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GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys pay tribute to their beloved Joe Bonsall with the new music video for “Promised Land,” from their album ‘Front Porch Singin’’ released in 2021.

Female country music trio CHAPEL HART have confirmed the details for their HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS album due out October 25. Prior to the album’s release, CHAPEL HART will head back to Europe for performances in the UK and will also support the album’s release with a fall holiday tour.

Rubicon Theatre Company’s Summer Youth Education Program will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR. Performances run from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28 at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.

MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner released a new track, “Somewhere With Her,” from his forthcoming album This Country Music Thing which will be out August 16. Produced by Kenny Greenberg, the song was written by Rhett Akins, Will Bundy and Josh Miller. The track is about getting swept away in romantic longing, with a classic Turner ‘90s-country feel capturing a head-over-heels kind of love. 

14-time Grammy-winner, instantly recognizable O Brother, Where Art Thou? vocalist, and long-time guitarist of Alison Krauss & Union Station, Dan Tyminki is set to release a new album. Out August 16th, Live From The Ryman shines a light on Tyminski's acclaimed live show. Ahead of the album, Tyminski has released the first single, the previously unreleased “Whiskey Drinking Man.” 

The Springfield Chamber Players Octet will make their premiere at the Concerts at 7 Series on Monday, August 19, at 7PM. The performance will be at the Plainfield Congregational Church, 356 West Main Street in Plainfield, MA. 

John Buffalo has been tapped by the Old 97’s to join them for a short summer tour that kicks off in Lexington, KY on July 31st. The run of mostly Midwest dates is the first US run for John Buffalo following the release of his self-titled new album John Buffalo last year.

Country Music Singer-Songwriter Tayler Holder will follow up his successful appearances at the recent CMAFest 2024 with a new song this Friday. “Sittin’ on Empty” is coming off the back of the successful single “Nothin’ But Neon,” which had a bit of a twist as a country trap song.

Country music artist Jo Dee Messina has unveiled the final leg of her highly successful Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour. After a triumphant two-year run, including a celebratory six-date New England Homecoming, Messina will wrap up the tour this summer and fall with stops all across the U.S. and Canada.

Warren Zeiders will release a new project titled Relapse on August 23 via Warner Records. The 10-track project features recent standout singles “Betrayal” and the title track “Relapse,” which has already amassed more than 15.2M US streams since its June release. Listen to a new song now!

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY from July 19-28, featuring music from HAIRSPRAY songwriters and classic film hits. Join Charlie and friends on a magical adventure.

Playhouse on Park has announced the cast for the Connecticut premiere of THE PROM.

Between 1959 and 1972 – with the full Cleveland Orchestra, the somewhat smaller Cleveland Pops and the chamber-sized Cleveland Sinfonietta – Louis Lane made a series of critically acclaimed recordings for Columbia. They display the “exceptional breadth and impeccable taste” for which this gifted but perennially undervalued conductor was lauded in a tribute by the orchestra’s executive director. 

Philadelphia and Los Angeles-based band Mt. Joy has released their new project, Live at The Salt Shed, recorded over four sold-out nights at the famed Chicago, IL venue to celebrate New Year’s 2024. The album is out digitally on all services, with a 3xLP vinyl set available for pre-order. Listen to the project now!

Grammy-nominated, CMA Award-winning Grand Ole Opry member Lorrie Morgan delivers her first new studio effort in seven years - with ‘Dead Girl Walking’ (Cleopatra Records). Dead Girl Walking is yet another collection showcasing the rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to brightest humor, that is the hallmark of Morgan’s range. Listen to it now!

MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is set to release his new album This Country Music Thing on August 16. Ahead of Turner’s 10th studio album, he has released a track off the album, “Down In Georgia,” written by Tyler Booth, Anthony Olympia and Brent Rupard. Listen to the song now!

Country traditionalist and American Idol alum Alex Miller enlisted his eleven-year-old cousin Jak Christopher to help him film his latest music video, “My Daddy’s Dad.” The clip is the current chart-bound single from his new Billy Jam Records EP of the same name. Watch the video now!

Award-winning producer Marti Frederiksen collaborates with rising country star Ashley Wineland for her latest music video 'Crank It Up,' featuring an adrenaline-fueled dirt bike race and electrifying performance.

Ben Cameron’s Broadway Sessions will celebrate its 16th Anniversary at The Green Room 42 on June 20th, featuring cast members from THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL and more.

War Hippies’ latest release 'Like Father, Like Daughter' is set to tug at the heartstrings of listeners everywhere. Written by founding member Scooter Brown, this emotional tune delves deep into the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter, capturing the essence of love, identity and empowerment. Listen to the new song!

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have released a live cover of Adele’s “When We Were Young.' It has been a staple in the band’s setlist this past year and was recorded during a show at the legendary First Avenue venue in Minneapolis, MN last fall. Listen to the cover now!

Philadelphia and Los Angeles-based band Mt. Joy has announced the release of Live at The Salt Shed, recorded over four sold-out nights at the famed Chicago, IL venue to celebrate New Year’s 2024. Fan-favorite track “Bathroom Light (Live at The Salt Shed)” is out now, and the full album will be released on June 28, 2024. Listen to the new track from the album!

For the final fundraising event of the 2023-2024 season, Musical Theatre Guild will look back at 1996 - the year the Guild staged its' very first performances.

BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce a new partnership with 'The Broadway Cast'- a weekly talk show hosted by Broadway vet Ben Cameron, who brings your favorite Broadway personalities together for a hysterical, fun, informative, inspiring roundtable conversation.

THE ADOBE THEATER will present THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, running from July 19 to August 11. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, with an additional show on August 8.

Ben Cameron’s Broadway Sessions will return to The Green Room 42 on June 6th, featuring cast members from THE NOTEBOOK. Performers include Hilary Fisher, Dorcas Leung, Happy McPartlin, and more.

One of the most influential rising global artists, Carín León, has released his much anticipated new album Boca Chueca Vol. 1. The album features 19 songs and showcases Carín experimenting with a variety of genres, incorporating rock, country and pop. Watch the music video for Despídase bien from the album!

Most Followed Country Music Artist on TikTok, Country Music Singer-Songwriter TaylerHolder, comes back with a bit of a twist with a country trap song in the hope of a summer banger. 'I wrote ‘Nothin’ But Neon’ with Jared Keim and Travis Wood and we dove deep into what it feels like when guys go through a breakup,' the artist says. Listen to the song now!

[March 2024]---- Hello again readers! As the semester rolls into the springtime (yay), I'm thinking about all the theatre songs that give STRONG spring vibes in my opinion. My playlists and musical tastes definitely change when the seasons do, so I'm trying to get myself out of the dreary state of winter and into a bright springtime era. Without further ado, let's list them!