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The Wild Project hosts the World Premiere of HOPE, written and performed by Hope Salas. Directed by Erika Latta, previews begin September 22 at The Wild Project with opening night slated for Today, September 26.

The Wild Project hosts the World Premiere of HOPE, written and performed by Hope Salas. Directed by Erika Latta, previews begin September 22 at The Wild Project with opening night slated for Wednesday, September 26.

GRAMMY Award-winning artist William Bell released a new song titled “In a Moment of Weakness.” Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning, Memphis-based producer Matt Ross-Spang, it's the fourth song released from the new Amazon Original “Produced By” series. Developed to spotlight today's community of producers working behind the scenes to develop the best in music, “Produced By” pairs these producers with some of today's top artists across various genres to create exclusive, new recordings for Amazon Music listeners.

10 time GRAMMY Award-winning Memphis soul singer Al Green has released his first song in a decade, as part of the new Amazon Original 'Produced By' series, only on Amazon Music. The “Produced By” series pairs producers with a collection of some of today's top artists across various genres to create exclusive, new recordings for Amazon Music listeners, and to spotlight today's community of producers working behind the scenes to develop the best in music. 'Before The Next Teardrop Falls' was produced by the GRAMMY Award-winning, Memphis-based producer Matt Ross-Spang.

Seminal Nashville songwriter John Prine has released a new version of his song “How Lucky,” as part of the new Amazon Original “Produced By” series, only on Amazon Music. The track was produced by the GRAMMY Award-winning, Memphis-based producer Matt Ross-Spang. The “Produced By” series pairs producers with a collection of some of today's top artists across various genres to create exclusive, new recordings for Amazon Music listeners, and to spotlight today's community of producers working behind the scenes to develop the best in music.

Amazon Music today introduces “Produced By”: a new series of Amazon Original music developed to spotlight today's community of producers working behind the scenes to develop the best in music. “Produced By” pairs producers with a collection of some of today's top artists across various genres to create exclusive, new recordings for Amazon Music listeners.

In the last few decades, theater has become much bigger business than it used to be. However, in that same period of time, the coverage of it in mainstream media outlets has dwindled. Many of us may not remember a time that off-Broadway openings were covered on Entertainment Tonight, but it happened. In recent years, even in America's theater epicenter, theater is losing ground in major publications. Neither The New York Post or The New York Daily News has a critic on staff any longer. It is hard to even tally the amount of veteran theater writers from around the country that have lost their jobs in the last decade.

Finally on the brink of success, Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch) and the Pied Piper team return for the funniest season yet in HBO's hit comedy Silicon Valley: The Complete Fifth Season, coming to DVD September 4, 2018. In a season which earned seven total 2018 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, season five “is still capable of extracting gut-busting comedy” (Slant Magazine).

The Wild Project hosts the World Premiere of HOPE, written and performed by Hope Salas. Directed by Erika Latta, previews begin September 22 at The Wild Project with opening night slated for Wednesday, September 26.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tony Lucca is set to hit the road beginning in October for a tour run with Tom Mackell that will visit the East Coast, Northeast, and Midwest for 17 dates (see below for complete tour schedule).  Lucca's dates will be in support of his new standalone single, “Nashville,” which will be available for purchase on August 31, 2018 and is being released via AWAL/Kobalt.  

Lori McKenna's highly anticipated new album, The Tree, is now streaming as part of NPR Music's “First Listen” series. Listen here. Of the album, NPR Music proclaims, “Even for listeners who may not have the context of her earlier work, The Tree is proof that when McKenna says, 'Here's what I know,' you sit down, listen up and take plenty of notes. And there's one thing McKenna makes clear here that we already knew ourselves: She's an invaluable pillar of songwriting and growing ever stronger, just like that sturdy oak in your childhood backyard.”

Lori McKenna's new song, “Young and Angry Again,” premieres today. Listen here. It's the second track unveiled from the Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter's anticipated new album, The Tree, which will be released July 20 onCN Records via Thirty Tigers and is now available for pre-order. Each digital pre-order comes with an immediate download of “Young and Angry Again” as well as “People Get Old.”

