Lea Michele discography
Michele performing in March 2014
Studio albums4
Music videos3
Singles5
Promotional singles7

American singer Lea Michele has released four studio albums, five singles, seven promotional singles, and three music videos. Michele came to prominence for her role as Rachel Berry on the television series Glee, where she established her musical career performing on the series' soundtrack albums. Prior to this, she was known for her Broadway soundtrack credits.

In 2012, Michele signed a record deal with Columbia.[1] She began recording for her debut album on October 19, 2012.[2] On November 27, 2013, Michele announced that the first single from her debut album, Louder, would be "Cannonball", which debuted at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100,[3][4] selling over 51,000 copies in its first week of sale.[5] The accompanying music video was released on January 9, 2014.[6] Four songs were also released as promotional singles in the lead-up to the album: "Battlefield",[7] "Louder",[8] "What Is Love?",[9] and "You're Mine".[10] The album, which was released on March 4, 2014, made its debut on the Billboard 200 at number 4, selling over 62,000 copies in its first week.[11] Michele's second single, "On My Way", was released on May 4, 2014,[12] with its music video premiering on May 19, 2014.[13]

On March 3, 2017, Michele released "Love Is Alive" as the first single from her second studio album, Places.[14] Three songs were also released as promotional singles in the lead-up to the album: "Anything's Possible",[15] "Run to You",[16] and "Getaway Car".[17] The album, which was released on April 28, 2017, debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200, selling over 16,000 copies in its first week.[18]

On October 25, 2019, Michele released her third studio album, Christmas in the City.[19] The album is her first Christmas album.[19]

Michele released her fourth studio album, Forever, on November 5, 2021.[20]

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions, sales, and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
[21]		 AUS
[22]		 AUT
[23]		 CAN
[24]		 IRE
[25]		 ITA
[26]		 JPN
[27]		 FRA
[28]		 NZ
[29]		 SWI
[30]		 UK
[31]
Louder 44254118291561816
Places
  • Release date: April 28, 2017
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: CD, digital download
 2825—218234124148—[upper-alpha 1]3837
Christmas in the City
  • Released: October 25, 2019[19]
  • Label: Sony
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 —[upper-alpha 2]—[upper-alpha 3]—————————
Forever
  • Released: November 5, 2021[20]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: digital download, streaming
 ———————————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Soundtrack albums

Title Album details
Spring Awakening[37]
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return[38]
  • Release date: May 6, 2014 (US)
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download
Funny Girl[39]
  • Release date: 18 November 2022
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[40]		 AUS
[22]		 BEL
[41]		 CAN
[42]		 FRA
[28][43]		 IRE
[25]		 ITA
[44]		 JPN
[45]		 SPA
[46]		 UK
[31]
"Cannonball" 2013 7545—[upper-alpha 4]49488027823256 Louder
"On My Way" 2014 ———[upper-alpha 5]8145—68—45—
"Love Is Alive" 2017 ————150————— Places
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" 2019 —————————— Christmas in the City
"Christmas in New York" —[upper-alpha 6]—————————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as lead artist with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
[48]
"This Is for My Girls"[49]
(among artists for "Let Girls Learn")		 2016 5 Non-album single

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles as lead artist with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[40]		 CAN
[42]		 DEN
[50]		 FRA
[28]		 IRE
[25]		 ITA
[51]		 SPA
[52]
"Battlefield" 2013 ———1176670— Louder
"Louder" 2014 —[upper-alpha 7]644046—4447
"What Is Love?" —99—55—5945
"You're Mine" —[upper-alpha 8]83—47—50—
"Anything's Possible"[54] 2017 ——————— Places
"Run to You" ———————
"Getaway Car" ———————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of promotional singles as lead artist with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Holiday
Digital
[47]
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" 2019 47 Christmas in the City
"I'll Be Home for Christmas"
(featuring Jonathan Groff)		 30
"Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" 33
"White Christmas"
(featuring Darren Criss)		 31
"Angels We Have Heard on High"
(featuring Cynthia Erivo)		 22
"O Holy Night" 19

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Henry Ford" 1996 Peter Friedman Songs from Ragtime[55]
"Gliding" Peter Friedman, Marin Mazzie, Gordon Stanley, Alex Strange
"Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc." Peter Friedman, Judy Kaye, Steven Sutcliffe
"Matchmaker, Matchmaker" 2004 Alfred Molina, Laura Michelle Kelly, Sally Murphy, Nancy Opel, Tricia Paoluccio Fiddler on the Roof[56]
"The Leave-Taking" Alfred Molina, John Cariani, Molly Ephraim, Randy Graff, Sally Murphy
"Can't Turn You Loose" 2011 Jon Bon Jovi New Year's Eve[57]
"Auld Lang Syne" —
"Love Me For an Hour" 2021 Burt Bacharach, Steven Sater, Jonathan Groff Some Lovers (World Premiere Recording)[58]

