I can't wait to listen to the song. I can't wait to hear her voice and I wonder if it's a ballad or an uptempo song. Judging by the title I guess a ballad...
By Laura Klonowski | CelebMix - UK | March 5, 2020
Following the release of her huge number 1 comeback album ‘Now’ back in 2017, Shania Twain returns this May with the first taste of new music since that phenomenonal comeback.
The new single from the Canadian country music legend comes thanks to a collaboration with British pop superstar Ronan Keating.
The former Boyzone star has enlisted the star vocals of Twain for a track titled ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ – it is featured on the ‘Twenty Twenty’ LP tracklist which drops on May 1st.
It will be the first new music fans have had from Shania Twain since back in 2017 when the ‘Now’ record rocketed to the top of the charts worldwide – a welcome return to the industry after 15 years away due to vocal and health issues which rocked her career.
This exciting news from the Queen of country-pop will no doubt delight her global audience and also signals a possible UK return.
Country fans across the globe will be able to download and stream the single from May – with the possibility of it being made available earlier as an instant grat track.
Ronan Keating to Duet with Shania Twain, Robbie Williams and More on New Album
By Broadway World - TV News Desk | March 6, 2020
One of the best-loved singers of our generation Ronan Keating reveals a truly extraordinary gang of guest vocalists from all walks of musical life to duet on his new album, 'Twenty Twenty', out on Decca Records on 1st May.
The powerfully emotive 'The Big Goodbye' features Ronan's long-time friend Robbie Williams and came about in particularly poignant circumstances. The loss of Stephen Gately had affected Robbie almost as much as it had affected the boys in Boyzone. The day of his death, Robbie began writing a song.
Ronan says, "It was the tenth anniversary of the passing of Stephen from Boyzone and I got an email from Robbie saying: 'Mate, just saw you on Loose Women with the boys, you're looking well - but I can't believe it's 10 years since Stephen died.' He sent me the song he had written and the moment I listened to the song I was in tears. Together, Robbie and I changed round the arrangement, adapting the vocals so it worked as a duet. It's a deeply personal song for both of us."
Written by the same writing team behind 'When You Say Nothing at All', 'Forever And Ever, Amen' is another cornerstone moment on the album and sees Ronan duet with country music superstar Shania Twain two decades after a lost collaboration between the pair. Ronan explains, "Shania and I were meant to do something together 20 years ago on one of her songs, 'From This Moment'. That never came about, so it felt especially right to reach out now. 'Forever And Ever, Amen' is a true country gem so to team up with the original writers and producer of 'Nothing At All', twenty years on makes it all the more special"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Alison Krauss stars on Ronan's most-loved hit 'When You Say Nothing At All', with Ed SHeeran on guitar. Ronan says, "Ed's a pal, and he said he'd love to play guitar on the new version of 'When You Say Nothing At All', which is incredible. I reached out to Alison too and for her to agree to duet was the icing on the cake. I owe so much to this song so it's great that she's part of this special 2020 version."
Also joining Ronan is pop star Nina Nesbitt on the heart-warming ballad 'The One'. Recorded at Metropolis Studios, Ronan says, "I met Nina at Metropolis and we hit it off straight away. She has a such a lovely way about her and when she went into the vocal booth, I just thought 'wow'! She sounded incredible."
CLARE BOWEN, best known for her role as Scarlett O'Connor on the hit TV series Nashville, joins Ronan on the stunning 'Love Will Remain'. Ronan says, "I co-wrote the song with Steve Robson & Rachel Furner and it was going to be a duet all along. My wife, Storm and I are big fans of 'Nashville' and we just thought one night, how cool would it be if 'Scarlett' would duet with me! So I owe Clare a big thanks"
Ronan has released some of the defining pop songs of the past two decades which simply had to be featured on the album - 'Life is a Rollercoaster' and 'Lovin' Each Day' are here brilliantly reworked, bringing back memories but with a celebratory 2020 twist.
Since the original break-up of Boyzone, one of the most successful British bands of the Nineties, Keating has forged a soaraway solo career: two back-to-back No.1 singles straight out of the gate, 30 consecutive Top 10 singles, 10 studio albums, multiple tours, 20 million records sold on top of the 25 million sold with Boyzone. In other areas, too, he's happily stretched his wings: judging on both the X Factor and The Voice in Australia, acting for both television drama and film, a highly acclaimed stint on London's West End and, now, bringing breakfast show entertainment to the nation with his morning radio show on Magic FM with Harriet Scott - accumulating the highest ratings ever in Magic Radio history.
Fans across the country will be thrilled to hear that the four-time Platinum-selling singer and songwriter will be taking his new album to some of the biggest stages in the UK for an extensive summer tour (5th- 27th June), so he can celebrate with the people who have been on this journey with him so far, and more.
The famous names joining Ronan on this special album are a true testament to his influence on shaping modern pop music as well as his many musical achievements since the millennium; not to mention the love and respect shown to him from his friends and peers. This is Ronan's life work, and he is excited and ready to unleash 'Twenty Twenty' into the world.
With everything that’s going on, we’ve sadly had to push my new album back to July 24th. I can’t wait to share new music with you, so let’s all hope that when we get through these tough times we can all celebrate TWENTY TWENTY together. Stay safe! #rk2020
***Shania will sing a duet with Ronan Keating titled "Forever And Ever, Amen" on his upcoming album Twenty Twenty which was originally to be released May 1. The song could possibly be released ahead of the new July 24 album release date.
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This is the third single from his album Twenty Twenty.
Ronan Keating Releases New Single "Little Thing Called Love"
By Laura Johnson | Stereoboard | April 29, 2020
Ronan Keating has released a new single, Little Thing Called Love.
