diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
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--- a/CHANGES.rst
+++ b/CHANGES.rst
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@ master (unreleased)
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 *This is where upcoming changes will be.*
 
+6.1 (2023-09-07)
+----------------
+
 Compatibility
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