Dave Grohl launching ‘Play’ music gear auction on Reverb

Proceeds Will Benefit Organizations That Help Budding Musicians ‘Just Play’ After having unleashed his unprecedented and immersive project Play, Dave Grohl has announced The Dave Grohl “PLAY” Reverb Auction in partnership with Reverb.com, the leading online marketplace dedicated to buying and…

The Eagles announce European tour 2019

The group is in the midst of a 2018 North American tour The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – are bringing their critically acclaimed tour to Europe in 2019…

Metallica announces 2019 European tour dates

Metallica is returning to Europe on their WorldWired Tour 2019. The group announced they are headlining an outdoor run of shows, primarily in stadiums, that starts next May. The tour will visit 25 cities across 20 countries including many they didn’t…

Third Man Records launches Jack White video series

Behind The Blue Series: Musical Origin Stories With Jack White is available online Third Man Records is excited to announce Behind The Blue Series: Musical Origin Stories With Jack White, a video series featuring Jack White himself explaining the stories…

Tori Kelly breaks record with ‘Hiding Place’

Collection debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart Hiding Place – GRAMMY-nominated artist Tori Kelly’s new passion project – has set the record for the most first-week streams ever for a gospel album. The collection, which was…

Celine Dion announces final Las Vegas residency dates

Final performance scheduled for June 8, 2019 International superstar Celine Dion has announced that more than 15 years after the premiere of her first critically-acclaimed Las Vegas residency, her second production Celine at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will come…

Discogs announces inaugural Cassette Week

Cassette Resurgence Arrives; 35% Increase In Sales Through 2018 Discogs has announced the inaugural Cassette Week from October 8-13th, supporting and leading up to Cassette Store Day in Japan, UK and USA on Saturday, October 13th. With cassette sales growth…

SiriusXM acquiring Pandora

SiriusXM to Acquire Pandora in All-Stock Transaction Valuing Pandora at $3.5 Billion SiriusXM and Pandora are set to merge, creating the world’s largest entertainment company. The two companies have announced a definitive agreement under which SiriusXM will acquire Pandora in an…

Harry Connick Jr adds fall 2018 tour dates

New Orleans native will celebrate hometown’s 300th birthday and the holidays Harry Connick, Jr. has announced additional fall concert dates of the New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration tour that will continue to take him across the U.S. and also London and Paris…

Ticketmaster denies scalping programs

“We do not condone the statements made by the employee as the conduct described clearly violates our terms of service.” Ticketmaster is denying it has any secret scalping programs that were unveiled by undercover reporters earlier this week. The company…

LANCO celebrates 2x platinum ‘Greatest Love Story’

The history-making track celebrates double platinum status Before NSAI’s annual “Nashville Songwriter Awards” this week at the Ryman Auditorium, CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” nominee LANCO was surprised by Sony Music Nashville with the news that their multi-week No.…

The Grand Ole Opry saluting Ray Charles

The Opry is celebrating its 93rd birthday The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate the songs of Ray Charles as well as the influence the iconic artist had on not only country music, but all of music on a special Monday…

Reba inducts Dustin Lynch into Grand Ole Opry

McEntire surprised Lynch on Tuesday (Sept 18th) The Grand Ole Opry officially welcomed Dustin Lynch as a member of the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday night (Sept 18th) with the help of one of his mentors, Opry member Reba McEntire. Lynch…

Ticketmaster accused of secret ticket scalping program

Ticketmaster is making double the fees of each ticket sold Ticketmaster is recruiting professionals for a secret ticketing scalping program so it can make more money. Reporters from the CBC News/Toronto Star sent undercover reporters to Ticket Summit 2018, a ticketing and live…

Nominations unveiled for 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, the preeminent international honor for excellence in Latin music and the only peer-presented Latin music accolade. The nominees include a diverse group of established artists and newcomers.…

Avril Lavigne returns with new music

“Head Above Water” is first new single in five years With more than 40 million albums sold and eight Grammy nominations, global recording superstar Avril Lavigne has released her first new music in five years. Preceded by a heartfelt letter…

Dickey Betts hospitalized after freak accident

Singer is in stable condition Founding Allman Brothers Band singer/songwriter/guitarist Dickey Betts is in the hospital after a freak accident. The “Ramblin’ Man” singer slipped and cracked his head while playing with the family dog earlier this week. This caused…

Kiss announces farewell tour

The multi-year End of the Road Tour is expected to begin in 2019 After an epic and storied 45 year career that launched an era of rock n roll legends, KISS announced exclusively on NBC’s America’s Got Talent tonight (Wed,…