The folk-influenced pop track is the latest cut to be lifted from his new album, 'Twenty Twenty', which is due out on July 24. The follow-up to 2016's 'Time Of My Life' boasts guest appearances by Shania Twain, Robbie Williams, Emeli Sandé, Nina Nesbitt and Clare Bowen.
The Boyzone lead singer was set to support his new solo LP with a UK and Ireland tour of the same name, but has postponed it due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Head here for further details.
Ronan released the third single from his album Twenty Twenty. Looks like we have to wait until the album is released on July 24 to hear his duet with Shania ("Forever And Ever, Amen").
"Love Will Remain" - Ronan Keating (with Clare Bowen)
"Forever and Ever, Amen" is the title of a song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in April 1987 as the first single from the album Always & Forever. It was Travis's third No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
In 1988, "Forever and Ever, Amen" won a Grammy for Best Country & Western Song and an Academy of Country Music award for Song of the Year.
It's a funny coincidence that she got to sing a Randy Travis' song. When she first met Mutt, he was there to see Randy perform. It's like a full circle.
Here is a preview of Ronan's duet with Shania. Her voice sounds good. If only we could hear it more. Ronan drowns Shania's voice out. It's more like she is singing backup vocals. Maybe Shania has one or two lead vocals in the song.
I have heard the entire song. Shania has one solo, about 25 seconds. She sings backup/harmony the rest of it. I'm not posting the song due to copyright laws.
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I've purchased the song. And here's what I got with the lyrics. But there are some gaps that I need help with. And if I misheard something, feel free to correct as well.
You may think that I’m talking foolish You’ve heard that I’m wild and I’m free You may wonder how I can promise you now This love that I feel for you always will be
But you’re not just time that I’m killing I’m no longer one of those guys As sure as I live all this love that I give Is gonna be yours until the day that I die
Oh baby I’m gonna love you forever Forever and ever, amen Oh darling I’m gonna love you forever and ever Forever and ever, amen
Oh, they say time takes its toll on a body Makes the young man’s hair turn to grey But honey I don’t care, I ain't in love with your hair And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway
They say time can play tricks on a memory Make people forget things they knew Well, it’s easy to see, oh it’s happening to me I’ve already forgotten every woman but you
Oh darling I’m gonna love you forever Forever and ever, amen As long as old men sit and talk about the weather As long as old women sit and talk about old men If you wanna have love I’ll be faithful Oh Just listen to how this song ends I’m gonna love you forever and ever Forever and ever Forever and ever Forever and ever, amen Amen
Composers of the song: Paul Overstreet & Donald Alan Jr. Schlitz
Corrections in BOLD
-- Edited by Tanya on Thursday 23rd of July 2020 07:34:42 PM
-- Edited by Tommy on Thursday 23rd of July 2020 09:33:18 PM
Well @ronanofficial and I actually sang together many years ago after meeting when we did the Notting Hill soundtrack. It’s taken 20 years to release this duet but I’ve always thought he was a rare talent...I’m so grateful we came together and did this version of 'Forever and Ever, Amen' from country legend Randy Travis. Give it a listen and let me know what you think 😘https://ronan.lnk.to/TwentyTwentyso
Shania and Ronan (far right) attended the 1997 London premiere of "Notting Hill" starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. He was supposed to record "From This Moment On" with Shania for the revised international release of Come On Over but it didn't work out for some reason. So Shania sang the song solo.
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Ronan Keating Releases ‘Forever And Ever, Amen’ Radio Mix Featuring Shania Twain
The track is taken from Keating’s ‘Twenty Twenty’ album, which came out last July.
By Paul Sexton | uDiscover Music - UK | February 12, 2021
Irish pop hero Ronan Keating has released a new radio mix of his single “Forever and Ever, Amen” featuring superstar Shania Twain. Out today (12) on Decca in time for Valentine’s Day on Sunday, the track is taken from Keating’s Twenty Twenty album, which came out last July.
The single is an acoustic-based treatment of the song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz that became a signature country hit for Randy Travis in 1987. Featured on his Always & Forever album, it became Travis’ third country No.1. Last August, Travis (incapacitated by a stroke since 2013) featured on another new reading of the track by country star Josh Turner, on his Country State of Mind album.
Keating, who rose to fame as the lead singer of multi-platinum Irish boy band Boyzone, went on to a hugely successful solo career. Indeed, the first of his three solo UK No.1 singles came in 1999 with a version of “When You Say Nothing At All,” previously a Top 3 country hit in 1995 for Alison Krauss. The song was also written by Overstreet and Schlitz, the co-writers of “Forever and Ever, Amen.”
Keating’s new pairing with Twain comes two decades after a “lost” collaboration between the two. “Shania and I were meant to do something together 20 years ago on one of her songs, ‘From This Moment,’” he remembers. “That never came about, so it felt especially right to reach out now. ‘Forever And Ever, Amen’ is a true country gem so to team up with the original writers and producer of ‘Nothing At All,’ twenty years on makes it all the more special.”
In addition to his recording career and continuing philanthropic work, Keating has in recent years become a favorite presenter on UK commercial station Magic Radio. He co-hosts the Magic Breakfast show weekdays with Harriet Scott and now also presents Ronan Keating on Saturdays with Disney+.
It was so fun getting to record a duet with Ronan Keating for his new album. We recorded it remotely but luckily we got to connect in London back in January 2020! Listen to our version of 'Forever and Ever, Amen' from country legend Randy Travis now ❤️ Ronan.lnk.to/ForeverandEverAmenIS
***Shania recorded her part in The Bahamas. They showed the clip on "The One Show" tonight.
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Love to @randy.travis for bringing the original into our lives 😘 @ronankeatingofficial #CountryMusic Forever And Ever, Amen - Ronan Keating & Shania Twain