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Guitar Virtuoso John Jorgenson Releases Limited Edition, 3-CD Box Set 'Divertuoso' Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


John Jorgenson will release Divertuoso, a limited edition, 3-CD box set of three separate, all-new full-length albums featuring three of Jorgenson's band configurations

The Charlie Daniels Band Releases New Live CD & DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


From his Urban Cowboy honky tonk days, to the largest honky tonk in the Lone Star State, Billy Bob's Texas, Charlie Daniels brings his career spanning over 50 years full circle and is set to release Live At Billy Bob's Texas CD and DVD today, October 16, 2015.

White House Concert Featuring Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Be Live Streamed Tonight
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 14, 2015


'A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House' is a PBS music special taped in the East Room of the White House. President and Mrs. Obama will host the all-star music tribute celebrating the cultural resonance of art and literature in unique American musical forms.

Guitar Virtuoso John Jorgenson to Release Limited Edition, 3-CD Box Set 'Divertuoso'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 8, 2015


John Jorgenson will release Divertuoso, a limited edition, 3-CD box set of three separate, all-new full-length albums featuring three of Jorgenson's band configurations

New Album from AMERICAN IDOL's Taylor Hicks Slated for 2016 Release
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2015


Taylor Hicks is on-deck to perform the National Anthem next week at the Major League Baseball Division Series Playoff Game Five at Kansas City Royals, which will be televised on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).

Carnegie Hall to Present Brad Mehldau in Zankel Hall, 10/22
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2015


Brad Mehldau, one of the foremost jazz pianists of his generation, returns to Carnegie Hall for an intimate solo piano recital on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall. Mehldau's last solo performance at the Hall was during the 2010-2011 season when he was the first ever jazz artist appointed to hold Carnegie Hall's Debs Composer's Chair.

Straight No Chaser's THE NEW OLD FASHIONED Out 10/30; Tour Kicks Off 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2015


Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced details of their new album. “THE NEW OLD FASHIONED” -- the world famous a cappella group's fifth full-length release -- arrives everywhere on October 30th. 

Legendary Singer/Songwriter Charlie Daniels Releases Song Dedicated to Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2015


Iconic artist Charlie Daniels has produced a new song that uniquely captures the road that the cowboys endure to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas to seek the coveted Gold Buckle and title of world champion.

Blue Sky Riders Perform at Center for the Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2015


The Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, and Gary Burr trio Blue Sky Riders make Nashville and modern pop music collide in Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University tonight, September 19 at 8 p.m.

Paul Anka Heading to The Smith Center, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


The Smith Center will welcome Paul Anka to Reynolds Hall this fall. Very few performing artists have made as great an impact on popular culture as Anka, who will perform his greatest hits accompanied by his backing band in Reynolds Hall today, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Visits THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


The Tony Award-winning new Broadway musical An American in Paris will perform on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT tonight, September 18 at 11:35pm ET/10:35pm CT on CBS, marking the first Broadway performance on the new late night show.

VIDEO: Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp Perform 'Night Life' on COLBERT
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2015


As they prepare for the 30th Anniversary of Farm Aid, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp stopped by CBS's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT to perform Willie's 'Night Life.'

Rhonda Vincent to Release New Album 'Christmas Time' 10/30
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2015


Rhonda Vincent has been celebrating the season all year; writing new Christmas material, then combining the new originals with the classics. The result is something unique and it's sure to set the perfect tone for this Holiday Season!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - CMT Airs Documentary JOHNNY CASH: AMERICAN REBEL Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 12, 2015


'Johnny Cash: American Rebel' premieres on the 12thanniversary of his passing tonight, September 12 at 9 pm ET/PT. Get a sneak peek below!

Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard to Play Detroit's Fox Theatre, 10/20
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2015


Iconic Texas singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson and country music legend, Merle Haggard announced a performance at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m.

TG Sheppard to Release New Album 'Legendary Friends & Country Duets'
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2015


Since leaving home in 1961 to pursue a career in music, TG Sheppard has done it all. He scored a job as a promotions executive for RCA Records, where he became friends with Elvis Presley who believed in his talent so much that he gave him his first tour bus, topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart an astonishing 21 times, and left an everlasting mark on Country music. Over the years, the smooth singer/songwriter has made a lot of impressive friends, which inspired the vision for his upcoming album, Legendary Friends & Country Duets, which is set for release on Oct. 30 via Cleopatra Records. On the upcoming project, TG collaborates with some of the most influential artists of all-time and those that he can actually call his personal friends.

Michele Hamelink Joins Sony ATV's Pan European A&R Team
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 8, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has further strengthened its hugely successful pan-European A&R team with the addition of Michèle Hamelink as European A&R Scout.

CMT to Present Week-Long Tribute to Johnny Cash, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2015


CMT today announced an unprecedented weeklong tribute celebrating the enduring legacy of the Man in Black, Johnny Cash, hosted by super-fan Kid Rock.

Songwriter Ashley Raines to Release I'LL FIGHT Cover Songs Collection, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2015


Ashley Raines & The New West Revue are set to release I'll Fight, a collection of cover songs, September 8th. 

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