Shane Filan has opened up about his new album, Right Here, revealing his music “has to be a success”.
The former boyband star admitted that his money struggles since splitting from Westlife has put pressure on his second solo album.
“Now my music has to be a success, to look after them, but also so I can get better and better as an artist and keep making great records,” he said.
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The Sligo native, who has been managed by Louis Walsh for 17 years, revealed he sees the former X Factor judge as a father figure.
“I think I’ve made the best album I possibly can now,” Shane revealed.
“And I do have a lot to be grateful to Louis for. He’s a manager, a mentor and a father figure.
“He fights for me, protects me and pushes me to have high expectations,” he told Express.co.uk.
