January 04	Isaac updated the Hanson Hotline: "Hey everybody, this is Isaac and you've reached the Hanson Hotline. Just keeping you posted on what's going on with Hanson. Well, the news for the early part of 2006 is that we are working on the next record. We are currently writing and preparing for the recording process and we'll keep you posted as more develops. It's a little early to say too much, but we will say that the release date is estimated to be sometime in the latter half of 2006. Also, in other news, Strong Enough To Break, the documentary film, which shows the making of Underneath and the formation of 3CG Records, has recently been added to multiple college curriculums across the United States. You can find out more information about that on Hanson.net or strongenoughtobreak.com. Thanks for calling. We'll talk to you later. Buh bye."
February 14	Isaac & Zac updated the Hanson Hotline: ISAAC: Hey everybody. This is Isaac wishing everyone a very happy February 14th. ZAC: Valentine's Day! Kissy Kissy! ISAAC: Wow, that kinda freaked me out. Okay, happy Valentine's Day everybody. To all you guys out there, make sure to give your girl a lot of attention. And for all you ladies, we hope you have wonderful dates because we all know it's about you today. So enjoy. ZAC: And if you don't have a date, somebody out there's missing out!
February 15	Isaac updated the Hanson Hotline: "Hey everybody, this is Isaac and you've reached the Hanson Hotline. Just keeping you posted on what's going on with Hanson. Well, currently we are in the studio writing and rehearsing for the new album. We do not expect to actually start the recording process for the next month or so. And we will keep you posted right here on the Hanson Hotline or on Hanson.net. Also, in other news, the film Strong Enough To Break, which documented the process of making and releasing Underneath, has been added to multiple college curriculums across the United States. We will keep you posted as more continues to evolve with the film. We'll let you know when we expect to be releasing it on DVD or in theaters. And you can keep it tuned to the Hanson Hotline for all that information. Don't forget to check Hanson.net. We'll talk to you later. Buh bye."
February 27	Hanson held a chat at hanson.net. Afterwards, they held a private chat with one lucky fan club member. [transcript]
March 14	HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY, TAYLOR!
April 29	Isaac updated the Hanson Hotline: "Hey everybody, this is Isaac and you've reached the Hanson Hotline. Keeping you up to date on what's going on with Hanson. Well, as we speak we are in the studio recording the new record. That's right, the recording process has begun. It will be going on for the next several months and we will be keeping you posted right here on the Hanson Hotline and also on Hanson.net. Also, for all of you fanclub members, you can check the From Us To You section of Hanson.net. You'll be able to find a cool new feature called the video From Us To You. Those video From Us To You's are downloadable and you can put them onto your video iPods. So, that's a cool new feature. If you'd like to find out more about being a fan club member, go to the community section of Hanson.net. And for other news, Hanson.net's the place to go."
May 03	Taylor called into Memorial University's 93.5 CHMR for an interview (previously taped).
May 06	HAPPY HANSON DAY! NINE YEARS & COUNTING don't you know? it never stops.
May 11	Hanson held a chat at hanson.net. [transcript]
May 13	Taylor went skydiving!
May 16	A compilation CD titled 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Hanson was released by the Universal Music Group.
June 03	Zac and girlfriend Kate Tucker were married in Atlanta, Georgia.
June 15	Taylor updated the Hanson Hotline: "Hi. This is Taylor and you've reached the Hanson Hotline. Well, right now we're working away in the studio making music, as we should, and having a really great time. We're working with producer Danny Kortchmar, who's also worked with people like Jackson Brown, Carole King, James Taylor, Billy Joel, and of course Hanson. We actually worked with Danny on the last record producing 'Penny & Me' and the bonus track 'Every Word I Say.' If you guys are fan club members, then you should keep your eyes open for the membership packets, which will be on their way to you. In the membership packet, you will hear music from the tour--the end of the Underneath Tour--and also some little vignettes of videos from the last tour, Live & Electric. We will give you a sneak peak to what that tour was like visiting colleges and also what it's like to be on the road. Thanks so much for calling the Hanson Holine. Talk to you soon."
Late June	The Hanson.net 2.3 membership kit was released to fan club members, containing an enhanced CD feauring three previously unreleased tracks from Live & Electric, videos, and photo galleries.
July 12	Hanson recorded a school's choir in Soweto, South Africa for several songs that will appear on their fourth LP The Walk.
July 22	Hanson held a chat at hanson.net. [transcript]
August 12	Issac and Zac attended the Bleu concert at the Blue Dome Diner in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Zac joined Bleu on stage to perform the song "Go," which also appears on Bleu's latest album.
September 04	Taylor and Natalie's third child, River Samuel Hanson, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
September 30	Isaac and girlfriend Nicole Dufresne were married at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
October 19	Hanson attended the screening of the documentary Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride: Hunter S Thompson on Film during the Hollywood Film Festival in Hollywood, California.
October 20	Hanson appeared on the KTLA Morning Show in Los Angeles, California to discuss Strong Enough To Break and its nomination at the Hollywood Film Festival.
October 22	HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY, ZAC! He celebrated by going to Medieval Times at Buena Park Castle in California and also posted a music video for a song he wrote called "Turning 21" at hanson.net.
October 22	Hanson's documentary, Strong Enough To Break, was screened at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, California, during the Hollywood Film Festival.
October 23	Hanson and their wives attended the 10th Annual Hollywood Awards at the Hollywood Film Festival in Beverly Hills, California.
October 27	Isaac updated the Hanson Hotline: "Hey everybody, this is Isaac and you've reached the Hanson Hotline. Keeping you up to date on what's going on with Hanson. Well, for those of you who have not checked out Hanson.net recently, Hanson.net has a new look. That new look of course is a hint of what is to come because as it says on the website, 'The Walk is coming.' Well, for those of you who don't know, The Walk is the title of the new album and we're very excited about how things are going with the recording of the record. The record is almost done. We are literally recording the last few notes and can't wait to get it out to you in the early part of next year. We will be talking about release dates and single release and so on very soon and very soon means in the next month here. So, we'll keep you posted. In the mean time, go to Hanson.net. Tonight we have a chat, October 27th, and we'll be answering a lot of frequently asked questions and trying to keep you aware of what is to come. In the mean time, visit Hanson.net and for all you Hanson.net fan club members, you can log in and check out some new exlusive in the studio videos. So, we'll talk to you soon. Thanks for calling. Buh bye."
October 27	Hanson held a chat at hanson.net. [transcript]
early November	Hanson shot the video for "Go," the first single from The Walk, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
November 17	HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY, ISAAC!
November 21	The Van Wilder 2: The Return of Taj soundtrack was released featuring the unreleased Hanson song "The Ugly Truth."
November 27-28	In honor of World AIDS day, Hanson released the song "Great Divide" from their upcoming album The Walk on iTunes. 100% of the profits from the download of the song are continually donated to the HIV unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, South Africa.
November 28	Hanson held a chat at hanson.net to discuss "Great Divide." [transcript]
December 14	Hanson were seen hanging out in Beverly Hills, California.