Episode 12 – Tim Atwood
He has logged more than 8500 performances at the Grand Ole Opry Tim Atwood has had an amazing career. He’s an entertainer, solo artist, and has racked up more than 8500 performances at the Grand Ole Opry as a member…
Dolly Parton announces ‘Goodnight with Dolly’ book reading series
Parton will read children’s books at bedtime on the Imagination Library official social channels Dollywood and Abramorama in association with The Dollywood Foundation have announced that beginning on Thursday, April 2nd at 7 pm EDT, Dolly Parton will be reading…
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani climb inside Top 10
“Nobody Buy You” climbs inside Top 10 at country radio Twenty-six-time No. 1 hit-maker Blake Shelton looks to add another to that total with “Nobody But You,” his smash duet with Gwen Stefani that “will fill your heart with joy”…
Thomas Rhett releases all-star benefit collaboration
Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin & Keith Urban join Today (Mon, March 30th) on his 30th birthday, multi-platinum entertainer Thomas Rhett releases “Be A Light” via The Valory Music Co., a never-before-heard song with the help of friends Reba…
The Weeknd makes history with ‘After Hours’ album
After Hours is biggest debut of 2020 The Weeknd’s latest album, After Hours was released to massive critical and fan acclaim and has now been crowned the year’s biggest release, earning over two billion global streams and nearly two million in…
Tips for choosing keyboard/digital piano for beginners
Playing a musical instrument is considered one of the best attributes or talents of a person and portrays characteristics like being determined, talented, creative and intelligent as well, in a person. When it comes to playing a keyboard, many people…
John Prine hospitalized with COVID-19
Prine was hospitalized last week Folk singer/songwriter John Prine is in critical care after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Prine’s family shared a statement on Sunday (March 29th), saying his “situation is critical.” “After a sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms, John…
Joe Diffie dies from coronavirus
Diffie shared his diagnosis two days earlier GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie has died following complications from coronavirus (COVID-19). His publicist confirmed Diffie passed away today (Sun, March 29th) at the age of 61. “GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe…
CBS announces ‘Garth & Trisha Live’ concert event
Event will air live from their home studio on April 1st Garth Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, will appear in the new primetime special Garth & Trisha Live! on Wednesday, April 1st from 9-10 pm live ET/delayed PT on…
Olivia Lane tests positive for coronavirus
She shares the news in an Instagram video Country pop singer Olivia Lane has tested positive for COVID-19. The singer/songwriter shared the news on social media on Saturday (March 28th) stating she thought her symptoms were those of a sinus…
Sling TV streaming free Grand Ole Opry concert
Vince Gill and Amy Grant to perform with daughters hosted by Bobby Bones As part of the “Stay in & SLING” initiative, Sling TV will stream Grand Ole Opry’s 4,917th consecutive Saturday night (March 28th) concert with music legends Vince…
Joe Satriani reschedules European Shapeshifting dates to 2021
Satriani will release new album in April 2020 Joe Satriani has postponed the first leg of the European Shapeshifting Tour to spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guitarist was planning to launch the nearly two month long trek…
Kenny Rogers says ‘Goodbye’ with Lionel Richie-penned track
Song is available digitally Capitol Records has reissued one of the last recordings Kenny Rogers did for the label. “Goodbye” was written by longtime friend Lionel Richie and originally released in 2009, but the label shipped the track to radio…
Joe Diffie tests positive for coronavirus
Diffie issues statement about COVID-19 diagnosis GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). He announced the news on Friday (March 27th) stating he’s being treated for the virus. “I am under the care of medical…
Lainey Wilson drops Dolly Parton-inspired ‘WWDD’
Track is first of several new monthly releases Rising country artist, Lainey Wilson, has released her new Dolly Parton-inspired track, “WWDD.” This song is the first of several new monthly releases which the songwriter recently announced with a hilarious parody…
Kip Moore announces ‘Wild World’ album
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter releases fourth studio album on May 29th Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore has announced that his highly-anticipated fourth studio album Wild World will be available May 29th. Sharing the news exclusively with Billboard, Moore also gave his notably fierce…
Eagles announce rescheduled ‘Hotel California’ 2020 dates
Each night includes an orchestra and choir The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill – have rescheduled their Hotel California 2020 Tour dates in Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San…
