Thomas Rhett scores 18th No 1 with ‘Country Again’

Superstar scores CMA Award nomination Thomas Rhett has earned his 18th No. 1 single with “Country Again” as the song summits both the Billboard Country and Mediabase/Country Aircheck Charts, while previously earning the top spot at Canadian Country Radio for…

Drake scores 10th No 1 album debut

Certified Lover Boy achieves top consumption & overall streaming debut of 2021 Drake has notched his tenth No. 1 album and the biggest album debut in over a year with the release of Certified Lover Boy, released last week via OVO…

Recorded music grows in 2021

Recorded music grows in 2021

RIAA releases mid year report Recorded music revenues in the US grew 27% in the first half of 2021 versus the prior year, from $5.6 to $7.1 billion at retail value, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)’s…

Sammy Hagar announces Las Vegas rooftop performance

Hagar’s new ready-to-drink cocktails will debut later this month Sammy Hagar is celebrating the launch of Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co. ready-to-drink cocktails with a sunset rooftop performance above the Las Vegas Strip. Hagar will perform a 30 minute set…

What are mechanical royalties

What are mechanical royalties

Music royalties are a complex subject. From songwriters to recording artists and publishers, so many parties are involved in the creation and ownership of a song. Who then gets paid out every time a listener hits the Spotify play button?…

Kidd G announces ‘Down Home Boy’ debut album

Set will be available Sept 24th Rising country phenomenon Kidd G reveals his highly anticipated debut album Down Home Boy is set for release on September 24th via a partnership with Rebel Music/Geffen Records and Big Machine Label Group imprint The…

Stone Temple Pilots, Bush cancel 2021 tour due to COVID

Stone Temple Pilots, Bush cancel 2021 tour due to COVID

Stone Temple Pilots will still headline their own dates Stone Temple Pilots (STP) and Bush have canceled their upcoming joint headlining tour due to COVID-related circumstances. The bands share their own statements regarding the matter on social media. “Due to…

Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney arrested for DUI

Rooney was arrested following an accident in Williamson County Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney was arrested Thursday (Sept 9th) and charged with driving under the influence in Nashville. The 45 year old was taken into custody following an early…

Larry Fleet releases ‘Lifetime Guarantee’

Larry Fleet releases ‘Lifetime Guarantee’

Rising star to make Grand Ole Opry debut Sept 17th Big Loud Records breakout artist Larry Fleet is sharing another taste of his upcoming first full-length album with the release of “Lifetime Guarantee.” A true made-in-the-U.S.A. anthem celebrating blue-collar America,…

Mickey Guyton releases ‘Love My Hair’

Mickey Guyton releases ‘Love My Hair’

Track is from forthcoming debut album Capitol Nashville’s Mickey Guyton releases new song, “Love My Hair” from her forthcoming debut album Remember Her Name out September 24th. Written by Guyton with Anna Krantz, the personal “Love My Hair” continues the…

Jerry Cantrell releases ‘Brighten’ title track

Highly-anticipated album to be released Oct 29th Alice In Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell has released the title track from his new LP Brighten, available October 29th. The track is available at all digital outlets. “Pretty early on, I knew ‘Brighten’…

Cole Swindell announces ‘Some Habits’

New single and video available now Cole Swindell has released “Some Habits” to digital outlets in tandem with the single’s video. The track, written by Scooter Carusoe, Josh Miller and Chris LaCorte, follows on the heels of Swindell’s back-to-back No.…

Walker Hayes adds Kesha for ‘Fancy Like’ remake

Walker Hayes adds Kesha for ‘Fancy Like’ remake

Special version available now Monument Records’ singer/songwriter, and country music maverick, Walker Hayes enlists GRAMMY-nominated superstar Kesha for a special version of “Fancy Like,” his smash hit. The song – “Fancy Like (feat. Kesha)” – is available everywhere via Monument…

Jana Kramer launches capsule collection with LULUSIMONSTUDIO

LULUSIMONSTUDIO x Jana Kramer collaborate on empowering capsule collection Witty and bold womenswear brand, LULUSIMONSTUDIO just launched a special collection with Jana Kramer. Designed to empower women, the LULUSIMONSTUDIO x Jana Kramer Capsule Collection consists of five uplifting tees inspired…

