The Vilcek Foundation has announced Yo-Yo Ma as the winner of the 2013 Vilcek Prize for Contemporary Music. Already acknowledged as a master cellist in the field of classical music, the Vilcek Prize is the first to recognize and honor his contributions to contemporary music.
Angel Management Group's PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace will welcome Worldwide sensation Far East Movement as they step out into Vegas' hottest nightlife destination for a special live performance Saturday, Feb. 9. The hip-hop, electronic dance foursome consisting of Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif and DJ Virman will take center stage and perform their infectious club bangers.
Ole has concluded a worldwide co-publishing deal of the existing catalog and future songs written by singer/songwriter Clare Reynolds. The deal includes both of Reynolds' released albums: INSIDE MY HEAD and COLOUR MY HEART.
During the week leading up to Super Bowl XLVII, the entire city of New Orleans will be jumping with parties, celebrations and star-studded events, but one location will stand above the rest: the Bud Light Hotel.
International Pop Star Olly Murs will release his highly anticipated US debut album RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME on Columbia Records on April 16, 2013. The album will feature the top 40 summer hit 'Heart Skips A Beat' ft. Chiddy Bang and the BRIT Award nominated #1 pop anthem 'Troublemaker' ft. Flo Rida, which debuted top 30 at US pop radio this week. The music video for 'Troublemaker' has already garnered over 18 million views. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aQDOUbErNg.
The world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, has gathered today's biggest hits for NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 45, to be released February 5. NOW 45 will be available on CD and for download purchase from all major digital service providers.
Interscope recording artist J Rand has released "The Heartbreak Kid" mixtape. The 12 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion and hosted by the LA Lakers, is now available for download. The mixtape features J Rand with appearances by Juvenile, Juicy J, and Doe B.
Radikal Records has announced the US release of the hot new single "Live For The Lights" from Gromee featuring Ali Tennant. The full digital download includes the extended edit and radio edit versions. The single is available now on http://radikal.com and is set to release on iTunes, Beatport and other music streaming services January 29, 2013.
'The Wanted' performed live from the west coast on this year's DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST. Below, check out the band's performances as well as an exclusive interview!
This holiday season, NBC and WWE will once again honor the United States Armed Forces with "WWE Tribute to the Troops" presented by Slim Jim. The annual extravaganza will air on NBC as a one-hour television special tonight, December 22 at 9 p.m. ET.
MTV today announced One Direction (OneDirection.MTV.com) has been selected by its team of music staffers as 2012's Artist of the Year, ending a week long multiscreen celebration in which Carly Rae Jepsen's (CarlyRaeJepsen.MTV.com) Call Me Maybe was named Song of the Year.
International Pop Star Olly Murs has announced the release of his US debut album RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME today, December 4, 2012. The album will feature the top 40 hit 'Heart Skips A Beat' ft. Chiddy Bang and the upcoming pop anthem 'Troublemaker' ft. Flo Rida.
Ryan Seacrest hosts DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2013, featuring an all-star lineup performing 15 No. 1 hits, including newly-announced additions to the West Coast party Justin Bieber, Jason Aldean, Greyson Chance, Ellie Goulding and The Wanted.
THE SECRET STATE has arrived and is exploding onto the music scene with their new hit single, "The Biggest Mistake." The official video for the song has become a viral sensation with over 34 million views in just over two months
Overall, Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), FUN., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West top the nominations with six each; The Black Keys, Chick Corea, and Miguel each garner five nods; and producer Jeff Bhasker, mastering engineer Bob Ludwig and Nas are each up for four awards.
Nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, as determined by the voting members of The Academy. Scroll below to see the nominees for Best Musical Theater Album!