J Balvin, Vevo releases ‘Amarillo’ live video
Additional performances will be released next week Vevo and J Balvin have released the official live performance of “Amarillo.” Additional performances of “Azul,” “Negro” and “Rojo” will be released next week. Vevo live performances is a very special series that…
Charlie Daniels unveils Volunteer Jam 2020 lineup
500 concert tickets to be distributed to Middle Tennessee Emergency Relief Volunteers free of charge During a tumultuous time in our nation, country and southern rock icon Charlie Daniels is giving fans something to look forward to. Late last year, the…
Kane Brown, John Legend release duet
Pair will perform “Last Time I Say Sorry” on upcoming ACM Presents: Our Country TV special After months of hints from both artists, Kane Brown and John Legend have released “Last Time I Say Sorry,” the first official music collaboration…
Bon Jovi releases ‘Unbroken’ featuring Invictus Games Choir
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in support of The Invictus Games Foundation Bon Jovi has released a remarkable version of its single “Unbroken” featuring the Invictus Games Choir in support of the Invictus Games Foundation. The special version of the…
Bush announces ‘Live in Tampa’
Special Blu-ray/DVD/CD package arrives on April 24th Bush will issue Live in Tampa on special edition Blu-ray/DVD/CD combo pack on April 24th via Cleopatra Entertainment. The 90 minute performance was filmed in 4K UHD with 15 cameras to capture the performance…
Florida Georgia Line releases ‘I Love My Country’
Fifth studio album due this year via BMLG Records Florida Georgia Line are unapologetic with country pride in their new single, “I Love My Country,” available now at all streaming platforms and digital retailers. Unleashed today (Fri, March 27th), the…
Craig Morgan announces ‘God Family Country’ album
Project available on May 22nd via Broken Bow Records Country music entertainer, TV host and Army Veteran Craig Morgan pays tribute to his past and his future with his newest album, God, Family, Country — releasing May 22nd, on Broken…
Pearl Jam Radio airing special ‘Gigaton’ programming
SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio to broadcast full album and more SiriusXM has announced that Pearl Jam Radio, the band’s exclusive SiriusXM channel, is creating special programming surrounding the release of Gigaton, Pearl Jam’s new album that will air in its…
Kenny Chesney unveils ‘Here And Now’ track listing
An album about “People You Know, Moments We’ve All Had…” For Kenny Chesney, every album he makes is, in one way or another, a dispatch to No Shoes Nation. Having spent the last two decades defining the sound of summer,…
Thomas Rhett postpones select 2020 Center Point Road Tour dates
Tour now kicks off July 9th in Charlotte, NC Thomas Rhett has announced that his The Center Road Road Tour featuring special guests Cole Swindell and Hardy is rescheduled to now kick off this summer on July 9th in Charlotte,…
Huey Lewis, Don McLean among ‘The Big Interview’ season eight guests
The eighth season of the Dan Rather series kicks off April 15th at 8 pm ET on AXS TV AXS TV has announced that the eighth season of its critically-acclaimed celebrity sit-down series The Big Interview With Dan Rather will…
‘Remember Kenny Rogers’ set for SiriusXM
T. Graham Brown hosts the special airing Friday, March 27th Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown will host Remembering Kenny Rogers special to premiere Friday, March 27th at 9 pm ET on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58. This heartwarming two-hour show…
Train’s Pat Monahan returns with Patcast Podcast
Grammy Award-winning singer goes live on March 26th at 8 pm ET via Instagram Live Grammy Award-winning artist and Train frontman, Pat Monahan has officially announced the much-awaited return tonight of Patcast Podcast. The singer-songwriter will be hosting weekly Patcast…
Rush ‘Permanent Waves’ 40th Anniversary pushed back
Multiple packages available May 29th Mercury Records/UMe have pushed back the 40th anniversary editions of Rush’s Permanent Waves by two months due to the coronavirus outbreak. The sets, available on 2 CD Deluxe Edition, 3 LP Deluxe Edition, Super Deluxe…
Star-studded ‘ACM Presents: Our Country’ lineup announced
Special to feature at-home performances by country’s biggest stars The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions have announced the all-star lineup of performers for ACM Presents: Our Country, a two-hour special featuring intimate conversations and at-home acoustic performances…
Elton John hosting COVID-19 TV benefit concert
FOX Presents The iHeart Living Room Concert for America airs on Sunday, March 29th iHeartMedia and FOX have announced FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to…
Jackson Browne tests positive for coronavirus
Browne has been quarantined for over a week Jackson Browne has tested positive for the coronavirus. The singer/songwriter shared the news on Tuesday (Mar 24th) saying he’s feeling mild symptoms of the virus and is quarantined in his Los Angeles…
Metallica reschedules South American tour for Dec 2020
