15/5/2002 - coming after five

Material is prepared, material is recorded and material is ready to go!  But there's 5 days to go!  Indeed, we're talking about Ronan's brand new album, 'Destination'!  It's out on 20th May 2002 and it is sure to turn heads around and pay attention to!  Look here!  The UK version's got 14 tracks including the latest number 1 single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' plus the favourite number 2 smash, 'Lovin' Each Day'.  We're getting geared for it - so should you!  As the day of release approaches, you should be getting excited... and for those who bought the single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' (which is out now!) the new material should give you bags of excitement!  If you want to, pre-order your copy today!  Visit Amazon.co.uk now!  Also, check out the Albums Discography for all the track listing details.  But it's not long now - in fact the sand timer's just started - as the sand disappears from the top - you know what to do!  Get it!

15/5/2002 - what's the story, ronan?

According to Ronan, he claims that the rock group, Oasis (pictured) are "just a manufactured band".  Ronan spoke to mrib giving his reasons why: "You can be sure they auditioned every musician in the band except the brothers. I mean, all the band left a while back didn't they, so they must have held auditions. But at the end of the day, who cares? They're still selling records!"

Despite that, Ronan respects the rock band and hopes their forthcoming album, 'Heathen Chemistry' is a success: "By no means have they same power they used to, but they are still a great rock band.  If they had Definitely Maybe in them, then they have more to offer. If they can make an album as good as that, they can do it again. That was great music. Hindu Times is a great record too."

14/5/2002 - more music less acting

According to some report recently, it was said that Ronan had signed up to an American Acting Agency so he can find a suitable role to go acting.  However, Ronan denied such claims.  Speaking to mrib, Ronan said that it was the first time he heard such claims and admitted that acting was not his interest at the moment: "I just want to concentrate on the music.  Those that do it all, are less focused about what they do."

Ronan also admitted that a few years ago, he wanted to do absolutely everything that was offered: "I was hosting TV shows like the Eurovision Song Contest and three MTV Awards.  I was totally blind to what the hell I was doing. I just wanted to do everything. But now I understand I want to do music. Last year, at the end of the last album, I realised that music is all I want to do."

Well, music has been the right decision!  Ronan's got a number 1 this week for his single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' (Hey! It's out now!).  And Ronan's new album, 'Destination' is out 20th May 2002 (6 days to go) - don't miss it!!

13/5/2002 - out in a week!

Ronan's new album, 'Destination' is out in a week's time (yes, 7 days to go!) - that's on 20th May 2002. The UK version of this album contains 14 tracks including Ronan's number 1 hit, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' plus the number 2 smash hit, 'Lovin' Each Day'.  It also contains an exclusive UK bonus track - all worth waiting for!  If you just can't wait to buy the album, then why not pre-order your copy online?  Visit Amazon.co.uk to reserve your copy and you'll get it upon the release date.  Also, check out the Albums Discography for full track listing details.

...and finally, support Ronan by make his album a number 1 too!  Fans, you liked the single, so get the album upon it's release - it'll be something you'll never have heard before!!

12/5/2002 - dj ronan

Ronan will be on air in Capital FM's Capital Takeover, tonight at 8.00pm.  Simply tune into 95.8FM Capital FM (UK).  And enjoy!

12/5/2002 - setting the ronan-dard!

Ronan's done it!  'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is officially the UK's number 1!  We would like to congratulate Ronan on his successful single!!  And it's thanks to all of you - the fans!  We campaigned over the last week to promote his single, and you listened to us!  You bought the single, you made it number 1!  That now means that Ronan gets his third number 1 single along with 'When You Say Nothing At All' and 'Life Is A Rollercoaster'.  Ronan had stiff competition in the charts this week with rivals H & Claire with their single, 'DJ' ending up at number 3 and knocking off Holly Valance's (pictured right) 'Kiss Kiss' to number 2 after spending only one week at the top spot!  And if you can't believe that, look at the top 10 chart below!!!

Speaking to Pepsi Chart's Dr. Fox (pictured above left), Ronan gave his reaction to the brand new single: "I can't believe it to be honest with you.  Like nine years of doing this with six number 1s with Boyzone.  This is my third number 1 single and after nine years of still being here, I just feel lucky for that more than anything else.  I can't believe it!".

On talking about the song, Ronan said: "It was originally a Garth Brooks' [pictured above right] hit about eight, nine, ten years ago and he had a hit with it in the US and Ireland funnily enough but nowhere else.  It's great.  Not a lot of people know the song."

