Frankie Negron to perform on U.S. soap

NEW YORK, July 14 (UPI) -- Salsa sensation Frankie Negron has been booked to perform on the U.S. daytime soap opera "One Life to Live," ABC said Tuesday.

The recording artist is to sing "Holding on to Love" from his first English-language album, "Independence Day," on the episode slated to air Aug. 4.

His latest CD is to drop Sept. 23.

"'One Life to Live' fans will be treated to a unique version of Mr. Negron's single, which he co-wrote, when he performs in both English and Spanish for a private rooftop performance for Todd (played by Trevor St. John) and Tea (played by Florencia Lozano,)" ABC said in a news release.

"I am very excited to welcome a unique artist like Frankie Negron to 'One Life to Live,'" Paul Glass, the show's supervising music director, said in a statement. "The muliti-platinum, Grammy nominated Latin artist is the perfect fit for the intimate performance we have planned. His romantic ballad, 'Holding on to Love,' is a wonderful complement to the live music we have featured on the show."

"It's exciting," added Negron. "'One Life to Live' has been around forever, and there have been some great singers and actors who've appeared on the show over the years. It's an honor to be among them, but I think my wife and mother are more excited than I am. They've been fans of the show forever, they're really getting a kick out of it."