Elton John & Dua Lipa release ‘Cold Heart’ remixes

Elton John & Dua Lipa release ‘Cold Heart’ remixes

Original version taken from John’s upcoming The Lockdown Sessions Elton John and Dua Lipa have unveiled The Blessed Madonna’s Remix of “Cold Heart” with Dua Lipa. The Blessed Madonna first came to John’s attention as a consistently uncompromising voice with the…

Episode 99 – Slane Castle’s Alex Conyngham

Episode 99 – Slane Castle’s Alex Conyngham

Slane Castle is one of Ireland’s most iconic venues 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the Slane Concert Series at Ireland’s historic Slane Castle just 30 miles from Dublin. Launched by Henry Conyngham in 1981, the legendary recurring concert series…

TOMORROW X TOGETHER announces first concert livestream

TOMORROW X TOGETHER announces first concert livestream

Group also releases “0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)” featuring Mod Sun TOMORROW X TOGETHER has also announced their first exclusive concert TOMORROW X TOGETHER Live set for October 3rd via their Weverse community platform. The livestream concert experience sees…

BLACKPINK’s Lisa launches solo debut with ‘LaLisa’

Highly-anticipated two track project available now After much anticipation, singer, rapper, dancer, and the most-followed K-Pop Idol on social media Lisa of BLACKPINK releases her debut solo album LaLisa via YG Entertainment/Interscope Records. To celebrate the track, she makes her…

Radiohead announces Kid A Mnesia Exhibition

Radiohead announces Kid A Mnesia Exhibition

Rockers team with Sony Playstation and Epic Games for digital universe Radiohead has unveiled Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, an upside-down digital/analog universe created from Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood’s original artwork and audio design by Nigel Godrich. The rockers team…

Korn guitarist sitting out shows due to COVID

Shows will continue without him Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer will be sitting out several shows due to a positive COVID test. The band shared the news in a statement on Thursday (Sept 9th). “Unfortunately, Munky has tested positive for…

Gene Simmons reschedules artwork debut

The event includes two days of personal appearances by Simmons Gene Simmons has pushed the debut of The Gene Simmons ArtWorks in Las Vegas back by a week due to rescheduled KISS tour dates. Simmons and Paul Stanley each contracted…

Sabrina Carpenter unveils ‘Skinny Dipping’

Song is from Island Records debut album Sabrina Carpenter releases a new single and video entitled “Skinny Dipping” via Island Records. The platinum-certified singer, songwriter, actress, designer, and producer opens up like never before with the track. Faint acoustic guitar…

Sam Hunt releases ’23’

Hunt illustrates the nostalgia and fondness of days gone by Multi-Platinum-selling superstar Sam Hunt releases brand new song “23.” Written by Hunt with Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, and Chris LaCorte (who also produced the track), “23” has the singer thinking…

Kygo announces second 2021 worldwide digital experience

Moment House will host event live from Los Angeles Multi-platinum selling artist Kygo has announced a worldwide digital experience live from Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Marking one of his largest shows to-date, the momentous performance will be…

Global Citizen Live announces Los Angeles, London line-ups

Global Citizen Live announces Los Angeles, London line-ups

Los Angeles lineup includes Stevie Wonder, Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato and others while London includes Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers and Chic and more International advocacy organization, Global Citizen has announced the expansion of Global Citizen Live to include Los Angeles…

Gryffin teams with Lova for ‘Piece of Me’

Anthemic new single available now Critically acclaimed dance producer Gryffin is back with the ecstatic single “Piece of Me,” featuring rising Swedish pop force Lova. The bold and dynamic track, out now via Darkroom Records, evokes the energy of the…

Gov’t Mule announces first-ever blues album

Gov’t Mule announces first-ever blues album

Album features originals and covers Renowned quartet Gov’t Mule – led by GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – has announced their first-ever blues album, ., and released the first original track off the forthcoming collection,…

98 Degrees wraps 98 Days of Summer in Vegas

98 Degrees wraps 98 Days of Summer in Vegas

Fall tour launches Sept 18th 98 Degrees is marking the end of their 98 Days of Summer campaign with a performance in Las Vegas. The 90’s boy band will perform at the Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort and…

G-Eazy announces fourth studio album

These Things Happen Too will be available Sept 24th Multi-platinum selling superstar G-Eazy has revealed the release date for his highly anticipated fourth studio album These Things Happen Too, arriving September 24th via BPG/RVG/RCA Records. The announcement comes alongside an…