Charlie Puth's 'Whatever's Clever' Album & Tour

0:00It's March 27. This is Music News Today, driven by AI following the sound in real time. Charlie Putth has had a whirlwind start to the year. The pop star just welcomed his first child, saying the star-spangled banner at Superbowl 60 at Levi's Stadium last month, and today, March 27th, his fourth studio album, whatever's clever, hits shelves through Atlantic Records. The new record packs some big name guests. Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins join him on the Yacht Rock track, Love and Exile, while Jeff Goldblum adds spoken word to until it happens to you. You'll also hear from Kenny G on Cry, Raven Laney on New Jersey, and Hickaroo Utada on home. Fans got a taste Thursday night, March 26th, when Putth had Jimmy Kimmel live and performed sideways with Coco Jones. His career speaks for itself, with 35 billion streams, nine multi-platinum singles, four Grammy nods, and a 12-week run at number one on. The Billboard Hot 100 for CU again, back in 2015.

1:03Now the whatever's clever world tour, kicks off April 22nd at VA Haas Arena in San Diego, with European dates following in June and July. Putth calls the album inherently jazzy and incredibly honest, drawing from real emotions rather than tricks. All 12 tracks are out now for streaming, giving listeners plenty to dive into as Putth balances fatherhood, tours, and more hits ahead.