Westlife Drops New Ballad Ahead of World Tour

have unveiled new music ahead of their 25th anniversary world tour. 

Shane Filan, Nicky Bryne and  are set to release Your Love Amazes Me on Friday, with the song featuring absent bandmate Mark , who is currently taking a hiatus from the group due to health woes. 

Speaking about the new track, which harks back to their classic ballad style, the trio said: 'It's wonderful to return to the type of song that many of our fans will remember from our earliest days- it's a heartfelt ballad with a beautiful story.'

The track is from their forthcoming album 25 - The Ultimate Collection, which is due for release next month and marks a celebration of their 25 years in the industry.

Mark announced in 2024 he would be stepping back from the group indefinitely due to unspecified health woes and while he will not appear on the tour, he is still featured on the tracks for the new album, including Your Love Amazes Me.  

Westlife soared to fame in 1998 when they were formed in Dublin, with the original line-up also featuring Brian, who later left in 2004.

The group broke hearts of fans around the globe when they announced plans to disband in 2012 before all embarking on respective solo careers over the years.

A hugely successful return in 2018 saw the group reform with comeback single Hello My Love, and the announcement of The Twenty Tour for 2019.

In June, Mark's absence from the coming shows was announced.  In a lengthy post, Westlife penned: 'To our amazing fans, We would like to take this opportunity to share some very important news with you all.

'We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 25th Anniversary celebrations... On the 9th February 2001 we kicked off our first ever tour at the Newcastle Arena. Who would have thought we would still be here 25 years later?

'We have so many exciting plans to share with you very soon which will include new music, an album, special shows and many, many more surprises along the way.

'Sadly, Mark will be unable to join the celebrations. We hope he can join us back on stage when he is ready and able. He sends his love and positivity to you all as always.

'The four of us can't quite believe its been 25 years. We could only have dreamt of the continued love and loyalty you have consistently shown us around the world.

'We are so lucky to have all of you with us and we can't wait to celebrate together! Happy 25th To Us All! Love, Kian, Mark, Nicky & Shane x.'

In 2024, Mark announced his temporary departure from the Irish boyband, just days before they were set to embark on their first ever tour of America.

Prolonged ill-health resulted in the singer withdrawing from the band in a bid to recover after being diagnosed with sepsis.

Taking to Instagram at the time, he wrote: 'Hello and much love to you all! It's Mark here.. Most of you are aware that I have had some health challenges over the past while.

'It actually all started 3.5 years ago in August 2020 when I had surgery. Within a few days of this surgery I was in severe pain and was rushed into A&E.

'I eventually ended that awful day in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) where I was informed that due to a complication with the surgery, I had developed severe 'Sepsis', a life-threatening infection that would require immediate emergency surgery to rectify the problem and basically save my life.'

He added: 'I spent the next few months in hospital. It was during lockdown. For months, due to strict Covid restrictions, I was not allowed any visitors including my fiance and my then 10-month-old daughter.

'It was physically and mentally a very difficult time, not to mention traumatic having to spend so long in ICU.

'In late 2021, I became very ill in Newcastle before a concert and ended up back in A&E, this time being told I had pneumonia. I was told I had to go straight home to recover and regrettably miss the rest of the concerts that December.

'I was referred to a consultant who told me I needed more surgery which I went ahead with in May 2022 meaning I was forced to miss more of The Wild Dreams tour.'

This September, the band will embark on their hugely anticipated Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour. The tour kicks off with a 13-date residency in Dublin before heading across the UK and Europe, marking their first headline continental run in two decades. Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.co.uk.