Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Fergie Marks 20 Years of The Dutchess as Music Baby
Fergie celebrated 20 years since her first solo album, The Dutchess, was released.
She called the album her “music baby.”
Fergie said she had dreamed of making a solo album since she was a little girl.
The album helped her show different parts of her personality.
It came out on September 13, 2006.
The album reached No.
2 on the US Billboard 200.
Several songs from it became very popular, including “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Glamorous,” and “London Bridge.”
Fergie thanked everyone who helped make the album and the fans who still enjoy it.
Fergie celebrated the 20th anniversary of her debut solo album, The Dutchess.
She called the album her “music baby” and said releasing it fulfilled a lifelong dream.
Fergie said the record let her express different sides of herself and explore her identity.
Released on September 13, 2006, the album was recorded between The Black Eyed Peas’ tour dates in 2005.
The Dutchess peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 and produced five major singles, including three Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers.
- Who
- Singer Fergie celebrated the anniversary of her debut solo album, The Dutchess.
- What
- She marked the album’s 20th anniversary and reflected on its personal and professional significance.
- When
- The anniversary was observed 20 years after the album’s September 13, 2006 release.
- Where
- Fergie shared her reflections on Instagram.
- Why
- She said the album fulfilled her lifelong dream of releasing a solo record and allowed her to express different facets of herself.
- Album
- The Dutchess
- Artist
- Fergie
- Release date
- September 13, 2006
- US Billboard 200 peak
- No. 2
- Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles
- “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Glamorous,” and “London Bridge”
- Other top-five singles
- “Clumsy” and “Fergalicious”
- Recording period
- Between The Black Eyed Peas’ tour dates in 2005