Nate Smith News

The Jersey City Jazz Festival will present a three-day waterfront event at Exchange Place Plaza, merging with the Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival for the first time, featuring Joe Lovano, Eddie Palmieri, Nate Smith, and more.

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Angel Nyack hosts a very special evening of music with Jason Robert Brown, a Rockland native whose musicals are performed on Broadway and stages around the world. In a rare local appearance, Jason will perform his music along with renowned vocalists Joy Woods and Sierra Boggess. This will sell out so get your tickets today! Proceeds will directly support Proyecto Faro’s community defense legal empowerment, mutual aid, and organizing programs

The Country Music Association will return to London with the CMA Songwriters Series featuring a mix of artists and songwriters including Keith Urban, Aaron Raitiere, Ashley Cooke, Kristian Bush and Meg McRee.

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Ensemble Arts Philly is kicking off its 2025–2026 season – one full of Broadway, jazz, comedy, speakers, a historic celebration of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 125th anniversary. LEARN MORE!

Nate Smith, drummer, producer, and composer, has announced his album LIVE-ACTION and a new tour, kicking off in September. Listen to the newly released single 'MAGIC DANCE,' available now!

Juilliard-trained singer/songwriter Braxton Cook will release his next full-length album, Not Everyone Can Go. In addition to the announcement, he has also shared headline tour dates and a new single. Check it out here!

Multi-Platinum Country artist, Lee Brice, has announced Fall dates for his upcoming What You Know About That Tour. The 15-date tour kicks off in Clearwater, FL on September 11 and wraps up on October 25 in Raleigh, NC.

Ensemble Arts Philly has unveiled its 2025-2026 Jazz Season, showcasing a diverse lineup of new and emerging talents, as well as veteran performers. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Andrew Bird and drummer Nate Smith will appear as special guest artists for the sixth and final performance of The Energy Curfew Music Hour Season 2. Learn more!

Rocky Block, John Byron, Zach Crowell, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Jelly Roll, and more have been announced as recipients of the 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards.

Open Arts Alliance performs Beetlejuice JR. on March 20, 21 & 22nd at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT. Based on the blockbuster motion picture.

Watershed Music Festival has announced that headliners Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and Bailey Zimmerman are set to descend on the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington on Fri., Aug. 1 through Sun., Aug. 3.