Loretta Lynn dies at 90
Lynn died at her home in Tennessee Country queen Loretta Lynn has died at the age of 90. The family shares that Lynn passed peacefully in her sleep from natural causes early this morning (Tues, Oct 4th) at home in…
Kylie Morgan announces ‘Songs To Say I Do’ EP
New project drops Oct 14th EMI Records Nashville singer/songwriter Kylie Morgan is surprising fans with a new five track EP, Songs To Say I Do, creatively inspired by her upcoming nuptials. Out everywhere October 14th, the project features four new…
David Crosby announces first-ever live album
Live album and full concert DVD set coming this fall Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby, for the first time ever will release a solo live CD…
The Original Misfits announce NYE Vegas show
Group will headline Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas The Original Misfits, featuring original singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig and original bassist Jerry Only with Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein on guitar, will perform at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort…
Blake Shelton sells catalog, creates joint venture with Influence Media
Pioneering deal features artist-driven profit share model In a groundbreaking deal, Influence Media Partners has announced that the company has invested in Grammy nominated country music superstar Blake Shelton’s master recordings catalog, which comprises all of his commercial releases from…
Terry Fator announces return of A Very Terry Christmas
Special Yuletide performances scheduled for this holiday season It will soon be the most wonderful time of the year on the Las Vegas Strip with the return of A Very Terry Christmas, a holiday-themed show from famed singer, comedian, ventriloquist…
Cody Johnson notches four billion global streams
Streams increase by one billion for second consecutive year The career trajectory of 2x Platinum-selling COJO Music/Warner Music Nashville’s Cody Johnson continues its meteoric climb as he increases his global career streams by one billion in the first ten months…
Chlöe Bailey launches limited edition Pepsi flavor with reimagined ‘Footloose’
Pepsi launches TikTok dance challenge Pepsi has announced the return of Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop, a modern take on classic soda shop flavors, with a new limited edition flavor – Zero Sugar Cream Soda Cola – joining the popular Cream Soda…
Snoop Dogg & TSUMo Snacks release cannabis-infused chips
Salty, savory, THC-infused edibles adds twist to rapper’s favorite snack Snoop Dogg is teaming up with TSUMo Snacks to launch Snazzle Os, a new line of cannabis-infused edibles, as part of their newly announced partnership. Debuting in early October 2022…
Latin Recording Academy announces first-ever Latin Grammy Awards NFT Collection
Organization partners with OneOf for digital collectibles The Recording Academy has partnered with OneOf for an exclusive, three-year deal to celebrate the Latin Grammy Awards. OneOf will host the first-ever NFT collection tied to The Latin Grammy Awards with a…
5 Seconds of Summer ‘5SOS5’ debuts at No 2
Band has No. 1 most-selling album this week Multi-Platinum selling pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer have charted No. 2 in the US on the Billboard Top 200 with their highly anticipated fifth studio album 5SOS5. The album also debuted…
Cole Swindell captures four-week No 1 with ‘She Had Me at Heads Carolina’
Only artist in 2022 to score four-week consecutive No. 1 Cole Swindell’s fastest-rising single to date, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” stays at the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart for his fourth consecutive week, making him the…
Depeche Mode announces first live shows in five years
Memento Mori World Tour kicks off Mar 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees Depeche Mode have announced that they are releasing a new album and embarking on a world tour in 2023. The group shared…
Stevie Nicks enchants at Hollywood Bowl
Music icon proves her voice ageless on 2022 tour Pure. Voice. That’s what was on offer Monday (Oct 3rd) night at the legendary Hollywood Bowl when Stevie Nicks emerged under the bandshell. Nicks stood still at her microphone and frequently…
Janet Jackson releases ‘Velvet Rope’ Deluxe Edition
25th anniversary expanded edition available Oct 7th Celebrating the 25th anniversary of an enduring cultural touchstone, one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, Janet Jackson will release a new Deluxe Edition of her sixth full-length album, The Velvet Rope,…
Ed Sheeran announces North American Mathematics Tour dates