Compass Records is excited to announce that The Boot is currently streaming in its entirety the new album, TO RISE YOU GOTTA FALL, by renowned singer/songwriter Nicki Bluhm. TO RISE YOU GOTTA FALL was recorded in Memphis at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording studio and features two co-writes with Ryan Adams and a Dan Penn cover. For these live band analog sessions, Bluhm brought in producer Matt Ross-Spang (Margo Price, Jason Isbell), and the studio band included Will Sexton (guitar), Ross-Spang (guitars), Ken Coomer (drums and percussion), Al Gamble (Hammond B3), Rick Steff (piano) and Dave Smith (bass), with Reba Russell and Susan Marshall (background singers), Sam Shoup (string arrangements) and various special guests.

Change is afoot for Richard Hendricks and the rest of the Pied Piper gang as they bring in new staff, new digs, and new anxieties, while precariously teetering on the brink of success in Silicon Valley®: Season 5, available for Digital Download on June 11th. The latest release in this Emmy® Award-winning series includes eight, 30-minute episodes and explores new dynamics for the core cast, in a season that is “tighter and better than ever” (The Week).

Charley Crockett is featured on this week's episode of 'Walking The Floor with Chris Shiflett.' Listen to the full interview HERE. Of Crockett and the episode, Rolling Stonepraises, 'Charley Crockett has become the king of his own wild frontier...the conversation traces his path from the cotton fields of south Texas to the stages of theaters across the country. Along the way, Crockett and podcast host Chris Shiflett geek out over Memphis' musical history, Texas' independent spirit and the thrill of chasing down your own unique horizon.'

Charley Crockett's anticipated new album, Lonesome As A Shadow, is now streaming in full at Cowboys & Indians. Of the album, Cowboys & Indians praises, “… a captivating blend of Memphis soul, Cajun blues, and Texas country.”  

Today the Austin-based trio Greyhounds have released their new album Cheyenne Valley Drive. Sporting ten tracks ranging from swaggering boogie to space-age soul, each song feels both timelessly lived-in and uniquely fresh. The album is currently streaming via Billboard.com who spoke with singer/guitarist Andrew Trube about their approach in the studio; 'The key is just not to overthink it,' says Trube. 'So many people stew on it, especially now when you can go really deep on the computer and spend months and months on one song, editing and fine-tuning. But then all the little fun curve-ball things usually get taken out, and to me that's the good stuff.'

Charley Crockett's new single, “Ain't Gotta Worry Child,” premieres today at Billboard,who calls the song, “a soulful track that calls to mind Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions…” Watch the video/share HERE.

Compass Records is excited to announce the release of renowned singer/ songwriter Nicki Bluhm's new album, TO RISE YOU GOTTA FALL, out June 1. To celebrate the announcement, Rolling Stone premiered the title track, hailing the song as 'a blast of Memphis soul.' TO RISE YOU GOTTA FALL was recorded in Memphis at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording and features two co-writes with Ryan Adams and a Dan Penn cover. For these live band, analog sessions, Bluhm brought in producer Matt Ross-Spang(Margo Price, Jason Isbell), and the studio band included Will Sexton (guitar), Ross-Spang (guitars), Ken Coomer(drums and percussion), Al Gamble (Hammond B3), Rick Steff (piano) and Dave Smith (bass), with Reba Russell andSusan Marshall (background singers), Sam Shoup (string arrangements) and various special guests.

Compass Records is excited to announce the release of renowned singer/songwriter Nicki Bluhm's new album, TO RISE YOU GOTTA FALL, out June 1. To celebrate the announcement, Rolling Stone premiered the title track yesterday, hailing the song as 'a blast of Memphis soul.' TO RISE YOU GOTTA FALL was recorded in Memphis at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording studio and features two co-writes with Ryan Adams and a Dan Penn cover. For these live band analog sessions, Bluhm brought in producer Matt Ross-Spang (Margo Price, Jason Isbell), and the studio band included Will Sexton (guitar), Ross-Spang (guitars), Ken Coomer (drums and percussion), Al Gamble (Hammond B3), Rick Steff (piano) and Dave Smith (bass), with Reba Russell and Susan Marshall (background singers), Sam Shoup (string arrangements) and various special guests. 'To Rise You Gotta Fall' is available to listen on all streaming platforms here.