RCA Records News

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and directed by Jim Blanchette.

On Tuesday, May 8, the CMA Foundation will present the third annual Music Teachers of Excellence Awards, honoring 34 music educators from districts across the state of Tennessee, as well as Chicago, Cincinnati, Seattle and Los Angeles, for their innovation and commitment to music education. The invite-only event will be hosted by multi-platinum RCA Records Nashville recording artist and CMA Foundation board member Chris Youngat Nashville's Marathon Music Works. The CMA Foundation created the Music Teachers of Excellence program in 2016 in an effort to recognize the best and brightest music teachers from Nashville and beyond. 

5-STAR THEATRICALS (formerly Cabrillo Music Theatre) continues its 2017-2018 season with the Thousand Oaks premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Peter Parnell (based on the Victor Hugo Novel and songs from the Disney film), musical direction by Dan Redfeld, choreography by Michelle Elkin and directed by Misti B. Wills. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME opens on Friday, April 20, 2017 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.  

Unitas Entertainment LLC group JAGMAC has been named Radio Disney's 'NBT' (Next Big Thing) - a multi-platform program that spotlights rising artists and showcases their journey as they pursue their musical dreams. JAGMAC, a group of six siblings, gets their name from the first initial of all six members, including Jared, Angelique, Gabriel, Manjo, Alyssa and CJ. Beginning this month, JAGMAC's journey will be featured in a series of exclusive 'NBT' videos on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, the Radio Disney app, the DisneyNOW app and social media platforms.

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and directed by Jim Blanchette. 

Fresh off performances on American Idol and the Late Late Show with James Corden, acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated Country star, Cam, announces today her first headline show at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. The show, set for Wednesday, September 26th will include singer-songwriter, Lucie Silvas as the special guest. 

Country Music Hall of Fame' s Dean Dillon will give an exclusive, invite-only concert at Times Square's Opry City Stage New York City (1604 Broadway, between 48 & 49 Street) on Saturday, May 12 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm). This concert will celebrate the launch of the new musical Tennessee WhiskeyThe Musical written by Dewey Moss and featuring the songs of Dean Dillon. Tickets are FREE with limited seats being offered to the public. For more information about the exclusive concert and the musical, please visitTennesseeWhiskeytheMusical.com.

Miranda Lambert made country music history following the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15th. The country mega-star now stands as the most decorated artist in ACM history with a collective 32 career wins. Lambert won three awards during last night's show including her ninth consecutive “Female Vocalist of the Year” award and two for “Song of the Year” for her emotionally-raw hit “Tin Man” (songwriter and performer) from her Platinum double-album The Weight of These Wings.

GRAMMY nominated artist, Cam continues to take the world by storm - bringing the excitement surrounding 'Diane' and her highly-anticipated sophomore album to new heights. After an appearance on Good Morning America, the California-country star headed across the pond where she headlined a SOLD OUT show at the Islington Assembly Hall in London on Sunday, April 8th and performed a duet with international superstar, Sam Smith. Cam joined Smith for all four nights of his sold-out show at London's famed O2 arena, performing 'Palace,' a song Cam co-wrote with Sam and Tyler Johnson. Cam recently released a video of her own soulful, acoustic rendition of 'Palace,' watch the video HERE.

Music superstar Kelly Clarkson has announced the vinyl release of her new album Meaning of Life which will be available May 4, 2018. 

Swedish recording artist Tove Styrke has released a brand new single titled 'On The Low.' Listen to the song everywhere now here.

Multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young resumed his “Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour” in Texas last week, extending his sold-out show streak to 20 consecutive arena and amphitheater dates, including stops in Corpus Christi and Hidalgo. The Texas-sized shows, which featured special guests Kane Brown and Morgan Evans, mark the tour's seventh straight week playing to capacity crowds.

After a run of her first-ever Australian shows, Styrke will join Katy Perry as direct support on a European run set to kick off May 23 in Cologne.

Philadelphia native, Kimmel Center ShowStoppers alumnus, and American Idol contestant Michael J. Woodard is returning home to spend time with high school students before heading back to Hollywood. The students are currently participating in the Kimmel Center's free after-school, musical theater program, ShowStoppers. Woodard's stellar performances have landed him a coveted seat in the Top 24 on American Idol.

Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and directed by Jim Blanchette.

 Motown icon and Grammy®-winner Smokey Robinson unites with acclaimed country and Grammy®-nominated artist Cam when the duo shares the stage in the latest “CMT Crossroads” installment premiering today, March 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CMT.

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ro James returns today with the release of his 4-track, Smoke EP. The EP is now available to purchase and stream at all digital service providers via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Smoke EP is the first of two EP installments, which will be released in anticipation for Ro's sophomore album due out later this year. The second installment, entitled Mirrors EP is due out later this spring.

Stage Door Records is pleased to debut Pat Suzuki's previously unreleased 1965 recording of Stephen Sondheim's 'Everybody Says Don't' from the forthcoming album 'Pat Suzuki - Singles And Rarities' to be released on April 13th 2018.

Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville and GRAMMY Award-winner Miranda Lambert will release “Keeper of the Flame,” Lambert's fourth radio single off her critically acclaimed, PLATINUM-certified, double album The Weight Of These Wings, on April 16th to country radio.

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