The Recording Academy, Color of Change join forces

The Recording Academy, Color of Change join forces

Partnership aims to introduce new industry standards for inclusion and amplify black music creators voices The world’s leading society of music creators, the Recording Academy, and the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, Color of Change, have announced a partnership…

Zac Brown Band charity livestream raises over $1.4m

Presented in partnership with LiveXLive, “4th With The Family” streamed to nearly 6k viewers On Friday, July 3rd, the multi-platinum GRAMMY award-winning Zac Brown Band presented a free live stream performance in partnership with LiveXLive, raising over $1.4 million for…

Charlie Daniels dies at 83

Daniels suffered from a hemorrhagic stroke Country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels has passed away, his publicist confirms. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member died Monday (July 6th) morning at Summit Medical Center…

Usher releases ‘I Cry’ video

Usher releases ‘I Cry’ video

Self-directed video features the iconic photography of Gordon Parks Usher has released the video for his new impactful single “I Cry.” The clip was directed by the man himself and features the iconic photography of Gordon Parks. “This video is…

Betting on the music industry

The leaders of the music industry stay on top of their game by recognizing trends and identifying new talent that is going to shake up the entertainment world and often, entirely change the direction of musical genres. Imagine being Sam…

Niko Moon releases Travis Tritt Amazon Original Cover

“It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” available now Genre-defying, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Niko Moon has released an Amazon Original cover of Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to be Alive,” available to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. Moon…

Austin City Limits Festival 2020 canceled

Austin City Limits Festival 2020 canceled

ACL Fest was scheduled for Oct 2020 Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) has been canceled for 2020. Organizers shared the news earlier this week, citing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has forced the cancelation of the event. “We would have loved…

Episode 38 – Lee Greenwood

Episode 38 – Lee Greenwood

Country icon chats about historic career International country singer Lee Greenwood is an American icon and may be best known for his patriotic hit “God Bless The U.S.A,” a track that’s been in the top five on the country singles…

Old Dominion unveils two new tracks

Group performed on ABC’s GMA Summer Concert Series Acclaimed two-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year and two-time ACM Group of the Year, Old Dominion releases “Everything to Lose” and “Dancing Forever.” The two tracks follow three previously unreleased tracks…

Billy Currington unveils ‘Seaside’

Billy Currington unveils ‘Seaside’

Song is available digitally Billy Currington has unveiled his new song “Seaside.” Written by Currington, Jordan Schmidt, and Steven Lee Olson, the laid-back song highlights Currington’s gift for writing a summertime anthem. The talented Georgia native shines as his smooth…

Chris Young releases ‘If That Ain’t God’

Chris Young releases ‘If That Ain’t God’

Song was released following overwhelming response on social media Multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young has released “If That Ain’t God.” The full song and lyric video are available everywhere. Young exclusively spoke with People.com about the song, along with a video…

Ringo Starr announces Ringo’s Big Birthday Show

AXS TV is the exclusive broadcast partner of Starr-studded benefit Ringo Starr has announced Ringo’s Big Birthday Show, a virtual Starr-studded benefit special that livestreams on YouTube and airs exclusively on AXS TV on Tuesday, July 7th at 8 pm…

Carly Pearce, Lee Brice earn precious metal

Pair surprised with platinum RIAA certifications during CMA Summer Stay-Cay As tour dates are paused, Carly Pearce and Lee Brice fans still find comfort and excitement in their music. During last night’s (Wed, July 1st) CMA Summer Stay-Cay presented by…

Jason Aldean releases ‘Got What I Got’ video

Aldean’s reflective and personal video premiered during CMA Summer Stay-Cay special Last night (Wed, July 1st), Jason Aldean just threw the premiere party for the new music video behind his Top 20 and climbing single “Got What I Got” during…

Tom Morello releases social injustice charity single

Tom Morello releases social injustice charity single

“Stand Up” featuring Shea Diamond, Dan Reynolds and The Blood Beetroots available now In a charged response to both the outrage and solidarity rising from the national reckoning over police brutality and systemic racism, GRAMMY Award-winning musician and activist Tom…

Granger Smith describes losing son River

Son River drowned in June 2019 Granger Smith and wife Amber opened up for the first time about the tragic loss of their three year old son River last June. The Wheelhouse Records recording artist spoke with NBC’s TODAY in March…

Brooks & Dunn reschedules Reboot 2020 Tour

Duo’s first trek in ten years postponed twice Brooks & Dunn have rescheduled its Reboot 2020 Tour to fall 2021 due to COVID-19. Country music’s best selling duo will now launch the trek September 2nd in Noblesville, IN and wrapping…

Tenille Townes virtual benefit raises $89k

All proceeds support Sunrise House and Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s Troop 6000 Emerging singer, songwriter and musician Tenille Townes raised $89,000 last night (Tues, June 30th) during her virtual “Big Hearts For Big Kids” fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting…

Elton John launches digital classic concert series

Elton John launches digital classic concert series

The weekly series features special archival concert footage Elton John is set to launch a weekly archival concert footage series entitled Elton John: Classic Concert Series, featuring some of his most monumental concerts from around the world on his Official…

Katy Perry releases ‘Daisies’ acoustic version

Track surpasses 105 million combined global streams Accompanied by guitar, Katy Perry gives a passionate, stripped-down performance of her anthemic new single on “Daisies” (Acoustic), released via Capitol Records. Since its release in May, “Daisies” has amassed more than 105…

SiriusXM launching U2 X-Radio

U2 as you’ve never heard them before SiriusXM and U2 have announced that the band’s much-anticipated U2 X-Radio channel will launch Wednesday, July 1st at 3 pm ET, exclusively on SiriusXM Channel 32. A complete immersion into the work and…

Episode 37 – Jack Forman of BiCoastal Productions

Episode 37 – Jack Forman of BiCoastal Productions

Forman answers your COVID-19 concert questions Live Nation’s apparent memo “leak” about 2021 conditions for artists appearing at its festivals has sparked a lot of controversy throughout the industry. The memo mostly puts the burden on the artists themselves and…

Ellie Goulding releases ‘Slow Grenade’ featuring Lauv

Track appears on double-sided album Ellie Goulding release “Slow Grenade” featuring multi-platinum selling, singer/producer Lauv, via Interscope Records. The new track is the latest to be revealed from Goulding’s upcoming double-sided album, Brightest Blue, out July 17th. From the “EG.0”…