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 March 14, 2011 at 10:59pm

Hello Anna,

I'm not sure if you are aware, but your full e-mail address is showing up each time you are posting.

 

I love your photos of all of your collection. Did you know that Michaels new album will be released on the US Mothers day? Isnt it exciting.

 

Love Jennifer XX

 

 

Permalink Reply by Eileen Parr on March 15, 2011 at 12:41am

Jennifer! I can't wait for his new one to come out!!!

Love Eileen  xx

Permalink Reply by Gail on March 15, 2011 at 1:52am

http://www.theboot.com/2011/03/14/rascal-flatts-lionel-richie-micha...

 

A little bit more info on the new album...towards the bottom:

Rascal Flatts Realize 'Dreamlike' Duets

Rascal Flatts have had a few surreal moments over the course of their 10-plus year career, but to have two of those moments occur in the same span of time is quite unusual. The guys recorded duets with both Lionel Richie and Michael Bolton in the same week.

The trio were nearly starstruck when Lionel entered the room to record 'Dancing on the Ceiling' with them for the legendary performer's upcoming duets album. "When he walks in the room, it's like, 'Wow!,'" Joe Don Rooney tells The Boot. "It's like kinetic energy. It just is. You just can't help but soak it up. This guy is so amazing. He has this huge personality, and it's also very sweet and real and he's just one of the greatest artists ever. It's dreamlike stuff when you get to work with people like that."

"You just look and go, 'You're a Commodore, man! You're a Commodore,'" Gary LeVox exclaims. "You're talking about a guy that was part of one of the biggest songs ever -- 'We Are the World' -- so that's when your mouth drops, and you go, 'Ahhhh.'"
As for their choice in which of Lionel's hit to record, it was not a difficult decision. "'Dancing on the Ceiling' was one of our post [show] songs that we would blast on the bus," Jay DeMarcus explains. "Our first five, six years together, we all three rode on the same bus and we would get back after the show, and you're still pumped up, you've got all this adrenaline going, and one of the songs we'd play in our playlist was 'Dancing on the Ceiling.' So when it came time to do a duet with him, it just seemed like a no-brainer. We were either going to do that or 'You Are,' which is another one of our favorites."

The pop singer-songwriter has already recorded with Darius Rucker ('Stuck on You'), Jason Aldean ('Say You, Say Me'), Tim McGraw ('Sail On'), Kenny Rogers ('Lady'), Willie Nelson ('Easy'), Little Big Town ('Deep River Woman'), Blake Shelton ('You Are') and Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band ('All Night Long'). Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and the Zac Brown Band are also expected to be on the project.

In addition to their duets with Lionel Richie and teen heartthrob Justin Bieber ('That Should Be Me'), the guys also got together with Michael Bolton to write and record a song for the pop star's new project, which is also said to include a multitude of other artists, including Seal.

"Dann Huff is producing some sides on him and his new project," Joe Don explains. "He's doing a duets project, and he asked to work with us. What I do like about Michael is he wanted to write something, I thought that was cool. It wasn't like cut something old of his, which we would've done, it would have been great, but he wanted to write something with us and get all of us involved and make this thing new and fresh. We got together and just wrote a killer song ... he's another one, much like Lionel Richie. He's like one of the greatest singers on the planet. And he and Gary sound so good together."

"It's called 'Love is Everything,' Jay notes. "It's a deep message, if you couldn't tell by the title. He still sings his butt off: that's what's amazing. He still hits all those notes."

Rascal Flatts wrapped up this leg of their Nothing Like This Tour in New Orleans, La., Sunday (March 13).

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on March 15, 2011 at 2:20am
OMG Gail, this is so exciting! I love it! That Lionel Richie CD sounds good too! Thanks so much for posting this: new songs and a bunch of duets including Seal? Woohoo! Thanks again sweetie, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
Permalink Reply by Robin on March 15, 2011 at 3:06am

Thanks Gail! I loved him and Seal on the David Foster Duet, YES!!!!!  New songs and one with Seal-works for me!! Woo Hoo!!  I love reading about other artist's really thrilled to be working with Michael!! I cannot wait to get this new album!!!!

Robin  :)

Permalink Reply by Shannon Chambers on March 15, 2011 at 3:10am

Thank you so much Gail! I can't wait to get Michael's new album!!!

 

Love, Shannon xx

Permalink Reply by James Duckworth on March 18, 2011 at 1:58pm

Thanks Gail.

 

This new project all sounds great and I'm glad it's new fresh material to continue in the same vein as One World..... That's what's needed now. He seems to be in a huge period of creativity right now. I think he did hint at this Duets album in an interview last year. Sure it was the This Morning one?

 

So, it looks as though we'll have to wait for the Blues album a little while longer huh guys!?

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on March 18, 2011 at 2:35pm
Hi James, Michael mentionned the duets album in passing, on a blog that also mentionned the Xmas album. I'm just wondering why he started  singing "Sweet home Chicago" if the blues project is so far away... I mean the man has been singing "Rock me baby" for almost 10 years now and has told Jennifer that he had recorded it... You'd have to wonder what collaborators he's waiting for...  Well, May is only 2 months away, guess we'll find out soon enough. Thanks for your input James, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
Permalink Reply by Astrid Kretschmann on March 18, 2011 at 9:02pm

Hi Gail,

thanks for your new input. Wow, this really sounds great.Well duets - what do we have so far: the Rascall Flatts, Lara Fabiani, I hope the collaboration with Seal means a further song! :-))))) (no I am not greedy - I am just ... greedy lol), probably Elaine Page (from her CD)... If Sylvie is correct with "sweet home chicago" and Rock me baby, the album would cross all genres ...

I hardly can wait lol

Astrid

PS. The Rascal Flatts are quite generous with information about other artists plans - lol.

Permalink Reply by Angelica Simon on March 18, 2011 at 10:43pm
LARA FABIAN     ELAINE PAIGE       not meant to be patronising
Permalink Reply by Astrid Kretschmann on March 18, 2011 at 10:57pm

Hi Angelica,

seems as if my "i" has slipped away/before - thanks for correcting me! I really try to avoid mispelling, especially with names, but sometimes it just happens ...

Astrid

 

Permalink Reply by James Duckworth on March 19, 2011 at 9:39pm
Lara Fabian has an amazing voice. A true talent, Elaine Paige is not my cup of tea, but you should open your ears before posting!

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