Measures are being taken by both CMT and WSMV to prevent exposure An attendee at last week’s CMT/WSMV-TV tornado relief telethon has tested positive for COVID-19, aka coronavirus. The event was held Thursday, March 5th at the CMT studios in…
Producer/Songwriter & guitarist readies new project Multi-platinum recording artist/producer and songwriter DJ Ashba has an exclusive deal with Edgeout Records/Universal Music Group Creating a unique sound by morphing multiple genres, ASHBA has embodied the energy of Las Vegas. This project…
ZBB is first country act to postpone US dates Zac Brown Band is the first country act to postpone North American tour dates due to the coronavirus. The group has postponed the remainder of the spring leg of The Owl…
Shows pushed back six months It’s official! Coachella and Stagecoach have been pushed back six months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Organizers Goldenvoice confirmed the news Tues (March 10th) after much speculation. “At the direction of the County of Riverside…
F8 makes global chart debut worldwide Five Finger Death Punch has a lot to celebrate as the band’s latest album F8 has earned top positions on the charts worldwide. The album has debuted at No. 1 on on rock charts…
Both events slated for April in Coachella Valley Officials with promoter Goldenvoice Entertainment are in talks to move Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals back six months to October 2020 over growing concerns of the coronavirus outbreak. Billboard reports that organizers should…
Group will reschedule spring dates Pearl Jam is the latest act to postpone tour dates due to the threat of the coronavirus. The group shared the news on Monday (Mar 9th), stating growing concern has forced them to postpone spring…
Adkins’ new single “Better Off” available on all platforms March 20th Trace Adkins has signed with Verge Records as he preps to release his new song “Better Off” digitally on March 20th. The song was written by Hillary Lindsey, Corey…
Limited to 340 numbered copies worldwide The indefatigable Iggy Pop has been going non-stop since touching down two weeks ago in his one-time stomping ground of New York City: He’s performed “We Are The People” with Laurie Anderson at Carnegie…
Tickets on sale Friday, March 13th Eddie Vedder has revealed the lineup for the fifth annual Ohana Festival, which he founded, taking place Friday, September 25th – Sunday, September 27th at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA. Headliners on…
The four bands will celebrate 30 years of hits Four of hair metal’s finest have announced the Big Rock Summer Tour 2020. Ratt, Skid Row, Slaughter and Cinderella’s Tom Keifer will visit more than two dozen cities throughout North America.…
The Avett Brothers, Cage The Elephant, Billy Idol, Lord Huron, Dirty Heads, The Beach Boys, Patti Smith and others also appearing The third annual Sea.Hear.Now Festival has announced its music and surf lineup including headliners Pearl Jam and The Avett…
“Homesick” tops Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Airplay charts Kane Brown has claimed his fifth consecutive No. 1 hit on Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase airplay charts with “Homesick.” Co-written by Brown, Brock Berryhill, Matthew McGinn and Taylor Phillips and produced by…
Tour includes The Front Bottoms, Turnover and Joyce Manor Jimmy Eat World has announced their Criminal Energy Tour. The 20 date summer run will start in Atlanta, GA on August 6th and culminate in a hometown gig in Phoenix, AZ,…
Tickets are still available for her final concert in the New York area tonight. Celine Dion’s new tour is a triumph. Her first trek around the United States in over ten years is called “Courage,” after Dion’s new album of…
Eddie Montgomery and Montgomery Gentry rocked New York Eddie Montgomery is still kicking his mule. Taking the stage last night (Fri, March 6th) at Mulcahy’s on Long Island to a packed and raucous crowd, Eddie galloped through a 16 song…
The City of Austin cancels SXSW March events The City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW and SXSW EDU due to concerns of the coronavirus. The 34 year old music and arts festival was still planning to…
To Nashville, With Love Fund will be Monday, March 9th An all-star concert to benefit the victims of Tuesday’s tornadoes in Middle Tennessee was announced and sold out within two hours of going on sale on Friday (March 6th). Jason…
Ninety thousand cases of the coronavirus has been reported worldwide Slipknot, Whitesnake and Old Dominion are among the acts cancelling international shows due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The New York Times reports that nearly 100,000 cases have been reported…
ACM-nominated chart-topper premieres new video on Billboard.com Lindsay Ell is known for her stunning musicianship, shredding guitar skills, work ethic and constant touring, but in her new video for her current single “I Don’t Love You,” it is her powerful…
Tour kicks off in the fall Due to phenomenal demand, Genesis have added extra dates to The Last Domino? reunion tour. Earlier this week, the reunited group announced ten dates in the UK and Ireland in late 2020. Now, they’ve…
Current gold single “Die From A Broken Heart” approaching Top 30 at country radio Current ACM Awards Duo of the Year nominees Maddie & Tae have unveiled the official music video for “Bathroom Floor” on CMT and on Viacom’s Times…
“What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” was premiered at CRS 2020 Capitol Records Nashville’s Mickey Guyton has released her honest and unapologetic new song “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” The thought-provoking song asks the simple question, “What are you…
Available April 24th via Mercury/UMe In the mid-1980s as Johnny Cash found himself between labels, Mercury Records snatched up the country legend for what would end up being a prolific string of six albums in five years. The records, released…
Package due March 6th via Interscope Records To celebrate the 25th anniversary of 2Pac’s groundbreaking album Me Against the World, Interscope Records and Amaru Entertainment will reissue the double-platinum classic on 180-gram 2 LP vinyl on March 6th. Me Against…
