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Melody Place recording artist Sara Evans is honoring a country-pop classic with the release of a new duet featuring the late Dan Seals on his beloved ballad, “Nights Are Forever.” The song pairs Evans’ unmistakable voice with Seals’ original vocal, breathing new life into a track that has endured for nearly five decades.
Originally recorded by England Dan & John Ford Coley in 1976, “Nights Are Forever” climbed into the Billboard Top 10 on the Hot 100 and became a defining moment in Seals’ early career. The tender track captures the stillness of late-night longing, where time slows and love feels just out of reach.
“Dan Seals has always been an artist I admired,” Evans shared. “Recording ‘Nights Are Forever’ alongside his original vocal was incredibly meaningful. It’s an honor to help celebrate his legacy in a way that feels so personal.”
Evans, one of country music’s most recognizable and enduring voices, has built a career on songs that continue to resonate across generations. With signature hits like “Born to Fly,” “A Real Fine Place to Start,” and “Suds in the Bucket,” the multi-Platinum artist remains a powerful presence on country radio, on tour worldwide, and behind the mic of her podcast, Diving In Deep. Her accolades include ACM Female Vocalist of the Year honors, five No. 1 singles, and 15 Top 20 hits.
The duet arrives as part of an ongoing revival of Seals’ catalog, spearheaded by Melody Place in partnership with the Dan Seals Estate. Over the past year, Seals’ classics have been reimagined through collaborations with today’s standout voices, including Jamey Johnson, Luke Bryan, and Broadway star Jasmine Amy Rogers. Longtime Seals producer Kyle Lehning has helmed each release, preserving the heart and authenticity of the originals.
A Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Dan Seals’ influence continues to stretch far beyond his lifetime—proof that truly timeless songs, and the voices behind them, never fade.
