Barry Manilow Announces Latest Album ‘What a Time’ and Extensive Tour

Barry Manilow is set to release his 33rd studio album, What a Time, on June 5 – his first album of mostly new material in nearly 15 years. The announcement comes amid a period of both health challenges and professional recognition for the veteran entertainer.

New Album Details

Primarily produced by Manilow and longtime collaborator Michael Lloyd, What a Time is Manilow’s first mostly original LP since 2011’s 15 Minutes, which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Manilow first entered the Top 10 on the Billboard album chart in February 1975 with Barry Manilow II.

The album features 13 tracks, with Manilow writing or co-writing all but two. Collaborators include John Bettis, Gary Barlow (of Take That), Bruce Sussman, and Enoch Anderson. Guest artists include saxophonist Dave Koz on “Glance at Me Now” and vocalist Sharon “Muffy” Hendrix on “When Somebody Says Goodbye.”

The first single, “Sun Shine,” echoes Manilow’s 1977 hit “Daybreak,” featuring a whistling break and a vinyl record sound effect. The song was co-written with Gary Barlow and produced by Manilow, David Benson, and Greg Bartheld. The music video, directed by Laís Sambugaro, does not feature Manilow, instead focusing on a young couple.

The album opens with “Once Before I Proceed,” co-written by Oscar winners Dean Pitchford and the late Peter Allen, and executive-produced by Clive Davis. The song reached No. 25 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.

Tracklist

• “Once Before I Go” (Peter Allen/Dean Pitchford)
• “What a Time” (Barry Manilow/John Bettis)
• “Sun Shine” (Gary Barlow/Barry Manilow)
• “Another Life” (Andrew Hill/Preston Sturges)
• “Touched by an Angel” (Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman)
• “The Chosen One” (Barry Manilow)
• “One More Chance” (Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman)
• “Nobody Knows My Song” (Barry Manilow/Enoch Anderson)
• “When Somebody Says Goodbye” (Duet with Sharon “Muffy” Hendrix) (Barry Manilow/Lisa Sennett)
• “Don’t Trouble the Water” (Barry Manilow/Enoch Anderson)
• “Look at Me Now” (Featuring Dave Koz) (Barry Manilow/John Bettis)
• “Nobody Told Me” (Barry Manilow, John Bettis)
• “Coming of Age” (Barry Manilow/Adrienne Anderson)

Health Update and Advertising Honor

On December 22, 2025, Manilow announced a diagnosis of early-stage lung cancer and subsequent surgery. He shared an optimistic update on March 3, expressing his eagerness to return to the stage.

In April, Manilow will receive the American Advertising Federation’s President’s Award at the Advertising Hall of Fame induction ceremony, recognizing his early career work composing jingles for brands like State Farm, Band-Aid, KFC, Pepsi, and McDonald’s. He previously received an honorary Clio Award in 2009 for this work.

Tour Dates

Manilow has announced an extensive U.S. Tour running from April 13 to January 21, 2027, with 45 additional dates as part of his residency at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas. Select tour dates include:

• April 13 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
• April 14 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
• April 24 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
• July 30 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
• August 1 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
• January 15 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
• January 21 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center

For a complete list of tour dates, visit Manilow’s website.

Career Accolades

Manilow is a 2002 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the BMI Icon Award. He has earned two Primetime Emmys (1977, 2006), a Grammy Award (1979), and a special Tony Award (1977). He also received an Oscar nomination for “Ready to Take a Chance Again” from the film Foul Play.