We, again would like to congratulate Ronan for the number 1 single!  And finally, thank you, thank you and thank you to you the fans for buying his single!  You did Ronan a very BIG favour indeed!  (And those who didn't buy the single...we are really, really disappointed in you, folks - you let the star down!)  We suggest you buy the single, it's absolutely fantastic!  You can buy it online as well, visit Amazon.co.uk).  Check out the updated Singles Discography for full details!

Finally!  Don't stop there!  You mustn't forget this!  Ronan's brand new album, 'Destination' is out on 20th May 2002 and there's just 8 days to go!  Check out the details in the Albums Discography.  We'll going to campaign this week to ensure you get the album and make it Ronan's second number 1 album!  So, you better watch out!

12/5/2002 - pop's no longer pop

Ronan feels that pop music is not as good as it used to be and feels that Westlife (pictured) are a very good example of how pop should be.

Speaking about the much-criticised genre: "Pop isn't as good as it used to be. Back in the 90's, Take That were a fantastic pop band. And when you look at the 80's pop movement like Duran Duran, they had great pop songs. I think the whole Pop Idol stuff has diluted what we do. A lot of people say my stuff is not great but I think they're good pop songs."

Ronan recently showed his criticism to Hear'say, he has lots of complements to Westlife: "I like Westlife. I like what they're doing, I think they make great pop records. They're talented. Bryan's a great songwriter. Bop Bop Baby's a great pop song."

Despite Westlife only being in pop for three years, Ronan had some advice to the members when they are ready to call quits: "The best thing for any band is to end on top, it's sad to see any band fade away, but it's up to them. As long as they keep bringing out good records, there'll always be people to buy those records."

Getting down to it!  Hey!  What happens in 8 days time?  Well you don't need the answer!  But anyway, it is the launch of Ronan's new album, 'Destination' out on the 20th May 2002!  And it is a recommended album indeed, 14 tunes and this is Ronan's best album yet!  Check out the Albums Discography for all the details - and that's it!  So get ready okay??!!

11/5/2002 - ronan blasts hear'say!

He criticised the shows Pop Idol and Popstars, and now Ronan has gone one step further - he's slammed Hear'say (pictured)!  The reason being that their lack of good tunes is making the Popstars band head to the dumps.  Recently, he claimed how bad the band really were: "The songs aren't good enough! They could have kept doing it if the songs had been good enough, but they aren't and that's why people are going, 'Okay, forget about them. Someone will replace them."

Ronan also had concerns about Will Young lack of promotion compared to his Pop Idol rival, Gareth Gates: "The good thing is that both he and Gareth are very talented," Ronan said. "The guys can sing. Thank God. It's scary to see it and who they're surrounded by. I worry about that. I think it was terrible that Will had a No. 1 record and then it was just handed over to Gareth. It's all marketing."

Get ready!  With 9 days from now, Ronan will be out with his brand new album, 'Destination' out on 20th May 2002 - make sure you grab a copy on the release!  And hey!  Have you got Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'?  It's out now and you should be buying it - because Ronan must be number 1, okay?  Get the message and buy it!  You can also buy online at Amazon.co.uk - so act now!  If you need a reminder, then click here now!  For all album and single details, check the albums and singles discographies!

10/5/2002 - weekend's coming - got the message?

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY - GET RONAN'S NEW SINGLE!!!  'IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES'
And so the weekend's coming...did you know that Ronan has sold over 150,000 copies of his brand new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'?  That's amazing!  But are you one of those 150,000 people who bought the single?  Well, if you aren't included in the figure than you clearly haven't bought the single, have you?  Well?  Don't just sit there - take action!  Buy the single today!!!  It is out now!!  We're keeping at it!  It comes on 2CDs and contains the video plus the interview with Westlife!  All those gems and and what do you think you're doing missing out on it?  Make Ronan number 1!!  If you do, it'll be his third and you will be thanked for that!  So do a favour, go and buy it!  Or, order online at Amazon.co.uk 'cos you're missing something good!   Also check the Singles Discography for more information.  Also, click here for an important reminder right now!

...and don't forget!  Ronan's new album, 'Destination' is out on 20th May 2002.  So make a note of it - it's superb!!!!

10/5/2002 - ronan duets with lulu - part 2

You can see Ronan on TV on 18th May 2002 as he will be a special guest for An Audience with Lulu (pictured left).  Also joining her will be Samantha Mumba (pictured right).  Ronan was with Lulu at the Top Of The Pops Awards 2001 in Manchester last November (remember, cool and chewing gum??!!).  Check out the Tour & Appearances page for where Ronan will appearing plus check out the full 'Destination '02' Tour listings and book tickets to selected venues.  But hurry, the tickets are selecting like 'maaad'!

9/5/2002 - getting up there!

