KISS Kruise X postponed to 2021
Cruise will follow the band’s farewell tour in fall 2021 KISS has postponed its upcoming KISS Kruise X to October 2021 due to COVID-19. The tenth edition of the cruise was supposed to set sail from the Pork of Miami…
Kenny Chesney postpones 2020 Chillaxification Tour
Trek will be rescheduled for 2021 Kenny Chesney has made the incredibly difficult decision to do the one thing he hoped he would not need to do: postpone the 2020 Chillaxification Tour. After exhaustive conversations with everyone involved, getting the…
Hannah Mulholland leaves Runaway June
Bandmates share support Hannah Mulholland, one third of the country trio Runaway June, is departing the group after five years and one album together. The singer/songwriter/musician shared the news via social media on Thursday (May 14th) that her decision is…
Joy Division releasing ‘Closer: 40th Anniversary Edition’
Newly remastered edition available July 17th Joy Division will release a 40th Anniversary Edition of their sophomore album Closer on limited edition crystal clear vinyl on July 17th via Rhino Records. The release follows last year’s reissue of the groundbreaking…
Pearl Jam shares ‘Retrograde’ music video
Song available on Gigaton Pearl Jam has revealed the music video for the Gigaton single “Retrograde.” For the visual, the band teamed up with director Josh Wakely [Beat Bugs, Motown Magic]. The animated clip opens with a lone traveler driving…
Insomniac announces EDC Las Vegas Virtual Rave-A-Thon
Three day livestream event features David Guetta, Duke Dumont, K?D, Kaskade and more Livestream will benefit Rave Recovery, a relief fund created for dance music fans impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. The world’s largest dance music festival, EDC Las…
BTS announces ‘Bang Bang Con The Live’
Ninety minute concert airs June 14th K-Pop superstars BTS are once again meeting fans from all around the world through a live “on-tact (On-Contact)” concert. The band has announced BANG BANG CON The Live via their official social media channels…
CMT announces virtual benefit concert
Star-packed fundraiser features Billy Ray Cyrus, Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney CMT and Feed The Front Line (FTFL) have announced Feed The Front Line LIVE, Presented By CMT, a multi-hour, star-studded virtual benefit concert in support of…
Texas Rangers announce QuikTrip Concert in Your Car
Drive-up concert to take place outside the new Globe Life Field The Texas Rangers have announced details for QuikTrip Concert in Your Car presented by Energy Transfer. The outdoor drive-up concert experience will feature nationally recognized and award-winning recording artists…
OK Go releases ‘All Together Now’
Song was written and recorded during quarantine OK Go has released a song and video inspired by COVID-19. The group wrote and recorded “All Together Now” together alone in their homes during since sheltering in place for the past two…
Carly Pearce empathizes ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’
New meanings unfold with hopeful tribute video Carly Pearce is giving everyone a hope with her new video for “It Won’t Always Be Like This.” The emotional video was recorded while practicing social distancing with the screen split into six…
Volbeat shares ‘Leviathan’ animated video
Track appears on Rewind, Replay, Rebound Multi-platinum Danish rock band Volbeat have debuted their new animated video for “Leviathan” the latest single off their seventh studio album, Rewind, Replay, Rebound via Republic Records. “Leviathan” was directed and animated by Steven…
George Strait postpones two summer shows
Minneapolis and Notre Dame stops are pushed to 2021 George Strait has postponed two upcoming summer dates to 2021 due to COVID-19. His Strait Summer in Minneapolis stop with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town was initially set for August…
Lynyrd Skynyrd ‘Street Survivors’ doc heading to home video
Available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on June 30th Street Survivors: The True Story Of The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on June 30th via MVD Entertainment. The film was scripted and directed…
Toby Keith hosting ‘Honkytonk University’ 15th anniversary listening party
Album spawned three hits and is platinum Toby Keith’s 2005 album Honkytonk University marks the 15th anniversary of its release May 17th, and a look back reveals much to celebrate. Platinum certified by the RIAA, the 12 song collection spawned…
Diane Warren signs with BMG
Acclaimed songwriter signs new global publishing deal One of the most prolific and successful contemporary songwriters in modern time, Diane Warren has signed new global publishing and recording deals with BMG. During her extraordinary award-winning career, Warren has tallied an…
Allie Colleen anthem featured in Sea Turtle Recovery PSA
“Take Up Your Arms” featured non profit video “Take Up Your Arms,” an anthem song recorded by Allie Colleen about fighting for the good in the world has been featured in a promotional video bringing awareness to Sea Turtle Recovery,…
