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"LIFELINES" - CD + Live-EP

With "LIFELINES," Chris Norman takes his fans on an emotional journey through more than 50 years of music history. Released in March 2026, this concept album serves as a musical autobiography, weaving together personal memories, formative influences, and the major successes of this exceptional British artist. As the frontman of Smokie, Chris Norman achieved worldwide fame with hits such as "Living Next Door To Alice," while "Midnight Lady" marked his breakthrough as a solo artist. To this day, the singer and guitarist continues to captivate generations of music fans with his distinctive, gravelly voice.

Just in time for his German tour, a reissue of "LIFELINES" will be released on October 16th, bundled with an additional EP featuring five live tracks. It brings the unique atmosphere of his concerts straight into the home, allowing fans to experience the musical passion and emotional intensity of his performances right in their own living rooms. A special treat for both long-time followers of Chris Norman and those just discovering his music, this new edition transforms the musical journey through his life into an at-home concert experience—filled with memories, great melodies, and genuine goosebump moments.

The re-edition of "Lifelines" will be released on October 16, 2026, on the Stars by Edel label as a high-quality digipack including an EP. Also still available is the previously released "Lifelines" 2-LP set, featuring a gatefold sleeve, printed inner sleeves, and colored vinyl.

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"LIFELINES"-Tour

The heart of the new "LIFELINES" chapter will be the upcoming tour, which will travel through Germany in the autumn of 2026. Naturally, the "LIFELINES" songs will be brought to the big stage alongside the classic hits that simply can't be left out. Longtime fans who grew up with Chris Norman's music will get their money's worth and can look forward to an emotional, musical journey through life with their idol.

In parallel, the charismatic rock/pop star with the trademark raspy voice will also be present with emotional performances on major TV shows, supported by a high-profile star-watch media campaign. "LIFELINES" is a wonderful opportunity for Chris Norman's fans to experience him and his moving, as well as dazzling, history up close. A project full of memories – and a declaration of love to life.

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NEUES ALBUM + SINGLE "LIFELINES"

On October 25th 2025, chris norman celebrates his 75th birthday and, on this occasion, releases his new single „LIFELINES“ – a first teaser from the self-titled new album, which will be released next year in march. Starting as early as Wednesday, October 22, 2025, advance tickets will be available for his upcoming „LIFELINES“-tour, finally bringing the global superstart back to the stage in germany in 2026.

With „LIFELINES“, Chris Norman takes his huge fanbase on a deeply emotional journes through more than 50 years of his remarkable career. This turns the concept album, which will be released in March 2026, into a musical autobiography.

Release date:
Single: October 24th, 2025
Album: March 13th, 2026

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As the frontman oft he band Smokie, he rose to international fame and celebrated major band successes in the 19070s with hits like „Living Next Door to Alice“, „Lay Back in the Arm of Someone“ and „I’ll Meet You at Midnight“. „Midnight Lady“ marked his phenomenal breakthrough as a solo artist. Since then, Chris Norman has written countless, still unforgettable hits and continues to thrill both long-time and new fans. With over 20 million records sold worldwide, the british singer and guitarist looks back on an exceptionally successful career. On October 25th 2025, chris norman celebrates his 75th birthday and, on this occasion, releases his new single „LIFELINES“ – a first teaser from the self-titled new album, which will be released next year in march. Starting as early as Wednesday, October 22, 2025, advance tickets will be available for his upcoming „LIFELINES“-tour, finally bringing the global superstart back to the stage in germany in 2026.

Chris says, “My new album ‚LIFELINES‘ has granted me the wonderful opportunity to revisit the various chapters of my life and to sing songs, which have touched me in a special way throughout my entire musical career.”