Metallica has announced that they will be headlining the first rock concert at Minneapolis’ US Bank Stadium, the new home of the Minnesota Vikings, on Saturday, August 20th as part of the opening weekend festivities. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind concert…
Acclaimed singer/actor/songwriter Mark Collie’s top Billboard Country chart hits have been gathered for a new ICON collection, to be released April 15th by MCA Nashville The new collection spans Collie’s MCA Nashville tenure, from his first hit, 1990’s “Something With…
Award-winning multiplatinum Australian singer and songwriter Sia will reissue her breakthrough third album, Colour The Small One from Astralwerks, on vinyl for the first time ever April 1st. Twelve years since its original release, the pressing will be available in a…
Documenting her return to Australia for the first time in 23 years and saving the best for last, Madonna has announced that she will film her Sydney Australia concerts at the Sydney Olympic Park NSW on March 19th and 20th. These…
Launching the title track on February 26th, award-winning country superstar Martina McBride has debuted the transformative new music video for her new single “Reckless which was filmed in Watertown with director Jeff Venable. The Grammy-nominated vocalist, who spent the last…
Music legends gather to honor an icon, as AXS TV presents the broadcast premiere of The Musical Mojo Of Dr. John: A Celebration of Mac & His Music—an all-star tribute to the genre-defying singer, songwriter, pianist, and six-time GRAMMY winner…
Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff announces the second annual “Shadow Of The City” music festival, which will be held on June 18th in Seaside Heights, NJ. Tickets for “Shadow Of The City” are on sale now via axs.com. “Really couldn’t be more…
Sony Corporation and the Estate of Michael Jackson have announced that Sony Corporation of America (SCA), Sony’s wholly owned subsidiary, signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Estate to obtain full ownership of Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC by…
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris have three careers unparalleled in music history. Together, they have sold over 200 million albums worldwide and performed for decades in front of countless fans around the globe. It’s no surprise that when…
Rare Prince memorabilia is currently up for auction at Nate D Sanders. A 1959 Gibson L-Series guitar, demo tapes, handwritten lyrics, wedding items and more are all on the auction block. Five percent of the net proceeds will be donated to the Our House…
ACM Female Vocalist of the Year nominee and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Carrie Underwood has just achieved the 23rd #1 single of her career with “Heartbeat,” the second #1 single from her chart-topping album, Storyteller. Her 13th #1 as a…
Ted Nugent has announced that he is embarking on the Sonic Baptizm tour this summer. The nine date tour kicks off July 1st in Phoenix and wraps August 27th in Fremont, Ohio. Pasenda, Beverly Hills, San Juan Capistrano and Agoura Hills, CA…
Pearl Jam, Ten Club and MusiCares have teamed up to spread the word on Hearing Health. Fans who visit the MusiCares table at each of Pearl Jam’s U.S. shows on the 2016 Spring Tour can pick up a pair of limited…
Keith Emerson, legendary keyboardist and co-founding member of the founding members of Emerson, Keith & Palmer, has passed away at the age of 71. The news was reported on the band’s Facebook page Friday afternoon (March 11th). “We regret to…
Garth Brooks has broken his Iowa ticket sales record with over 70,000 tickets sold in just over an hour for Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. His previous record was held in Ames, IA. Garth sold 42,391 tickets, October 17-19,…
24 actor Kiefer Sutherland will bring his rich, soulful vocals and guitar licks to venues across the country beginning April 14th when he performs for audiences in 26 cities with a set list that includes cuts from his folk-tinged album, Down In…
Every March the global music community descends on the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas for six days and nights of music discovery, networking and the opportunity to share ideas. To help with this endeavor,…
Jennifer Nettles has announced that her second solo studio album Playing With Fire will be released May 13th on Big Machine Records. “I am so proud of this record,” expressed Nettles. “I can’t wait to share it with my fans…
Garbage (Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson and Butch Vig) has announced Strange Little Birds, their sixth studio album, which will be released on June 10th on the band’s own label STUNVOLUME. The band recently shared the title via Twitter, and…
The follow up to Garth Brooks’ 2014 Man Against Machine has been delayed a couple of times already and Brooks stated in January that he was preparing “The Letter” to explain the album’s delay. It seems that day is today (March…
Bud Light – America’s most popular and inclusive beer brand, and first time Super Sponsor of South By Southwest– has announced plans to transform Austin’s Brazos Hall into the Bud Light Factory, bringing exclusive performances to attendees from March 16th…
Eagle Rock Entertainment will proudly present Keepin’ It Country – Live At Red Rocks from country music superstar Alan Jackson via DVD and Digital video on May 6th. Keepin’ It Country – Live At Red Rocks was filmed on May…
Rhino Records is set to release Bad Company’s first-ever live album to contain the original lineup of Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke and Boz Burrell on April 29th. The 2 CD set, entitled Live In Concert 1977 & 1979 includes…
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton have been added to the star-studded lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the 51st Acadamy of…
Ryan Adams & The Shining and The Avett Brothers will headline Marriott Rewards and Universal Music Present “Music is Universal” at the SXSW Music Festival. Ryan Adams (Blue Note/Capitol) and The Avett Brothers (American/Republic), two Americana superstars, will perform together…