Trek runs from May through Sept 2023 Global superstar Ed Sheeran is bringing his + – = ÷ x Tour (pronounced The Mathematics Tour) to North America in 2023. The British pop star has announced spring and summer stops with…
Fourth Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner announced
Chris Young will perform live The fourth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner will be held on October 26th at 7 pm at Nashville’s City Winery. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the late Country Music Hall of Fame…
Lizzo announces 2023 European Special Tour dates
Shows will be in Glasglow, Birmingham, Manchester & London Lizzo has announced the European leg of The Special Tour, kicking off February 17, 2023 in Oslo, Norway at Spektrum before concluding in the UK. Coming off her recent win for…
Rod Stewart extends Las Vegas residency into 2023
Rod Stewart: The Hits continues for 12 years Legendary rocker Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas in 2023 for 13 shows of his acclaimed residency Rod Stewart: The Hits, presented in partnership by Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las…
Bono announces book tour
Memoir drops Nov 1st Live Nation and Penguin Random House have announced a 14-city book tour in support of Bono’s memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, which will be released worldwide on Tuesday, November 1st. The book tour, titled Stories…
Reba McEntire announces 2023 spring tour dates
Stops include New York City & Los Angeles Reba McEntire is extending her Reba: Live in Concert tour following a string of sold out stops on the fall leg. Reba has announced 14 additional dates set for spring of 2023,…
2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour announced
Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Jack Harlow and others to perform iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One. A revolving lineup of Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Sam Smith,…
California Governor signs bill protecting rap lyrics
Act protects artistic freedom from being used against them in court California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed The Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act, which protects artists from having their creative expression used against them as evidence in a criminal trial. In…
Chris Tomlin & Mercy Me announce joint winter tour
Co-headlining trek runs throughout Dec Two of the most successful touring acts in Christian music are partnering for a one-of-a-kind co-headline tour this December. Premier Productions, Rush Concerts and World Vision present Chris Tomlin X MercyMe: A Winter Tour. “After…
Jessie James Decker releases fan favorite ‘Grow Young With You’
Song is available digitally Singer/Songwriter and beloved personality Jessie James Decker is ready to “Grow Young With You” in her latest song, available now. The groove-driven track written by Emily Weisband and Alysa Vanderheym tells of how a loving relationship,…
AXS TV celebrates Sammy Hagar’s 75th birthday
Highlights include jam sessions, birthday messages & more AXS TV puts the spotlight on the iconic Red Rocker, as the network salutes Sammy Hagar with a 24-hour-plus birthday block in honor of his 75th birthday. The lineup includes classic episodes…
Elle King releases ‘Luckiest Girl Alive’ featured track
Netflix film based on novel available Oct 7th Singer-songwriter Elle King brings her searing vocal to “I Know Where I’ve Been,” a featured song in the forthcoming Netflix film Luckiest Girl Alive. The song is the only original song on…
Jameson Rodgers drops ‘Things That Matter’
Rodgers releases reflective new single Jameson Rodgers is back with “Things That Matter,” his first release since dropping his debut album last fall via Sony Music Nashville. “I wrote this one with Lynn Hutton, Will Bundy, and Smith Ahnquist during…
Pantera & Judas Priest co-headlining Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest
Show will be held Dec 6th Pantera and Judas Priest have been announced as co-headliners for Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in December. The two metal titans will perform on December 6th at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico with Mercyful…
Ciara releases ‘Better Thangs’ video with Summer Walker
Clip available now Ciara declares that she’s moving onto “Better Thangs” with Summer Walker on her recent new single. She premieres the empowering music video on her YouTube channel via Beauty Marks Entertainment/Uptown Records/Republic Records. Directed by Mia Barnes, the…
Are podcasts the new format for content marketing?
