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25th Anniversary Reissue of 'I Am Shelby Lynne' Out Today via Monument Records
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024 In celebration of its 25th anniversary, a special reissue of GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne’s landmark album, I Am Shelby Lynne, is out today via Monument Records....
Jesse Dayton Unveils North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Jesse Dayton unveils his upcoming North American tour. Stay tuned for 'The Hard Way Blues' produced by Shooter Jennings. The album features Dayton's next-level songwriting and extraordinary guitar prowess and also marks a deeper exploration of his blues influences, following his recent Grammy nomina...
Jesse Dayton to Drop Shooter Jennings-Produced 'The Hard Way Blues'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024 Accompanying the album announcement is the release of the title track, 'The Hard Way,' alongside an energetic music video. Currently, Dayton is on the road previewing his new music while completing the final legs of the Death Wish Blues tour with Samantha Fish. Next week, Dayton will unveil headline...
Shelby Lynne Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of 'I Am Shelby Lynne' With Reissue
by Michael Major - March 07, 2024 Shelby Lynne joins Monument Records and marks the 25th anniversary of her iconic album I AM SHELBY LYNNE with a special reissue. Since her 1989 debut, Lynne has been named Top New Female Vocalist at the 26th Annual ACM Awards, been featured in numerous movies and TV shows (including Golden Globe-win...
Diane Warren to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024 Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standa...
Lily Meola Shares 'Over The Moon'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024 Lily Meola offers a raw and introspective glimpse into her personal journey about navigating depression within a relationship in “Over The Moon.” The piano on the track weaves a pensive harmony while the strings create an orchestral melancholy, enriching the emotional depth of the track with lush, s...
Chris Kage Experiences A Breakthrough On New Single 'Up From The Shadows'
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 Chris Kage has shared his new single “Up From The Shadows” featuring Joe Jury on lead vocals, a healing anthem inspired by Kage's personal journey of reinvention. “Up From The Shadows” follows the stirring “Leave The Light On” featuring Joe Jury and the soulful “We Stand Free.”...
'John Prine – The Oh Boy Singles' Deluxe Box Set to Be Released In Novemver
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023 Modeled after Prine’s 1935 Wurlitzer Jukebox, it features the eight singles Prine released throughout his career on Oh Boy Records packaged in their original artwork as well as working lights that illuminate the jukebox, a booklet with a forward written by Jim Rooney, two “Handsome Johnny” jukebox c...
Tyler Childers' 2024 Tour Sells Out Instantly; Including Back-To-Back Nights at New York's Madison Square Garden
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 The extensive tour will kick off in February and includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden (two nights), Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights), Inglewood’s Kia Forum, Austin’s Moody Center, Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena and London’s Eventim Apollo (two nights) as well as shows in Ireland,...
Tyler Childers Confirms Global 'Mule Pull '24 Tour'
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023 Tyler Childers and his longtime band, The Food Stamps, will embark on their global “Mule Pull ’24 Tour” next year, which includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights), Inglewood’s Kia Forum, Austin’s Moody Center, Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena and London...
The Prine Family Reveals Schedule for 2023 'You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine'
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023 In addition to previously announced shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (October 8), The Basement East (October 9) and the historic Ryman Auditorium (October 10, Prine’s birthday), the four-day gathering will also include several special events such as official pop-ups, ...
Lily Meola Shares '(Don't Quit Your) Daydream'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023 She has spent the last five years honing her own craft as a songwriter working with artists like Andra Day, Luke Nicolli, Mags Duvall and Davis Naish, and hit songwriters like Tyler Johnson, Hillary Lindsey, Busbee, Caitlyn Smith, Drew Pearson, Liz Rose, Martin Terefe, Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Nata...
Wheeler Walker Jr. Announces 'Ram' LP & Shares 'Money 'N' B*tches'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2023 Wheeler call his upcoming 10-track album 'pretty intense,' Dave Cobb-produced LP full of ass-kicking anthems with titles including “Born to f**k,” “f**k This Job” and “Fingerblast.” The album is the follow-up to last year’s Sex, Drugs & Country Music....
