The Untold Truth Of Amanda Kloots

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Prior to Nick Cordero's coronavirus-related death, the Broadway star had been focusing his energies on writing and recording music. In honor of her late husband, and in celebration of the date that would have marked their third wedding anniversary, Amanda Kloots completed one of the songs Cordero had been working on.

Featuring Kloots harmonizing with her late husband, she shared the song โ€” "Not Far Away" โ€” on Instagram. "Happy 3rd Anniversary Nick!" Kloots wrote in the caption accompanying a video in which the song serves as the soundtrack to a collection of the couple's wedding photos. "For your gift, I give you music โ€” the release of your song, Not Far Away. I think you'd love it and be very proud," she continued, adding, "It's your heart and soul for the world to hear."

In a previous Instagram post, Kloots revealed she completed the song with the help of Rickey Minor, who's served as musical director for singer Whitney Houston, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and "American Idol." Minor, she explained, helped her write an additional verse and add her vocals to Cordero's track. "This was one special night ... I got to sing with Nick!" Kloots wrote of vocalizing with her late husband. "I cried a lot, but Rickey guided me through it every step of the way."

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