Judge dismisses UMG Vault fire lawsuit

$100 million suit dismissed A judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over alleged damages sustained during a 2008 vault fire that contained master recordings for its artists at Universal Studios Hollywood. Rolling Stone has obtained the…

Gryffin, Chris Lane team for ‘Hold You Tonight’

Collaboration is first new music since 2019 L.A.-based artist/producer Gryffin has teamed up with platinum-selling country artist Chris Lane for a breathtaking new single called “Hold You Tonight.” Released via Darkroom/Interscope Records, the track beautifully merges Gryffin’s melodic brand of…

Episode 14 – Carrington MacDuffie

Episode 14 – Carrington MacDuffie

MacDuffie has released a new song and video Carrington MacDuffie is an independent singer/songwriter who has many talents. She is also a voice actor who splits her time between Austin, Seattle and Glasgow — where she has a five-piece Scottish…

Pearl Jam’s ‘Gigaton’ debuts at No 1

Pearl Jam’s ‘Gigaton’ debuts at No 1

Album is No 1 rock album within first week of release Pearl Jam’s Gigaton has been hailed “superb”, “fascinating and ambitious”, “inspiring and engaging”, “their finest studio hour” and “Pearl Jam’s best in a generation.” The critics and fans alike…

Toni Braxton returns with new single

“Do It” is first single from new deal with Island Records R&B/pop pioneer and seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Toni Braxton returns with her new song “Do It,” via Island Records. Back with her timeless and mesmerizing vocals, Braxton’s latest single serves…

John Prine’s wife updates COVID-19 condition

Singer/songwriter has been ICU for more than a week Last week, folk singer/songwriter John Prine was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. His situation has been critical and he has been in ICU for the past nine days. His wife,…

Lee Brice releases ‘One of Them Girls’

“Rumor” nominated for “Single of the Year” at 55th Annual ACM Awards Curb Records recording artist and ACM and CMA award winner Lee Brice announces his next song and radio single, “One of Them Girls.” The song — available next…

Chrissy Metz releases ‘Talking to God’

New single available digitally Award-winning actress Chrissy Metz releases brand new song “Talking To God.” Written by Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Ashley McBryde and Aaron Raitiere, the introspective song is the first from Metz’s upcoming debut album on…

Miranda Lambert reschedules remaining Wildcard Tour

All remaining US and Canadian dates are rescheduled Country music superstar, Miranda Lambert, has announced the rescheduled dates for the two remaining US shows and the upcoming Canadian run of her wildly successful Wildcard Tour. The tour has steadily been…

Toby Keith announces ‘What’s Up Cuz’

Toby Keith announces ‘What’s Up Cuz’

New single drops April 3rd Toby Keith will release his new song “What’s Up Cuz” on Friday, April 3rd via his own Show Dog Nashville label. Written and produced by Keith and longtime collaborator Bobby Pinson, the song might be…

Episode 13 – Shane Owens

Episode 13 – Shane Owens

He was named MusicRow’s “Independent Artist of the Year” in 2018 Shane Owens is about as traditional as country can get, but adds a contemporary edge to his Southern storytelling and twang baritone songs. He’s an independent singer that has…

CMA contributes $1 million to MusiCares

CMA contributes  million to MusiCares

Donation will assist music industry personnel affected by COVID-19 As the music industry and its live events sector continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Association (CMA) and its philanthropic arm, the CMA Foundation, have announced…

Big & Rich release COVID-19 single ‘Stay Home’

Duo releases tongue-in-cheek single to encourage everyone to #StayHome Big & Rich have released a new song called “Stay Home,” inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. John Rich co-wrote the track with Charlie Pennachio, T.J. McDaniel and Larry Gatlin that gives…

Justin Bieber postpones 2020 tour dates

Justin Bieber postpones 2020 tour dates

Trek was set to kick off in May In light of the current public health crisis, and with the deepest concern for all those being affected, Justin Bieber will be postponing all currently scheduled 2020 dates for The Changes Tour.…

CMA Fest 2020 canceled

CMA Fest 2020 canceled

The annual festival was to take place in June in Nashville CMA Fest 2020 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers shared the news on Tuesday (Mar 31st), citing it’s the first time in the event’s 48 year…

Sara Evans announces memoir

Howard Books to publish “Born To Fly” Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish “Born To Fly,” a memoir by award-winning, multi-platinum country music star Sara Evans. For the first time, Evans will open up and share…