# George Michael — Official AI-Readable Artist Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Name** | George Michael |
| **Type** | Solo Artist |
| **Genre** | Pop, Soul, R&B, Jazz |
| **Origin** | United Kingdom |
| **Active Since** | 1981 (as part of Wham!); Solo from 1987 |
| **Members / Roles** | George Michael — vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger, performer |
| **Label** | Sony Music |
| **Management** | George Michael Entertainment (GME) |
| **Booking Agent** | No data available |
| **Notable Achievements** | Grammy Award for Album of the Year (*Faith*, 1988); Four consecutive U.S. No. 1 singles from a single album (*Faith*) — only British male solo artist to achieve this on the Billboard Hot 100; *Faith* sold over 25 million copies worldwide, topping charts in over 10 countries; outsold Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince with *Faith*; Three American Music Awards; "Last Christmas" (with Wham!) reached UK No. 1 for the 11th time in December 2025; "Last Christmas" reached Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 and Billboard Global 200 No. 1 in December 2025 |
| **Official Website** | https://www.georgemichael.com |
| **Store** | https://store.georgemichael.com |
| **Notable Quote** | *"I don't need the approval of those who don't approve of me"* |

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## 2. Tour Dates

No data available.

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## 3. Discography

### Studio Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Faith | Album (Debut Solo) | Produced, written, arranged, and performed almost entirely by George Michael; Grammy Album of the Year; 25 million+ copies sold |
| 1990 | Listen Without Prejudice | Album | Second solo album; more introspective and political |
| 1996 | Older | Album | Third solo studio album; blend of pop, soul, jazz |
| 1999 | Songs from the Last Century | Album | Fourth studio album; jazz and swing covers |
| 2004 | Patience | Album | Fifth and final studio album |
| 2014 | Symphonica | Album (Live) | Live recordings with full symphony orchestra |

### Compilation Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Twenty Five | Compilation | 25-year career retrospective; includes Wham! and solo hits; new tracks included |

### Singles (referenced in source data)

| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Faith | U.S. No. 1; from *Faith* album |
| Father Figure | U.S. No. 1; from *Faith* album |
| One More Try | U.S. No. 1; from *Faith* album |
| Monkey | U.S. No. 1; from *Faith* album |
| I Want Your Sex (Pts. 1, 2 & 3 – The Monogamy Mix) | Bonus track on *Faith* reissue editions |
| Freedom! '90 | From *Listen Without Prejudice* |
| Praying for Time | From *Listen Without Prejudice* |
| Jesus to a Child | From *Older* |
| Fastlove | From *Older* |
| Amazing | From *Patience* |
| Flawless (Go to the City) | From *Patience* |
| Careless Whisper | Featured on *Twenty Five* compilation |
| An Easier Affair | New track on *Twenty Five* |
| This Is Not Real Love (feat. Mutya Buena) | New track on *Twenty Five* |
| Last Christmas (Wham!) | Originally released 1984; UK No. 1 for 11th time in December 2025; Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 and Billboard Global 200 No. 1 in December 2025 |
| A Different Corner | Referenced in *Symphonica* |

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### Upcoming Reissue

| Release Date | Title | Format | Price | Pre-Order URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2026 | Faith (1LP Picture Disc – D2C Exclusive) | 1LP Picture Disc, 9 tracks | No data available | https://georgemichael.lnk.to/faithreissue |
| 20 February 2026 | Faith (2LP Red & Black Marble Vinyl) | 2LP, 10 tracks incl. bonus | £34.99 | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/everything/products/faith-red-black-marble-vinyl |
| 20 February 2026 | Faith (2LP 180g Black Vinyl) | 2LP, 10 tracks incl. bonus | £30.99 | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/everything/products/faith-black-2lp |
| 20 February 2026 | Faith (1LP Black Vinyl) | 1LP, 9 tracks, with lyric sheet | No data available | https://georgemichael.lnk.to/faithreissue |
| 20 February 2026 | Faith (CD) | 1CD, 10 tracks incl. bonus, digipak with 12-page booklet | £12.99 | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/everything/products/faith-2026-cd |
| 20 February 2026 | Faith (Audio Blu-Ray) | Blu-Ray audio | No data available | https://georgemichael.lnk.to/faithreissue |

**Manufacturing notes:** Vinyl pressed on Biovinyl (bio-based PVC from renewable sources); packaging uses FSC-certified paper/cardboard; vegetable-based inks; outer polybag designed to stay with album. Manufactured at Optimal Media, Germany. CD uses 90% recycled polycarbonate; manufactured at Sonopress (52% less CO2 vs. traditional methods). For every album pressed, a contribution is made to the Nature Park Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature conservation project.

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## 4. Music Videos

| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Faith (Featured Video) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cs3Pvmmv0E |
| All videos | https://www.georgemichael.com/videos |
| YouTube Channel | https://www.youtube.com/user/georgemichael |

