Sam Smith News

Apple Music today announced Toronto based singer-songwriter and emerging global superstar Jessie Reyez as the latest addition to its Up Next program, Apple Music's monthly artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising talent. 

Pop singer-songwriter AJ Mitchell has released his brand new song 'Say It Again' today via Epic Records. With endearing lyrics and an infectious hook, the song has the heartbeat of a true pop anthem. 'Say It Again' is premiering now on the cover of Apple Music's New Music Daily playlist.

Following a year of outstanding artistic milestones in 2019, including a Helpmann Award nomination for Best Chamber and/or Instrumental Ensemble Concert, Camerata a?" Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, returns to the mainstage with a highly anticipated new theatre-concert work, When The World Was Wide.

Two-time GRAMMY winner Tori Kelly will kick off 2020 with a tour in support of her new album, Inspired By True Events. The North American leg, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on January 28 at the House of Blues in Cleveland, OH. The headline run will include shows at Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City (January 31), Nashville's Ryman Auditorium (February 12) and The Wiltern in Los Angeles (February 26). Audrey MiKa will open on all dates.

Broadway stars Adinah Alexander and Brandi Chavonne Massey have been friends for years, ever since starring together in Wicked. On Monday, October 21 at 7pm, the two will be singing up a storm at the weekly PIANO BAR LIVE!at Brandy's Piano Bar on the Upper East Side.

Today, UK-based GRAMMY winning producer and composer Tourist (William Phillips) is releasing “Kin,' the final single from his new album (and second of 2019) Wild which is out on 18 October via Monday Records [pre-save / pre-order].

Music House, a singing competition hosted by iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM and LiveMe, launches today in the LiveMe app. The winner of the competition will perform at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball Village Stage at KIIS Jingle Ball on Dec. 6, with Katy Perry, BTS, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith on the Main Stage lineup.

The lineup has been announced for the annual 'Jingle Ball' concert, presented by Los Angeles radio station KIIS-FM. The event will be headlined by Katy Perry, BTS, Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, Camila Cabello, Halsey, French Montana, Lizzo and Normani.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK has signed multi-BRIT-nominated DJ, songwriter, artist and record producer Jonas Blue to a worldwide futures deal.

Vevo today releases a performance of “Down in Flames” from the latest LIFT artist of 2019, AJ Mitchell. Vevo's LIFT initiative connects today's up-and-coming artists to audiences around the globe through video content. Launched in 2011, Vevo's artist development program shines a spotlight on the world's freshest new talent. Vevo LIFT alumni include the likes of Sam Smith, Halsey, Khalid, Jorja Smith, SZA, Julia Michaels, Billie Eilish and CNCO.

Today the UK's Sam Fender releases his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles via Interscope. The LP was written, recorded and produced at Fender's own self-built warehouse studio in North Shields, England alongside long-standing friend and producer, Bramwell Bronte. Fender will embark on his first ever tour of North America with dates that kick off September 25 in Seattle, WA and conclude October 20 in Washington, DC. Along the way Sam and his band will make stops in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. The full tour is listed below.   

This week we are sitting down with Emmy Nominated Scenic Designer Jason Sherwood! Jason is nominated for the production design of 'RENT Live' and he gives us the full deep dive into his set for this groundbreaking production. From it's development along side Michael Greif, to figuring out audience locations and camera blocking, to how to transition the story from place to place, Jason is giving us the inside scoop on all of it.

Today, E! announced the commencement of voting for the 2019 “E! People's Choice Awards,” celebrating all forms of entertainment, chosen entirely by the people.  Starting with the fan nomination week back in August, E! engaged fans worldwide to submit their favorites in the various categories. Now it's time for them to select their choice from the eight nominees to determine the winner in each category representing movies, television, music and pop culture.

Sam Fender is pleased to share “The Borders,” the final song to be dropped ahead of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, and arguably his most hard-hitting in a record that's littered with them. As has been well-documented, the UK's Fender writes cannily about what he sees and has seen around him. Rolling Stone recently said “The 25-year-old's uncannily mature songs tackle weighty topics without flinching.” “The Borders,” Sam's personal favorite on the LP, is a chest-punching story that looks a little closer to home. At once deeply personal and traumatic, Sam tells a story of two boys growing up together and then going their separate ways. Memories inferred but not directly addressed. It's a storming tune with a powerful story, as so many of Sam's songs are.

Today's top stories: the soundtrack to JUDY is coming September 27 featuring Renee Zellweger, and more!

JUDY, The Original Soundtrack, will be released on September 27, coinciding with the release of the feature film, starring Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland. The film is based on the true story of Judy Garland's final concerts in London in the late 1960s.

Rick Fisher, Executive Director of Heartland Men's Chorus (HMC), announced Monday their 34th season will again present three completely distinct concerts. All three performances include the show stopping productions for which HMC is known. All three concerts are created to change hearts and minds. However, each concert is also incredibly unique.

MTV today announced that Big Sean featuring A$AP Ferg, H.E.R., Normani and Ozuna have been added to the lineup of performers at the 2019 MTV VMAs, airing live globally from Newark, N.J. on Monday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m.ET/PT.

Vevo today announces Kiana Ledé and AJ Mitchell as their newest LIFT acts of 2019. Vevo's LIFT initiative connects today's up-and-coming artists to audiences around the globe through video content. Launched in 2011, Vevo's artist development program shines a spotlight on the world's freshest new talent. Vevo LIFT alumni include the likes of Sam Smith, Halsey, Khalid, Jorja Smith, SZA, Julia Michaels, Billie Eilish and CNCO. Ledé and Mitchell's LIFT performances follow those of Def Jam Recordings' YK Osiris, who recently premiered a live version of his hit “Worth It” as well as a short film, “YK Osiris: Young King.”

Global sensation Aya Nakamura and U.S. hip-hop extraordinaire Lil Pump have collaborated on a new hit 'Pookie' Remix.