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 People, Fox News, Cowboys & Indians, Music Mayhem, American Songwriter, Sounds Like Nashville, The Music Universe, KTLA, CMT, Whiskey Riff, RFD, and more, Flanigan continues to relate to everyone he encounters, one listener at a time.
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