Performed with acclaimed versatile vocalist Tim Wilgers
LAS VEGAS – May 8, 2026 — Internationally acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter Giada Valenti releases today her powerful new single, “Forbidden Love,” a cinematic romantic duet with rising American vocalist Tim Wilgers.
Blending English and Spanish lyrics, “Forbidden Love” is a sweeping musical story about two souls irresistibly drawn to one another despite the obstacles standing in their way. Rich with emotion and timeless passion, the song evokes the spirit of classic love stories such as Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story, and The Bridges of Madison County.
The single was written by Grammy-winning songwriters and producers Mike Reid and Brent Maher, with additional Spanish lyrics by Giada Valenti herself. The release is part of an upcoming duet project featuring Valenti and Wilgers.
Musically, “Forbidden Love” unfolds like a scene from a movie — two strangers meeting beneath a lonely streetlight, where an undeniable connection instantly changes everything. The song captures the beauty, longing, and vulnerability of a love that may be impossible… yet impossible to resist.
“There is something timeless, almost irresistible, about a love that is not meant to be,” says Valenti. “Perhaps it’s because love doesn’t follow rules… it doesn’t ask for permission… it simply exists.”
She continues:
“From Romeo and Juliet to West Side Story, these stories stay with us because deep down, we understand them. Maybe we’ve lived a moment like that… maybe we’ve felt something we couldn’t explain… maybe we’ve had to let go even when our heart wanted to hold on.
For a long time, I wanted to tell a story like this through music — a song that feels like a little movie. A story of two souls drawn together, even when they shouldn’t be.”
Known for her emotional performances and elegant European style, Giada Valenti has built a loyal international following through her PBS television special From Venice with Love and performances at venues including Carnegie Hall in New York and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. Her 2023 Christmas album, Love Under The Christmas Tree, featured collaborations with country music stars Vince Gill, Trace Adkins, and Johnny Reid. Other career highlights are performing with Andrea Bocelli at a concert benefitting his Foundation and performing with Trace Adkins at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. In 2022, Giada Valenti embarked on a new chapter as a television presenter. She co-hosted the exhilarating three-hour live broadcast of the Columbus Day Parade, which was aired by ABC7, showcasing her multifaceted talents. In 2023, 2024 and 2025 she was once again invited to co-host the Columbus Day Parade, a testament to her magnetic presence and engaging hosting skills.
Tim Wilgers, originally from Wichita, has earned acclaim as a versatile vocalist and performer. After studying music at Wichita State University, he moved to Nashville and became an in-demand studio singer before captivating audiences nationwide as a featured performer with The Las Vegas Tenors.
Together, Valenti and Wilgers deliver a passionate vocal performance that brings “Forbidden Love” vividly to life.
“Forbidden Love” is now streaming worldwide on all major digital platforms. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5mQtEFyR553ARFVpMyBmDr?si=AiDWLo1eQnud_t4uC4Iyjg
For more information about Giada Valenti, visit: www.giadavalenti.com