Charley Pride dies at 86

Pride passed away from complications of COVID-19 Charley Pride, whose rich baritone voice and impeccable song-sense altered American culture, died Saturday, December 12th in Dallas, Texas of complications from COVID-19 at age 86. “He was admitted to the hospital in…

Dolly Parton, Edge Beauty team for new fragrance partnership

Partnership includes long-term licensing agreement Dolly Parton and beauty industry supergroup Edge Beauty, Inc. have inked a long-term license agreement for the creation, development and distribution of the iconic entertainment superstar’s signature fragrance, in a deal brokered by IMG. The…

Runaway June performing for Armed Forces

When I Think About Christmas With Runaway June virtual performance for Armed Forces Entertainment available to military around the globe Country trio Runaway June has been on a mission to spread holiday cheer with their music and their genuine excitement…

Eric Church releases reflective new single

Church thanks family, road crew and Church Choir in “Doing Life With Me” Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and current GRAMMY nominee Eric Church continues his ongoing string of new song releases as the year comes to a close,…

Eddie Van Halen guitar sells for more than $37k

Eddie Van Halen guitar sells for more than k

Guitar was personally designed, stage played and signed by late rocker Eddie Van Halen’s personally designed custom guitar, owned and played onstage by the late musician at the February 16, 2008 show in Jacksonville, Florida was auctioned for $37,500 at…

Tim McGraw releases ‘It Wasn’t His Child’

Tim McGraw releases ‘It Wasn’t His Child’

The Christmas standard is available now GRAMMY Award-winner Tim McGraw is ushering in the holiday season with the release of “It Wasn’t His Child.” McGraw first performed the Christmas standard at the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway…

BTS releases ‘Dynamite’ holiday remix

BTS releases ‘Dynamite’ holiday remix

Group ends monumental year with bonus track K-Pop supergroup BTS has released a special version of their summer smash hit “Dynamite” as a special gift for the fans during the holiday season. The remix is packaged with a fun video…

Foo Fighters headline Amazon Music’s Holiday Plays

Group closes the three-part holiday concert Next week, Foo Fighters will close out the final installment of Amazon Music’s Holiday Plays, a new, three-part holiday concert series hosted by Lil Nas X. The group will perform Tuesday, on December 15th.…

Lauren Alaina launches surPRIZE subscription box

Country singer will feature hand picked items With concert touring on hold, multi-platinum-selling No. 1 singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina got creative with a new way to socially connect with fans through “Lauren Alaina’s surPRIZE Box,” featuring one-of-a-kind items along with her…

Goo Goo Dolls release ‘Let It Snow’ video

Goo Goo Dolls release ‘Let It Snow’ video

Song appears on new Christmas album Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have unveiled a new music video for “Let It Snow.” The song is currently in the top 40 at AC radio and appears on the band’s…

The Rolling Stones extend publishing deal with BMG

Company also chosen to collect neighboring rights Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have chosen BMG to collect the royalties due when their recordings are played on TV and radio around the world, so-called neighboring rights. BMG…

Greta Van Fleet releases ‘Age of Machine’ video

Song appears on band’s upcoming sophomore album GRAMMY winning rockers Greta Van Fleet have shared their visionary new video for the song “Age of Machine.” The video creates a new universe filled with symbolism and open to interpretation, with whispers…

BTS headlining 2020 New Year’s Eve Live via Weverse

BTS headlining 2020 New Year’s Eve Live via Weverse

2021 New Year’s Eve Live also features Halsey, Lauv and Steve Aoki BTS is among the headliners of 2021 New Year’s Eve Live Presented by Weverse, the first joint livestream featuring all Big Hit Entertainment label artists. The livestream event will…

Adrian Smith, Richie Kotzen team for Smith/Kotzen

Electrifying collaboration available now Two of rock’s most admired musicians have joined forces for an exciting new side-project via BMG. Smith/Kotzen is the electrifying collaboration between guitarists & vocalists Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen. Part-time LA neighbors, full time friends…

TIME names BTS 2020 Entertainer of the Year

K-Pop superstars have broken many records in 2020 TIME names K-pop superstars BTS the 2020 Entertainer of the Year. The news comes ahead of the reveal of the 2020 TIME Person of the Year which will make its broadcast debut…

Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ goes diamond

Recording Industry Association of America certifies single diamond Travis Scott’s history-making anthem “Sicko Mode” has just reached diamond status as certified by the RIAA. This marks the very first diamond single for the six-time GRAMMY Award-nominated artist, designer, style icon,…

Elle King releases ‘Another You’

Song and performance video follows Top 5 single “The Let Go” Elle King has released a new song and performance video for “Another You,” co-written by King, Sam Fischer, and John Hume, and produced by Martin Johnson & Brandon Paddock.…

Brett Young unwraps ‘Silver Bells’

Stunning rendition available Dec 11th Fresh off a bucket-list performance on The 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, chart-topping entertainer Brett Young will continue to ring in the holiday season with the release of “Silver Bells,” out this Friday, December…

Warner Music Nashville signs Temecula Road

California trio is prepping new music for 2021 Warner Music Nashville is teaming up with Disney Music Group’s Buena Vista Records to welcome the newest addition to its label family: California-bred, Tennessee-based country band Temecula Road. The up-and-coming trio (Dawson…

Country Music Association expands COVID support

Country Music Association expands COVID support

Nashville-based trade organization expands services for affected music industry professionals The Country Music Association has further committed its support to music business professionals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through its Music Industry COVID Support (MICS) initiative. Since March, the Nashville-based…