Band reschedules postponed spring dates Metallica has announced rescheduled South American tour dates for December 2020. The six city trek was set to for April, but postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Greta Van Fleet will still be support on…
Pearl Jam releases ‘Quick Escape’
Song is latest track from Gigaton Pearl Jam has released a brand new song “Quick Escape” in anticipation for its new album Gigaton, available Friday, March 27th via Monkeywrench/Republic Records. In addition, the band has released the “Quick Escape” arcade game where…
Thomas Rhett shares ‘Beer Can’t Fix’ video
Song hits Top 10 at country radio Thomas Rhett shares the official video for his current Top 10 single “Beer Can’t Fix” featuring Jon Pardi off his GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Awards nominated fourth studio album Center Point Road (The Valory…
TIDAL launching free livestream series
Concert livestream series rotates music genre daily Global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, is digging into its archives to provide music-fans free daily TIDAL-exclusive livestreams, featuring a different genre each day. Beginning Wednesday, March 25th at noon ET, the 12…
Glen Campbell, Selena among 2020 National Recording Registry inductees
Twenty-five recordings added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry The Library of Congress has announced the 2020 batch of recordings inducted into the National Recording Registry. The gentle sounds of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood; Russ Hodges’ thrilling play-by-play of the…
5 Seconds of Summer release ‘Wildflower’
5SOS to release four pack of self-produced remixes via CALM App 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) have shared a dynamic new song called “Wildflower.” Produced by Oscar Görres (MARINA, Troye Sivan), “Wildflower” is the latest offering from 5SOS’s new album…
Prince GRAMMY Salute gets airdate
Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince airs Tuesday, April 21st on CBS The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS will celebrate 38-time GRAMMY nominee and seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince with a special broadcast of Let’s Go Crazy:…
Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen among celebs announcing New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund
Video asks for donations to help state citizens Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are among the New Jersey celebrities introducing the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF). The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund will collect donations and distribute funds…
Lady Gaga postponing ‘Chromatica’ release
Pop star had a surprise Coachella appearance planned Lady Gaga is postponing the release of her new album Chromatica following the COVID-19 pandemic. The album features the newly released “Stupid Love,” the first single off her highly anticipated sixth studio album,…
Josh Groban announces Radio City Hall rescheduled date
April 18th show moves to October 5th Josh Groban has rescheduled his April 18th Great Big Radio City Show performance at New York’s Radio City Music Hall to October 5th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets for the spring date…
Gibson announces Home Made Music campaign
GibsonTV “HomeMade Sessions” launches worldwide Gibson is the iconic, American-made instrument brand that’s been synonymous with shaping, creating, inspiring and contributing to the “share of sound” for 126 years. Although the current crisis is disrupting our everyday lives, it has…
The Pretenders release title track, delay album release
Album pushed to July 2020 The Pretenders have revealed their brand new song, “Hate For Sale,” following a radio premiere on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 Music show on Tuesday (March 24th). The song is the title track from the band’s…
EXCLUSIVE: 10 Random Questions with Riverknight
Hip hop artist and Atlanta native Riverknight is on the come up. He’s fresh, well liked and has massive mainstream potential. With over 94K Instagram followers, he’s on the fast rise to stardom. RIverknight’s music is fun, creative and vivid.…
AXS TV announces ‘Rock and Roll Trip with Sammy Hagar’ season five
Fifth season premiers April 19th AXS TV has announced that the network’s popular music interview series Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar will premiere its fifth season on Sunday, April 19th at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT. The…
Rock Hall sets new 2020 Induction Ceremony date
Event is rescheduled for Nov 7th The 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 7th, with the live broadcast from the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio kicking off at 8 pm ET…
Garth Brooks reschedules Charlotte, Cincinnati stadium shows
Both May shows pushed back a month Garth Brooks has rescheduled two of his upcoming stadium concerts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Brooks was set to play Charlotte, NC on May 2nd and Cincinnati, OH on May 16th. Both shows…