{"id":78462,"date":"2025-12-28T10:53:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bgodinspired.com\/index.php\/bgodinspired-news\/bgodinspired-entertainment-news\/lou-gramm-to-release-first-new-album-in-17-years-it-rocks-hard\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T10:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:53:16","slug":"lou-gramm-to-release-first-new-album-in-17-years-it-rocks-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bgodinspired.com\/index.php\/bgodinspired-news\/bgodinspired-entertainment-news\/lou-gramm-to-release-first-new-album-in-17-years-it-rocks-hard\/","title":{"rendered":"Lou Gramm to release first new album in 17 years: \u2018It rocks hard\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 48 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Classic Rock Icon Lou Gramm to Release First New Album in 17 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an unexpected revelation, Lou Gramm, the celebrated lead singer of <em>Foreigner<\/em>, has announced the upcoming release of his first solo album in 17 years, entitled <strong>&quot;Released,&quot;<\/strong> set for March 20, 2026. This news comes as a beacon of hope for fans, marking a significant return for the Upstate New York native known for his powerful vocals and timeless hits.<\/p>\n<p>Gramm, who co-founded <em>Foreigner<\/em> and is famed for songs like \u201cI Want to Know What Love Is\u201d and \u201cCold As Ice,\u201d shared in a recent interview that the new album is a culmination of more than two years of hard work, reconnecting with old material that deserved a second chance. \u201cI\u2019ve been looking through my backlog of songs that were great but unfinished,\u201d Gramm explained, emphasizing his excitement to blend past and present creations into a dynamic new project.<\/p>\n<p>The making of <strong>&quot;Released&quot;<\/strong> has been a collaborative effort with longtime friend and fellow musician Bruce Turgon, highlighting the importance of community and partnership\u2014a value echoed in the Scriptures. In <em>Ecclesiastes 4:9-10,<\/em> it is written, \u201cTwo are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.&quot; This principle showcases the strength found in working together, a sentiment that resonates deeply as Gramm returns to his musical roots and reconciles his past with his future.<\/p>\n<p>As anticipation builds, Gramm revealed that the first single from the album will drop in early February, providing fans with a glimpse of what to expect. The artist speaks with enthusiasm about the project, declaring, \u201cIt rocks hard, boy,\u201d a statement that reflects a profound joy in expressing one&#8217;s gifts. This serves as a reminder of <em>1 Peter 4:10,<\/em> which encourages believers to use their gifts to serve others: \u201cAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God\u2019s varied grace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though this release marks a triumphant return, it is accompanied by a poignant announcement: Gramm plans to retire after 2026, feeling it is time to focus on family and personal passions. &quot;I want to spend more time with my children and enjoy life,\u201d he expressed, poignantly echoing a truth presented in <em>Matthew 6:21,<\/em> \u201cFor where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.\u201d In reflecting on personal priorities, Gramm exemplifies a place where one\u2019s heart aligns with family and self-care.<\/p>\n<p>This chapter of Gramm&#8217;s life invites us all to consider our own paths and the importance of balance. As he prepares to share this new music, it challenges us to reflect on how we engage with our talents and prioritize our relationships. Perhaps, like Gramm, it\u2019s time to rediscover our calling while nurturing those we love.<\/p>\n<p>As we patiently await <em>&quot;Released,&quot;<\/em> let Gramm&#8217;s journey inspire us\u2014a reminder that the best is often yet to come, and new beginnings can emerge even after long seasons of silence. 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