Nate Ruess confirms solo album

fun. frontman Nate Ruess has announced details of his highly anticipated debut solo album.

The star will be releasing a full-length record called 'Grand Romantic' on June 15 through Fueled By Ramen and its lead single 'Nothing Without Love' will be available a few weeks before on June 1.

Ruess' album will feature Lykke Li along with guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Josh Klinghoffer. It boasts impressive production credits from long-time collaborators Jeff Bhasker (Beyoncé, Drake) and Emile Haynie (Eminem, Kanye West, Lana Del Rey).

The 'Some Nights' hitmaker was also recently named as the recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award, which recognises excellence in young songwriters and will be given the trophy at a ceremony in New York City on June 18. Linda Moran, the organisation's president, explained to Billboard.com that Ruess is an amazing songwriter who deserves recognition:

"I believe that Hal David would have been delighted with the choice of Nate Ruess as the 2015 Hal David Starlight Award recipient. Nate's lyrics are clever, warm and accessible and his music is sophisticated and memorable... Nate Ruess is a real force in pop music for today and the future."

Watch Ruess performing 'Nothing Without Love' here: