The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Darius Rucker with its Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award during the Music Biz 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at the JW Marriott Nashville Hotel at 7:30 PM Rucker is being celebrated for his lifelong philanthropic efforts that include exemplary and heartfelt work on behalf of children.
'...there's 10,000 people trying to get through that door at one time, and one or two sneak through. It's always been that way...good stuff always rises, the cream rises; music finds its way.”
New York City/Nashville-based Americana band JD & The Straight Shot has released a thought-provoking video for the dynamic, foot-stomping song “The Great Divide” featuring a variety of news footage that adds a visual layer to the already vivid lyrics: https://bit.ly/2Bw0R4W.
On 'One Box of Tissues,' a spirited post-breakup 'to-do' list from her recently released album,Yes I Can, Nashville resident Corinne Cook delivers her signature 'never let them get to you' attitude with a deceptively sincere intro of the song that evolves into unexpectedly lighthearted vocals.
The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was announced as a guest collaborator on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist, Reese Wynans first-ever solo album, Sweet Release. Moore makes his guest appearance on the album's first single, 'Crossfire,' providing his signature vocals on the classic song, once sung by Stevie Ray Vaughan.
The McCallum Theatre presents "Legends in Concert," living tributes to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Cher, and Neil Diamond, on Tuesday, February 19, at 8:00pm, and Wednesday, February 20, at 2:00pm and 8:00pm. "Legends in Concert" is the longest-running show in Las Vegas history, and after 35 years, is still voted #1 tribute show in the city. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning production is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows, and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the world. These incredible artists have pitch perfect live vocals, signature choreography, and stunningly similar appearances to the legends they portray. "Legends in Concert" is known for elaborate theatrical sets, magnificent costumes and a full array of special effects. An outstanding cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented ensemble of singers and dancers, and a live five-piece band comprised of some the industry's top musicians, bring the musical experience to life.
Red Tail Productions LLC and Charlie Blum Entertainment / CB Entertainment, in partnership with Nickelodeon, announce new tour dates for Nickelodeon's Double Dare Live stage show. Coming off of a successful fall 2018 tour, Double Dare Live -- featuring original host Marc Summers and his beloved sidekick Robin Russo -- will resume touring March 26 in Lancaster, PA, and will play Bass Concert Hall, April 14, 2019. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. and are available at texasperformingarts.org, the Bass Concert Hall Ticket Office and all Texas Box Office outlets, or by calling (512) 477-6060.
Red Tail Productions LLC and Charlie Blum Entertainment / CB Entertainment, in partnership with Nickelodeon, announce new tour dates for Nickelodeon's Double Dare Live stage show. Coming off of a successful fall 2018 tour, Double Dare Live -- featuring original host Marc Summers and his beloved sidekick Robin Russo -- will resume touring March 26 in Lancaster, PA, and will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
EVERYBODY LOVES COUNTRY! Country music has been a staple of American entertainment for more than 60 years! Now imagine seeing six of the biggest country artists of all time in one great performance! We're talking about the Legends in Concert Tribute Artists: Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, Shania Twain, and Johnny Cash! You can see these incredible tributes all together in one truly unique entertainment experience, LEGENDS OF COUNTRY, produced by the world-famous Legends in Concert!
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans announces his first-ever solo album Sweet 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. 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 for pre-order on reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and available on all major music services and will be in stores on March 1st.
Those of us old enough to remember the excitement of buying a new vinyl record album and devouring every song's liner notes shared on the back or inner sleeve will certainly understand the appeal of RITA WILSON'S LINER NOTES, which enjoyed its fourth tour at the Geffen's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater in Westwood from January 10-13 as part of the Geffen Playhouse Spotlight Entertainment Series. The evening offered not only great entertainment but lots of insider information on what went into the creation of many favorite songs from the actual songwriters themselves.
MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, April 25-28. MerleFest is pleased to welcome these three distinguished artists to the 2019 lineup:
GRAMMY® Award winner Patty Griffin has announced the release of her long-awaited new album. The acclaimed singer-songwriter's 10th studio recording and first-ever eponymous LP, PATTY GRIFFIN arrives Friday, March 8 on her own PGM Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. The album was recorded predominantly at Griffin's home in Austin, TX, with Griffin and longtime collaborator Craig Ross co-producing, while the band is made up of a number of friends and frequent accompanists, including Ross, guitarist David Pulkingham, drummer/percussionist Conrad Choucroun, cellist Lindsey Verrill, pianist Stephen Barber, and Robert Plant, who contributes backing vocals to the LP's 'What Now' and 'Coins.'
Move over Thelma and Louise! The Maine premiere of Honky Tonk Laundry, a boot-scootin', musical jukebox-treat hits all the right notes at the Bangor Opera House from January 31 - February 24.
Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
“CMA Country Christmas,” the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Today, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, “CMA Country Christmas” also includes Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations from Country favorites and legendary acts Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young.
"CMA Country Christmas," the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, "CMA Country Christmas" also includes Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations from Country favorites and legendary acts Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young.
“CMA Country Christmas,” the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, “CMA Country Christmas” also includes Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations from Country favorites and legendary acts Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young.
"CMA Country Christmas" airs tonight at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire returns as both host and performer during the holiday music special. In addition to Reba, legendary acts and Country favorites in the all-star lineup include Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young coming together for a night filled with Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations. This year marks the ninth broadcast of the seasonal special.
dick clark productions and ABC today announced performances from chart-topping artists Lauren Alaina, Bazzi, Kane Brown, Camila Cabello, Ciara, Halsey, Shawn Mendes, Weezer and a collaboration from Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina have been added to the lineup for the West Coast celebration of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019." These artists join previously announced West Coast host, multi-platinum music superstar Ciara, and performers Kelsea Ballerini, The Chainsmokers, Foster the People, Dua Lipa, Ella Mai and Charlie Puth, as well as a performance by Macklemore with Skylar Grey presented by Planet Fitness and a special collaboration from The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini. Airing just after midnight, Post Malone will perform from a stop on his current tour in Brooklyn, NY, marking the first television performance of the New Year. America's biggest celebration of the year will take place on MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST on the ABC Television Network.
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