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A big and bold musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance.  A trip down a rabbit hole.  An eight-legged miracle worker.  A rocking ride back in time to the Age of Aquarius.  A recluse who never sets foot outside his house.  A home-run hit musical.  This is just a taste of what awaits the corner of Franklin and First in 2018-2019.

Lipscomb University Theatre has only just announced its 2018-19 season and Beki Baker, chair of the Lipscomb University theatre department, says student response already has shown “an overwhelming amount of excitement.”

According to Billboard, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has charted in the number one spot on their Top Rock Chart  with her latest release BY THE WAY, I FORGIVE YOU. The album was released February 16. This marks the second time Carlile has earned the top spot. Read more about it here from Billboard! 

Brandi Carlile's new song “Whatever You Do” is premiering today. “Whatever You Do” is the fourth track unveiled from Carlile's highly anticipated new albumBy The Way, I Forgive You, which will be released February 16 and is now available forpre-order. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and acclaimed musician Shooter Jennings, the album is Carlile's first release in partnership with Cobb'sLow Country Sound imprint at Elektra Records.

Trio Settecento, comprised of, from left, Baroque cellist John Mark Rozendaal, violinist Rachel Barton Pine and harpsichordist David Schrader, will present a program titled Handel's Violin on Feb. 11, 2018, at 6 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005. A pre-concert talk will begin at 5:15 p.m. The program is presented as a main-stage concert of the 2018 Houston Early Music Festival featuring the music of George Frideric Handel. For more information, e-mail info@HoustonEarlyMusic.org or call 713-325-5370, X1077.

Brandi Carlile's new song Sugartooth is premiering today (watch a live performance of the song filmed at RCA Studio

Brandi Carlile performs on KCRW'S Morning Becomes Eclectic

Brandi Carlile performed her new single The Joke as well as a web exclusive version of The Mother on last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The Music Institute of Chicago presents Trio Settecento comprising Rachel Barton Pine, John Mark Rozendaal, and David Schrader Sunday, February 18 at 3 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.

Brandi Carlile's new song, The Mother, is premiering today. Of the song, Carlile explains, 'Welcome to the end of being alone inside your mind ' To some, this sounds like the realization of their most sacred dreams true companionship. For some, this sacrifice is too much to bear and requires its own brand of radical forgiveness. For the most part and for me, it's equal measures of both. I am not just a mother, but it's all that I am.

Trio Settecento returns to the Houston Early Music series with a program titled Handel's Violin, presented as a main-stage concert of the 2018 Houston Early Music Festival, which features the music of George Frideric Handel.

The Music Institute of Chicago celebrates the 100th birthday of The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald with a tribute concert Today, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.

The Reissue of The Late George Michael's Iconic album, 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1' Featuring the newly reworked fan favorite track Fantasy (Official Video) ft. Nile Rodgers 'George Michael: Freedom' will air this Saturday/October 21 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime.

In celebration of the album's reissue, Sony Music together with Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide have commissioned George Michael: Freedom a stunning new film, narrated by George.

In celebration of the album's reissue, Sony Music together with Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide have commissioned George Michael: Freedom a stunning new film, narrated by George.

Classical, jazz and dance combine when the Music Institute of Chicago collaborates with Dance Chicago to present a family concert, Duke It Out!, Saturday, December 9 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.

Lionhawk Records happy to announce that the new video for the title track from John Mark McMillan's new record Mercury & Lightning has premiered at Relevant.

Lionhawk Records are happy to announce that Mercury & Lightning, the new release from platinum-selling songwriter John Mark McMillan has reached #1 on the Billboard Christian chart, joining the record's #1 position on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart. A U.S. tour in support of the record is currently underway.

The Music Institute of Chicago celebrates the 100th birthday of The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald with a tribute concert Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.