Willie Nelson News

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Shelby Lynne will release her highly anticipated new album, Consequences of the Crown, August 16 via Monument Records. This is Lynne’s first new album since returning to Nashville after 25 years away and is her most raw and authentic work to date.

A legendary performer who will turn 85 next month on July 10, Mavis Staples continues to be a tour-de-force in music and a voice for the voiceless in today’s divided society. Well known for her work in the gospel and Americana space, Staples is also an R&B icon who famously worked with the one and only Prince in his 80’s heyday. Reminiscent of those records, she is sharing the new song “Worthy.” Listen to it now!

Breakout Nashville vocalist and songwriter Carter Faith has unveiled a new song, “Blue Bird,” featuring background vocals by the legendary Alison Krauss and co-written by Faith with Tofer Brown (Elle King, Walker Hayes, Lady A) and Lauren Hungate (Lily Rose, Cam, Lori McKenna). Listen to the song now!

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry is releasing two new versions of Fleetwood Mac’s beloved song, “Landslide.' The releases come as the band celebrates their 10-year anniversary this week and marks a full circle moment for the group, as “Landslide” is one of the songs they covered in the earliest days of their career. Listen to the new recordings here!

Orville Peck has announced his 6th annual Rodeo, featuring a headline set from Peck & Tanya Tucker in addition to performances from Medium Build, Mickey Guyton, Reyna Roberts, The Nude Party and more.

Critically acclaimed Nashville country rockers The Wild Feathers are back with their first new album in close to three years, Sirens, arriving via New West Records on Friday, October 4. Produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Shooter Jennings, Sirens is heralded by the premiere of the organ-laced first single, “Sanctuary.' Listen to the song now!

Birdland hosted acclaimed vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli and singer/pianist Billy Stritch, who joined forces on the historic stage on Monday, June 3. The duo teamed up for 'Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other,” a new show of pop music from the 1950s to the present.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.

Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson has announced the continuation of LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD, a tour that played to standing room only crowds in sold-out arenas coast-to-coast in 2022. Jackson’s 2024 – 2025 tour will hit an initial list of 10 arenas across America…each marking the last time he’ll ever perform his more-than-30 years of hits in that city and surrounding areas.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will release his first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1, July 12 on Reprise Records. Where are the tracks? Fans will have to wait. The tracklist will not be revealed until the release date. Strings will continue his tour this fall including newly announced dates. Find the full lineup here!

Top selling singer-songwriter ERNEST will be joined by friends HARDY, Jamey Johnson, and Lukas Nelson for a special night of music at the 2024 Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert presented by Nissan. The show will be held at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has announced five new shows. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

19x ACM Award-winner Chris Stapleton was the top winner at the 59th Annual ACM Awards with four wins: Album of the Year (Higher, as artist and producer), Male Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. Stapleton also performed his song, “Think I’m In Love With You,” with surprise special guest Dua Lipa during the live show.

Wynonna Judd’s take on Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ classic song “Refugee” featuring Lainey Wilson is out now. The track arrives as the fifth single shared from the highly-anticipated Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, with a new video, “In The Studio,” featuring behind-the-scenes footage of Judd and Wilson recording their version. Listen to the track now!

“Over and Over,” the new song from GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne is out now via Monument Records. Produced by Lynne, Karen Fairchild, Ashley Monroe and Gena Johnson, “Over and Over” is a soulful reflection heartbreak and loss. Listen to the song now!

From Bob Dylan to Beyonce, every song on Rising Appalachia’s new covers EP, Folk and Anchor, was carefully selected for the album not just because they were some of bandmate sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith’s all-time favorite songs, but because they each tell a story in and of themselves. Listen to the album now!

Rubicon Theatre Company, celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season this year, launched its new summer concert series VENTURA LIVE!. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances in the new documentary featuring unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to their 2023-2024 world tour. “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” opens a new door to Springsteen’s creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage - as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of singer/pianist Billy Stritch and vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli team up for “Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ed Bruce's previously unreleased songs can be heard for the first time on AFTER HOURS, a 16-track album from Music Row Talent Records (MRT) and Old Hat Productions, a creative partnership formed by Bruce and two of his songwriter friends, Mike Morgan and Jeff Elliott.