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Sam Moore To Perform With Garth Brooks On 'Grammy Salute To Music Legends'
by TV News Desk - October 17, 2019 Sam Moore and Dave Prater – the groundbreaking duo, Sam & Dave, who brought their gospel roots to Soul music, were one of the primary chart stars at the Stax and Atlantic labels in the '60s. Bringing the passion of call and response to their wailing soul side, the duo were honored by The Recording A... (more...) 
iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell Partner to Launch New Podcast Company
by TV News Desk - October 15, 2019 iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and actor, comedian and producer Will Ferrell, today announced a partnership to launch a?oeBig Money Players Network,a?? a new podcast company focused on comedy shows. Listeners can expect the new shows to roll out in 2020.... (more...) 
Hayley Kiyoko Releases New Single 'Demons'
by TV News Desk - October 11, 2019 After teasing fans on social media earlier this week, groundbreaking pop star Hayley Kiyoko has unveiled her new single “Demons” available now via Atlantic Records at all DSPs and streaming services.... (more...) 
Chrissy Metz, Lady Antebellum Among Lineup for 2019 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
by TV News Desk - October 10, 2019 CMT today revealed its star-studded lineup of performers and presenters for the “2019 CMT Artists of the Year” special, airing LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT on CMT. The growing list includes some of the biggest stars from music, television a... (more...) 
BMI Foundation Announces Launch of 2019 Scholarship Season
by TV News Desk - October 10, 2019 The BMI Foundation announced that it is now accepting online applications for its 2019 scholarship season, open to students attending colleges and universities nationwide. The Foundation will administer five distinct songwriting and composing scholarship competitions, judged by panelists of internat... (more...) 
Kimberly Nichole to Release First Single 'The Witch'
by TV News Desk - October 07, 2019 Singer, Kimberly Nichole is dropping the first single entitled “The Witch” from her new unreleased album “West Coast Seattle Girl” on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st, 2019. The new single is Kimberly's homage to her life as a night-life, wild child. The song is also a remake of her hometown garage... (more...) 
The Highwomen Perform 'Redesigning Women' on THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW
by TV News Desk - October 03, 2019 The Highwomena?"the acclaimed collaborative movement formed by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shiresa?"perform a?oeRedesigning Womena?? on today's episode of a?oeThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.a?? Watch the performance below. The women also join host Ellen DeGeneres for an intervie... (more...) 
VIDEO: Lizzo Tells CBS SUNDAY MORNING She Can Be 'Beautiful and Be Fat”
by Stage Tube - October 03, 2019 Chart-topping singer, songwriter and actress Lizzo can be a?oebeautiful and be fat,a?? she tells Tracy Smith in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 6 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.... (more...) 
CMT To Present Ashley McBryde With 'Breakout Artist of the Year' Award
by TV News Desk - October 02, 2019 CMT has announced that Ashley McBryde will receive the “Breakout Artist of the Year” award and will perform live at this year's “CMT Artists of the Year” event. This marks the third time in event history this honor will be bestowed with the GRAMMY-nominated McBryde joining the ranks of previous hono... (more...) 
Renowned Songwriter, Producer, And Arranger Bob Esty Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019 Renowned songwriter, producer, and arranger Bob Esty died on September 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, after a short battle with metastatic cancer. He was 72.... (more...) 
Louise Mandrell Releases First Album in 30 Years on Friday
by TV News Desk - September 30, 2019 Louise Mandrell has been waiting for this week for, well, 30 years. Playing Favorites, her first album in as many years, will be released by Time Life this Friday, October 4, 2019. To celebrate the 15-song collection, she will perform on the Opry Country Classics show at the Ryman Auditorium this Th... (more...) 
Robert Plant Announces DIGGING DEEP Box Set
by TV News Desk - September 30, 2019 Robert Plant is celebrating the second season of his hugely popular podcast, Digging Deep with Robert Plant, with the release of a very special limited edition 7'' singles box set. DIGGING DEEP includes 16 A-sides and rare B-sides spanning three decades, remastered versions available on vinyl for th... (more...) 
CMT to Honor the One and Only Reba McEntire with ARTIST OF A LIFETIME Award
by TV News Desk - September 27, 2019 CMT has announced that country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the 'Artist of a Lifetime' award presented by Ram Trucks at this year's 'CMT Artists of the Year' event. The 10th annual celebration will air LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8p... (more...) 
