On 16 April 2013, Brightman's released her eleventh studio album, "Dreamchaser". The offering was inspired by her decision to become the first singer in outer space. This album was Brightman's first collaboration with producer Mike Hedges and Sally Herbert. It received acclaim from critics, many considering it Brightman's strongest work to date, and many pointed out the coherence of the song choices and the quality of Brightman's vocals. "Dreamchaser" was Brightman's first album to enter on the "Billboard" Independent Albums chart, became her seventh No. 1 album in the "Billboard" Top Classical Albums chart and made a strong debut in the "Billboard" 200 at No. 17 moving 20,358 copies on its first week of release.