Chris Janson sets ‘Fix A Drink’ EP
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…
‘Nashville’ Season 5, Vol 2′ soundtrack detailed
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…
AC/DC Pinball Machine back on the market
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, Randy Newman featured on ‘Cars 3’ double soundtracks
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…
Three Nickelback albums get vinyl reissue
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…
AXS TV pays tribute to Chris Cornell
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 offering The Festival Passport
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…
Elvis Presley’s first jet, Beach Boys letters set for auction
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…
Beatles’ hair sells for more than $10k
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…
‘Whitney Can I Be Me’ Tribeca Film Fest review
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.…
ZZ Top to release first five albums on 180-gram LP
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…
St Louis Pointefest canceled, Rock on the Range honors Chris Cornell
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…
George Strait named Texas State Musician of 2017
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 to open 2017 BBMAs with 9 min performance
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…
Chris Cornell dead at the age of 52
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…
‘Clive Davis The Soundtrack Of Our Lives’ Tribeca Film Fest review
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…
Lovepop partners with The Beatles for popup cards
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…
Urban Outfitters to release Lady Gaga apparel May 19th
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…
XSCAPE reunites at 2017 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans
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…
Production enhancements push back Paul McCartney tour start date
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…
Selena Gomez releases ‘Bad Liar’
“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,…
More stars added to City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game
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…
Jericho Woods mix roots, rock, country, bluegrass
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…
‘NOW That’s What I Call Country 10’ detailed
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,…
Cheat Codes, Demi Lovato ‘No Promises’ video released
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”,…
Justin Bieber presents Purpose The Stadium Tour merchandise
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…
Music discovery app available in App Store
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…
ABC in search of next ‘Boy Band’ this summer
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 signs as ‘American Idol’ judge
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…
The Cars ‘Candy-O’, ‘Panorama’ get expanded editions
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…
Loretta Lynn leaves hospital for rehab
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…
BBMAs team with Musical.ly for partnership
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 announces fall US tour dates
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…
7th Annual Music City Gives Back detailed
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…
Bobby Bones adds tour dates
Bobby Bones, host of iHeartMedia’s The Bobby Bones Show, has announced the second leg of his “hilarious” (Tennessean) Funny & Alone Stand Up Comedy Tour, following a run of more than 15 sold-out shows earlier this year. Bones will wrap…
Paramore announces North American ‘Tour Two’
Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore is celebrating the release of their acclaimed fifth studio album with a wide-ranging storm of international activity. The GRAMMY Award-winning band’s first new album in more than four years, After Laughter is available now at all…
Rascal Flatts host KKGO middays this month
The station can be heard in Los Angeles on 105.1 FM Rascal Flatts has been tapped to help kick off summer as special guest hosts of Los Angeles’ Go Country 105 (KKGO) of the Midday show this month. Gary LeVox, Jay…
‘Sting: The Complete Studio Collection’ detailed for June 9th
A&M/Interscope Records/Deutsche Grammophon have set the release of Sting: The Complete Studio Collection on June 9th. Encompassing the entirety of Sting’s illustrious solo studio album catalogue on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl – from his 1985 debut album The Dream Of The Blue Turtles…
Mr Big are ‘Defying Gravity’ with latest album
Mr. Big aren’t afraid to stick to their guns in this ever changing world of music. With Defying Gravity, Eric Martin (lead vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitars), Billy Sheehan (bass) and Pat Torpey (drums) with Matt Starr covering some drum parts due…
Kendrick Lamar expands The Damn. Tour
Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and Kendrick Lamar have announced that the sold out The Damn. Tour is expanding to even more cities across North America. Continuing throughout August and early September, the tour produced by Live Nation will have YG and…
Katy Perry announces ‘Witness’ album, tour
Katy Perry has announced the June 9th release of her new album, Witness via Capitol Records, and an extensive arena tour. With Witness, Perry reflects on the changes in her own life and in the world around her, delivering songs that…
U2 debuts new song during The Joshua Tree 2017 opening night
U2 finished opening night of The Joshua Tree 2017 Tour in Vancouver with a new, unreleased song. “The Little Things That Give You Away” is expected to appear on the band’s upcoming Songs Of Experience album, due sometime this year. The…
Living Colour announces ‘Shade’ for Sept 8th
Living Colour will release its sixth studio album, Shade, on September 8th via Megaforce Records. The project follows 2009’s The Chair In The Doorway. “Shade is the sound of a band coming to terms with its shadows and light,” says guitarist Vernon…
Mr Big announces ‘Defying Gravity’ for July 7th
Mr. Big is preparing to release its ninth studio album, Defying Gravity, on July 7th via Frontiers Music Srl followed by a worldwide tour. The album was recorded in six days at a Los Angeles studio. It will be available on CD…
Jerry Garcia ‘Wolf’ guitar up for auction again
Jerry Garcia’s infamous “Wolf” guitar will once again hit the auction block with Guernsey’s – but this time to benefit the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Guernsey’s previously sold the guitar in 2002 at Studio 54, where it fetched nearly…
Drummers Carmine, Vinny Appice to release collaborative album
Drumming brothers Carmine (Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, Blue Murder, King Kobra) and Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio, Last In Line) have signed a worldwide deal with German label SPV/Steamhammer to release their first ever collaborative album. Using the name Appice,…
Florida Georgia Line casting fans for new music video
Casting is open for fans who recreate their 2012 look Reigniting the party vibes that had fans high on “Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line (FGL) has launched a nationwide search for their next music video. Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard are inviting…
Reba McEntire drama not moving forward at ABC
The ABC Studios production is being shopped to other networks ABC has chosen not to move forward with the new Reba McEntire drama pilot, Red Blooded, that was filmed in Georgia back in March. However, ABC Studios is said to be…
Korn cancels Pointfest St Louis performance
Doctors put Jonathan Davis on vocal rest Korn has canceled its performance at Pointfest in St. Louis for Saturday, May 13th. Frontman Jonathan Davis was put on vocal rest by doctors, causing the band to cancel KPNT 105.7’s annual heavy metal…
Garth Brooks nearly quadruples Lafayette ticket record
Earlier Friday (May 12th), we published a press release stating Garth Brooks had more than doubled his Lafayette, LA ticket record with more than 30,000 tickets sold. A few hours later, it’s been revealed he has now nearly quadrupled that…