According to midweek sales figures, Ronan's new single 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' looks set to become his third UK number 1!  With some statistics, it looks like it will knock off Holly Valance's 'Kiss Kiss' off the UK number 1 spot!  Ronan is competing against the former Steps members, H & Claire's first single 'DJ' - but it looks like they will get the UK number 3 position.

Well, that's great news and we really do hope Ronan does get the number 1 he long deserves!  For those who have bought the single, well done!  You've supported Ronan!  And for those fans who haven't well?  Do you want Ronan to get the number 1 spot?  Come on - get your act together and buy the single!  It's out now!  It comes on 2CDs and has brilliant bonuses such as the video of the single and the interview with Westlife!  Go on, get to the shops today and buy a copy or buy online at Amazon.co.uk!   Go on!  Ensure Ronan gets to the number 1 position - support his music - you are the fans, do your bit and for crying out loud, get buying!  For another important reminder, click here!

Check out the Singles Discography for full details of the single - yes, do!  And sing along to the song by viewing the lyrics page - so yes, do that as well!  And don't forget that Ronan's new album, 'Destination' is out on 20th May 2002 - that means if the single is brilliant, ensure you get the album too!

8/5/2002 - got it yet?

Have you got Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' yet?  Did you know that it comes in 2CDs and includes an interview with Westlife plus the video of the single?  Did you know that an exclusive poster is included too?  Have you listened to it yet?  Have you bought the single at all?  If all the answers to these questions are yes, we hope you are enjoying it!  If all the answers are no, well - what an earth are you waiting for?  The single's been out since Monday - and it's now midweek!  And it's out now!  Go on, buy a copy of the single - get down to the shops, there are hundreds of music shops out there with the single waiting to be bought (of course, you only need to visit one of these, obviously!).  Or, order online at Amazon.co.uk!  Come on fans, get Ronan his third number 1!  We are sure you'll agree that this song is superb in all respects!  Want more information?  Then why not check all the full details in the Singles Discography and be surprised with the numerous extras you get on the 2CDs!  Also, check out the lyrics to the song, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'!  We'll be putting up the bonus track lyrics soon - so do come back!!

...and don't stop there!  Get ready for the exciting album release!  'Destination' is out on 20th May 2002!  So make a note of it!!!  You'll find more about this album in the Albums Discography - so get ready!!

8/5/2002 - simply pants!

Ronan recently called the very much hyped album, 'Is This It' by The Strokes as a load of "pants"!  Speaking to Worldpop, Ronan described how the music press credits such bands like The Strokes and The Hives, he said: "It's the NME and Q who give those bands respect, and boybands don't belong in those magazines. That's fine. I know that. The magazines that respect us don't show respect for them. We've all got our own sections of the industry that bands like Westlife dominate and bands like The Strokes dominate. But when you buy The Strokes' album, it's not as good as they say. I love The Hives and The Vines, I like that kind of stuff, but when I bought The Strokes album, I was very disappointed. The first single is brilliant - a great pop song - but the rest of the album is pants!"

Ronan doesn't care how the music industry look at him but rather cares on the music and his fans!   He said: "I don't strive for it anymore.  We fought too much in Boyzone to get that and we couldn't. We should have just shut up and learnt our lesson and knew that we were a boyband. Now I just want to make music and hope people like it. And that's the greatest respect anyone can give - if people like your music. The industry goes in and out of liking you, so who cares about that."

Don't forget!  Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is out now!  Plus the new album 'Destination' is out 20th May 2002.

6/5/2002 - you should be listening!

Are you listening?  That is, are you listening (or have listened to) Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'?  It's great isn't it?  ...or don't you know what we are talking about?  Well if not, then have you heard Ronan's new single is out now?  Well, let us tell you something - what have you been doing today?  Make sure you buy a copy!  The video looks wonderful and the interview - brill!  It's on 2CDs and has all those goodies!  Buy this week!  Or, buy online now at Amazon.co.uk to get the copy to your door - because you should be listening!

Fans!  Get Ronan's new tune to the number 1 spot, ok?  Check out the Singles Discography for the complete info plus sing along to the lyrics - now available!  Check the Singles Discography page next week for the highest UK chart position - but it depends on you fans!  Support Ronan - buy the single!  Why wait?

6/5/2002 - fan-fear!

Ronan fears that his new album, 'Destination' due out 20th May 2002 may not do well.  The reason is that he is returning with a new album in a while plus he may not have the Boyzone fans behind him this time round!  Talking to the Irish press, Ronan discussed about the expectations of the new album without Boyzone around the corner: "I'm really nervous about the new album. I mean it has to live up to 4.5 million copies that the last album sold and this time it's not on the back of Boyzone's success."

