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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2026) – Today, The Dan Seals Estate and Melody Place Records release new duet collaboration, “Love Is The Answer” – out now. Featuring classical / pop vocalist Jackie Evancho, the passionate ballad joins her smooth tone with Dan Seals’ solo track. Written by Todd Rundgren and originally released by Dan and his duo partner John, as England Dan & John Ford Coley in 1979. Dan’s vocal for this new collaboration was extracted from his 1995 solo version.The emotional song examines life’s struggles, reminding audiences that “love is the answer,” to all trials and tribulations we face. The new single will be featured on forthcoming album, Dan Seals & Friends: The Last Duet. Pre-save The Last Duet HERE.
Evancho starred on Season Five of NBC’s critically acclaimed variety show, America’s Got Talent, earning the runner-up title in 2010. Her one-of-a-kind operatic vocals quickly captivated the globe, and she’s since released ten chart-topping albums and DVDs. The Platinum-selling recording artist has also graced the stage with concert music greats including Andrea Bocelli, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, and Patti Labelle.
She returned to television as The Kitty on FOX’s The Masked Singer, becoming a crowd favorite with her magnetic stage presence and smooth vocals. The standout singer/songwriter has recently written pop-infused records, including her latest project Carousel of Time, a tribute to adored, award-winning musician, Joni Mitchell.
“When I was asked to do this project, I was extremely honored. I’d listened to Dan Seals’ songs since I was little through my dad’s music and always loved them! Recording “Love is The Answer” and hearing my voice alongside Dan’s is such a surreal thing for me. This project is just a piece of my new beginnings as I prepare to move to Nashville and delve even deeper into the world of music.”
Dan Seals & Friends: The Last Duet, is a collaborative duets album inspired by Seals’ solo tracks, arriving August 28. Featuring Alabama, and Tanya Tucker, current stars Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, former collaborators and labelmates Marie Osmond, John Berry and John Ford Coley, pop forces Katharine McPhee and Lynda Carter, emerging stars The Castellows, Jackie Evancho, Ned LeDoux, Wendy Moten and Jasmine Amy Rogers, and Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Song of the Year Award winner Jamey Johnson, the Kyle Lehning produced project uses Seals’ original vocals extracted with digital technology from his beloved musical eras.
The Last Duet Tracklist:
1. “Big Wheels In The Moonlight” – Blake Shelton
2. “God Must Be A Cowboy” – Ned LeDoux
3. “Nights Are Forever Without You” – Sara Evans
4. “Bop” – Tanya Tucker
5. “You Still Move Me” – Marie Osmond
6. “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)” – Luke Bryan
7. “The Healing Kind” – Katharine McPhee
8. “Wood” – John Berry
9. “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight (50th Anniversary Edition)” – John Ford Coley
10. “Love Is The Answer” – Jackie Evancho
11. “Addicted” – The Castellows
12. “Love On Arrival” – Wendy Moten
13. “One Friend” – Lynda Carter
14. “Three Time Loser” – Jamey Johnson
15. “My Baby’s Got Good Timing” – Jasmine Amy Rogers
16. “Still Reelin’ (From Those Rock & Roll Days)” – Alabama
About Jackie Evancho
Singer, concert artist, actress, and model, Jackie Evancho is a platinum-selling recording artist who first became a worldwide sensation at the age of 10 years old, with her stunning debut performance singing “O Mio Babbino Caro” on Season Five of NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT). Since that debut, Billboard has twice included Jackie on its list of “music movers-and-shakers under the age of 21,” as well as Forbes Magazine naming Jackie to their list of “30 Under 30,” in part due to the history she has made along the way – the youngest solo platinum artist, earning the record away from Michael Jackson – the youngest top five debut artist ever in the U.K – the highest ranking debut artist of 2010 – and a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to ever have a U.S. top three album. Jackie has made 10 chart-topping albums and DVDs, headlined three successful PBS television specials, co-starred in the film The Company You Keep at the request of the star of the film, Robert Redford, appeared in a Guess clothing campaign at the request of Guess owner Paul Marciano, and tirelessly toured the world singing for presidents and other world leaders, at world events, and to her fans everywhere. In addition to her solo success, Jackie has recorded and/or performed duets with such notable artists as Tony Bennett, Barbara Streisand, Placido Domingo, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, Joshua Bell, Il Volo, David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, and José Carreras to name a few. In 2020, Jackie appeared as The Kitty on FOX’s The Masked Singer where she immediately became a crowd favorite through her amazing vocals and playful persona. This re-introduced audiences to not only a master of classical vocals but also showed the world that she is masterful within any genre of music. During the pandemic Jackie explored a new direction within her craft and began writing songs. She first paid homage to one of the greatest songwriters of our time, Joni Mitchell, with the release of her album, Carousel Of Time. The album received high praise from the music industry. In 2024, she released her first ever pop album, Solla. On Solla, she wrote and produced her own songs with Smash Mouth’s Greg Camp. Her new music is a departure from the arias, showtunes, and standards that she’s been most known for, but Jackie is equally as impressive within the genre her voice has taken her. Time has proven that Jackie Evancho is one of the greatest vocal talents in the world today!
About Dan Seals
Dan Seals was never one to follow convention. Born and raised in Texas, he played a right-handed, 12-string guitar with his left hand and eight strings —”upside down and backwards,” as he liked to say. This unconventional approach carried through his entire career, as he seamlessly transitioned from pop stardom to country success. Seals first gained fame as “England Dan” in the pop-rock duo, England Dan & John Ford Coley. The pair’s 1976 hit “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” cemented their place in pop history, followed by other classics, “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is The Answer.” When the duo disbanded, Seals faced financial struggles as he worked years to rebuild his career. Determined to find a new path, he embraced his country roots. In 1984, “God Must Be a Cowboy” gave him his first country top 10 hit, paving the way for an astonishing run of 11 No. 1 Billboard country hits. Hits including, “Bop,” “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold),” and “Meet Me in Montana” with Marie Osmond showcased his ability to blend emotional depth with commercial appeal. His work earned him two CMA awards, multiple GRAMMY nominations and a loyal fanbase. Seals was known for his artistic integrity, only recording songs that stirred him emotionally. His producer, Kyle Lehning, recalled how he pursued excellence with “light-hearted seriousness” in the studio. When the radio hits slowed, Seals remained a beloved touring act, later performing with his brother Jim (from Seals & Crofts) as Seals & Seals, bringing their respective catalogs to audiences worldwide. Diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma in 2007, Seals faced his final days with the same grace he brought to his music. He passed away on March 25, 2009, at 8:30 p.m.—”Showtime,” as his manager put it. Seals was posthumously inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025. His legacy remains one of versatility, authenticity, and an enduring impact on both pop and country music. A duets album, The Last Duet, featuring Seals’ vocals with a cavalcade of respected musicians will release Summer 2026.
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