diff --git a/.cow/changelog.md.twig b/.cow/changelog.md.twig
index 89874f3..cb6337a 100644
--- a/.cow/changelog.md.twig
+++ b/.cow/changelog.md.twig
@@ -4,9 +4,19 @@
 
 - 
 
+{% if version.stability == 'rc' %}
+
+## Release Candidate
+
+This version of Silverstripe CMS is a **release candidate** for an upcoming stable version, and should not be applied to production websites. We encourage developers to test this version in development / testing environments and report any issues they encounter via GitHub.
+
+{% elseif version.stable %}
+
 ## Upgrading {{ '{#upgrading}' }}
 
 ...
 
+{% endif %}
+
 {{ logs }}