Dierks Bentley Named Spokesperson for Music Health Alliance's 'Heal The Music Day'October 4, 2019Multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley has been named the spokesperson for Music Health Alliance's “Heal The Music Day” and will spearhead the music community's efforts to provide financial support for the non-profit's critical and life-saving free services during the 3rd annual fundraiser. Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, MHA has:
Maren Morris, Hozier Team Up For New Version Of 'The Bones'October 4, 2019Today, GRAMMY award-winning superstar Maren Morris and multi-Platinum, award-winning international recording artist Hozier have unveiled a new version of Morris' Top 15 hit single “The Bones.” The rework features an original verse written by Hozier and debuts the pair's flawless harmonies.
October Drift Announce Debut Album FOREVER WHATEVER, Share Title TrackOctober 4, 2019October Drift have shared their new single, 'Forever Whatever', the title track from their upcoming debut album, which will be released on January 24th via Physical Education Records. The band are currently on a UK headline tour and will play Manchester's Night & Day Café tonight (October 4th).
Soundcrash Announces First Names For Funk & Soul Weekender 2020October 4, 2019The Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender will now be heading to one of the most exciting seaside towns in the country - enjoy an incredible line-up of world-class musicians at the world famous Dreamland in Margate with its free vintage rides, street food, art, our disco-yoga sessions (get in fast it's booked up super quickly) and even a fully functioning roller Disco!
Sting to Release MY SONGS: SPECIAL EDITION and MY SONGS: LIVEOctober 4, 2019The special edition release of Sting's critically-acclaimed album, My Songs - a collection featuring new, modern recordings of the most celebrated compositions from throughout his illustrious career - will include a bonus CD with live recordings from the MY SONGS WORLD TOUR, to be released November 8 on Cherrytree/A&M/Interscope Records. At the same time, a digital album titled “MY SONGS: LIVE” containing 11 new live recordings recorded along the MY SONGS WORLD TOUR, will also be released on November 8 with pre-orders available beginning October 4.
MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT 10TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET Available For Pre-Order NowOctober 4, 2019Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson will release MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT 10TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET, a numbered, spectacularly packaged, custom box with a built-in sound responsive LED light panel on its cover. A collector's dream, each set includes an authentic lenticular concert ticket for the July 24, 2009 performance of This Is it at the O2 Arena, a quality 60 page hardcover coffee table book with full page photographs including over two dozen previously unpublished, the 4LP This Is It album on translucent blue vinyl and a rare promotional 3D enhanced Blu-Ray disc of the film, Michael Jackson's This Is It. Only 1000 copies of the set will be created, and they are available for pre-order now only HERE.
Apple Music Launches R&B Now PlaylistOctober 4, 2019Apple Music proudly announces the launch of R&B Now, the new home for the vanguard of R&B music, formerly known as The A-List: R&B. The signature playlist cover artwork for R&B Now will feature a different artist each week and that artist's latest release will receive the highly coveted #1 spot on the playlist. R&B Now premieres today with rising-star Atlanta singer Summer Walker and features her brand new track 'Come Thru'-a sexy duet with Usher about late-night urges off her official debut album Over It. This sultry song bridges two generations of Atlanta royalty and represents the present and future of the genre. The song even samples Usher's 1997 hit 'You Make Me Wanna...'
Aerosmith To Be Honored As 2020 MusiCares Person Of The YearOctober 4, 2019MusiCares® announced today that four-time GRAMMY®-winning band Aerosmith will be honored as the 2020 MusiCares® Person of the Year. The tribute will take place during the 30th Anniversary MusiCares benefit gala, two nights prior to the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards® telecast. In the midst of celebrating 50 years as a band, Aerosmith will be recognized for their considerable philanthropic efforts over five decades and undeniable impact on American music history. Over the years, Aerosmith has shown support for a number of charity organizations around the world, including MusiCares and vocalist Steven Tyler's philanthropic initiative Janie's Fund, which supports young women who've suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect. The band made a surprise announcement about the honor onstage during their Park MGM Las Vegas residency Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild, on Thursday night. Watch it here.
Trisha Yearwood Kicks Off EVERY GIRL ON TOUROctober 4, 2019Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Trisha Yearwood kicked off her highly anticipated solo tour Every Girl On Tour tonight with the Nashville Symphony. During opening night of the special three-night engagement held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Yearwood performed an array of music from her biggest hits to selections from her most recent albums Every Girl and Let's Be Frank.
VIDEO: BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW Returns October 30October 3, 2019This fall there's more reason than ever to make like Cinderella and be home by midnight as Season 4 of Baroness von Sketch Show returns Wednesday, October 30th with two back-to-back episodes. These days, life is hardly a fairy tale, so pour a healthy glass of red and enjoy IFC's all-female sketch series performed and written by Carolyn Taylor, Meredith MacNeill, Aurora Browne and Jennifer Whalen. Can't wait til Halloween Eve?