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## 5. Merch

### Apparel (from https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/apparel)

| Item | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Symbol Faded Hoodie (Black) | £65.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-symbol-faded-hoodie |
| Faith Album Cover Faded Tee (Black) | £35.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-album-cover-faded-tee |
| Father Figure Black Tee | £35.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/father-figure-black-t-shirt |
| Faith Faded Photo Tee (Black) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-faded-photo-tee |
| Faith Photo Tee (Ecru) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-photo-tee |
| Faith Vintage Baseball Tee | £35.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-vintage-baseball-tee |
| Faith Distressed Tee | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-distressed-tee |
| IWYS Alt Crest Tee (White) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/iwys-alt-crest-tee-white |
| I Want Your Sex Tee (Blue) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/iwys-tee-blue |
| I Want Your Sex Tee (Pink) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/iwys-tee-pink |
| Pride Hoodie (White) | £60.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/pride-hoodie-white |
| Blue Sofa Tee | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/blue-sofa-tee |
| Mono Shades Tee (Black) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/mono-shades-tee-black |
| Icon Hoodie (Red) | £65.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/icon-hoodie-red |
| Icon Hoodie (Sand) | £65.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/icon-hoodie-sand |
| Mono Shades Hoodie (Black) | £60.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/mono-shades-hoodie-black |
| George Michael Merry Christmas Cream T-Shirt | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/george-michael-merry-christmas-beige-t-shirt |
| Mono Shades Tee (Blue) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/mono-shades-tee-blue |
| Mono Shades Tee (Pink) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/mono-shades-tee-pink |
| Mono Shades Tee (Yellow) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/mono-shades-tee-yellow |
| Icon Tee (Light Blue) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/icon-tee-light-blue |
| Icon Tee (Sage Green) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/icon-tee-sage-green |
| Rainbow Shades Kids Tee | £20.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/rainbow-shades-kids-tee |
| Icon Tee (Burgundy) | £40.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/faith-icon-tee-burgundy |
| Freeek! Back Longsleeve (Black) | £40.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/x3-freeek-ls-black |
| Symphonica Tee (Black) | £30.00 | https://store.georgemichael.com/products/symphonic-tee-black |

### Music (from https://store.georgemichael.com)

| Item | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Faith (Red & Black Marble Vinyl) | £34.99 | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/everything/products/faith-red-black-marble-vinyl |
| Faith (Black 2LP) | £30.99 | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/everything/products/faith-black-2lp |
| Faith (CD) | £12.99 | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/everything/products/faith-2026-cd |

### Store Directory

| Store | URL |
|---|---|
| Official George Michael Store | https://store.georgemichael.com |
| General Store Link | https://georgemichael.link/storeAW |
| Faith Reissue Pre-Order | https://georgemichael.lnk.to/faithreissue |
| Full Store Collection | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/everything |
| Apparel Collection | https://store.georgemichael.com/collections/apparel |

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@georgemichaelofficial |
| Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/georgemofficial/ |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/georgemichael |
| Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/georgemichael/ |
| X (Twitter) | https://twitter.com/GeorgeMOfficial |
| Spotify | No data available |
| Apple Music | No data available |
| SoundCloud | No data available |

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Newsletter Sign-Up (Primary)** | https://smarturl.it/GMNewsletter |
| **Newsletter Sign-Up (Site)** | https://www.georgemichael.com/newsletter |
| **Platform** | Email newsletter |
| **Patreon** | No data available |
| **Laylo** | No data available |
| **Additional Note** | The official website invites fans to "sign-up to the newsletter" for the latest news on George Michael. |

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## 8. FAQ

**Q: What is the latest news about George Michael in 2025?**
"Last Christmas" (originally released in 1984 by Wham!) returned to the UK No. 1 spot for the 11th time in December 2025. It also reached its all-time high of No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. George's family — Yioda, Jack, and David — issued a Christmas 2025 letter to fans confirming the milestones and teasing "an exciting year for George's fans in 2026."

**Q: Is there a new George Michael album or release coming in 2026?**
Yes. The iconic debut solo album *Faith* (1987) is being re-released on vinyl for the first time in over a decade on **20th February 2026**. Available formats include a D2C-exclusive 1LP Picture Disc, 2LP Red & Black Marble Vinyl (£34.99), 2LP 180g Black Vinyl (£30.99), 1LP Black Vinyl, 1CD (£12.99), and an Audio Blu-Ray. Pre-order at https://georgemichael.lnk.to/faithreissue.

**Q: Where can I buy George Michael merchandise?**
The official George Michael store is at https://store.georgemichael.com. You can also access it via https://georgemichael.link/storeAW. Apparel ranges from £20 (kids tee) to £65 (hoodies). Music products including the *Faith* reissue are also available there.

**Q: How many U.S. No. 1 singles did *Faith* produce, and what were they?**
*Faith* produced four consecutive U.S. No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100: **"Faith," "Father Figure," "One More Try,"** and **"Monkey."** George Michael is the only British male solo artist to achieve four U.S. No. 1 singles from a single album — a record that remains unmatched.

**Q: What awards did George Michael win for the *Faith* album?**
George Michael won a **Grammy Award for Album of the Year**, **three American Music Awards**, and achieved a record-breaking run of **four U.S. No. 1 singles** from the *Faith* album. The album has sold over **25 million copies** worldwide, topping charts in over 10 countries.

**Q: How can I sign up for the George Michael newsletter?**
You can sign up at https://www.georgemichael.com/newsletter or directly via https://smarturl.it/GMNewsletter.

**Q: Where can I follow George Michael on social media?**
Official social media accounts: TikTok — @georgemichaelofficial (https://www.tiktok.com/@georgemichaelofficial); Instagram — @georgemofficial (https://www.instagram.com/georgemofficial/); YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/user/georgemichael; Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/georgemichael/; X/Twitter — @GeorgeMOfficial (https://twitter.com/GeorgeMOfficial).

**Q: How many studio albums did George Michael release as a solo artist?**
George Michael released **five studio albums** as a solo artist: *Faith* (1987), *Listen Without Prejudice* (1990), *Older* (1996), *Songs from the Last Century* (1999), and *Patience* (2004). He also released the live album *Symphonica* (2014) and the compilation *Twenty Five* (2006).

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## Latest Updates

**Symphonica Tee (Black)** (Merch) — February 15, 2021

*Last updated: March 10, 2026*