Working on New CD - 2011

Well as you have seen posted in other threads, Michael is recording and working on his next CD.  I found this yesterday and thought you would enjoy.  Any findings or info you find on the new CD...please post it here..thanks!

 

http://www.countryweekly.com/rascal_flatts_and_michael_bolton/news/... - The story below...click on the link for a picture:

 

New Country Mashup: Rascal Flatts?

published: March 1, 2011   |   author: Brad Schmitt

 


You know the Rascal Flatts boys have been collaborating with Justin Beiber.

Now it seems the mega-country group is going with, uh, the opposite demographic.

Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts put up a picture of his group with Michael Bolton.

Jay tweets that they’re all writing a new song for Michael’s new album.

Won’t Justin be jealous?

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Steadman on May 5, 2011 at 11:51pm

Nice one!!! Michael Bolton and Chris Meloni in one clip!!

 

Thanks Florin for the share.

 

Love Jennifer XX

Permalink Reply by Gail on May 6, 2011 at 3:10pm

Press Release:

Grammy Award Winning and Multi Platinum Recording Artist Michael Bolton Set to Release a Brand New Album Gems - The Duets Collection in Stores June 21, 2011


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WILL ALSO PERFORM ON ABC'S DANCING WITH THE STARS ON MAY 10 WITH DELTA GOODREM


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SAN DIEGO, May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Bolton, one of the music industry's most successful and accomplished recording artists, announced today he will release his 21st studio album titled Gems – The Duets Collection on June 21, 2011. The new album, to be released on Sony Music/Legacy Recordings, will feature productions by acclaimed songwriters, producers and musicians including David Foster, Dann Huff, Rudy Perez and A.R. Rahman. The album will be available for pre-purchase on www.michaelbolton.com.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110506/NY96950 )

Gems – The Duets Collection includes exciting musical collaborations with Grammy Award®-Winning Country Super Group, Rascal Flatts, Oscar Award®-Winning Composer\Producer, A.R. Rahman, International Pop Superstar, Seal, Australian singing sensation, Delta Goodrem, and the famed late vocalist Eva Cassidy.

"It was an incredibly rewarding experience recording this album," says Bolton. "The opportunity to work with legendary talent like David Foster, Dan Huff, A.R. Rahman and some of the absolute greatest singers and recording artists in the entire world was inspiring. I can't wait to share the special music we all created with the world."

"We heard that Michael wanted to write something with us. We all kept telling ourselves, 'It's like, Michael Bolton! Come on - he's one of the greatest singers on the planet," say Rascal Flatts. "He wanted to get the whole band involved and make this thing really fresh and new. It was just so cool that we had a chance to get together and write this killer song called 'Love is Everything.'"

David Foster cooked up a duet featuring Michael singing "When a Man Loves a Woman" and Seal joining in with James Brown's "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World." Foster says, "I woke up at 6 AM one morning with the idea that these two songs could go together, with these two great voices from different genres, and they embraced it. This is a powerful, powerful moment. It's a real shootout, and it's impossible to say who wins, because they're both so amazing."

"When I first met Michael, we got to talking about music, philosophy, the universe, and many things that we had in common," shares A.R. Rahman. "I wanted Michael to do a bit of singing that he's never done before, without compromising on his musicality."

"He's a very great human being and we had a lot of fun," Chris Botti says. "There aren't singers like Michael anymore. He can sing anything from classical music to jazz to something like ["You Are So Beautiful"], it's so unbelievably soulful."

A full track listing for Gems - The Duet Collection is below.

"Love Is Everything" feat. Rascal Flatts

"Fields Of Gold" feat. Eva Cassidy

"Sajna" feat. A.R. Rahman

"Pride (In The Name Of Love)" feat. Anne Akiko Meyers

"I'm Not Ready" feat. Delta Goodrem

"Over The Rainbow" feat. Paula Fernandes

"When A Man Loves a Woman\It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" medley feat. Seal

"The Prayer" feat. Lara Fabian

"You Are So Beautiful" feat. Chris Botti

"Make You Feel My Love" feat. Helene Fischer

"Hallelujah" feat. MB's Childrens Choir

"Steel Bars" feat. Orianthi


Michael Bolton has been touring extensively for the past year and performed to capacity crowds in countries around the world including China, France, England, Germany, Romania, Canada, Portugal, Spain and several dozen dates in the United States. After a hugely successful Valentine's Day concert with fellow Grammy Award®-Winner, Kenny G, the two performers announced additional tour dates together including a show at the Beacon Theater in New York City.

A list of Michael Bolton's upcoming tour dates, including several with Kenny G, is below.