Event raised more than $300k in donations CMT, WSMV-TV and The American Red Cross raised a lot of money for tornado victims during the Rebuilding Tennessee Telethon that aired Thursday (March 5th) across CMT’s social media platforms. The event raised…
Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles collector’s edition box set available April 24th Depeche Mode’s 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Violator | The 12″ Singles on April 24th from Rhino. The collection is a collector’s edition deluxe…
Single and video available now Off the heels of her highly-praised performances at the GRAMMY Awards and Super Bowl LIV, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Demi Lovato is proving that she is back stronger than ever with the release of an uptempo, self-reflective…
Britney Spears, David Bowie, U2, Rolling Stones and more will see special releases The Record Store Day 2020 list every album collector has been waiting for has arrived. The annual event that celebrates physical media — most notably vinyl —…
One night only audio-visual event in 200+ theaters Pearl Jam and Abramorama have announced the Gigaton Listening Experience – a special, one night only audio-visual event in 200+ Dolby Atmos equipped theaters around the world on March 25th. The immersive…
Limited edition vinyl release will be available April 18th at independent record stores worldwide On April 18, 2020 one of the greatest solo debuts in rock history, Paul McCartney’s McCartney, will receive a special 50th anniversary release in a limited…
News 4 WSMV-TV will partner as well CMT, WSMV-TV and the American Red Cross are teaming up for a fundraising telethon on Thursday (Mar 5th) for Middle Tennessee Tornado Relief. News 4 Anchor Lauren Lowrey and CMT host Cody Allen…
Latin’s rising star Sebastián Yatra will be special guest GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum powerhouse artists Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin are hitting the road together for the first time ever. The global superstars have built unstoppable solo careers with dozens of…
Gibson connecting with musicians who lost their guitar in recent Tennessee tornado In the wake of the recent severe storms in Nashville, Gibson Gives is stepping up for musicians and those who need support. Gibson Gives is working to make…
Six exclusive tour dates announced Lady Gaga will hit the road this summer with The Chromatica Ball Tour, a special six city worldwide limited run of exclusive performances. The highly-anticipated shows will kick off July 24th in Paris at Stade…
“Never Worn White” available now Katy Perry has revealed that she’s pregnant in new music video for “Never Worn White.” The song and video were released on Thursday (March 5th) with the surprising twist. “OMG, so glad I don’t have…
Record Store Day is April 18th U2 is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its hit “11 O’Clock Tick Tock” with an exclusive 12″ transparent blue vinyl on Record Store Day 2020. The limited edition release includes the full length version…
Group will reschedule events when it’s safe to travel The coronavirus has forced Sons of Apollo to cancel their upcoming tour of Europe, Russia and Ukraine. The group made the announcement Wednesday (March 4th), citing health concerns and travel restrictions…
Musicians were fired by Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain Neal Schon and Jon Cain, the remaining principal members of Journey, have filed a lawsuit to ensure that the band continues on its great success of more than 40 years. The…
Self-produced instrumental album available April 10th Joe Bonamassa has announced the full-length instrumental album Easy To Buy, Hard To Sell as he debuts his brand new project, The Sleep Eazys. The first single, “Bond (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service),” a…
Chicks teased the music last week Dixie Chicks return to country music with the release of “Gaslighter.” The single is now available at all digital outlets and radio and is the first new music from the trio in 14 years.…
Membership enrollment open to Fifth Members Metallica has introduced their very own Vinyl Club. As huge music fans, the band has been super excited to experience the resurgence of vinyl and the enjoyment of collecting, exploring and connecting with other…
“Blinding Lights” becomes artist’s seventh Billboard No. 1 The Weeknd has shared a new short film titled After Hours ahead of the release of his album of the same name on March 20th. The film follows him as he leaves the…
Network sets all-star tribute concert special honoring Nelson and two Biography premieres of Parton and Rogers A&E Network has announced three new country music projects celebrating country music icons Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers with specials premiering this…
Singer leads ACM Awards nominations with five nods Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris has received RIAA gold certification for her critically-lauded album Girl, which shattered the record for the largest ever debut streaming week for a country album by a woman,…
Guests receive a trip of a lifetime for intimate Bon Jovi time Jon Bon Jovi is set to host an unforgettable trip in New York City this August for the ten year celebration of his Runaway Tours fan experiences. Fans…
What You See Is What You Get Tour sells 16 out of 24 in first weekend Continuing his monumental success on the road, Luke Combs sold out 16 of the 24 shows on his newly confirmed What You See Is…
First major concert at Allegiant Stadium Garth Brooks has been announced as the first major concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour continues with a show Saturday, August 22nd at 7 pm. It will be…
It’s the group’s fourth album in less than two years Global superstars BTS have been setting and breaking even more world records with their latest album, Map Of The Soul : 7, released February 21st. The K-pop superstars placed No.…
The K Is Silent is available May 1st With a sound that recalls country music’s acid washed and Aqua Netted golden era, the ’90s influenced band Hot Country Knights has finally revealed more details about their debut album The K…