Episode 70 – BJ Thomas

Episode 70 – BJ Thomas

The singer celebrates iconic milestone Iconic country singer BJ Thomas is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” and joins us as our first-ever video episode. The song landed at No. 1 on January 3, 1970,…

Selena Gomez releases Spanish-language single

Selena Gomez releases Spanish-language single

“De Una Vez” available now Selena Gomez has released her first Spanish language single in nearly a decade, “De Una Vez” (“At Once”). The song, released stateside via Interscope Records and UMG worldwide, is available via digital platforms. Embracing her…

Blake Shelton releases ‘Minimum Wage’

Blake Shelton releases ‘Minimum Wage’

Song is released to country radio and digital outlets The riches of love don’t come with a price tag attached. It’s a classic theme in music and certainly a hallmark of the country genre, from Charley Pride’s “All I Have…

CMA Foundation names Lindsay Ell as new Artist Ambassador

Ell to connect with students and teachers to advocate music education The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), welcomes accomplished triple threat musician, vocalist and songwriter Lindsay Ell, whose latest album Heart Theory continues to…

BMG acquires Mick Fleetwood recorded catalogue interests

More than 300 recordings are included in the deal BMG is proud to announce it has acquired outright Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood’s interests in the band’s recordings. The deal gives BMG Fleetwood’s royalty interest in over 300 recordings including…

Sia releases ‘Hey Boy’ featuring Burna Boy

Pop star shares track listing for new album Nine-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist Sia releases new single “Hey Boy” featuring Burna Boy. The track is from her eighth studio album Music – Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture,…

JP Saxe, Maren Morris release ‘Line By Line’

Saxe’s forthcoming debut album coming this spring GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, JP Saxe and GRAMMY Award-winner, Maren Morris, debut a new song, “Line By Line” via Arista Records. The intricate and emotive lyrics were penned by Saxe, Morris…

Episode 69 – 2021 Predictions

Episode 69 – 2021 Predictions

Our predictions for 2021 music releases and live shows 2021 is definitely off to a weird start, but Buddy Iahn and Matt Bailey discuss music release predictions (and some that are confirmed) as well as the future of live-streaming as…

Brett Young announces BY40 Challenge

Young invites fans to join fitness journey with celebrity trainer Don Saladino Brett Young is kickstarting the New Year with the January 25th launch of “BY40 Challenge,” a 10-week fitness program with celebrity trainer Don Saladino (Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds,…

Pokémon launches 25th anniversary with Katy Perry

Katy Perry headlines P25 Music, a Year of Surprise Music Events and Superstar Collaborations The Pokémon Company International has official launched celebrations for Pokémon’s landmark 25th anniversary. As an iconic video game and entertainment franchise beloved by millions of fans…

Tim McGraw, Tyler Hubbard release ‘Undivided’

Tim McGraw, Tyler Hubbard release ‘Undivided’

Collaboration offers hope and self-reflection with heartfelt track Tim McGraw and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard combine distinct voices on their new song “Undivided,” out now via Big Machine Records. The feel-good track, described as a personal call to themselves,…

Limited Edition David Bowie print series announced

Artwork done by Sam Gilbey  ECHO has announced its officially licensed limited edition David Bowie Print Series. A selection of today’s biggest and brightest visual artists create works inspired by the man who has transcended the boundaries of music, art…

Mitch Rossell releases prayerful ‘2020’

Song blew up on TikTok Country singer/songwriter Mitch Rossell is making headlines with his hopeful “2020,” a prayerful piano ballad that reflects on the events of the past year. Rossell co-wrote the song with Dave Turnbull and Phil O’Donnell that…

Thomas Rhett introduces Dos Primos ultra-premium tequila

Family inspired collaboration available in select U.S. markets Reigning ACM Awards “Entertainer of the Year” Thomas Rhett and his cousin, pecan magnate Jeff Worn, introduce their new ultra-premium tequila brand, Dos Primos. Spanish for “Two Cousins,” Dos Primos is a…

Lady A scores 11th No 1

Winning song from NBC’s Songland holds top spot Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning trio and current nominee Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, top the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Singles chart for the third consecutive week and hold the No. 1 spot on…

All-star David Bowie virtual livestream postponed

All-star David Bowie virtual livestream postponed

Livestream delayed 24 hours The all-star A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! livestream virtual birthday celebration has been postponed 24 hours due to technical difficulties and COVID-19 restrictions. The global streaming concert brings together a dazzling array of artists who worked…

Gibson teams with Gene Simmons for joint venture

The launch of G² introduces new electric and bass guitar collections and streaming content Iconic guitar brand Gibson has entered into a joint venture with KISS’ Gene Simmons to create G². G², from Gene to Gibson, will introduce new collections…