Legendary artist Bill Medley, best known as one half of Grammy-winning duo The Righteous Brothers, has announced that his first new album in over a decade, titled Straight From The Heart, will be released on February 14, 2025.
Produced by Fred Mollin, the 12-track collection will feature Medley’s baritone voice in a new light as he covers mega country music ballads alongside some of the industry’s biggest stars including Vince Gill, Michael McDonald, Keb’ Mo’ and Shawn Colvin. Pre-order the album at https://billmedley.lnk.to/StraightFromTheHeart.
To help celebrate the historic album announcement, Medley released the second single from the album, “(Since You’ve) Gone [ft. Keb’ Mo’],” delivering a doleful version of the hit full of remorse and regret. Mo’ joins Medley on his rendition of the 1950’s classic, which was originally recorded by rising country singer Ferlin Husky and eventually went on to become a 10-week chart-topper. This release follows the first reveal off the album, “These Days (ft. Vince Gill),” which offered a taste of Medley’s country roots.
“I’ve always had a deep love and appreciation for Country Music and at its core, a pure Country ballad is the blues,” said Medley. “‘Straight From The Heart’ allowed me to pay tribute to the incredible Country singers and writers that I admire, and at the same time, honor who I am in my soul. Working alongside artists like Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’, Michael McDonald and Shawn Colvin on this album was truly magical.”
Mollin shares, “In the heart of Music Row in Nashville, where so many of these songs were originally recorded, the truly iconic voice of Bill Medley sat around with the current class of legendary studio musicians and one song rolled into the next. Live on the floor. The way it was.
Straight From The Heart tracklist:
Crying Time (ft. Michael McDonald)
The Dance
Please Help I’m Falling
Sunday Morning Coming Down
(Since You’ve) Gone [ft. Keb’ Mo’]
Lay Down Beside Me
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry (ft. Shawn Colvin)
Whenever You Come Around
He Stopped Loving Her Today
Sweet Music Man
These Days (ft. Vince Gill)
Let It Be Me
