'This song is very special and personal to us and touches on a subject that we all face at some point in our lives'

His 18th single release, Now You’re Far Away, is a beautiful acoustic ballad that explores the experience of grief and absence.

Anthony said: “My manager, Paul, suffered the sudden death of a close friend. He and I were speaking about it afterwards and that conversation naturally evolved into us writing this song together. The lyrics were finished in a matter of minutes and we just put them to a simple backing track to allow the lyrics to speak for themselves.

"This song is very special and personal to us and touches on a subject that we all face at some point in our lives. It deals with the sudden grief of losing someone close to you without warning and how that impacts you day-to-day."

The response to the track has been significant. “I’ve had a lot of very touching comments from people who say the song describes what they are either going through now or have gone through very recently,” said Anthony. “It seems to have just resonated with people and has really connected with them.”

Renowned for his charity work and community engagement, Anthony received the Hero of Bolsover Award in 2020 and was named Best Solo Male at the GITM Awards in 2021.

He has previously contributed to charity records supporting Ashgate Hospicecare and Teenage Cancer Trust, and released the community-focused track Rise Above It All. He also appeared on ITV’s talent show Starstruck.

The new single is a departure from Anthony’s previous work which has spanned pop, pop-rock and electronic dance styles.

Anthony 36, took time out from releasing music to focus on writing and recording and has returned with renewed energy. He said: “I’ve taken some time to really develop new material, and I have a lot of songs ready and waiting to be released. I feel like I have a new lease of life and I’m ready to increase my release schedule.”

Now You’re Far Away is available now on all major streaming platforms.