Pops Staples News

RISE & SHINE Album Released by TEXAS HEADHUNTERS

by Rachel Stone — October 9, 2026

Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton release their second album via Hardcharger / Blue Élan Records, delivering blues, rock and country from the Austin-based trio.

TEXAS HEADHUNTERS Band to Release New Single

by Joshua Wright — July 30, 2026

The Texas-based rock act announced the release of a new single, continuing the band's run of original material rooted in the state's music scene.

TEXAS HEADHUNTERS to Release New Album RISE AND SHINE

by Joshua Wright — July 30, 2026

Guitarists Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton have formed TEXAS HEADHUNTERS, a trio releasing a new album titled RISE AND SHINE.

New Opera DIE GRÖSSTE FUGE To Have U.S. Premiere At Roulette Intermedium

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 8 pm, composer Elliott Sharp will present the US Premiere in English of Die Grösste Fuge (The Greatest Fugue), A Time Travel Opera at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn.

Review: KUMANANA! AN AFRO-PERUVIAN MUSICAL REVUE at GALA Hispanic Theatre

by Roger Catlin — June 14, 2023

The latest musical production from the GALA Hispanic Theatre highlights a specific but not widely known genre — that of Afro-Peruvian dance, music and poetry.

eTown Announces Initial Lineup For Virtual 30th b'Earthday Celebration

by Sarah Jae Leiber — March 16, 2021

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The Staple Singers' 'Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection' Now Available for Pre-Order

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 23, 2020

Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce a deluxe CD edition of Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection.

The BB King Blues Band & The BB King Estate Have Joined Forces

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 11, 2020

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Craft Recordings Announces 'The Memphis Masters'

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 14, 2019

Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce The Memphis Masters—a limited video series celebrating various albums from the iconic Stax Records label, showcasing its enduring musical legacy, as well as its influence on Memphis, TN.

7-LP Box Set Celebrating The Staple Singers Stax Years Out Dec. 6

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 29, 2019

Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce the release of a vinyl box set celebrating one of music's greatest gospel and soul groups, The Staple Singers.

Mavis Staples Comes to Playhouse Square

by Stephi Wild — August 1, 2019

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will honor the powerful voice of soul and gospel by bestowing on Hall of Fame Inductee Mavis Staples the new Rock Hall Honors award, sponsored by Klipsch Audio and PNC Bank.

Chris Stapleton Wins Three CMA AWARDS

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 15, 2018

Chris Stapleton won three awards at The 52 Annual CMA Awards: Male Vocalist of the Year (for the fourth-straight year), Single of the Year (“Broken Halos”) and Song of the Year (“Broken Halos”).

Kacey Musgraves Wins Big at the CMA AWARDS - See Full List of Winners Here!

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 15, 2018

Chris Stapleton reveled in a celebratory night in Nashville as he took home three wins at "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards," while Keith Urban warmed hearts with his gracious acceptance of the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy.

Liz Brasher Releases New Single LOVE FEATS, Plus Announces Debut Album On Fat Possum Records In 2019

by Tori Hartshorn — October 17, 2018

Following a breakout year for Liz Brasher, including cross country tours with rock and roll legends The Psychedelic Furs and The Zombies as well as Red Wanting Blue, today she's announced her follow up to the Outcast EP from earlier this year with a debut full-length album coming on Fat Possu