Barry ManilowDuets
The level of industry respect Manilow enjoys is evident by the caliber of crooners who join him in song over the years. Barbara Cook, Reba McEntire, Phyllis McGuire, Diane Schuur, Barbra Streisand, Mel Tormé, and even Lily Tomlin are among the heavy-hitters providing classic and contemporary duos. Also included are tunes with the two divas that started it all with Manilow—Melissa Manchester and Bette Midler. May 3. Arista/Legacy (legacyrecordings.com).— Nancy Ford
Kimberly Caldwell
Without Regret
Despite this CD’s release being delayed for more than a year, the bouncy and dancey empowerment-themed breakout single “Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys” could very well be the one that finally breaks this American Idol alum/Katy native into the real Big Time. Capitol Records (capitol.com).— Nancy Ford