With the dramatic rise in the popularity of podcasts in the last few years, it was only a matter of time before someone asked if the idea could be used and viewed through a content marketing lens. While questions can…
John Morgan shares ‘Friends Like That’
No. 1 hit songwriter shares new music Multi-No. 1 hit songwriter John Morgan releases his insanely catchy new song “Friends Like That” via BBR Music Group. The confident new track – written by Morgan with Brent Anderson, Will Bundy and…
Sam Smith unveils ‘Unholy’ video
Clip stars Smith and Kim Petras Sam Smith unveils the official video for their new single, “Unholy” featuring Kim Petras. Directed by Floria Sigismondi (The Runaways film, David Bowie, Christina Aguilera) and choreographed by French dance collective (LA)HORDE, the clip…
Hardy introduces guitar-smashing ‘Jack’ video
Country star releases rock song Introducing a friend, critically acclaimed Mississippi singer-songwriter Hardy unleashes “Jack” via Big Loud Rock. Written by Hardy, David Garcia, and Hillary Lindsey and produced by Joey Moi with co-production by Derek Wells, Hardy, and David…
Biggest music events in history
With the likes of Lady Gaga, Adele and even the Rolling Stones giving show-stopping live performances in 2022 it seems that music events are still as popular as ever. In fact, Adele announced her Hyde Park shows, which were her…
Trisha Yearwood to ‘Flip the Switch’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Opry
“Opry Goes Pink” on Oct 14th The Grand Ole Opry once again joins together with Susan G. Komen in the fight against breast cancer with Opry Goes Pink on Friday, October 14th, presented by Humana. Grammy Award winning Opry member…
Kat & Alex release Spanish version of EP
Side A of their self-titled EP was released earlier this month Following the release of Side A of their self-titled EP earlier this month, country-Latin duo Kat & Alex release an entirely Spanish version of the project, Lado B, via…
MIA releases ‘Beep’, reveals ‘Mata’ artwork
Forthcoming studio album coming soon M.I.A. has shared “Beep” from her highly anticipated forthcoming album, Mata, coming soon via Island Records. The track follows “Popular” and “The One,” and sets the runway for what is set to be one of the most…
Darius Rucker & Chapel Hart release ‘Ol’ Church Hymn’
Song is available now Darius Rucker continues to reveal new music with the release of redemptive ballad “Ol’ Church Hymn” featuring rising trio Chapel Hart. The song comes on the heels of another collaboration from Rucker and the group, who…
Soul Asylum’s ‘Grave Dancers Union’ expanded for 30th anniversary
New expanded edition features B-sides, rarities & more Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Soul Asylum’s legendary Grave Dancers Union, with the release of an expanded edition of the band’s 2x Platinum breakthrough album available…
Stephanie Quayle announces most personal album to date
“The Lost Years” available now Stephanie Quayle has announced the release of her latest album, On The Edge, available on November 4th via her own Big Sky Music Group. The collection of songs was a soul-searching reconciliation of long suppressed…
Snoop Dogg featured on Justin Champagne country remix
Rapper joins Champagne for “If She Ain’t Country” remix Snoop Dogg has joined Justin Champagne for a remix of “If She Ain’t Country.” Champagne has been opening Snoop’s 420 Tour. “I’m amped to have this song out with Snoop Dogg,”…
Scooter Braun opens up about Taylor Swift conflict
Braun shares how he could’ve handled things differently Scooter Braun is opening up about his conflict with Taylor Swift that’s resulted in him owning the original master recordings to her first six albums for a couple of years. Her original…
Shawn Mendes releases ‘Heartbeat’ from ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack due Oct 7th Shawn Mendes has debuted his new song “Heartbeat” via Island Records. The track was written by Mendes, Jon Bellion, Amy Allen, Scott Harris, Jason “Tenroc” Cornet, Clyde Lawrence and Jordan Cohen and produced…
The War and Treaty release ‘Lover’s Game’
Title track transcends the sonic landscape for forthcoming album Trailblazing husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty make their UMG/Mercury Nashville single debut with the release of the euphoric song, “Lover’s Game.” The soul-soaked track co-written by the pair with Dave…
Tate McRae releases ‘Uh Oh’
New single available now Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Tate McRae releases her new single “Uh Oh” via RCA Records. The shimmering pop production is driven by its infectious melody and catchy lyricism. “‘Uh Oh’ is so different from all my other songs…
Bruce Springsteen announces soul covers album
Fifteen album features a variety of vocalists Bruce Springsteen has announced Only The Strong Survive, a new studio album comprised of 15 soul music covers. The project will be released on CD and 2 LP on November 11th via Columbia…
Russell Dickerson announces self-titled third album
Album is due Nov 4th Multi-Platinum Triple Tigers Records recording artist Russell Dickerson is set to release his third studio album, a 15-track self-titled project, on November 4th. Marking the follow up to a series of four Platinum and No.…
Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert De Leo releasing solo debut
Lessons Learned due Oct 21st Stone Temple Pilots bassist and principal songwriter Robert De Leo is releasing his first solo album, Lessons Learned, on October 21st. His debut single, “Love Is Not Made of Gold” is available now featuring vocalist…
Scott Weiland Christmas album getting deluxe reissue
“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” available now Inspired by celebrated crooners like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole, Grammy winner Scott Weiland recorded a deeply personal album of holiday standards in 2011 titled The Most Wonderful Time of…