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Legendary singer Barbra Streisand has announced her long-awaited 37th studio album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, featuring 11 all-new duets with a dazzling mix of music legends and contemporary stars.

The album is scheduled for release on June 27 via Columbia Records, and the first single, a duet with Hozier, is already streaming.

Barbra Streisand and her Star-Studded Lineup of Collaborators

Following the success of her 2014 album Partners, which included vocals from John Legend, Elvis Presley, and Billy Joel, Streisand returns with another round of iconic collaborations. Her latest project brings together a mix of classic and current artists including Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Sting, Hozier, Sam Smith, Seal, Josh Groban, Tim McGraw, Laufey, Mariah Carey, and Ariana Grande.

"I've always loved singing duets with gifted artists. They inspire me in unique and different ways…and make our time in the studio a joy," Streisand said in a statement.
"My new album, The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two, gave me the chance to work and play with some of my old friends, label mates, and new artists too. I admire all of them… and I hope that you'll enjoy listening to our collaborations as much as I enjoyed recording with all of my wonderful partners."

First Single Featuring Hozier Now Available

The first single from the album, a haunting cover of Roberta Flack’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” featuring Hozier, dropped on April 24. Hozier praised the opportunity:

“To be asked to join her on a duet was a huge honor and came as a wonderful and welcome surprise,” he said.
“Barbra Streisand is one of the most enduring and iconic vocalists of our time… I hope this duet offers something of a gesture to Roberta Flack’s incredible legacy.”

More Musical Highlights

Among the album’s standout pairings:

• Sam Smith on “To Lose You Again” 
• Paul McCartney on “My Valentine” 
• Additional appearances by Tim McGraw, James Taylor, and Bob Dylan 

The album was produced by Walter Afanasieff and Peter Asher, with Streisand and Jay Landers serving as executive producers.

A New Musical Chapter Follows Her Memoir

This album announcement follows the late 2023 release of Streisand’s acclaimed memoir, My Name Is Barbra, in which she chronicled her life and decades-spanning career in the entertainment industry.

Fans can read more about the upcoming release and Streisand’s legacy at:

• MSN: Streisand announces new duet album 
• MSN: Hozier, Dylan, and more to feature 
• Hollywood Reporter: Partners’ original legacy