Ronan described how proud he is with the new album: "This is the next step for me, it's the best piece of work I've ever done. I can stand proud with these songs. It's the first record I've made that feels like a body of work. I want people to see me for who I really am. I don't think they have seen that yet. Not in nine years. All you can give them is your music, turn out there and be yourself. I'm not trying to be a new person. This is not the new Ronan. It's another chapter."

Ronan finally admitted that Boyzone had helped him on his way to success: "I would really hate to be starting out all over again I really would and I won't deny anything about Boyzone, it made me who I am and gave me the opportunity to do this."

Come on fans!  Don't let Ronan down!  Firstly, buy his new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' - it's out now!  And don't forget that his new album, 'Destination' is out 20th May 2002.  Make sure you make a note!  We'll campaign 'til the release - so support Ronan today!

6/5/2002 - midday buy

Have you got Ronan's new single 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' yet??  If you have good on you!  If not, then what are you waiting for?  Get down to the shops and grab a copy now!  It's out now!  It comes on 2CDs and you get so many extras on these CDs - and exclusive too!  Or...if you can't get out there, stay in and order online!  Visit Amazon.co.uk and order your copy now!  Also, check out the Singles Discography for all the details plus check the lyrics page, 'cos the song's now available here at Ronan Keating World - so get singing!  Need we say more??!!

6/5/2002 - it's out today!

Ronan's brand new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is out today!  Make sure you grab your copy today in the shops because it's a wonderful country ballad cover version of Garth Brooks' song!  It's out on two CDs and features an interview with Westlife plus the video of the single - indeed it's very exciting stuff!  If getting down to the shops is a chore then why not order online?  Visit Amazon.co.uk to order your copy of the single!  You have no excuse not to miss it!  If you want Ronan to get his third number 1 then support him by getting the single!

Keep the support up by voting for Ronan's video on The Box - remember it's number 164!  Also, find out more about the single by visiting our Singles Discography plus sing along with the Lyrics, now available!  Got it?  Then get it - it's out now!!!

5/5/2002 - it's never tomorrow? it is now!

It's getting really exciting now and the pics shows it all!  Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is coming out tomorrow (6th May 2002)!  Just 1 day to go and you should be prepared for the big release in a long time 'cos it has finally arrived!  You should have made a note down (and if you haven't, listen up!), the song's brilliant and what's on the CDs is a bonus too!  Look what you get, an interview with Westlife (yes!  Westlife - it's written here!), and the video - where can you get that, eh?

It'll be in the shops tomorrow, so ensure you get down there and buy a copy...or on the other hand, why not pre-order online?  Visit Amazon.co.uk now to order your copy - we're sure you'll love it!

And keep voting for Ronan's video on The Box - it's number 164...and for those who haven't seen it - what have you been seeing lately?!  It's a must!

And finally, check out the following resources at Ronan Keating World:
- We now have the lyrics to 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'!  Click here to see them!  Now you'll have no excuse to not know the song by heart!!
- Check the Singles Discography for all the information about the single!

So, in summary: 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is out tomorrow (6th May 2002), and comes on 2CDs, and vote for the video on The Box - number 164.  Got it?  Then get it!

4/5/2002 - the countdown is on!

If Tomorrow Never Comes out 6th May 2002!
The countdown is now on!  The music has been written, the music has been performed and the music has been recorded and set.  What are we getting at?  Well as you should already know, Ronan's new single 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is out on the 6th May 2002!  That is this Monday and there's only 2 days to go 'til the big release!  Make a note down because we ain't going to stop 'til you know it!  The song is absolutely fantastic and you can play a part by keeping the support up too!  If the date seems too far now, then why not pre-order online today?  Go to Amazon.co.uk, and order a copy!

Find out all the details about the new single in our Singles Discography, there's some great stuff in the 2CDs including an interview plus poster!

And that's not all, vote for Ronan's video on The Box!  Vote for number 164, to get it on The Box 'cos the video's fantastic and can't be missed (and we mean it!).  Well keep you updated as the time comes near so come back very, very soon!

4/5/2002 - yes! we're ready to dance!

It looks like Ronan could be in luck if he takes on this offer!  The Chemical Brothers revealed to MTV that they want to record their next record with an artist.  Speaking to MTV, Ed Simon of the Chemical Brothers said: "We would have to find an artist who we're really excited about so there would be a point to it. I'm very intrigued to hear this Fatboy Slim / Blur thing. I can't imagine what it will sound like."

