New Kids on the Block celebrated the release of their first album in eleven years titled” Still Kids” as fans tuned in to watch their exclusive iHeart Radio Live special Broadcasted on PBS. They also wrapped up their successful Magic Summer Tour with more to come.
Multiplatinum-selling pop stars New Kids on the Block shined a spotlight on their anticipated eighth studio album “Still Kids” which dropped in May. The group celebrated with an exclusive iHeart Radio Live celebration on PBS. During the intimate special fans got the chance to relive the magic with the group’s biggest hits with newly recorded performances of Step by Step, Tonight, and more. As well as fresh hits from the new album Still Kids.
Album Release
Standard code Embed from Getty ImagesNew Kids on the Block released their first album in 11 years “Still Kids” on May 17th. The group continued the celebration as fans tuned into the exclusive iHeart Radio Live show. “Still Kids” features fourteen new songs including the album Billboard hit single “Kids”. This record is full of dance songs, grooves, love songs, and epic pop anthems that have become favorites of the Blockheads.
The chart-topping boy band performed several of their most popular hits including a few tracks featured on the new record. NKOTB kicked off the show with a performance of 2013’s “ Block Party” then followed by the hits “My Favorite Girl”, “You Got It( The Right Stuff)”, “Covergirl” and 2024’s “Magic” to name a few. “Kids” is the New Kids on the Block’s first Billboard hit since 2008. It is now top 15 on Billboard 100 and debuted recently on the Adult Contemporary Chart. They also gave a great live performance of the song during the special including the popular choreography.
Album Release Party and More
Standard code Embed from Getty ImagesNew Kids on the Block proves that they are nothing without their long-time fans. The group invites a lucky fan to be serenaded by Jordan Knight for the performance of “ A Love Like This”. It was a beautiful moment that showed the relationship between the group and their fans. Another sweet moment was the slowed-down piano rendition of their first hit “Please Don’t Go, Girl”. Fans are hoping to see it on future set lists.
Also, the hitmakers are coming off a highly successful summer tour that wrapped up in late August. Fans celebrated the legacy of the iconic boy band that continues to capture the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. New Kids on the Block are slated to take the stage at this year’s iHeart Radio Music Festival on September 21st, and Audacy We Can Survive Event. Stay tuned for more exciting news regarding the group.
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