Lea Michele "Places"

Lea Michele's second studio album, titled "Places", was released on April 28, 2017, by Columbia Records.

The album features a more theatrical sound compared to her debut and received mixed reviews from critics. However, Lea Michele's vocal performance was well-received. The album debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, selling over 16,000 copies in its first week in the United States. It also reached number 21 in its first week of release in Canada and number 37 on the UK Albums Chart in the United Kingdom.

The album's lead single, "Love Is Alive", was released on March 3, 2017, and three promotional singles were also released. Lea Michele announced a mini tour to promote the album in January 2017, which included three shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Santa Monica.

The title "Places" refers to the showtime call of "places" when working in live theater. Songwriters who contributed to the album include Ellie Goulding, Linda Perry, Allie X, and Alexandra Savior.