally and on 10' vinyl on Friday, January 23, 2026.
  • The 20th anniversary tour of 'The Greatest' will begin on February 12, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
  • The tour will travel across North America, Europe, and the UK through early November 2026.

The players

Cat Power

The singer-songwriter otherwise known as Chan Marshall, who is known for her blend of folk, soul, and indie rock music.

Dirty Delta Blues

The all-star supergroup assembled to back Cat Power on the world tour following the release of 'The Greatest' album, comprising guitarist Judah Bauer, keyboardist Gregg Foreman, bassist Erik Paparozzi, and drummer Jim White.

Stuart Sikes

The GRAMMY-winning engineer and longtime collaborator of Cat Power who recorded the Redux EP at Church House Studios in Austin, Texas.

Teenie Hodges

The legendary guitarist who was a member of The Memphis Rhythm Band that backed Cat Power on 'The Greatest' album and with whom she formed a close bond before his passing in 2014.

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What they’re saying

“It'll be a memorable night, especially as her old neighborhood friends should be there.”

— Hal Horowitz, Critic (Creative Loafing)

What’s next

The 20th anniversary tour of 'The Greatest' will kick off on February 12, 2026 in Houston, Texas and then travel across North America, Europe, and the UK through early November 2026.

The takeaway

Cat Power's 20th anniversary celebration of her landmark 2006 album 'The Greatest' will give fans a chance to revisit this critically acclaimed record and see the artist perform it live with her longtime backing band Dirty Delta Blues. The Redux EP and tour are a testament to the enduring impact and influence of this seminal album in Cat Power's celebrated career.