Music videos

Song Year Director Release date Ref.
"Cannonball" 2013 Robert Hales January 9, 2014 [59]
"On My Way" 2014 Hannah Lux Davis May 19, 2014 [60]
"Christmas in New York" 2019 November 19, 2019

Notes

  1. ↑ Places did not enter the NZ Top 40 Albums Chart, but peaked at number two on the NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart.[33]
  2. ↑ Christmas in the City did not enter the US Billboard 200 but peaked at number nine on the Digital Albums chart and number 24 on the Top Album Sales chart.[34][35]
  3. ↑ Christmas in the City did not enter the ARIA Albums Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the ARIA Digital Album Chart.[36]
  4. ↑ "Cannonball" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 7 on the Flemish Ultratip chart.[41]
  5. ↑ "On My Way" did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 40 on the Flemish Ultratip chart.[41]
  6. ↑ "Christmas in New York" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 15 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.[47]
  7. ↑ "Louder" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[53]
  8. ↑ "You're Mine" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[53]

References

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  2. ↑ Gicas, Peter (October 23, 2012). "Lea Michele Tweets Excitement About Starting Work on Her Debut Solo Album". E! News.
  3. ↑ Ng, Philiana (November 27, 2013). "Lea Michele's 'Cannonball' to Be First Single From Debut Album". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  4. ↑ Trust, Gary (December 18, 2013). "Eminem, Rihanna Remain Atop Hot 100 With 'The Monster'". Billboard.
  5. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (December 23, 2013). "Lea Michele's "Cannonball" Is First Song From Any Glee Star to Make Billboard Chart – Where Did It Land?". Wetpaint.
  6. ↑ Malec, Brett (January 10, 2014). "Lea Michele Debuts "Cannonball" Music Video". E! News.
  7. ↑ Nessif, Bruna (December 27, 2013). "Lea Michele Releases New Single "Battlefield"". E! News.
  8. ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (January 13, 2014). "Lea Michele Exclusive Song Premiere: Listen To 'Louder' Title Track". Billboard.
  9. ↑ Sperry, April (January 27, 2014). "Lea Michele Releases New Single, 'What Is Love'". The Huffington Post.
  10. ↑ Bucksbaum, Sydney (February 10, 2014). "Lea Michele releases Cory Monteith tribute song 'You're Mine'". Screener.
  11. ↑ Caulfield, Keith (March 12, 2014). "Rick Ross Rules With Fifth No. 1 Album On Billboard 200". Billboard.
  12. ↑ Lewis, Casey (February 25, 2014). "Listen to This Great New Lea Michele Song (Plus, Stream the Whole Album!)". Teen Vogue.
  13. ↑ Malach, Maggie (May 19, 2014). "Lea Michele Smoulders in 'On My Way' Video". PopCrush.
  14. ↑ Chiu, Melody (March 1, 2017). "Lea Michele's New Single 'Love Is Alive' Off Her Upcoming Album Places". People. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  15. ↑ Brandle, Lars (March 14, 2017). "Lea Michele Reveals Release Date for 'Places,' Shares New Song 'Anything's Possible': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  16. ↑ Bacle, Ariana (March 30, 2017). "Hear Lea Michele's romantic new ballad, 'Run to You'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Lea Michele Shares New Track 'Getaway Car' + New Album 'Places' Out 4/28". Broadway World. April 21, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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  19. 1 2 3 Tracy, Brianne (2019-09-18). "Lea Michele Is Releasing Her First Christmas Album: 'It's a Great Explanation of Where I'm At'". People. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
  20. 1 2 Mier, Tomás. "Lea Michele to Release Lullaby Covers Album Forever Dedicated to Son Ever: A 'Dream Come True'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
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  33. ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
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  37. ↑ "Spring Awakening by Duncan Sheik". iTunes Store. January 2006.
  38. ↑ "Legends of Oz: Dorothy Returns (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists". iTunes Store. 6 May 2014.
  39. ↑ "Funny Girl, Starring Lea Michele, to Release Broadway Cast Album". BroadwayWorld. 18 November 2022.
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  46. ↑ Peak positions in Ireland:
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  48. ↑ "Janelle Monáe - This Is For My Girls Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  49. ↑ "This Is For My Girls – Single by Kelly Clarkson, Chloe & Halle, Missy Elliott, Jadagrace, Lea Michele, Janelle Monáe, Kelly Rowland & Zendaya". iTunes Store. 15 March 2016.
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  55. ↑ "Songs from Ragtime [Original Cast Recording]". AllMusic.
  56. ↑ "Fiddler on the Roof [2004 Broadway Revival Cast]". AllMusic.
  57. ↑ "New Year's Eve (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists". iTunes Store.
  58. ↑ "Some Lovers (World Premiere Recording)". iTunes Store.
  59. ↑ Lee, Ashley (January 10, 2014). "Glee's Lea Michele Knocks Over a Piano in 'Cannonball' Video Debut". The Hollywood Reporter.
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