Peter Andre’s plotting a musical comeback later this year after being coaxed back into the studio by Gary Barlow.
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker joined the Take That frontman during his virtual ‘Crooner Sessions’ gigs last year and the pair have since developed a strong friendship.
Writing in his new! magazine column, Peter revealed the Back For Good singer not only encouraged him to work on new material, but he’s also involved with the project.
“I did a Q&A on my YouTube channel and was asked what made me decide to get back in the studio and actually stick to it,” explained Peter.
“Randomly, I got the push from two people. One was Junior telling me to write something cool, current, and fresh.
“The other was Gary Barlow. Gary and I did one of his ‘Crooner Sessions’ last year in the first lockdown and afterwards I sent him songs I had written and he basically told me to get my bum back in the studio and release some music.
“So now I’m working on two projects – one album that I plan to release soon, and another separate project with Gary. Watch this space!”
Peter’s eldest son Junior, 15, has also been joining his dad in the studio, with the star admitting his teenager is “really enjoying the experience.”
“Things are coming together in the studio and I’m working hard to get the album I want.”
Peter last released new music in 2015, dropping the covers album ‘Come Fly with Me’ and festive offering ‘White Christmas’.
Meanwhile, Gary dropped his most recent album, ‘Music Played by Humans‘, in 2020, featuring collaborations with stars including Michael Bublé, Sebastián Yatra, Barry Manilow, Alesha Dixon and Beverley Knight.
“I wanted this album to be absolutely packed with players,” Gary says of Music Played By Humans.
“Then, weirdly, all this has happened where we’re not allowed to be near anyone anymore and it’s been so strange.
“I listen to it and just think, ‘Thank God I did it before all this started’.”
Music Played by Humans is available now.