Straight White Teeth Release New Song 'Bespoke'
by TV News Desk - September 27, 2019 A record chock full of wonder, Charming Pet GIFs, the debut LP from New Mexico-based Straight White Teeth is a vivid dreamscape of sound, peppered with spry synth lines and contemplative strings. Unassuming but not timid, the new LP delightfully dances around the nostalgia that exists on the fringes... (more...) 
CMT to Honor Reba McEntire with 'Artist of a Lifetime' Award
by TV News Desk - September 27, 2019 CMT has announced that country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the “Artist of a Lifetime” award presented by Ram Trucks at this year's “CMT Artists of the Year” event. The 10th annual celebration will air LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8p... (more...) 
Avril Lavigne to Tour for the First Time in Five Years
by TV News Desk - September 25, 2019 Parx Casino®, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces Avril Lavigne will bring her “Head Above Water” tour to the Philadelphia region on Friday, October 11, 2019. The performances will take place in the Xcite Center with doors opening at 7:00pm and showtime at 8:00pm. This show is the first time the “Sk... (more...) 
R&B Artist Bri Hall / La Hara Showcases Stages of Grief in New Video for 'Hereafter'
by TV News Desk - September 23, 2019 Rising R&B artist La Hara - better known as influencer Bri Hall - has unleashed her latest offering 'Hereafter' along with the official video showcasing the stages of grief upon the loss of a loved one. In their exclusive of the video over the weekend, HollywoodLife praised Hall and her new release:... (more...) 
Fantasia Announces Headlining North American Tour With Robin Thicke, And The Bonfyre
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2019 Having one of the most revered voices in music, co-signed by music icons Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Fantasia makes quite the return as she announces a stellar 29-city, North American tour she headlines with Robin Thicke, and The Bonfyre. Fans will hear their favorite Fantasia hits a... (more...) 
Leeroy Stagger Debuts New Single 'Deeper Well'
by TV News Desk - August 29, 2019 Today, Alberta singer-songwriter Leeroy Stagger sets himself free on new track “Deeper Well”, premiered with New Noise Magazine. While the tempo is upbeat and breezy, underneath its surface is a story of survival and moving forward. Stagger reflects on his past, declaring in the song's first verse “... (more...) 
Matt and Kim Drummer Kim Schifino Injured, Tour Continues
by TV News Desk - August 27, 2019 Matt and Kim drummer Kim Schifino fell during the band's high energy performance at Maha Music Festival in Omaha last weekend. Schifino played through the pain to finish their set before she was carried off the stage leaving fans to wonder about the band's future and their upcoming Grand 10 Year Cel... (more...) 
Bret Michaels Announces HOMETOWN HEROES TOUR
by TV News Desk - August 27, 2019 Music icon, reality TV star and life-long Type 1 Diabetic BRET MICHAELS is extending his 'UNBROKEN WORLD TOUR' to include a series of HOMETOWN HEROES special events concerts kicking off November 6 in Casper, Wyoming at the Casper Event Center Arena. He's bringing a multi genre combo of different art... (more...) 
PBS to Air GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by TV News Desk - August 27, 2019 In collaboration with PBS' 'Great Performances' series, the Recording Academy presents 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' the fourth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy's 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients. Recorded in May at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, the event... (more...) 
Planned Parenthood Launches 'Band Together, Bans Off' with Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and More
by TV News Desk - August 26, 2019 A new full-page ad in Billboard features nearly 140 musicians from genres across the industry opposing restrictions to safe, legal abortion and declaring their strong support for reproductive health and rights. ... (more...) 
Leftover Salmon Celebrates 30 Years Dec 27 & 28 at Crested Butte Center For The Arts
by TV News Desk - August 22, 2019 Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon. NPR's Mountain Stage says, “One of the most fun-loving bands you'll encounte... (more...) 
'Good Deeds & Dirty Rags' LP Reissue Announced for Goodbye Mr MacKenzie
by TV News Desk - August 22, 2019 One of Scotland's most iconic rock bands, Goodbye Mr MacKenzie will be re-reissuing their seminal album 'Good Deeds and Dirty Rags'. Inspired by the massive success of their 30-year anniversary tour, they are doing a vinyl and CD reissue of the album that started it all. The long-play has been remas... (more...) |