After playing to 1.3 million fans in 2015, Kenny Chesney is back to the music. He has spent the last several months writing and seeking songs in Austin, the islands, and the road. He’s also joined with longtime co-producer Buddy…
Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed the first dates of his brand new ‘One On One’ tour. The tour will open on April 13th with McCartney’s first-ever appearance in Fresno, CA at the SaveMart Arena. On April 15th, McCartney will play the Moda Center…
ACM Vocal Group Of The Year Nominees Rascal Flatts has announced its Rhythm And Roots Tour for summer 2016 with special guests Kelsea Ballerini and newcomer Chris Lane. The tour follows the band’s widely successful second nine show Las Vegas…
For the first time in 17 years, The Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood returns to Fargo, ND. The concert will be Saturday, May 7th at 7 pm at FARGODOME. Tickets will be on sale Friday, March 18th at 10…
The Beatles producer and arranger, Sir George Martin, known as the “Fifth Beatle,” has passed away at the age of 90. Details of Martin’s death are unclear, but Universal Music has confirmed his death. Martin changed music forever when he signed…
The much anticipated new single from country superstar Blake Shelton, “Came Here To Forget,” premiered today (Mar 8th) and immediately raced to the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Country Chart. The track is the first single off his forthcoming 12th…
The list for exclusives being released for Record Store Day 2016 has been unveiled. David Bowie, Cheap Trick, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, The Doors and many more are on the list of collectible vinyl releases that will be available at…
Kelly Clarkson has made history by become the first American Idol contestant to score 100 No. 1’s on the Billboard charts since her latest Piece By Piece landed at the top of Billboard’s Digital Songs & Pop Digital Songs charts. The album…
American Bible Society is giving viewers at home an inside look at The Passion, a two-hour inspirational musical event airing live from New Orleans on Palm Sunday, March 20th from 8-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed on FOX. American Bible Society…
Acclaimed filmmaker Alex Winter is turning to fans to help make the first definitive documentary about the life of iconoclastic musician, artist, and revolutionary Frank Zappa. But Winter’s real goal is far more ambitious: This morning (Mar 7th), he launched…
A couple of weeks ago, Rob Zombie and Korn announced a national co-headline tour, slated to kick off this summer. The metal favorites will stop in 26 cities across North America from Los Angeles to Boston. Tickets will be available…
After skipping 2015, FOX, Cumulus Media and dick clark productions are reteaming for the second annual American Country Countdown Awards, bringing country music’s longest-running radio countdown show to FOX on Sunday, May 1st from 8-10 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed. The two-hour…
Dolly Parton is set to bring her boundless energy to stages in over 60 cities as she embarks on her first major U.S. and Canadian tour in more than 25 years. For the last 20 years, Parton has only played…
Reba and Brooks & Dunn have extended their ‘Together In Vegas’ residency, we have learned. The country superstars have added nine more shows between July 12th and July 30, 2016 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. “We’ve…
I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it — the eagerly awaited new album from UK quartet The 1975 — has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart,…
Judas Priest’s tour in support of their 17th studio album overall, Redeemer Of Souls, was one of the most extensive of the group’s entire career – consisting of 130 shows in 33 countries, and offering a set list that touched…
AXE and SPIN return to Austin, Texas to present the AXE Collective + Crew Powered by SPIN and bring five musicians’ stories to life through unique collaborations in music. As part of his continued partnership with AXE, Grammy & Oscar-winning…
“Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” a new musical based on Disney’s animated blockbuster film, will open at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure Park on May 27th. Audiences will be immersed in the emotional journey of Anna and…
Just three days ago we published an article about Joey + Rory’s Joey Feek saying her last goodbyes and entering into “final sleep.” We are saddened to report that Feek passed away at 2:30 this afternoon (Friday, Mar 4th) at the…
Portrait Records, an imprint of Sony Music Masterworks, has announced that it will release Yanni: The Dream Concert – Live At The Great Pyramids Of Egypt as a CD/DVD set and single Blu-ray June 3rd. The special premieres on PBS stations beginning…
The Music Universe has teamed up with Universal Music to give one (1) lucky reader a Snarky Puppy Prize Pack featuring T-shirts, mugs, posters and more. To enter, simply submit your name and email in the form below and you’re entered! The…
CMT is doubling its impressive slate of original award-winning programming, music events and documentaries including a new annual music tent-pole event “Concert of the Summer,” the first round of casting for “Million Dollar Quartet” (working title) and a second season…
As Madonna’s Australian fans breathlessly await the return of the Material Girl to their country after a 23 year absence, the occasion will be further celebrated by the newly announced intimate club show – Madonna: Tears Of A Clown –…
CMT has announced it has recruited some of music’s biggest stars to join forces for four new explosive episodes of CMT Crossroads, the network’s highly-acclaimed and longest-running music franchise. The new episodes kick off with Cheap Trick and Jennifer Nettles…
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced multiple nominated artists Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, and Sam Hunt will perform on the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards, Country Music’s Party of the Year. The ceremony,…