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 Pop Vocal Group Human Nature Sign to Legacy Recordings Ahead of Album Release
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017 Human Nature have earned their place as one of the world's finest pop vocal groups of the modern era and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment will release their new CD, 'JUKEKBOX: The Ultimate Playlist,' on Friday, November 3, 2017.... (more...)  Sara Evans To Reprise Limited Engagement 'At Christmas Tour' For 2017
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017 Multi-platinum-selling country entertainer SARA EVANS will reprise her popular, limited-engagement At Christmas Tour this year, with seasonal shows created to deliver the holiday spirit to young and old.... (more...)  Wanda Jackson Fans May Purchase Unique Collectibles with Autobiography Pre-Order
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017 Legendary rockabilly and country music pioneer Wanda Jackson is giving fans a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind personalized collectibles and memorabilia along side their pre-order of her new autobiography through a PledgeMusic campaign. You can pre-order and purchase bonus items... (more...)  Dannic Teams with Teenage Sensation Mahkenna for Anthemic 'Alive'
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017 Enigmatic and heralded DJ/producer Dannic unveils the anthemic 'Alive' featuring Irish-born singer Mahkenna.... (more...)  Reba McEntire & Justin Boot Company Team for 'REBA by Justin' Collection
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017 Iconic western bootmaker, Justin Boot Company, a division of H.H. Brown Shoe Company, is pleased to announce a partnership with multi-media superstar, Reba McEntire. The premiere REBA by Justin collection launches Holiday 2017 at select retailers nationwide.... (more...)  Amadou & Mariam's 'La Confusion' Out Today via Because Music
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017 La Confusion, the highly anticipated ninth full-length LP from Malian musical duo and Grammy-award nominees Amadou & Mariam, is out today on Because Music.... (more...)  Dierks Bentley & Bon Iver's S. Carey Team On 'Hold The Light' From New Film ONLY THE BRAVE
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017 The distinctive vocals of multiplatinum singer/songwriter and Arizona native Dierks Bentley resonate throughout 'Hold The Light,' his first-ever song written and recorded for a motion picture.... (more...)  R&B Singer Kenny Lattimore Reveals Album Cover Photographed by D-Nice
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017 Grammy-nominated R&B mainstay, Kenny Lattimore reveals cover art, photographed by famed DJ, photographer D-Nice whom began his career in the mid-1980s with hip hop group Boogie Down Productions.... (more...)  Nashville Symphony Chooses Four Emerging Composers for Composer Lab and Workshop
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017 Following a nationwide call for submissions, the Nashville Symphony has selected four promising young composers to participate in the second edition of its Composer Lab and Workshop, an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of great American composers.... (more...)  40th Anniversary Edition of 'Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack)' Out 11/17
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017 In 1977, Saturday Night Fever captured and propelled a global cultural movement like few movies before or since, with its iconic, Bee Gees-led soundtrack driving the film's dance floor action.... (more...)  Sony/ATV Extends Worldwide Agreement with Grammy Winning Songwriter Greg Kurstin
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017 Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with multi-Grammy-winning songwriter, musician and producer Greg Kurstin and launched a JV with him to sign hit songwriters and musicians.... (more...)  National Touring Cast Announced For GOBSMACKED! The Amazing A Cappella & Beatboxing Show
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2017 Nic Doodson, producer and creator of GOBSMACKED!, is delighted to announce full casting for the upcoming National Touring Production of the sensational, next-generationa cappella show, GOBSMACKED!.... (more...)  Stream George Lopez's New Album 'The Wall' Exclusively on Pandora
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2017 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day, Pandora is the exclusive streaming partner for George Lopez's album, The Wall, until the full album release later this year.... (more...)  'Miss Country Soul' Jeannie Seely Celebrates 50 Years as Member of Grand Ole Opry
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2017 'Miss Country Soul' Jeannie Seely celebrates 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Exactly 50 years to the day she was first inducted on September 16, 1967, Seely performed her Grammy -winning classic Don't Touch Me and other favorites before being joined on stage by fellow Opry member... (more...)  Tommy Emmanuel Announces 2018 Tour Dates with Rodney Crowell
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017 Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist TOMMY EMMANUEL has announced a round of 2018 tour dates with special guest, Americana singer-songwriter and fellow Grammy Award-winner, RODNEY CROWELL. The 12-date tour--which follows EMMANUEL's extensive 2017 North American tour... (more...)  Legacy Recordings Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Mariah Carey's 'Butterfly' with 12' Vinyl Picture Disc
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017 Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mariah Carey's Butterfly with the release of a collector's edition 12' vinyl picture discfeaturing the album's iconic original cover photo and a special note from Mariah to her fanson Friday, ... (more...)  Niall Horan's Debut Solo Album 'Flicker,' Out 10/20; Tour Dates Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017 Niall Horan is set to release his debut solo album, Flicker, on Capitol Records on October 20.... (more...)  The Oak Ridge Boys Announce New Album
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame members and five-time GRAMMY winning group, The Oak Ridge Boys, announced they will release a project with acclaimed producer Dave Cobb in the first quarter of 2018.... (more...)  Lars Ulrich Interviews Dave Grohl For 'It's Electric!' On Beats 1
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017 It's Electric! Dave Grohl meets Lars Ulrich on Beats 1. Watch the full interview at Apple Music and listen to the extended 2-part radio interview via It's Electric! with Lars Ulrich on Beats 1.... (more...)  Dolly Parton to Appear on ACM Honors & 69th Primetime Emmy Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017 Country music icon Dolly Parton will be all over television this weekend as pre-orders begin for her first children's album I Believe In You available here. Parton first appears on the ACM Honors on Friday, September 15 where she will accept the Gary Haber Lifting Lives Award before heading to the ... (more...)  Here Comes Trouble: Pop singer Stephanie K Flips the Script on 'Troublemaker'
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017 Award-winning singer-songwriter Stephanie K offers no apologies, warnings or explanations for taking control and asserting her will on Troublemaker, her five-song debut EP... (more...)  Bonnie McKee Returns With Official Video For 'Thorns'
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017 Following last month's release of Thorns, her dark and gritty new single, pop hitmaker extraordinaire, Bonnie McKee returns today an official video, premiering exclusively on NYLON.... (more...)  The Latin Recording Academy to Honor Lucecita Benitez & More with the Lifetime Achieveme
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017 The Latin Recording Academy announced today Lucecita Ben tez, Jo o Bosco, Ilan Chester, Victor Heredia, Los Del R o (Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones), Guadalupe Pineda, and Cuco Valoy will receive the this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.... (more...)  Brent Cobb's 'Ain't A Road Too Long' Premieres at NPR Music
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017 Brent Cobb's new single Ain't A Road Too Long premiered yesterday at NPR Music and can now be heard/shared HERE and purchased HERE (Low Country Sound/Elektra Records).... (more...)  Hilario Duran to Release New Album 'Contumbao,' on ALMA Records 9/23
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017 Hilario Duran makes a triumphant musical homecoming on his new album Contumbao (to be released on ALMA Records on September 23, 2017).... (more...) |
WICKED UK & Ireland Tour Announces Full Cast!
Barks and Kazee to Star Broadway's PRETTY WOMAN + Chicago Tryout