Big Loud Records Inks Label Deal with Charles Wesley Godwin
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023 Influenced by craftsmen like Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Ryan Bingham, Willie Nelson, Chris Knight, and more, his two already released LPs, Seneca and How the Mighty Fall, showcase an artist born at the cross section of blue-collar sensibilities, cinematic country-folk soundscapes, and sharp-min...
Dolly Parton Focused Record of the Month Subscription Coming to Vinyl Me, Please
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Vinyl Me, Please and Dolly Parton will launch a monthly record club devoted to the legendary career and peerless catalog of Dolly Parton. Starting in April 2023, Vinyl Me, Parton will give Dolly Parton fans a monthly connection with Dolly’s catalog on vinyl, with twelve Records of the Month spanning...
Jerry Lee Lewis Passes Away at 87
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022 This nearly lifelong musician and singer had recorded new music and performed around the world for most of his life. For 2006’s “Last Man Standing”, Lewis sang a number of rock, blues and country classics with some help from such famous admirers as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Kris Kristofferson, Wi...
Alan Jackson To Receive the 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at 'The 56th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2022 The Country Music Association has revealed its 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—chart-topping Country Music superstar Alan Jackson. Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson will take the CMA Awards stage for an all-star tribute to the Country Music Hal...
Dame Olivia Newton-John Celebrated with a 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Her Debut Album 'If Not For You'
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022 The beloved and iconic Dame Olivia Newton-John is celebrated this week with a remastered, 50th anniversary release of her hit debut album, If Not For You, on both vinyl and a 2-CD Deluxe Edition featuring six previously unreleased recordings. Get the scoop on the new release. ...
Canadian Country Music Recording Artist Melissa Endean Drops New Single 'Til We're Dirt'
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2022 Canadian country music recording artist and rising star Melissa Endean is celebrating the release of her new single, Til We're Dirt, a dark yet catchy song that pushes the boundaries of country music for a completely unique sound. ...
Oh Boy Records Will Present 'The Summer of Oh Boy Records'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022 Recently named Label of the Year at the 2022 A2IM Librea Awards, Oh Boy will release pressings of two of John Prine’s albums: Aimless Love (1984)—Prine’s first full-length album, which was completely fan-funded and launched the label—will be released August 26, while the GRAMMY-nominated, German Aft...
Comedian Jon Daly to Release New 'Ding Dong Delicious' Comedy Music Album
by Michael Major - May 12, 2022 Comedian Jon Daly (Kroll Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm) has announced his debut full-length album Ding Dong Delicious. Alongside the announcement, he premiered the music video for the Kraftwerk-esque lead single “Addicted to Computers”, featuring Martha Kelly and Fat Tony....
Brand New Karen Dalton Collection 'Shuckin' Sugar' to Be Released Via Delmore Recordings
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Musical archaeologist and record label Delmore Recording Society is honored to announce an all-new collection, Shuckin' Sugar, from legendary blues and folk singer Karen Dalton. Available April 23rd on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive, followed by a wide release in CD and digital formats on May...
Curtis Braly Announces Track From SLAPFACE Soundtrack
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022 Rising country artist Curtis Braly recently announced the release of his new single included in the original motion picture soundtrack of ‘Slapface’ the movie. Slapface will be released on AMC Networks’ Shudder, the only premium streaming service for both casual and super fans of thrillers, suspense...
The Brethren Release New Single 'Loving in the Moment'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2021 The Brethren, a new country-rock group made up of award-winning, singer-songwriting brothers who formed as a band in the early days of the pandemic, have released their second single, a ballad entitled “Loving In The Moment'. Listen to the new single now!...
Author and Singer/Songwriter Steve Heighton Releases 'Don't Remember Me'
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2021 After recovering from a near-fatal accident, the Governor General's Award for Poetry winner returned to his songwriting roots to create and release his debut album, The Devil's Share, and the new single, 'Don't Remember Me' - both available now. ... |