May


5/14/11

Port of Spain, Trinidad

Hasely Crawford Stadium

5/17/11

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Via Funchal

5/19/11

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Luna Park

5/21/11

Santiago, Chile

Casa Piedra Theater

5/24/11

Lima, Peru

CC. Maria Angola

5/26/11

Mexico City, Mexico

Bleu

5/28/11

Puebla, Mexico

Auditorio Siglo XXI




June


6/17/11

Charleston, SC

Family Circle Cup Stadium

w. Kenny G

6/18/11

Fayetteville, NC

Crown Center

w. Kenny G

6/19/11

New York, NY

Beacon Theater

w. Kenny G

6/21/11

Hartford, CT

Bushnell Theater

6/24/11

Dresden, Germany

Kulturpalast

6/26/11

Antwerp, Belgium

Queen Elizabeth Hall

6/28/11

Berlin, Germany

Admiralpalast

6/30/11

Vilnius, Lithuania

Siemens Arena

w. Kenny G




July


7/1/11

Warsaw, Poland

Palace Of Culture

7/2/11

Vienna, Austria

Stadhalle

7/4/11

Stuttgart, Germany

Jazz Festival

7/6/11

Neidernhausen, Germany

Rhein-Main-Theater

7/8/11

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Canary Live Sun Festival

7/10/11

Lisbon, Portugal

Atlantic Pavilion

w. Kenny G

7/14/11

Segovia, Spain

La Granja




August


8/28/11

Saratoga, CA

The Mountain Winery

8/30/11

Livermore, CA

Wente Vineyards


Michael will also perform on ABC's Dancing With The Stars On May 10th with Delta Goodrem.

For the latest news and updates on Michael Bolton, please visit: www.michaelbolton.com

About Michael Bolton:

Michael Bolton has sold more than 53 million records, released 20 studio albums, won multiple Grammys® for Best Male Vocalist and countless other honors, all while selling out arenas worldwide. In 2002 the singer-songwriter earned a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He has sung with legends like Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with greats such as Bob Dylan and Lady Gaga, penned hits for a diverse range of artists, including Barbra Streisand and KISS, played guitar with B.B. King and had his music recorded on a track by hip-hop superstar Kanye West (featuring megastar Jay-Z). Of all that he has accomplished, perhaps nothing is more important to Bolton than the foundation he founded in 1993, The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc. Based in his home state of Connecticut, the major focus of The MBC is the critical issue of violence against women. Since its inception, The MBC has dispersed over $6 million in grants to various organizations that support children and women at risk of poverty, abuse, neglect, homelessness and domestic violence.

 

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Permalink Reply by Robin on May 6, 2011 at 3:21pm
OMG. I will be stopping at a store on the way to CT. I hope this time it easier to find locally.......Woooo Hoooo!!!!!!!! Will need to check Amazon too. Thanks Gail

Robin in MD

Love the album cover
Permalink Reply by Anna Mason on May 6, 2011 at 5:21pm

Robin, I just found it listed on amazon.com. They don't have it for pre-sale yet, but supposedly will notify you when it is. Wouldn't it be great if we could also find it at Target or Best Buy!

 

Anna :o)

Permalink Reply by Robin on May 6, 2011 at 7:23pm

YES it would be, I did find the last one at my local Target store on release day, had 3 copies but they had it when they opened. I hope to do that again and can have it to listen to while we are driving to CT!!! :)  Crossing fingers and toes locally they are available this go round much more than last!!!!

Robin in MD :)

Permalink Reply by Debra Tennet on May 6, 2011 at 3:40pm

Fantastic news!! Thanks so much Gail. I can't wait to buy this. Hopefully on Amazon. The track list is amazing!! Love the album cover too :)

 

Love Debra xx

Permalink Reply by Anna Mason on May 6, 2011 at 4:46pm

Thanks so much for the info about Gems, Gail! I'm really looking forward to it's release next month!

 

Anna (in MO)

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on May 6, 2011 at 5:30pm
IT IS FOR SALE IN THE "MICHAEL BOLTON STORE"
Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on May 6, 2011 at 4:52pm

Thanks Gail for posting such wonderful information - oh boy, oh boy, oh boy - what a CD this one is going to be - OMG it sounds INCREDIBLE - well, well done Michael - well done sweetheart !! :)    I am just over the moon - imagine "Fields of Gold" with Eva Cassidy - never thought in my wildest dreams I would ever hear  Michael singing with Eva and I am going to - it is unfortunate but the only word we have in the English language is "thanks" because for that alone, in my book, "thanks" just ain't enough !!!! :)

The cover too looks spectacular - absolutely beautiful !! :)

Robin, just to say, article says there is going to be a pre-purchase on here - don't have to bother about your local shops  ......more good news !!!! :)

 

Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

http://youtu.be/ZGwDYBWEDSc

P.S.  -  Above is a link to hear Eva Cassidy singing "Fields of Gold" - not that I love it or anything like that ..........  ! :)   

Permalink Reply by Nicolette on May 6, 2011 at 5:05pm

Hi Gail,

Thank you for the fantastic info!  Amazing track, I'm so looking forward to it's release!!

Have a great weekend!

Warm greetings,

Nicolette from Holland.

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on May 6, 2011 at 5:34pm

Hi Gail, OMG thank you so much for posting this! OMG, that track list leaves me breathless! Girl, that’s fantastic news that it will be available to pre-order from this site, woohoo! Okay,  I’ve just re-read the track list and uhm, where are SILYBIL with Agnes Monica, the song with Coco Lee  and HAISTLWY with God knows who? I hope it doesn’t mean what I think it means… Do you think you could find out what happened to the other songs? Well anyway, thank you so very much Gail: it’s so wonderful to finally have a release date! Take care sweetie and God bless you for keeping us posted. Big hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Permalink Reply by robin rehder on May 6, 2011 at 6:16pm

I'll have to happy with the t-shirts I have&the little amount or autographs. Oh! well! To those that get the awesome bundle, enjoy. I'll eventually get the CD from 6/21/11

 

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