According to Nielsen Music, 2016 saw the consumption of music grow by three percent over 2015. This increase was quite strongly driven by a 76% increase in demand for audio streaming. In the Nielsen report, which was shared by ReportLinker,…
For the first time in 20 years, The Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood is coming to Oklahoma City, OK. The concert will be Saturday, July 15th at 7:30 pm at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The tour is presented by…
Grande had just finished her concert when two explosions happened Nineteen people are confirmed dead and 50 others injured at what Manchester, England Police state is a “terrorist incident until police know otherwise” during an Ariana Grande concert. Two explosions, described as…
More details for the 14th Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic at Belmar Golf Club and Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma on June 2nd and 3rd have been announced. As in each and every of the preceding years, the biggest names…
For the first time ever YouTube and VidCon are partnering to produce a live entertainment showcase to kick off the Eighth Annual VidCon. YouTube OnStage will be an electric celebration of the cultural trends and notable artists from the history…
Chris Cornell’s funeral is set for Friday, May 26th in Los Angeles, CNN reports. Two sources familiar with the situation tell CNN that Cornell’s body was flown from Michigan to Los Angeles on Sunday (May 21st) and his burial will…
The best-selling country vocal group of the past decade, Rascal Flatts, will headline a limited Las Vegas engagement, “A Night to Shine,” presented by SiriusXM, in The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Las Vegas October 6, 7, 11, 13, 14,…
Lee Brice has announced that his upcoming fourth studio album, Lee Brice, will be released November 3rd via Curb Records. Brice co-produced the album with Jon Stone, Kyle Jacobs and Dan Friszell and features the new single “Boy.” “Writing this record was a…
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by hip-hop artist and actor Ludacris, and actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens, was an explosive night of must-see, one-of-a-kind musical performances and exclusive television premieres from today’s chart-topping artists. Ludacris and Hudgens brought the fun,…
Dick Clark Productions has released the names of the 2017 Billboard Music Award winners from categories which will not be televised during tonight’s (Sun, May 21st) broadcast. Drake, who received a record-breaking 22 nominations this year, leads the pack having already won…
While the music of the Sex Pistols is well known, and the band itself is celebrated as one of the most influential punk bands of all time, Pistols’ frontman Johnny Rotten’s equally influential but less documented second band Public Image…
Luke Bryan and CID Presents are teaming up to present the fourth annual Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa event for January 17-20, 2018 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Fans will enjoy their all-inclusive resort experience along with an all-star concert all…
Anyone who grew up on the music of the 80’s at the dawn of the MTV age were also exposed to another musical phenomenon taking place on the radio. Just outside of New York City, at a small, Long Island…
Garth Brooks is set for four shows in Los Angeles, CA at the Forum Presented by CHASE and tickets are still selling! Good selections are still available for Friday, July 21st at 7 pm, Saturday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm and Friday,…
The full line up of presenters for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) has been unveiled. Kate Beckinsale, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Mark Cuban, Noah Cyrus, Alexandra Daddario, DJ Khaled, Josh Duhamel, Ansel Elgort, Sara Foster, G-Eazy, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms,…
Chris Cornell’s wife, Vicky, has released a statement saying that medication her late husband was taking could have played a factor in his suicide. Vicky and her attorney, Kirk Pasich, say her husband was taking prescription Ativan and may have taken…
Chris Janson has set his new single “Fix A Drink” and title track EP for this summer. The single was released digitally on Friday, May 5th, but will impact at country radio on Monday, May 22nd. A five-song EP will…
As Nashville returns for the mid-season premiere on June 1st, all eyes – and ears – will also be on new music as Big Machine Records releases The Music Of Nashville, Season 5, Volume 2. The soundtrack features a powerful…
The games are back due to popular demand Two AC/DC pinball machines are back in production by Stern Pinball, Inc., the world’s oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines. Back by popular demand, the AC/DC Pro and Premium pinball machines,…
Brad Paisley and Randy Newman are among the artists who have contributed music to two Cars 3 soundtracks, due June 16th via Walt Disney Records. The Cars 3 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, features eight tracks—including original songs by Dan Auerbach and ZZ…
Nickelback will reissue three of its most popular albums on vinyl this summer as the group hits to road to support its latest studio release, Feed The Machine. The band’s extensive headlining tour of North America will begin on June…
The Sound Off episode with Cornell airs this weekend AXS TV remembers the life and legacy of rock legend Chris Cornell with a special presentation of the profile doc Sound Off With Matt Pinfield: Chris Cornell airing Saturday, May 20th at 7:30…
Live Nation has unveiled The Festival Passport, a revolutionary experience that gives fans general admission access to 90+ festivals for $799. For the remainder of 2017, The Festival Passport will provide admission to nearly every Live Nation festival, even if…
Lost photos of Aaliyah, James Brown and others are among the items Elvis Presley’s first jet, a 1962 Lockheed Jetstar custom made to his specifications, is heading to the auction block. The jet will be sold on Saturday, May 27th via GWS…
John Lennon’s locks sold for the least amount Strands of hair belonging to the Beatles have sold for more than $10,000. The hair, which yielded four times its estimated value, attracted the attention of online bidders from all over the…