In the news report described yesterday (see next news story below), Ronan was prepared to get involved if the time was right: "If the right record came along, I'd do it. Moby and Fatboy Slim, I think they're great. The Chemical Brothers are fantastic."  If Ronan were to take this offer, this would be the first tune of Dance that he has ever been involved in.  Well, at Ronan Keating World, all we can say is the choice is his! 

3/5/2002 - ready to dance?

Ronan recently revealed that he would like to work with dance music stars such as Fatboy Slim and Moby.  Ronan liked the dance single 'Lazy' by X-Press featuring David Byrne.  He also said that if he had a chance to move to dance that he would: "If the right record came along, I'd do it. Moby and Fatboy Slim, I think they're great. The Chemical Brothers are fantastic. I really like the Robbie and Faithless song. I like Faithless too. I like the one they did with Dido [pictured]. So I would, somewhere down the road."

However, in Ronan's next single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' to be released on 6th May 2002 (Monday, see more info below!), features a remix of the song by Groove Brothers, Ronan was not keen on the remix: "Aah, Jesus it's dreadful.  I don't mind it when people remix the tracks. It's not something that I really get involved in. My A&R guy set the whole thing up and sent it out to various people."

Nevertheless, even though Ronan isn't keen on remixes of his tunes, he could see the point that it was necessary: "I've had dance versions made of Loving Each Day, Rollercoaster, they've all been mixed.  The Way You Make Me Feel, the lot of them. White label stuff, you know. Sometimes countries ask for a dance mix because they don't like playing ballads on the radio. It's odd the way it works sometimes. But, no, I don't like that stuff, it's too cheesy."

A constant reminder! - Listening?  Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is out 6th May 2002 (yes! 3 days to go!), so make a note down of the date 'cos it's the big release in a while!  Make sure you get it on the day - and for those who can't wait (and we can't too!), you can pre-order at Amazon.co.uk today!

...and of course, don't forget Ronan's new album, 'Destination' is out 20th May 2002 - so that's the date to note down as well!  Got it?  Well, get it!

2/5/2002 - ronan to tour south africa

Ronan has just announced that he'll be touring South Africa in August!  The dates are shown below.  Check the full tour listings by visiting the Tour & Appearances page by clicking here!  Plus book tickets to selected venues.  But hurry!  Tickets are selling fast - so act now if you wanna see Ro in style!

And don't forget!  Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' will be out 6th May 2002 (this Monday!).  There's only 4 days left 'til the release so make sure you grab a copy on release.  And for those who just can't wait, why not pre-order your copy at Amazon.co.uk today?  You'll guarantee to get it on the day of release - so go for it!!

2/5/2002 - the exclusive showcase

Ronan will be performing at the BBC Radio Theatre, London, UK, for BBC Radio 2 exclusive showcase on 7th May 2002 at 8pm.  He'll be performing all his hits plus some new songs from his album 'Destination' due out 20th May 2002 (see Albums Discography for further details).  The Official Ronan Keating Website is giving fans a chance to see him perform, check the competition by clicking here.

Check out the Tour & Appearances page for information about where Ronan will be plus check out Ronan's forthcoming 'Destination '02' Tour and book tickets to see him!

1/5/2002 - talking dangerous pop

Ronan recently spoke to Worldpop about manufactured pop and celebrity cult obsession is ruining pop music.  He spoke about concerns over multimedia marketing surrounding the world of pop: "I think the sort of pop coming out now is damaging to what we do. In turn it creates that whole celebrity world. The magazines and the TV shows lend themselves to that."

He also mentioned that pop nowadays is different to some extent.  In reference to his time with Boyzone and Pop Idol: "I can't exactly slag it all off because I was in a manufactured band, I did the whole OK and Hello magazine thing... but people don't want to be good at what they do anymore they just want to be famous for doing it."  Ronan mentioned his concern over the future of recent Pop Idol finalists Will Young and Gareth Gates (pictured): "Nobody can compete with the Pop Idol lot. When they sell 1.3 million records in a week, that's dangerous.  It's a real phenomenon but sadly there's only one way for them to go and that's the wrong way."

Nevertheless, Ronan sees potential for future pop: "The chances of putting five people in the room together and asking them to work together well aren't great. But if they're picked because they can work together, and the management is right then it can work. Westlife and Boyzone worked, the only difference was that we didn't have the cameras on us so much."

Ronan finally discussed that managing Westlife was more than just managing, but advising: "I watched the Westlife lads and was there for them in the beginning, but one of the reasons I walked away was because there was no more I could do for them. They've learnt really well and they're good at what they do."

Just a reminder!  Don't forget that Ronan's new single, 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' is out on 6th May 2002 (next week).  It's not long now!  So get ready for the exciting release!!!

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