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Leona Lewis to feature on Michael Bolton's new album
By Meg Drewett
X Factor champions Leona Lewis and Sam Bailey will both appear on Michael Bolton's new album.
The US singer announced details of his upcoming record Ain't No Mountain High Enough today (April 2), which will feature duets with the reality show winners.
Lewis will sing with Bolton on title track 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' - a song he has previously recorded with Bailey for her debut album Power of Love.
Meanwhile, Bailey will appear on a cover of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell classic 'Ain't Nothin Like the Real Thing'.
The album features a mix of classic Motown hits ('Tracks of My Tears', 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered') as well as original songs co-written by Bolton ('Gotta Keep Dreamin', 'Somethin Out of Nothin').
In addition to the new record, Bolton has also announced a string of UK tour dates next month.
The singer will play 10 dates around Britain, kicking off in Cardiff on May 6 before wrapping up in Bournemouth on May 24.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough will be released in Ireland on May 3 and in the UK on May 5.
See Bolton's full tour dates below:
The US singer announced details of his upcoming record Ain't No Mountain High Enough today (April 2), which will feature duets with the reality show winners.
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Leona Lewis
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Sam Bailey
Lewis will sing with Bolton on title track 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' - a song he has previously recorded with Bailey for her debut album Power of Love.
Meanwhile, Bailey will appear on a cover of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell classic 'Ain't Nothin Like the Real Thing'.
The album features a mix of classic Motown hits ('Tracks of My Tears', 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered') as well as original songs co-written by Bolton ('Gotta Keep Dreamin', 'Somethin Out of Nothin').
Michael Bolton's Ain't No Mountain High Enough
In addition to the new record, Bolton has also announced a string of UK tour dates next month.
The singer will play 10 dates around Britain, kicking off in Cardiff on May 6 before wrapping up in Bournemouth on May 24.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough will be released in Ireland on May 3 and in the UK on May 5.
See Bolton's full tour dates below:
- May 6 - Cardiff, St David's Hall
- May 8 - Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
- May 10 - Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
- May 12 - Bristol, Colston Hall
- May 14 - Newcastle, City Hall
- May 16 - Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
- May 18 - Salford, Lowry
- May 20 - Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
- May 22 - London, Royal Albert Hall
- May 24 - Bournemouth, International Centre
