Hank Williams News

Grammy® award winning country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle is delighted to announce the release of her first new album in nearly 16 years, You Don't Know Me. Available everywhere September 6, with a pre-sale beginning August 9, the new album is being released by Southpaw Musical Productions, and distributed by BFD in partnership with The Orchard.

The impetus behind ROCK AND ROLL MAN: THE ALAN FREED STORY was not the Freed family. Gary Kupper was approached by Larry Marshak, with whom he had worked for many years, about a third party's desire to do a story about Alan Freed as a 'jukebox musical'. The intention was that Kupper might be able to write a couple of songs for the piece. Kupper realized that Freed's story is a classic one. A rise and fall and then redemption story that can't be told as a jukebox musical because Alan Freed wasn't a singer. He feels that a jukebox musical would have cheated the story. This is the story of this man, and the story of Rock-and-Roll. That notion gave birth to the 'book musical'. In 2011, Kupper started writing original songs and sometime later, the team started writing the script. Freed's son, Lance, stepped-in and helped to secure the rights to the Rock-and-Roll classics. They have combined the music of the era with storytelling. They admit it's both risky and tricky and has never really been done to the extent that it is in this show. Thirty to thirty-five original songs were written, most of which were thrown out. A little more than a dozen are in the current iteration of the show.

International Country singer, Cerrito, who alternates between English and Spanish, released three individual albums Cerrito Canta Country, Ultimate Duets, and Moonlight Madness  today through his new distribution partnership with ONErpm. Available on all digital portals, Cerrito's sound will captivate music lovers who are looking for a traditional country music, romance, and international flavor. Streaming and download for Cerrito Canta Country here, Ultimate Duets here and Moonlight Madness here.

Last night, Chicago Cubs star Kyle Schwarber attended MIRACLE, the hit Chicago Cubs inspired musical, currently running at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N. Halsted Street). Set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, Schwarber sang the seventh inning stretch during intermission.

EMI Production Music has partnered with Goldsmiths, University of London to release and market film and TV music composed by the university's students.

On this day, we're wishing a happy birthday to the Tony Award-winning director of Come From Away, Christopher Ashley!

Kicking off its 16th season of the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series, Park City Institute presents country duo, Brothers Osborne, Sunday, July 7th, at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Center for the Performing Arts.

Minnesota songsmith Erik Koskinen will release Burning The Deal thisFriday, June 28 via Real Phonic RecordsTone Tree Music. Produced by Koskinen and Bernie Larsen (Melissa Etheridge, Jackson Browne) and recorded by Jason Mariani (Mumford & Sons, Kenny Loggins), the album has a moody, shadowy vibe and the songs carry familiar musical touchstones: the drifting-cowboy loneliness of Hank Williams; the understated melancholy of J.J. Cale. They're populated by people we recognize, in circumstances we might share (or feel fortunate we don't). 

Tune in Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET6:00 p.m. MT to watch the live broadcast of the third annual “LOVELOUD Festival Powered By AT&T” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239. The show will also be available streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW, WATCHTV, and via the DIRECTV app.

Tune in Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET6:00 p.m. MT to watch the live broadcast of the third annual “LOVELOUD Festival Powered By AT&T” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239. The show will also be available streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW, WATCHTV, and via the DIRECTV app.

A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St).

Charlie Collins has shared the official music video for stand-out single 'Please Let Me Go' off her critically acclaimed debut album Snowpine, released May 31 on Mirror Music Group(Gang of Youths, Middle Kids, Lola Kirke, Sloan Peterson). With a distinct blend of gleam and grit, Charlie has quickly established herself as one of the most promising indie artists in Australia. In just less than a year, she has sold out her first Australian tour, secured coveted slots at BIGSOUND and Laneway Festival, toured extensively with Gang of Youths, been featured across Spotify's New Music Friday, and received enthused radio support from triple j, KCRW, KCSN, The Current and more. 

It all stems straight from the heart. Nashville-based songstress Lucie Silvas unapologetically personifies a spirit of freedom. Like a well-traveled rolling stone, her music threads together an Americana patchwork of retro-fitted pop and countrified rock, echoing sweet Motown soul, dripping dirty Delta blues, and reflecting Laurel Canyon bliss. However, her independence behind-the-scenes makes such sonic fearlessness possible in the first place.

Clare Cowland has joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing's senior international team as Vice President, Human Resources – UK & International.

Live @ Peck Pavilion returns to the Marcus Performing Arts Center grounds this summer. The season will run from June 26 through September 5 with each day of the series featuring a different program focus. Optimist Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park returns to Peck Pavilion from June 26-July 13 with their presentation of The Comedy of Errors. Community Partners, Milwaukee Ballet's Ballet Beat, True Skool Block Party and Milwaukee Fringe Festival, also return this summer. All events in Peck Pavilion are free and open to the public.

Oklahoma husband / wife duo, The Imaginaries, Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) and Maggie McClure (keys, piano, vocals), recently finished recording their debut album, their first together as The Imaginaries, in famed Muscle Shoals, AL.  It serves as both an introduction to their music together and the beginning of their journey as a band after both singer songwriters have had their own successes as solo artists.  Maggie, with her subtly sweet vocals and piano style blends seamlessly with Shane's blues-rock grit to form their own unique blend of Americana music.  

Irving Berlin's I Love a Piano kicks off Gretna Theatre's 92nd season from June 13 - June 16 at the historic Mount Gretna Playhouse. The show follows the journey of one piano from Tin Pan Alley to the present day, as it winds its way through the lives of Americans.

Today, Grammy-nominated band The Record Company released a reimagined version of their song “You and Me Now” available only on Amazon Music. Originally released on the band's acclaimed sophomore album, All Of This Life, the new Amazon Original version features production from the legendary T Bone Burnett and reveals a gentler, more subtle side of the band. The track is available to stream and purchase now.

Charlie Collins has shared a new song from her upcoming, debut album Snowpine out May 31 on Mirror Music Group (Gang of Youths, Middle Kids, Lola Kirke, Sloan Peterson).NYLON premiered 'Please Let Me Go' saying 'There's something really cathartic about licking your wounds right before standing back up, brushing it off, and fighting back harder, and singer Charlie Collins encapsulates that feeling perfectly.' 

A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its highly-anticipated World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St) with previews May 8 and a press opening on Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m.