Featuring Collaborations with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Dave Cobb, Michael Lloyd and More
Listen to New Single “Sun Shine” HERE
Photo Credit: Christopher DeVargas
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’s No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, Barry Manilow remains one of the most celebrated and influential entertainers in modern music. Today, the GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning icon announces his new studio album, What A Time, due out 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. 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 “Sun Shine” HERE.
The album opens with “Once Before I Go,” an epic love song executive-produced by Clive Davis and co-written by Dean Pitchford and the late Peter Allen. Featuring a sweeping string arrangement by William Ross, the track underscores the emotional clarity and vocal command that have defined Manilow’s catalog for generations. The song debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached the top 10 on Mediabase’s AC chart, and its accompanying music video — filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas, home to Manilow’s long-running and record-setting residency — 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.
What A Time Album Artwork
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 2026, he will receive the American Advertising Federation’s prestigious President’s Award at the Advertising Hall of Fame 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’s.
A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the BMI Icon Award, Manilow has long balanced commercial achievement with cultural contribution. Through the Manilow Music Project, he has invested millions of dollars into rebuilding music education programs nationwide, purchasing instruments, restoring band and orchestra departments, and directly supporting public schools to ensure future generations have access to music education.
With What A Time, 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 (out June 5, 2026) HERE.
Manilow is on tour throughout 2026. For all upcoming dates, please visit https://barrymanilow.com/.
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
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- Look At Me Now (Featuring Dave Koz)
- Nobody Told Me
- Coming of Age
2026/2027 US Tour Dates
April 13 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena*
April 14 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center*
April 16 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza*
April 17 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena*
April 19 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena*
April 20 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena*
April 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center*
April 24 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum*
April 27 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena*
April 29 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena*
May 7 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
May 8 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
May 9 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
May 14 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
May 15 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
May 16 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
July 9 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
July 10 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
July 11 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
July 16 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
July 17 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
July 18 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
July 30 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum*
August 1 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena*
August 2 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena*
August 4 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena*
August 5 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center*
August 7 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena*
August 8 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena*
August 20 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
August 21 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
August 22 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
August 27 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
August 28 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
August 29 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
September 17 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
September 18 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
September 19 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
September 24 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
September 25 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
September 26 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
October 8 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
October 9 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
October 10 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
October 15 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
October 16 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
October 17 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
November 5 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
November 6 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
November 7 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
November 12 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
November 13 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
November 14 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 3 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 4 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 5 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 10 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 11 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 12 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 17 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 18 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
December 19 – Las Vegas, NV – International Theater @ Westgate Las Vegas
January 15 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena*
January 16 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena*
January 17 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena*
January 20 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena*
January 21 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center*
*The Last Concerts
