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New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents Hudson Theatre Works' "Joe Hill & the Wobblies" reading, as part of the Alliance's Stages Festival, the state's largest annual theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages throughout the month of March.

DCINY (Distinguished Concerts International New York), presents Deke Sharon and his fifth annual Total Vocal concert at Carnegie Hall.  Hosted and conducted by Sharon the program highlights DCappella, Disney's new a cappella group and Vintage Mix, the award-winning barbershop a cappella quartet of 18-year old quadruplets. Distinguished Concerts Singers International's record number of choirs and individual singers from all over the globe will perform with Sharon.  Total Vocal will take place Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall. For tickets and information, visit DCINY. Tickets start at $20. This performance will be streamed live via the DCINY Facebook Page.

Massive Country Music fan site The Boot premiered Tommy Townsend's debut music video for his 'Drinkin'' single this morning. Check it out here. The clip was shot at Austin City in Lexington, produced by Adam Barnes and directed by Blake Judd for JuddFilms.

A Miracle is coming to Chicago. Inspired by Chicago's beloved 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs, MIRACLE, makes its thrilling World Premiere at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N Halsted St) with previews May 8. With a book by Jason Brett (co-founder of the Apollo Theater and co-producer of About Last Night), and music and lyrics by Jeff Award-winner Michael Mahler (Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Jeff award nominated Road Show; Drury Lane Theatre: Hot Mikado; American Blues Theater: Jeff Award Recipient Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story), this heartwarming musical is directed by Damon Kiely (World Premiere: Thieves Like Us; American Blues Theatre: Jeff Award nominated Hank Williams: Lost Highway; American Theater Company: Jeff Award nominated Oklahoma!) and produced by William Marovitz and Arny Granat (Co-founder of Jam Productions and Jam Theatricals, and CEO of Grand Slam Productions.)

Sony/ATV Music Publishing Benelux has signed a worldwide deal with Dutch rapper Lil' Kleine aka Jorik Scholten in collaboration with music publishing company Hitmen, which is co-owned by Scholten.

Tune in this Friday, March 8 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of “Skylar Grey” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239. The show will also be available streaming, on-demand through DIRECTV NOW and WatchTV.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans releases his first-ever solo album Sweet Release today; a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The much anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release also serves as Joe Bonamassa's inaugural credit as a producer. Bonamassa has long been a fan of Wynans' work, urging him to create a solo album and championing the project as producer. Today, the album is available to stream and/or purchase via reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and all major music services and in stores.

March promises an eclectic mix of unmissable shows at The Epstein Theatre! Music, comedy, family fun and classic theatre are all on the line-up over the coming weeks at the Hanover Street venue.

Tune in this Today, March 1 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of "Kip Moore: Live At the Wiltern" on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239. The show will also be available streaming, on-demand through DIRECTV NOW and WatchTV.

Tune in this Friday, March 1 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of "Kip Moore: Live At the Wiltern" on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239. The show will also be available streaming, on-demand through DIRECTV NOW and WatchTV.

CMT announced today GRAMMY-winning group Boyz II Men will join multi-PLATINUM selling artist Brett Young for the next installment of 'CMT Crossroads.' The one-hour show premieres Wednesday, March 27 at 10pm ET/PT and features the artists collaborating on each other's hits. The news comes on the heels of strong growth as CMT recently notched eight consecutive quarters of year-over-year ratings and share growth in Prime among Adults 18-49.

TOMMMY EMMANUEL is a lot of things: an esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer whose must-see shows combine virtuosity with his engaging storytelling wit. He's a prolific recording artist, has been twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and honored as a Member of the Order of Australia. He's also a road warrior and a modern medicine man.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed the catalogues of British music greats Billy Ocean and Slade among a series of new deals with legacy songwriters and artists.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans recently announced his first-ever solo albumSweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Along with the announcement came the first single 'Crossfire', a tribute to the legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Wynans' work with Double Trouble, featuring the iconic Sam Moore of Sam & Dave on vocals. Today, Wynans shares the video for 'Crossfire' with behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings. 'Crossfire' is available now as a free song download on Reese and Joe's websites (reesewynans.com and jbonamassa.comrespectively).

Martin Bandier, Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, will be awarded the Visionary Leadership Award at the 50th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  

Martin Bandier, Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, will be awarded the Visionary Leadership Award at the 50th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  

Tune in this Friday, February 15 at 10:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert featuring the GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, songwriter and producer “Jay Rock” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239. The show will also be available streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW and WatchTV. 

Theatre enthusiasts packed the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts last night to hear Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley and Executive Director Phil Santora of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley reveal the lineup for the company's 50th season, which launches this summer. Kelley's 50th and final season as Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley includes triumphant returns of TheatreWorks favorites, bold premieres developed at the company's annual New Works Festival, and celebrated works from the nation's leading playwrights.

When blind guitar legend Joey Stuckey gives inspirational talks about overcoming odds and helping people define success on their own terms, he's big on the concept of living a life of intention. Yet when the veteran blues rocker booked his progressive Americana trio into the legendary Sun Studio for a three hour session on an off day from their tour, he had no specific plan except to record a few originals and covers. Letting the legendary spirits in the room (Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Elvis, et al), the vintage 50's-60's equipment and the refreshing spontaneity of a live in the studio opportunity take over, Stuckey created In The Shadow of the Sun, the most unexpected and amazing full length album of his career. 

Independent New York Country music artist, Ken Wilber, released the lyric video today for his new single, “You've Gone To My Head,” simultaneously on his YouTube channel and premiered the video on Facebook. Watch the video here.