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New performers on the CBS special include Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Brittney Spencer, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top and Lainey Wilson.

A CERTAIN RATIO - Jez Kerr, Martin Moscrop and Donald Johnson – have released a brand new four-track EP, Christmasville UK.

Guitarist and songwriter Julian Lynch has released a new recording of “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” to be featured on the annual alternative holiday album series Slow Xmas.

The Country Music Association has announced nominees for the 2024 CMA Touring Awards, which highlights vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry.

Music legend Smokey Robinson and actress-singer Halle Bailey joined The Jennifer Hudson Show on, December 11 to discuss their collaboration on A Motown Christmas Special.

Benjamin Booker shares a new single “SAME KIND OF LONELY,” which arrives with a stark music video, from his first new album in 7 years, LOWER.

Electrifying Los Angeles trio Palaye Royale have announced a massive tour of North America, starting in 2025.

Fresh off the heels of their recent Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for their three-part spoken world collection, The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, acclaimed band Tank and the Bangas unveil a new song, “This Black Girl.

On the heels of what would have been Tina Turner's 85th birthday (Nov.

Dream Pop artist, Pete Birch, gives fans a glimpse into his long and loving relationship with his wife reminiscing about their first night together on his latest song, 'Forever With You.

Slow Joy, the solo project of Dallas based, New Mexican born Chicano artist Esteban Flores, has announced his first official US headline tour.

Panchiko has announced a 2025 headline tour across the US and Canada, featuring support from Model/Actriz, Alison's Halo, Kitty Craft, Tanukichan, Clinic Stars, and Flyingfish.

Soul Coughing will follow their hugely successful first tour together in 25 years with the self-release of their first-ever official live album.

Wainwright has added 12 new dates to her North American spring tour, along with a release of her debut album on vinyl for the first time.

Nashville emo quintet Free Throw has announced a special upcoming headline tour to celebrate ten years of their album ‘Those Days Are Gone’, performing the record in full alongside fan favorites from their five-album catalog.

The Darkness have released their explosive new single ‘I Hate Myself’.

Australia’s Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are excited to be announcing some select 2025 US tour dates as direct support for Pearl Jam on their Dark Matter Tour.

Celebrating the songwriters behind the latest trending tinsel tunes and cherished seasonal standards alike, ASCAP has the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs and the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs for 2024.

As 2024 comes to a memorable close this holiday season, California metal maestros Steel Panther are spreading more holiday cheer with the announcement of two more legs of their Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary World Tour.

Ahead of the holiday hooplah, Emile Mosseri and Julianna Barwick have released their first collaboration together.

Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon THE HU will continue to dominate audiences worldwide in 2025 as they unveil dates for the European leg of their headlining “Incarnation” World Tour.

Multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling has released an a cappella interpretation of Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring,” featuring celebrated vocal group The Swingles.

Due to fan demand, CREED has extended their sold-out The Summer of ’99 Tour with 23 additional dates.

Award-winning crooner Les Lankhorst has returned to the studio and released his first studio album in 7 years.

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett has announced additional dates to his extensive 2025 tour with his Acoustic Group.