Hank Williams News

This fall, Craft Recordings will reissue three titles fromSocial Distortion's independent catalog on vinyl. Set for a September 27th release, the LPs include the band's 1983 debut, Mommy's Little Monster, their 2004 studio album, Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll, and 1995's Mainliner (Wreckage From the Past), which compiles early singles and rare B-sides. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the enduring So-Cal punk icons just kicked off their extensive, two-month North American tour with Flogging Molly yesterday (8/13) in Dallas (full tour itinerary below).

In February 2018, Chris Janson took the stage at his first-ever, sold-out headlining Ryman Auditorium show, where he was invited by superstar Keith Urban to fulfill a lifelong dream and become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Just a year and a half later, on September 25, the Platinum-selling, award-winning, established Opry member Janson will return for a second headlining concert at the historic venue that this week has officially sold out.

Grammy® award winning country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle released 'Ribbon Of Darkness' digitally today, kicking off the pre-sale for her forthcoming, first new album in nearly 16 years, You Don't Know Me. Available everywhere Sept. 6th from Southpaw Musical Productions/BFD/The Orchard, the new music finds the acclaimed stylist exploring songs written or recorded by such country legends as Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, George Jones and Hank Williams. The album was co-produced, recorded and mixed by Crystal's son, Christos Gatzimos.

Pittance Chamber Music, known for featuring the extraordinary resident artists of the Los Angeles Opera pit and stage, announces its 2019-20 Season with three exciting programs taking place in Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. The season consists of Nate's World on September 15, at 3:00 p.m.; Liv a Little on February 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.; and Modern Beauty on April 5, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

MIRACLE, the hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, is announcing final weeks of the production, now through September 1. Now playing at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 North Halsted, MIRACLE is providing theatregoers of all ages the opportunity to relive the most iconic moment in Chicago Cubs history, its 2016 World Series win.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.