Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning icon Barry Manilow has announced a new studio album, What A Time, due out on June 5, marking his first album of new material in nearly 15 years.
Produced by Manilow and longtime collaborator Michael Lloyd, What A Time is Manilow's 33rd studio album and his first almost all-original LP since 2011's 15 Minutes, which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
The album brings together an eclectic and cross-generational group of collaborators, including Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb, and longtime co-writers Bruce Sussman and Adrienne Anderson. The result is a collection that pairs Manilow's signature melodic grandeur with fresh textures and stylistic turns — from classic, string-swept torch songs to groove-driven R&B flourishes, heartland rock touches, and gospel-inspired crescendos.
Alongside the announcement, Manilow has released "Sun Shine," a radiant, feel-good new single that offers a glimpse of What A Time. Written by Manilow and Gary Barlow, the song was produced by Manilow, David Benson and Greg Bartheld.
The album opens with "Once Before I Go," an epic love song that debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
What A Time 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, he will receive the American Advertising Federation's prestigious President's Award at the Advertising Hall of Fameinduction ceremony.
What A Time Tracklist:
Once Before I Go
What A Time
Sun Shine
Another Life (2026)
Touched By An Angel
The Chosen One
One More Chance
Nobody Knows My Song
When Somebody Says Goodbye (Duet with Sharon "Muffy" Hendrix)
Don't Trouble The Water
Look At Me Now (Featuring Dave Koz)
Nobody Told Me
Coming of Age
For comments and feedback: editorial@rttnews.com