diff --git a/docs/release-notes/release-notes-0.21.0.md b/docs/release-notes/release-notes-0.21.0.md
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--- a/docs/release-notes/release-notes-0.21.0.md
+++ b/docs/release-notes/release-notes-0.21.0.md
@@ -37,6 +37,12 @@
 # Improvements
 ## Functional Updates
 
+* [Added support](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/pull/9432) for the
+  `upfront-shutdown-address` configuration in `lnd.conf`, allowing users to
+  specify an address for cooperative channel closures where funds will be sent.
+  This applies to both funders and fundees, with the ability to override the
+  value during channel opening or acceptance.
+
 ## RPC Updates
 
 ## lncli Updates
@@ -65,3 +71,4 @@
 # Contributors (Alphabetical Order)
 
 * Elle Mouton
+* Nishant Bansal