Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic original voice of Foreigner, unveils Released, his long-awaited third solo album. The 10-track collection marks the completion of a pivotal chapter in Gramm’s solo catalog.
Produced by Gramm with associate producer Matthew Gramm, the album features ten original songs co-written with Bruce Turgon, originally recorded during the 1980s in the wake of his solo releases Ready Or Not (1987) and Long Hard Look (1989). Recently revisited and carefully completed, these recordings preserve the warmth, grit, and analog character of the original sessions while benefiting from renewed clarity and sonic depth. The result bridges Gramm’s celebrated solo era with the perspective and enduring vocal power that have defined him as one of rock’s most influential and recognizable voices.
A stirring, deeply personal rock anthem built on sweeping melody, warm instrumentation, and Gramm’s unmistakable, soulful voice, “Heart and Soul” reflects on a life shaped by the road, hard-won experience, and enduring love. Written by Gramm and longtime collaborator and former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon, the song balances emotional intimacy with classic-rock strength, building into an anthemic chorus that underscores its message of gratitude, maturity, and devotion. Anchored by lyrics that trace the journey from youthful ambition to a deeper understanding of what truly matters, “Heart and Soul” stands as a defining centerpiece of Released.
Across the LP, Gramm explores love, resilience, longing, and self-reflection through a set of songs that feel both timeless and newly illuminated. Opening track “Young Love” channels the urgency and defiance of youthful devotion with wide-eyed, arena-ready energy, while “Lightning Strikes” pairs emotional tension with a driving sense of renewal and second chances. Elsewhere, “Long Gone” delivers one of the album’s most reflective moments, meditating on the road traveled, the people lost along the way, and the acceptance that comes with looking back. “Deeper Side of Love” leans into the album’s philosophical core, embracing the truth that love, faith, and strength are inseparable from vulnerability and sacrifice.
Lou Gramm will hit the road throughout 2026 in support of his latest release, Released, with a run of solo headline dates across North America. Highlights include stops at the Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Center in Wabash, IN, the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT, American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA, and the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL, among others. The tour will bring Gramm’s iconic voice to stages nationwide, celebrating both new material and the timeless hits that defined a generation. For tickets and full details, visit www.LouGrammOfficial.com.
Lou Gramm 2026 Tour Dates:
May 9 – Wabash, IN
May 22 – Roanoke, VA
May 28 – Stamford, CT
May 30 – Lancaster, PA
Jun 6 – Lexington, KY
Jun 10 – St. Charles, IL
Aug 13 – Layton, UT
Aug 28 – Pine Bluff, AR
Sept 26 – Carmel, IN
Oct 10 – St. Charles, MO
Track Listing:
- Young Love
- Lightning Strikes
- Walk The Walk
- Long Gone
- Heart And Soul
- Long Hard Look
- True Blue Love (Unplugged)
- Deeper Side of Love
- Time Heals The Pain
- Word Gets Around
About Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm rose from working-class roots in Rochester, New York, to become one of rock’s most distinctive voices and songwriters. As lead singer and co-writer for Foreigner, he helped the band sell more than 80 million albums worldwide and score over twenty Top 40 hits, including “Cold As Ice,” “Juke Box Hero,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Urgent,” and “Midnight Blue.” Gramm is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and, alongside Mick Jones, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.
Gramm’s solo work has been equally celebrated. His latest album, Released (2026), features ten hard-rocking songs originally written with former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon in the 1980s, recently completed with contributions from Tony Franklin, Vivian Campbell, and longtime collaborators including his brother Ben Gramm. Today, Gramm continues to tour with his own band while making occasional appearances with Foreigner, celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary and cementing his place as one of rock’s most enduring voices.
