Featuring Collaborations with Kenneth \u201cBabyface\u201d Edmonds, Dave Cobb, Michael Lloyd and More<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Listen to New Single \u201cSun Shine\u201d <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Photo Credit: <\/strong>Christopher DeVargas<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n March 23, 2026: With a career spanning more than five decades, 85 million albums sold worldwide, 52 Top 40 singles (including 13 No. 1 hits) and recognition as Billboard\u2019s No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, Barry Manilow<\/strong> remains one of the most celebrated and influential entertainers in modern music. Today, the GRAMMY\u00ae, TONY\u00ae, and EMMY\u00ae Award-winning icon announces his new studio album, What A Time<\/em><\/strong>, due out June 5<\/strong>, marking his first album of new material in nearly 15 years.<\/span><\/p>\n Produced by Manilow and longtime collaborator Michael Lloyd<\/strong>, What A Time<\/em> is Manilow\u2019s 33rd studio album and his first almost all-original LP since 2011\u2019s 15 Minutes<\/em>, which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. The album brings together an eclectic and cross-generational group of collaborators, including Kenneth \u201cBabyface\u201d Edmonds<\/strong>, nine-time GRAMMY\u00ae winner Dave Cobb<\/strong>, and longtime co-writers Bruce Sussman<\/strong> and Adrienne Anderson<\/strong>. The result is a collection that pairs Manilow\u2019s signature melodic grandeur with fresh textures and stylistic turns \u2014 from classic, string-swept torch songs to groove-driven R&B flourishes, heartland rock touches, and gospel-inspired crescendos.<\/span><\/p>\n Alongside the announcement, Manilow has released \u201cSun Shine,\u201d a radiant, feel-good new single that offers a glimpse of What A Time<\/em>. Breezy and melodic, the song becomes an immediate friend, one that you want to hear again and again. Written by Manilow and Gary Barlow, the song was produced by Manilow, David Benson and Greg Bartheld. Listen to \u201cSun Shine\u201d <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The album opens with \u201cOnce Before I Go,\u201d<\/strong> an epic love song executive-produced by Clive Davis<\/strong> and co-written by Dean Pitchford<\/strong> and the late Peter Allen<\/strong>. Featuring a sweeping string arrangement by William Ross, the track underscores the emotional clarity and vocal command that have defined Manilow\u2019s catalog for generations. The song debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached the top 10 on Mediabase\u2019s AC chart, and its accompanying music <\/a>video<\/a> \u2014 filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas, home to Manilow\u2019s long-running and record-setting residency \u2014 offers an intimate glimpse inside a venue that has become synonymous with his enduring live success. Widely regarded as one of the most successful touring artists of all time, Manilow has also set the lifetime performance record at Radio City Music Hall, further cementing his status as a live entertainment powerhouse.<\/span><\/p>\n What A Time<\/em><\/strong> Album Artwork<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What A Time<\/em> arrives amid a banner year for Manilow. In addition to his arena tour and landmark Las Vegas residency, Manilow continues to extend his impact beyond recording and touring. In April 2026, he will receive the American Advertising Federation\u2019s prestigious President\u2019s Award at the Advertising Hall of Fame<\/strong> induction ceremony, recognizing his iconic work in advertising, where he has composed and performed some of the most memorable jingles in history for brands including State Farm, Band-Aid, KFC, Pepsi, and McDonald\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n A Songwriters Hall of Fame<\/strong> inductee and recipient of the BMI Icon Award<\/strong>, Manilow has long balanced commercial achievement with cultural contribution. Through the Manilow Music Project<\/strong><\/a>,<\/a> he has invested millions of dollars into rebuilding music education programs nationwide,\u00a0 purchasing instruments, restoring band and orchestra departments, and directly supporting public schools to ensure future generations have access to music education.<\/span><\/p>\n With What A Time<\/em>, Barry Manilow adds a vibrant new chapter to a legacy defined not only by longevity and chart dominance, but by craftsmanship, reinvention, and an enduring connection to audiences across generations. Pre-order\/pre-save What A Time <\/em>(out June 5, 2026) HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/barrymanilow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.gif\")
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