ABBA announces 8 LP colored vinyl box set
ABBA: The Studio Albums due July 3rd Nearly 40 years since the release of their last album, ABBA are celebrating their entire studio discography with an 8 LP box set that features each of their ground-breaking records for the first…
Future dropping new album May 15th
High Off Life available via Epic/Freebandz Rapper Future is dropping his eighth studio album, High Off Life, on Friday, May 15th via Epic The 21 song set is executive produced by DJ Esco and follows two EPs released last year. The…
Prince And The Revolution limited live concert premieres May 14th
Digital live album available May 15th The Prince Estate, in partnership with YouTube, will host a three-day streaming event of Prince and the Revolution: Live, a historic concert captured at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985.…
Episode 23 – Todd Sucherman
Sucherman chats about the project and future plans Styx drummer Todd Sucherman has just released his debut solo album, Last Flight Home, via Aqua Pulse Records. Each of the project’s ten compositions features Sucherman’s vocals and deep pocket drumming. The…
Thomas Rhett earns 15th No 1
“Beer Can’t Fix” features Jon Pardi Multi-platinum entertainer Thomas Rhett has earned his 15th career No. 1 hit as his current single “Beer Can’t Fix” featuring Jon Pardi (who racks up his fourth No 1 with the single) summits both…
Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp premiere new ‘Isolation’ video
Video features live performance footage Legendary guitarist and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Beck, one of the great collaborators in music history, recently released his latest collaboration with Johnny Depp: a re-imagining of John Lennon’s classic…
Billy Joel lights up Empire State Building
Performance was finale to Rise Up New York! virtual telethon On Monday, May 11th at 8 pm ET, the Empire State Building (ESB) illuminated the New York City skyline with a light show synced to New York legend Billy Joel’s…
Florida Georgia Line announces ‘6-Pack’ EP
EP is first music with producer Corey Crowder Florida Georgia Line will release 6-Pack EP on May 22nd via Big Machine Label Group. The duo’s latest single, “I Love My Country” is the first taste of the project produced by Corey Crowder.…
Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs among ‘CMT Celebrates Our Heroes’ additions
Special premieres Wednesday, June 3rd CMT has revealed a second slate of star-studded talent joining CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special, premiering Wednesday, June 3rd at 8 pm ET The uplifting celebration and two-hour virtual tribute…
Garth Brooks releasing part of new album
Album has been two years in the making Garth Brooks has abruptly planned to release half of his new album Fun at midnight ET Tuesday morning (May 12th), although it may not happen immediately. The country superstar made the shocking…
Guns N Roses cancel European tour; postpone South American shows
Dates were set to start on May 20th Guns N Roses has canceled upcoming European dates on its 2020 worldwide stadium tour due to COVID-19. The rockers shared the news on Monday (May 11th), stating further announcements are forthcoming. “GN’R…
Jon Bon Jovi, NJ Governor Tammy Murphy celebrate COVID-19 patient discharges
“Who Says You Can’t Go Home” will be used when a patient is discharged Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi, with the support of New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy, has endorsed University Hospital’s use of the…
David Bowie ‘LiveAndWell’ set for streaming
LiveAndWell.com live album available May 15th Parlophone Records is happy to announce the first in a series of three, very special David Bowie live releases from the 90’s that will be released for streaming over the coming months. David Bowie…
Jonas Brothers tapped for virtual SiriusXM Hits 1 ‘Celebrity Session’
Audience to feature frontline healthcare workers and their families from across the country SiriusXM has announced that the Jonas Brothers will participate and answer fan questions in a virtual SiriusXM Hits 1 Celebrity Session hosted by The Morning Mash Up.…
CEEK VR releasing new content from Jessie Reyez, Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato
Fans can see new interviews, experience mini-concerts and be behind-the-scenes at their video shoots CEEK Virtual Reality is pleased to announce a collaboration with UMe in which CEEK will release premium, virtual concerts through CEEK’s content streaming platform. With access…
Kurt Cobain’s iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar heading to auction
1959 Martin D-18E Acoustic-Electric Guitar played by Cobain to be auctioned in Beverly Hills, California Julien’s Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced that the guitar played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s acclaimed MTV Unplugged in New…
Kenny Chesney scores 9th Billboard Top 200 album
Here And Now sells 233,841 in its first week Kenny Chesney spent a lot of time thinking about what he wanted Here And Now, his 19th studio album, to be. Having made a lot of records, featuring songs that held…
