Mercury Records News

To commemorate the ten (10) year anniversary of recording, Triple Pop has today announced the release of "Acoustic Remixed," a digital three (3) song EP with vocals performed by GRAMMY award-winning musician Kacey Musgraves.

Canadian rock troupes I Mother Earth and Finger Eleven are bringing their electrifying stage shows to Toronto's Festival of Beer (TFOB 2018), on Sunday, July 29. Their performances will take place on Bandshell Stage, Exhibition Place to close out the 2018 weekend celebration of beer, brewers and #BeerLove, presented by 102.1 The Edge.

Dixon Place (Ellie Covan, Founder and Artistic Director) is pleased to present the world premiere of SPEED QUEEN, written and performed by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Phoebe Legere, and directed by Lissa Moira at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street). The production will preview on March 7, 2018 with press opening on March 9, and performances on March 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24. All performances are at 7:30 PM.

From his hitmaking '70s heyday until his untimely passing in 2003, Barry White set an unmatched standard for sexy, seductive, soulful R&B. As a vocalist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, White created music that was unmatched in its sonic and romantic intensity, highlighted by lush, widescreen arrangements and the artist's deep, dark baritone voice. Over the course of his remarkable career, two-time Grammy Awardwinner Barry White scored 106 gold albums worldwide, with 41 of those attaining platinum status, along with 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, with worldwide record sales of over 100 million records. He remains one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.

Dixon Place (Ellie Covan, Founder and Artistic Director) is pleased to present the world premiere of SPEED QUEEN, written and performed by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Phoebe Legere, and directed by Lissa Moira at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street). The production will preview on March 7, 2018 with press opening on March 9, and performances on March 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24. All performances are at 7:30 PM.

Chris Stapleton's ALL AMERICAN ROAD SHOW will hit the road again in 2018 including newly confirmed shows at New York's Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles' The Forum and Chicago's Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre among others. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb as special guests. Stapleton Fan Club pre-sales will begin Tuesday, February 6 at 10:00am local time. For more information Public tickets for the newly announced concerts begin Friday, February 9 at 10:00am local time.

Reba McEntire came to visit the diner at Waitress last night, January 27! The country icon took a photo with the show's current stars, Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh proclaims that Thursday, December 28, 2017 is THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES DAY in the city of Boston. To celebrate The Mighty Mighty BossTones many contributions including their founding in Boston over 30 years ago, their 9 full-length albums, EPs, and other recordings; the 20th anniversary of their HomeTown ThrowDown holiday concert series in Boston; the 20th anniversary of their double-platinum selling LET'S FACE IT album (1997 Mercury Records), and their philanthropic donation (one of the first) to The Shout Syndicate Fund.

The Mighty Mighty BosstToneS, known for their unique brand of ska-core, celebrate their 20th annual HomeTown ThrowDown concert series between Christmas and New Year's three consecutive nights at Boston's House of Blues.

Chris Stapleton's From A Room: Volume 2 debuts this week at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. This is Stapleton's second album to debut atop the Country Albums chart this year.

Chris Stapleton performed Millionaire as well as a web exclusive version of Nobody's Lonely Tonight on last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live! In addition, Stapleton joined guest host Chris Pratt for a special duet and interview.

Chris Stapleton's Scarecrow In The Garden is available today (listen HERE, purchase HERE). Written by Stapleton, Brice Long and Matt Fleener, the song is the second new material unveiled from Stapleton's anticipated new album, From A Room: Volume 2, which will be released December 1 on Mercury Records Nashville and is now available to pre-order digitally and with exclusive limited-edition bundles.

Four-time Grammy Award nominee, and Tony Award winner Melba Moore has been crossing genres from Broadway to recording star to television personality since the early '70s. Never willing to stand still, Melba Moore has continued to perform in all genres and has remained one of the most enduring artists of the 21st century. She will bring her powerhouse vocal skills to SOPAC on Friday, November 11 at 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh CLO presents the rock 'n roll hit MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET for the first time, August 8 - 13 at the Benedum Center.

TV Line is reporting that Matthew Morrison will be returning to his role as the abusive husband Paul Stadler on 'Grey's Anatomy'. According to the actor, his character will play a 'big role' in the upcoming 14th season of the medical drama. The new season is slated to air September 28th.

Billy Ray Cyrus is back and better than ever! Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of the smash hit that started it all, 'Achy Break Heart,' at the Brown Theatre August 4. Cyrus will be joined by special guest, Nashville's rising star, Olivia Lane.

Country music mainstay, Billy Currington, has reached the #1 spot on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with his latest singe, “Do I Make You Wanna,” off his sixth studio album, Summer Forever (Mercury Records Nashville). The single marks Currington's 12th career #1 and second song from Summer Forever to top the charts following his hit “It Don't Hurt Like It Used To.”

Pittsburgh CLO presents the rock 'n roll hit MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET for the first time, August 8 - 13 at the Benedum Center.

The Hollywood Bowl has announced the cast and creative team for a benefit performance of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, conceived and directed on Broadway by James Lapine.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Matthew Morrison and his wife, Renee, are expecting their first child. We send our congratulations to the happy couple!