Avril Lavigne Confirms New Album Is Coming in 2017

Avril Lavigne is back! After battling Lyme disease for about two years, the singer has announced she's ready to release a new album in 2017. "I wanted to first thank my fans for your patience & support during my time away throughout my battle with Lyme Disease over the past 2 years," she wrote in an Instagram post. "It hasn't just been a hard battle but it's also been enlightening and will reflect in my new music, artistry, life, and personally."

Lavigne continued to reveal she's been working on new music, saying "I can't wait to open up and share my heart with you! I'm excited for you guys to hear the new songs." The 32-year-old's sixth album will be the follow-up to her 2013 self-titled effort, which featured the controversial "Hello Kitty" single.