Ian Somerhalder Says He Loves to Sing with Paul Wesley: 'Or I Sing in His Ear' (Exclusive)

Ian Somerhalder 2021 portrait.Photo:Dean BradshawIan Somerhalderadmits he isn’t quite as good of a singer as his wifeNikki Reed, but that doesn’t stop him from belting out tunes.“I sing through life,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.Somerhalder, 44, just returned from Scotland withPaul Wesleywhere they were promoting theirBrothers Bond bourbon— and even there “we just belted out songs,” the actor says.“Or I was singing in his ear, and his eyes were crossing,” he adds.Somerhalder, who is a producer and participant in thenew environmental documentaryCommon Ground, spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing:Last perfect day offJust walking around my farm with my family, feeding the animals. We have goats, chickens, horses and cows. Those are the days you realize are meaningful.Last impulse buyI had a replica of a General McClellan saddle made. I used to do Civil War reenactments when I was a kid because I was obsessed with understanding how the country fell apart. At some point I can give it to my kids.Last thing I learned about myselfTo make sure to take time for my body and soul. You have to be stronger than your excuses. Even if it’s just going for a walk in the morning. Just start.Last time I was injuredI was in the gym, and I sneezed and dropped this 20-lb. dumbbell on my foot. I screamed so loud the woman next to me freaked out.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Common Groundis in select theaters now.

Ian Somerhalder 2021 portrait.Photo:Dean Bradshaw

Dean Bradshaw

Ian Somerhalderadmits he isn’t quite as good of a singer as his wifeNikki Reed, but that doesn’t stop him from belting out tunes.“I sing through life,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.Somerhalder, 44, just returned from Scotland withPaul Wesleywhere they were promoting theirBrothers Bond bourbon— and even there “we just belted out songs,” the actor says.“Or I was singing in his ear, and his eyes were crossing,” he adds.Somerhalder, who is a producer and participant in thenew environmental documentaryCommon Ground, spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing:Last perfect day offJust walking around my farm with my family, feeding the animals. We have goats, chickens, horses and cows. Those are the days you realize are meaningful.Last impulse buyI had a replica of a General McClellan saddle made. I used to do Civil War reenactments when I was a kid because I was obsessed with understanding how the country fell apart. At some point I can give it to my kids.Last thing I learned about myselfTo make sure to take time for my body and soul. You have to be stronger than your excuses. Even if it’s just going for a walk in the morning. Just start.Last time I was injuredI was in the gym, and I sneezed and dropped this 20-lb. dumbbell on my foot. I screamed so loud the woman next to me freaked out.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Common Groundis in select theaters now.

Ian Somerhalderadmits he isn’t quite as good of a singer as his wifeNikki Reed, but that doesn’t stop him from belting out tunes.

“I sing through life,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.

Somerhalder, 44, just returned from Scotland withPaul Wesleywhere they were promoting theirBrothers Bond bourbon— and even there “we just belted out songs,” the actor says.

“Or I was singing in his ear, and his eyes were crossing,” he adds.

Somerhalder, who is a producer and participant in thenew environmental documentaryCommon Ground, spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing:

Last perfect day offJust walking around my farm with my family, feeding the animals. We have goats, chickens, horses and cows. Those are the days you realize are meaningful.

Last impulse buyI had a replica of a General McClellan saddle made. I used to do Civil War reenactments when I was a kid because I was obsessed with understanding how the country fell apart. At some point I can give it to my kids.

Last thing I learned about myselfTo make sure to take time for my body and soul. You have to be stronger than your excuses. Even if it’s just going for a walk in the morning. Just start.

Last time I was injuredI was in the gym, and I sneezed and dropped this 20-lb. dumbbell on my foot. I screamed so loud the woman next to me freaked out.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Common Groundis in select theaters now.

source: people.com