In June 2006, Universal released Ross's shelved 1972 "Blue" album. It peaked at number two on "Billboard"s jazz albums chart. Later in 2006, Ross released her first studio album in seven years with "I Love You". It would be released on EMI/Manhattan Records in the United States in January 2007. EMI Inside later reported the album had sold more than 622,000 copies worldwide. "I Love You" peaked at No. 32 on "Billboard"s Hot 200 albums chart and No. 16 on "Billboard"s Top R&B Albums chart. Ross later ventured on a world tour to promote "I Love You". In 2007, Ross was honored with the BET Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award and, later, as one of the honorees at the Kennedy Center Honors.