RCA Records News

Jacob Whitesides has been named Radio Disney's 'NBT' (Next Big Thing) featured artist. The 17-year-old singer-songwriter is the latest artist to be highlighted in the multi-platform feature program that has championed young developing recording artists, showcasing their journeys as they turn their unique talents and dreams into careers.

Adding more heat to the already impressive lineup, REVOLT announced the first round of all-star performers who will take the stage during the second annual REVOLT Music Conference (RMC).

Pop culture and style icon Kelly Osbourne will host the hour-long 2015 "MTV VMA Red Carpet" live pre-show alongside MTV's own Sway and "Girl Code Live" stars, Carly Aquilino, Nessa Diab and Nora 'Awkwafina' Lum on Sunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT leading into the VMAs at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

A musical parodist in the broad, juvenile yet clever tradition of Mad magazine, 'Weird Al' Yankovic is known for adding his own gently satirical lyrics to current hit songs. His shaggy, hangdog appearance, affection for slapstick, and amiable willingness to do seemingly anything for a laugh made him a natural for videos. Yankovic is undoubtedly the most successful comedy-recording artist in the world, with more than 12 million albums sold. His newest tour offering, The Mandatory World Tour, covers his latest album Mandatory Fun (RCA Records), fresh from winning a Grammy and topping Billboard's album chart, for what can be deemed his most successful musical comedy endeavor to date.

On the heels of the fastest growing single of his career, Chris Young, “one of the strongest, most distinctive voices among country's current crop” (Billboard), is unveiling his upcoming “I'm Comin' Over” fall tour

Hasbro Studios and Sony Music/Legacy Recordings will release a #TrulyOutrageous tribute album to Hasbro's 1980s cult classic JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS today, August 7

AMERICAN IDOL's Adam Lambert returned to reality TV last night with a performance of 'Ghost Town' on Australia's version of 'The Voice.'

Late last night as a 'bit of a surprise', as member Liam Payne stated, One Direction released a new single from their upcoming album titled 'Drag Me Down'.

Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA has announced that cabaret star Roslyn Kind will join the critically acclaimed Broadway @ The Art House series for two shows only on July 31 and August 1 at 7:00 PM. The production is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander who has directed productions for Barbra Streisand (who is also Ms. Kind's big sister), as well as for Kristin Chenoweth, Il Divo, Bette Midler and Well-Strung. Musical Direction is by Alex Rybeck, with Jered Egan on bass and Dan Gross on Drums.  For tickets and information visit www.ptownarthouse.com  or call 800-838-3006.

Adam Lambert stopped by CBS's THE TALK to chat about his new album,'The Original High',

Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA has announced that cabaret star Roslyn Kind will join the critically acclaimed Broadway @ The Art House series for two shows only on July 31 and August 1 at 7:00 PM. The production is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander who has directed productions for Barbra Streisand (who is also Ms. Kind's big sister), as well as for Kristin Chenoweth, Il Divo, Bette Midler and Well-Strung. Musical Direction is by Alex Rybeck, with Jered Egan on bass and Dan Gross on Drums.  For tickets and information visit www.ptownarthouse.com  or call 800-838-3006.

Adam Lambert gave a special concert held at Morongo Casino Resort in California on Saturday, July 18, 2015.

Today, Parson James released his debut single “Sinner Like You” on RCA Records. The single premiered on Noisey.com, who called it 'immediately compelling,' and is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play and Apple Music.

Chris Young, “one of the strongest, most distinctive voices among country's current crop” (Billboard), cranked up Chicago over the weekend as he headlined Saturday's Windy City Smokeout.

Reock & Roll Revue, led by keyboard player Tom Reock, returns to Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre for two special dates in August. The concert, 'A Life in Music - Then and Now,' will feature music from the 40-year career of famed Trenton songwriter-guitarist Ernie White. The show will include special appearances by numerous performers, including White himself, who will debut his 2015 'Coming of Age' album in its entirety. This is his first album of all new material in many years.

The deVaron Lerangis Family Band (singer/composer/pianist Tina deVaron, and her sons, singer/composer/producer Nick Lerangis of the band, Evening Darling, and teacher/musician/historian Joe Lerangis of the American School of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) will perform one show at Caffe Vivaldi tonight, July 9th from 7-8pm. Caffe Vivaldi is in Greenwich Village at 32 Jones St, between West 4th and Bleecker. Call (212) 691-7538 for more information. This is a very special event, and advance planning is highly recommended, as the room is small.

The deVaron Lerangis Family Band (singer/composer/pianist Tina deVaron, and her sons, singer/composer/producer Nick Lerangis of the band, Evening Darling, and teacher/musician/historian Joe Lerangis of the American School of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) will perform one show at Caffe Vivaldi on July 9th from 7-8pm. Caffe Vivaldi is in Greenwich Village at 32 Jones St, between West 4th and Bleecker. Call (212) 691-7538 for more information. This is a very special event, and advance planning is highly recommended, as the room is small.

Since its first appearance at the Royal Court Theatre in June 1973, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has become the world's favourite Rock N' Roll musical. It has been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Director Christopher Luscombe created a stunning new production to celebrate the 40th Anniversary and this critically acclaimed version of the classic show is back by popular demand, and comes to Edinburgh on 28 March - 2 April 2016.

A capella group Pentatonix paid homage to the King of Pop in a new video titled 'The Evolution of Michael Jackson.'

Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA, a joint venture between gospel music icon Kirk Franklin and RCA Records, is proud to announce the signing of celebrated writer, singer, rapper, and producer Christon Gray.  The Columbus, Ohio-based artist moves between both singing and rapping while also playing keys and writing most of his own music.