James Arthur says he has a collab with a 'really special' person coming up
He hopes to release it later this year
We love the incredible James Arthur. He's released many popular songs since 2012, and has now released his fifth studio album 'Bitter Sweet Love', with a tour due to start in March.
The singer, who recently told us about his lucky number 23, has also revealed that he has a collaboration coming up with someone 'really special'.
Last year, we asked James about his album, and he said that he'd love to team up with a couple of major pop stars saying: "I'd love Taylor Swift to be part (of it), or Miley Cyrus. Those girls cross over into the country and pop world and I'm kind of going there on this new album."
However, this time around when we followed up with him, he said he hadn't worked with either of them. In fact, in his words he got "pied" by Miley! However, he did tease a collaboration with a 'really special' person. He told us: "We did find someone really special though, to sing on the song that I was talking about last time I was here. So that's good. I can't tell you who it is..."
And despite asking several times, James is remaining tight-lipped. At present, James' album tracklist does not include any featured artists, but James did tell us: "It'll be (released) probably around the time I go on tour in America, which is like April/May time."
So it sounds like we'll have to wait a few more months until we get to hear this new collab.
James has previously teamed up with some pretty impressive names, such as Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sigala and Lost Frequencies.
Before touring in America, James will be touring the UK and Ireland starting in March, with most of his dates already sold out.
You can hear songs by James Arthur on Northsound 1.
Take a look through tours taking place this year:
Westlife
After much excitement and teasing, Westlife revealed they will be playing across the UK in September and October 2026, as part of their 'Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour'. The band will start their UK leg in Aberdeen on Tuesday 29th September, before performing across the UK, ending with FIVE dates in Belfast.
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff has announced 'The Lucky Me Tour' which will see the 'Mature' singer return to the stage in four cities across the UK, Cardiff, London, Manchester and Glasgow this September. The UK leg is part of a world tour which spans seven countries, and started on 22nd June 2026.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith has announced 'To Be Free' UK show dates, including two nights at Manchester Albert Hall and an eight-night London residency. The singer will be performing between Thursday 3rd September and Friday 19th September 2026.
Niall Horan
Niall Horan will be taking his 'Dinner Party' album on tour in September and October 2026. Fans can expect the singer to be performing his old music along with some of his biggest hits. The singer starts his UK tour in Birmingham on 22nd September, before travelling across the UK, ending in London on 2nd October.
The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls have reunited and will be playing a massive 53 dates around the world for their 'PCD Forever Tour', celebrating 20 years since 'Don't Cha' and the release of their debut album 'PCD'. Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts will begin in Birmingham on Tuesday 29th September, ending in London at The O2 Arena on Tuesday 13th October.
Noah Kahan
Noah Kahan will be bringing his 'The Great Divide' Tour to the UK this autumn, where he will be performing in Glasgow, Manchester and London. See the full list of dates and how to get tickets.
Hits Radio Live 2026
Hits Radio Live 2026 has now been announced at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Friday 20th November 2026 and Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday 21st November 2026. Buy tickets now!
The Script
To celebrate their new album, Irish band The Script are visiting Ireland, the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia with 'The Man In The Arena Tour' from October 2026 to April 2027. The band will play dates in the UK in November!
Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah announced 'The Night's Not Dead – UK Tour 2026' for November and December 2026. The singer will be taking in five dates across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Bristol and London.
'ALL STARS – The Music of ABBA'
A huge new UK tour has been announced for 'ALL STARS – The Music of ABBA'. The performances, which will unite four well-known performers, Samantha Mumba, Duncan James (Blue), Antony Costa (Blue) and Una Healy (The Saturdays), will include several shows starting in Croydon, in February 2027, and continuing until 11th April in Southampton.
James Blunt
Following the release of his sun-soaked single 'Tastes Like Summer', James Blunt announced a tour across the UK next year, and tickets are now on sale. The singer will be starting in Leeds on Friday 26th March, with dates across England, Scotland and Wales, ending the following month, on Thursday 8th April, in Brighton.
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams has announced a huge tour with several UK dates in April and May 2027. The singer will be performing in Manchester, Glasgow and London.
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