Monday, August 26, 2024

Music Minute - Ian Flanigan: What's Love Got to Do with It?

 Country music singer-songwriter Ian Flanigan is thrilled to announce the release of his latest single, “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” from his highly anticipated upcoming album set to drop later this fall. Premiered by M Music & Musicians Magazine, this release is particularly special as it serves as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Queen of Rock & Roll, Tina Turner, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of her iconic #1 worldwide hit.


Flanigan’s rendition offers a unique country twist on the classic track, blending his soulful vocals and signature acoustic style with the timeless energy of Turner’s original masterpiece. By reinterpreting such a legendary song, Flanigan not only honors Tina Turner's enduring legacy but also bridges the gap between country and rock, bringing a fresh perspective to a beloved anthem. Fans can expect this single to be a standout moment on the forthcoming album, which promises to showcase Flanigan's deep respect for musical history while pushing the boundaries of his own artistry.


“It’s Tina’s 40th anniversary for “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and I can remember back to when I was a kid first hearing her and this song. I just remember how much energy she had and how rocking her vocals were. She’s been such an inspiration for me and the whole music world.  It’s always an honor to cover one of her songs.”


Listen/download “What’s Love Got To Do With It” at vyd.co/WhatsLoveGotToDoWithIt


Flanigan’s upcoming album features Nashville’s top musicians including Gordon Mote (piano), Willie B. Barthel (drums), Jay White (bass), Jerry McPherson (electric guitar), Colin Wells (electric guitar), Jon Stone (acoustic guitar), Russ Pahl (pedal steel), and Aubrey Haynie (fiddle, mandolin). Flanigan’s full album is due out this fall.


Watch Flanigan’s recent acoustic performance of his previous single “Rather Be Country” with Jon Stone and Jonathan Warren on Instagram: instagram.com/ian_flanigan/reel/C8sMP8Dq6c0/


As featured in a People.com exclusive, Flanigan recently married his new bride, Kelsey Charles, at the 4 Eagle Ranch in Beaver Creek, Colorado, on February 29. The couple shared their day with a small, private ceremony at the same music venue where they first met.


"We opted to go back to Beaver Creek and create the ultimate full-circle moment by exchanging our vows in the same place we met," he says, adding that the couple's wedding day was "nothing short of perfect."


More recently, the pair announced the birth of their new twin daughters, born in June.


To read the full People.com exclusive, visit HERE.


One to never sit still, Flanigan was one of the featured artists at the 2024 Buckle & Boots Festival in Manchester, UK which included the Heartwreckers, The Country Orchestra, Maggie Baugh, Dan Smalley, Jon Stone, Emilia Quinn, Canaan Cox, First Time Flyers, Matt Hodges, Luke Flear, Taylor Moss, and more.


Flanigan has consistently released fan-favorite singles such as “Grow Up” featuring Blake Shelton, “Last Name On It,” “Under A Southern Sky,” “I Don’t Smoke,” and “Rather Be Country,” showing not only his versatility as a singer but as a songwriter as well. Recently featured by PeopleFox NewsCowboys & IndiansMusic MayhemAmerican SongwriterSounds Like NashvilleThe Music UniverseKTLACMTWhiskey RiffRFD, and more, Flanigan continues to relate to everyone he encounters, one listener at a time.


To keep up with future releases and everything Ian Flanigan, visit HERE and follow his social channels.


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About Ian Flanigan:

Slow, stoic, southern grace is how Ian can be accurately described. He is humble yet focused, peaceful but engaged, and undisputedly talented. For the last decade, he has toured his distinct voice and evocative lyrics across America, with a country sound reminiscent of Joe Cocker and Chris Stapleton.


Ian found fame by becoming Blake Shelton’s finalist on NBC’s The Voice, where he was dubbed a “once-in-a-lifetime vocalist” by Shelton. Since that time, he has released an album with chart-topping singles (“Grow Up” reached #5 on the US iTunes sales chart, approaching 3 million streams), extensively toured with the likes of Trace Adkins and Chris Janson, and will release his sophomore album, with more singles and videos being released throughout the summer. He has been featured on CMT, RFD-TV, Fox News, American Songwriter, Whiskey Riff, The Music Universe, Country Now, Everything Nash, Entertainment Tonight, People Magazine, USA Today, Yahoo News, and The Wrap.


Flanigan represents Taylor Guitars, Lucchese, KICKER AUDIO, and Suerte Tequila as a brand ambassador, gains exposure as a Reviver Publishing writer in Nashville, and released his debut album Strong in 2022 on Reviver Records. His new album is set to release in 2024.


About Reviver Entertainment Group:

The artist roster includes platinum-selling contemporary country hitmaker Aaron Goodvin, Ian Flanigan, Brooke Moriber, Randall Fowler, David Devaul, David Adam Byrnes, BOWMAN, Halle Payne, Reid Brody, Lectrolab, Blackjack Billy, as well legacy brands including The Carter Family, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (2009) Little Anthony. Reviver has celebrated four top-20 hits, three top-five hits, four No.1 songs, four gold and a platinum single, and multiple ACM and CMA Awards, all led by David Ross’s vision. For more information, please visit revivermusic.com.

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