Recent News

June 7, 2026
Keith Urban Brings Out Michael McDonald to Perform “We Go Back” at CMA Fest
April 30, 2026
Check out the new Keith Urban single, "We Go Back" featuring Michael McDonald...
April 30, 2026
Michael has been inducted to the 2026 class of the Musicians Hall of Fame!
March 1, 2026
Brand new single by Amy Holland featuring Michael McDonald is out now...
February 17, 2026
Grammy award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists Santana and The Doobie Brothers announce the Oneness Tour...
May 23, 2025
Inside MusiCast Interview: Michael McDonald talks about the renewal of the Doobies, and the new album, Walk This Road...
May 23, 2025
The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald Q&A: On the Doobies’ New Album ‘Walk This Road,’ His Steely Dan Era and the Keys to “Living Successfully”...
February 13, 2025
Michael is honored to be joining the 9th annual #LoveRocksNYC benefiting @godslovenyc , on March 6th at @beacontheatre !
November 27, 2024
New in Rolling Stone : MICHAEL MCDONALD: MY LIFE IN 15 SONGS - The Doobie Brother walks us through key songs in his career, from "What a Fool Believes" to "Yah Mo B There" with James Ingram...

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WALK THIS ROAD - AVAILABLE NOW

“One of the hardest lessons we learn in this life…”

‘Learn to Let Go,’ from The Doobie Brothers forthcoming album ‘Walk This Road’ releasing June 6, is out now.

Listen & pre-order now at the link in bio. #WalkThisRoad

What a Fool Believes

A Memoir

By Michael McDonald, Paul Reiser

Available Now!

* INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *

A sweeping and evocative memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award–winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award–nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.

The Doobie Brothers Inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame.

See the show on HBO & HBOMAX


"It’s with much regret that I must announce the cancellation of my March 22nd thru April 4th appearances at the Cafe Carlyle in NY. Two weeks of performances that I was much looking forward to. 
The situation we are all facing with regard to the Corona virus requires us to exercise caution to the extreme in these uncertain times. I apologize to all our friends who were planning on coming out to hear us. It’s my hope that we’ll be able to make up the Carlyle dates in the not too distant future. 
Wishing everyone good health through these trying times."

Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald - Wide Open
Wide Open - Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald’s new studio album Wide Open, is AVAILABLE NOW!

This is Michael’s first completely original release in nearly 17 years with 12 new songs produced by Michael and drummer Shannon Forrest (Toto). The album includes many guest artists and musicians including Forrest, guitarist-singer Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule), guitarist Robben Ford, bassist Marcus Miller, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, Amy Holland, David Paich and many more. The album is available now in CD and vinyl formats as well as digital download and streaming.

Get WIDE OPEN now at these online retailers.
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Here's a cool recent interview Michael did with 89.3 KPCC where he talks about his recording career and influences.


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