Mike recently completed the new “Pieces of my Heart” which contains new material that he feels will continue to enhance the popularity of this genre.

This compilation of songs will take the listener into intimate areas of my life where they will capture the many emotions of love. Some will say that I have taken a different direction with this project and they will be right. Real life is not a list of ingredients from some recipe book you compile to create Mama’s favorite dish complete with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! No......life deals you the components and the results are fashioned from your choices…. good or bad. You will experience everything from the pain of love gone wrong to the humor of how to get on with your life. This journey will guide you through the warmth of “Like This” written for my Sweetheart Tish, on to the (tissue mandatory) “All In My Book” and “Beautiful Lady” penned on the day of two special weddings. Consistent with previous projects, this collection is filled with influences of the real Love Man, Jesus Christ and addresses the need for the redemption of mankind. I am confident you will laugh, smile, cry, or all of the above as you experience the pieces of my heart! Mike Manuel

Special thanks to the Father who sent Jesus Christ to make the ultimate sacrifice and the Holy Spirit for the inspiration to do what I do. To my wife for being an awesome companion, their love and support, my sons for well…I’m sure it will come to me, my daughters and son-in-laws for the grandsons (Stoobs, T Bug, Cookie Bear & Bumps) who will provide much future inspiration! Mom and Dad for being you! The brothers and their families. Thanks to all the friends and fans who love my music along with radio, TV, and all media that support my music. Special thanks to Kevin for working with me through the years. Thanks to the contributing songwriters. To the Mission Country staff and financial supporters, you did it again!

This project is dedicated to the memory of the late Bobby All. Beyond the great musical contributions to this CD, we will miss the gentle spirited friend you were to so many of us. See you soon!

Mike gave the media a glimpse of one song on his new project - a lighthearted look at how a man who doesn't drink alcohol deals with heartache and loss. . . with LOTS of coffee!

Mike's newest CD available in the General Store.