Willie Nelson News

After decades spent as the reigning Queen of Disco, Gloria Gaynor is announcing the release of her new gospel album, Testimony (June 7th). Recording for the first time in Nashville with Grammy-winning producers Chris Stevens (TobyMac, Mandisa, Blake Shelton) and Reid Shippen (Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney), Gaynor uplifts listeners with a carefully-chosen selection of classic hymns, self-penned songs, as well as a stirring cover of Bob Dylan's 'Man of Peace.'

The multi-platinum rock group FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has teamed up with the legendary BRIAN MAY of QUEEN and two of the biggest names in country and blues rock, BRANTLEY GILBERT and KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD to record a special version of the song 'Blue On Black' mixed by Kevin Churko(Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain, Disturbed). Titans in each of their respective genres, the artists came together to merge country and mainstream rock to re-create the classic song originally recorded and co-written by SHEPHERD. Taking Country Rock to the next level, 'Blue On Black' is out today worldwide via Prospect Park (North America) and Eleven Seven Music (ex. North America). The song is available HERE and the artists also premiered an official music video HERE for 'Blue On Black' showing the creation of the song.

Pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby's highly anticipated new album, Absolute Zero, is out now. Fans can listen to the album here!

Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) has released a new EP titled Brokenhearted Jubilee (Stocks in Asia/Thirty Tigers), a 7 track EP, inspired by the days of old cassette mix tapes. It includes 6 covers and a new, original song by Broemel, weaving together songs well-known and new alike, a collection of melancholic yet beautiful music. Carl has also released a series of visualizers for each track, which can be found here.

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) was thrilled to celebrate legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka at the 71st Annual BMI/NAB Dinner held last night at the Wynn Encore in Las Vegas. Anka was honored with the BMI Board of Directors Award for his immense impact on contemporary music.

One of the most popular singers in country music, Vince Gill, will play The VETS in Providence on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale Friday, April 12. Tickets are $79.50 - $49.50 and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421.ARTS (2787), or in person at The VETS/PPAC Box Office located at 220 Weybosset St. Providence. Box Office hours are Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm. Saturday 10am – 2pm. The VETS is located at One Avenue of the Arts, Providence. The VETS on-site Box Office is only open on show days. For a full list of The VETS events visit www.TheVetsRI.com.

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Chip Taylor has been writing and performing for nearly 60 years and shows no sign of slowing down. The New York Times says it best, “If you only know him as the as the guy who wrote 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning” — you don't know him! Chip Taylor is making some of the most distinctive acoustic music around today.

Pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby's highly anticipated new album Absolute Zero—out on April 12—premieres via NPR Music's First Listen, who proclaim, “Absolute Zero is the sound of an artist subverting expectations and pulling it off brilliantly. At this point in his career, Hornsby could easily coast on writing cozy songs and settling for that. Thankfully for us, he's still up for an adventure.” Listen to the album here!

Indian Ranch announced that Jamey Johnson will return once again, to perform in Webster, MA on Sunday, June 23th for the 2019 Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 12th at 10:00 AM; an Insider's Club Presale will take place Thursday, April 11th at 10:00 AM at www.indianranch.com.

Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a worldwide deal with Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock from the multi-chart-topping group Little Mix through its new joint venture TwentySeven Music Publishing with seasoned industry executive Barry Weiss and songwriter Jenna Andrews.

The Country Music Hall of Fame said it best when they opened the Outlaws and Armadillos exhibit in May of 2018, Bobby Bare originated “Outlaw Country” when he became the first artist of the era to gain control of his productions, leading to the likes of Willie, Waylon and the boys following suit. In celebration of the Country Music Hall of Famer's 84th birthday on April 7 and over 60 years in the music business, SiriusXM's Outlaw Country will air an all-star tribute concert recorded on the 4th annual Outlaw Country Cruise. The two-hour special will air on SiriusXM Outlaw Country, Channel 60 on Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 6 at 10 p.m. ET and Sunday, April 7 at 12 p.m. ET and be available OnDemand through the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.

Singer/songwriter Marty Brown kicks off a four-episode guest hosting run on Country Classics TV show today, with new shows set to broadcast on April 8, April 15 and April 22. The weekly half-hour program is filmed at the Willie Nelson & Friends Museum in Nashville and features interviews and music videos from classic Country artists like George Strait, Willie Nelson, Pam Tillis, George Jones, Tanya Tucker and others. Country Classics airs domestically on Heartland TV and The Family Channel, and internationally on Country TV (NZ), Keep It Country (UK) and Cayman 27 (Cayman Islands). Check your local listings for air dates and times.

New shows on sale at bergenPAC: Amos Lee My New Moon 2019 Tour on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.; Classic Albums Live to perform Queen - A Night at the Opera on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at 8 p.m.; Gilberto Santa Rosa on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at 8 p.m.; Night Ranger on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at 8 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli celebrates the release of her new album, PICK UP MY PIECES: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI SINGS WILLIE NELSON (self released / April 5, 2019).

Twenty-one time Grammy® Award-winning country music superstar VINCE GILL will be performing for one night only at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave.), charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Benny Green, Clint Holmes Celebrates the Jazz of Sammy David Jr., Joe Alterman, and more!

Singer-songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli celebrates the release of her new album, PICK UP MY PIECES: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI SINGS WILLIE NELSON (self released / April 5, 2019).

Grammy-nominated Texas country music star, Pat Green will take over the M Pavilion for one night only as part of M Resort Spa Casino's summer concert series on June 15. Tickets, starting at $15, go on sale Friday, March 22 at noon and can be purchased by visiting theMResort.com, ticketmaster.com or calling 800-745-3000.

On-the-rise country artist and songwriterJustin Kemp has announced the pre-order for his upcoming single co-written with his father and titled a?oeHearts Desire.a?? The single follows his last single, a?oeBetter Man,a?? which stayed on Hot Tracks for 11 weeks on Apple Music and his well received single a?oea??Steppin' Stonea?? released in June 2018. Pre-order the single here.