Exploring the rise and tragic downfall of one of music’s greatest singers, Whitney Houston’s life, career and death are examined in detailed in the unauthorized documentary Whitney “Can I Be Me”, that premiered last month at the Tribeca Film Festival.…
Warner Brothers Records will release ZZ Top’s first five albums on heavyweight 180-gram vinyl on June 9th. Cino: The First Five LPs will be presented in a box made to look like the custom “Nudie Suits” worn by the group on stage around…
The news comes following Chris Cornell’s death Following the sudden and tragic death of Soundgraden frontman Chris Cornell, St. Louis radio station 105.7 The Point has canceled this weekend’s Pointfest. Soundgarden was set to headline on Saturday, May 20th. “It is…
The Texas State Legislature will officially appoint 5x Entertainer of the Year George Strait with their top honor as 2017’s State Musician on Thursday, May 18th in Austin, Texas. The general public nominates candidates for the honor, and then recipients…
Nicki Minaj will open the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with an epic nine minute performance featuring special guests Lil Wayne, Jason Derulo and David Guetta. 2017 marks the fourth appearance for Minaj on the Billboard Music Awards stage, as well…
UPDATED: The Wayne County Medical Examiner has determined Cornell’s cause of death to be “hanging by suicide,” according to WXYZ in Detroit. “The Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy on 52-year-old Chris Cornell, the Soundgarden musician who died last night in…
Probably the most important music executive in the history of modern music, the man with the “golden ears” Clive Davis is featured in Clive Davis The Soundtrack Of Our Lives. The documentary, which premiered last month at the Tribeca Film…
Each card is five inches wide by seven inches tall Lovepop will release exclusive popup card designs celebrating legendary moments in Beatles history. The deal was brokered by Bravado International, The Beatles North American licensing agent. “Yellow Submarine” is an…
The apparel collection goes on sale locally at 5 pm May 19th Urban Outfitters will globally launch Gaga*UO*Joanne, a UO-exclusive collection of apparel and accessories releasing ahead of the Lady Gaga 2017 Joanne World Tour. The ten-piece men’s and women’s assortment…
Time Inc.’s 2017 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola, now among the largest consumer live events in the nation, has announced that beloved R&B quartet XSCAPE will kickoff its comeback tour at the festival, for the group’s first full live show…
Paul McCartney’s One On One tour’s July 5th U.S. opener at Miami’s American Airlines Arena has been re-scheduled to Friday, July 7th to accommodate enhancements to the tour’s production. Tickets for the original July 5th date will be honored for the…
“Bad Liar,” the new single from Selena Gomez, is out now on Interscope Records. The song is available for digital download and streaming via all participating digital retailers. “Bad Liar” written by Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, Ian Kirkpatrick, David Byrn,…
Craig Morgan, The Swon Bothers are among the additions City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game presented by Staples continues to add to their roster for the 27th Annual event on Saturday, June 10th at 11 am at First Tennessee Park. The…
Country listeners’ tastes are changing and Jericho Woods, a duo from Breckinridge County, KY, are helping seal the fate of pop oriented bro country. The neo traditionalists are making a big impact with their new self-titled six song EP. Josh Mitcham…
On June 9th, Universal Music Group Nashville will release Now That’s What I Call Country Vol. 10, the latest installment in the popular NOW series. Country music fans can hear hits by some of their favorite artists including Keith Urban,…
Electronic/pop trio Cheat Codes have released the new music video for their latest global, smash single “No Promises”, featuring multi-platinum selling and Grammy nominated vocalist Demi Lovato. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj “Side to Side”,…
The merch collection is available during his Purpose Stadium Tour On the heels of his wildly successful Purpose Tour Merchandise, Justin Bieber has teamed up with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s (UMG) leading merchandise and brand management company, to present his…
The app lets friends discover music via iMessage Upstart developer/publisher Twins Rock Media has announced that Synchronicity, the world’s first music discovery app that lets you compare and share music libraries with friends and family, is now available for free…
This summer ABC is looking for the next Boy Band with its new music competition series. Rita Ora will host the series premiering Thursday, June 22nd from 8-10 pm ET/PT on the Disney-owned network. The Backstreet Boy’s Nick Carter and Spice…
Katy Perry is the first judge announced for the ABC reboot of American Idol coming in 2018. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey made the announce at Tuesday’s (May 16th) Upfront presentation at David Geffen Hall in New York City. “I…
Rhino Records is releasing expanded editions of The Cars’ Candy-O and Panorama on July 28th on CD and 2 LP. Hits such as “Let’s Go,” “It’s All I Can Do” and “Touch and Go,” will be featured on the first-ever expansive releases that…
The singer’s condition continues to improve Loretta Lynn has been moved from a Nashville hospital to a rehabilitation facility after suffering from a stroke earlier this month. The 85-year-old singer’s condition has improved, her staff say. “Loretta has been moved…
Dick Clark Productions and entertainment social network musical.ly have announced their partnership for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, including a fan-voted honor celebrating five of musical.ly’s top covered artists of the year: The Chainsmokers, Noah Cyrus, DJ Khaled, Julia Michaels, and…
Bastille just wrapped up the U.S. leg of its extensive Wild, Wild World Tour over the weekend, but the U.K. band has announced plans to return to the States for a short jaunt in September. The run will kick off…
Rodney Atkins will host and perform at the event Rodney Atkins has tapped Kip Moore, Granger Smith, Cole Taylor and Brett Young to perform at his 7th Annual Music City Gives Back concert in downtown Nashville on Tuesday, June 6th…