Bon Jovi tap Bruce Springsteen, Jason Isbell, Avril Lavigne & more guests for new version of ‘Forever’ album

Two weeks after My Chemical Romance covered “Livin’ On A Prayer” in NJ and just days after Jon Bon Jovi became a grandfather (thanks to Millie Bobby Brown and Jon’s son Jake Bongiovi adopting a baby), Bon Jovi have announced a new version of last year’s Forever album that features a different guest on each song, plus one new song that’s amazingly titled “Red, White And Jersey.”

Jason Isbell already contributed co-writing, backing vocals, guitar, and keyboards to the original album’s song “Waves,” and now he presumably has a more proper guest vocal appearance on the Forever (Legendary Edition) version. Other guests include fellow New Jersey icon Bruce Springsteen, as well as Avril Lavigne, James Bay, Robbie Williams, Jelly Roll, Ryan Tedder, Lainey Wilson, Billy Falcon, The War and Treaty, and Joe Elliott. See the full tracklist below.

““This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album borne out of necessity,” Jon says. “My vocal cord surgery and subsequent rehab was a well-documented journey that played out while releasing Forever in June 2024. I was singing well enough in the studio for the recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still out of reach for me. Without the ability to tour or promote an album we were all very proud of, I decided to call on some friends to help me in my time of need. All are great singers, artists, and also just great people. The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit — a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends. I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music. I can say with certainty that there is always something bigger than ME, and that’s WE.”

Forever (Legendary Edition) is due out on October 24 via Island, and “Red, White And Jersey” is set to arrive this Friday. Stay tuned.

BON JOVI – FOREVER LEGENDARY EDITION TRACKLIST
1 “Red, White And Jersey”
2 “Legendary” (Feat. James Bay)
3 “We Made It Look Easy” (Feat. Robbie Williams)
4 “Living Proof” (Feat. Jelly Roll)
5 “Waves” (Feat. Jason Isbell)
6 “Seeds” (Feat. Ryan Tedder)
7 “Kiss The Bride” (Feat. Billy Falcon)
8 “The People’s House” (Feat. The War & Treaty)
9 “Walls Of Jericho” (Feat. Joe Elliott)
10 “I Wrote You A Song” (Feat. Lainey Wilson)
11 “Living In Paradise” (Feat. Avril Lavigne)
12 “My First Guitar” (Feat. Marcus King)
13 “Hollow Man” (Feat. Bruce Springsteen)
14 “We Made It Look Easy / Hicimos Que Pareciera Fácil” (Feat. Carin León)