Live Nation CEO discusses reopening concert industry
Concert promoter is hoping to launch fully again in 2021 Last week, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino discussed reopening the concert industry during an earnings quarterly call. Variety reports that the concert giant is planning to test different ideas throughout…
Bono reveals ’60 Songs That Saved My Life’ Playlist
Bono turns 60 on Mother’s Day In celebration of his 60th birthday today (Sun, May 10th), U2’s Bono has shared a playlist called “60 Songs That Saved My Life.” The four hour plus playlist stretches from the formative 45s of…
Little Richard dead at 87 from cancer
Pianist and vocalist paved way for flamboyant and gender-bending roles Little Richard, a pioneer of rock and roll, has died from cancer at the age of 87. His son Danny Jones Penniman confirms the news to Rolling Stone, stating his…
Rick Springfield & Friends release charity single
All proceeds benefit Feeding America Rick Springfield has released an all-star collaboration benefiting Feeding America. Paul Stanley of KISS, Andy Cohen, Fred Schneider of The B-52s, Sammy Hagar, Richard Marx and Ellen DeGeneres have all teamed for “The Wall Will…
Willie Nelson celebrates Mother’s Day with new song
Nelson premieres “I’m The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised” Willie Nelson and Legacy Recordings are celebrating Mother’s Day 2020 with the premiere of “I’m The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised,” a new lyric video (featuring vintage Mother’s Day…
Frank Zappa releasing 70 song ‘Mothers 1970’ collection
50th anniversary edition features unreleased collection of studio and live recordings To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa’s celebrated but short-lived 1970 Mothers Of Invention lineup, “Portuguese Fenders,” the first track to be released from the new collection, The…
Episode 22 – Stephanie Quayle & Eileen Wallin
The country singer and her mom share a love for Harley Country newcomer Stephanie Quayle has partnered with Harley-Davidson for a new video series From Horses to Horsepower with help from her mom Eileen Wallin. The mother/daughter duo express their…
Keith Urban announces ‘The Speed of Now Part 1’
Singer previews project in new video Keith Urban has set his 11th studio album The Speed of Now Part 1 for September 18th via UMG Nashville. The Australian country superstar shared the news and previewed the album via a nearly three…
ABC sets Taylor Swift concert special
Event follows season finale of American Idol ABC has announced a brand new concert special from record-breaking global superstar Taylor Swift called Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert, airing Sunday, May 17th from 10-11 pm EDT, immediately following the season finale…
Maren Morris surprise drops ‘Live From Chicago EP’
Collection available via Amazon Music Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris has unveiled a new Amazon Original live EP Maren Morris Live From Chicago, with videos, only on Amazon Music. The EP was recorded at the inaugural show of her GIRL: The…
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani among NBC ‘Red Nose Day Special’ telecast
OneRepublic, James Taylor and Meghan Trainor are among the other musicians participating NBC’s sixth annual Red Nose Day Special will feature the biggest names across entertainment with a packed lineup of music, comedy and short documentary films that educate and…
Don Henley handwritten ‘Desperado’ lyrics at auction
Dallas resident also adds guitar signed by band for Heritage Auctions’ charity auction Don Henley’s handwritten lyrics to their 1973 hit “Desperado” is no the auction block for Heritage Auctions’ charity supporting the North Texas Food Bank. The Eagles co-founder,…
Bob Dylan announces ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ album
Double album will be released in June Bob Dylan has announced Rough and Rowdy Ways for June 19th via Columbia Records. The album is Dylan’s first project of all new material in eight years. It will be on 2 CD, 2 LP…
Reba releases timely ‘What If’ updated video
Song and video are available digitally Reba McEntire has released an updated timely video to her charity single “What If” as the track is released digitally for the first time. Written by Diane Warren and originally released in 1997, Reba…
YouTube TV adds CMT, MTV, BET, VH1
Comprehensive deal introduces 14 additional ViacomCBS cable networks to YouTube TV ViacomCBS and Google have announced a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement to deliver more content from ViacomCBS’ leading portfolio of news, entertainment and sports networks for YouTube TV subscribers. In…
Tim McGraw, American Greetings partner for Mother’s Day
American Greetings incorporates superstar’s new single “I Called Mama” on Mother’s Day eCard Now more than ever, one thing is clear — the importance of human connection in our lives. As an extension of its free digital card sending campaign,…