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9 February, 2026Print

The Richard Marxissance Continues – GRAMMY week, press praise & what’s next

GRAMMY®-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and best-selling author Richard Marx is in the midst of a full-scale Marxissance – with high-profile appearances and growing acclaim for his new album After Hours with Rod Stewart, Kenny G & more, debuting on the Billboard’s jazz charts for the 1st time in his illustrious 40-year career (Jazz Albums No. 18 & Traditional Jazz Albums No. 14).

Here’s what he’s been up to & what’s next:

L: Richard Marx & Daisy Fuentes / R: John Legend, Babyface, Richard Marx

Photo by Getty Images for MusiCares®

 

 

GRAMMY WEEK

Honored Mariah Carey at MusiCares, presenting Kesha’s performance & an impromptu a cappella rendition of “Can’t Let Go” (Recording Academy)

Attended Clive Davis gala with wife, Cuban-American TV host Daisy Fuentes, speaking with USA Today about their 10 year wedding anniversary and Richard’s first-ever interaction with Clive Davis

Grammy Studios Presents: Rita Wilson's Liner Notes — A Celebration Of Songwriting panel & performance at the GRAMMY Museum alongside Grace Potter and Shane McAnally (Grammy.com)

 

PRESS PRAISE & TV APPEARANCES 

Live With Kelly & Mark performance 

SHERRI Show interview with wife Daisy Fuentes 

“Marx delivers swinging renditions of Great American Songbook chestnuts” - New York Times

“The elegance of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin” - Los Angeles Times

"Suave new album…’Magic Hour' [is] one of several beguiling offerings" - USA Today

“After Hours tracks such as tango invite ‘Magic Hour’...pulsate with jazzy flair, adding tempo to the album’s overall sultry vibe” - Billboard

 

➡️WHAT’S NEXT

Feb 14, 2026:

Keep Memory Alive’s 30th Anniversary Power of Love Gala honoring Kenny Loggins at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, benefiting 

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Spring 2026:

Returning as a coach alongside Spice Girls’ Melanie C on The Voice Australia 

Rod Stewart & Australia tour