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Orlando Gay Chorus has named Dr. L. Fabián González its 13th Artistic Director following a nationwide search. González will lead the chorus into its 37th season and make his concert debut with Gay on a SLAY this December.

Pianist Emanuel Ax will join chamber orchestra The Knights at Mechanics Hall for Music Worcester's season opener, featuring two Mozart piano concertos and a work by Joseph Bologne.

Colombian artist Till High released his six-track debut EP EL CAMBAMBERO, blending Afrobeats, Amapiano, Reggaetón and Afro-R&B with Caribbean coastal influences from his native Barranquilla.

The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989.  It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copyright to Buddy’s music. He supported the idea and the show was produced.

BILLBOARD HOUSE will present an R&B concert featuring Jill Scott, Kehlani and THE ROOTS, with kwn joining the lineup as part of the event.

Cory Henry has released DEVOTION, a gospel album following his GRAMMY-winning CHURCH, featuring Stevie Wonder, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker and Jonathan McReynolds.

ALTIN GÜN will begin a North American tour September 6 in Vancouver, with stops at Brooklyn Steel and The Orpheum, in support of new album GARIP, released via ATO Records.

Billboard announced panel series BILLBOARD HOUSE and a R&B Hip-Hop Live concert in New York, with kwn joining Lucky Daye and Yung Miami at Brooklyn Steel.

Michael Lee & The Wartime Limousine released the single DROWNING ahead of their self-titled debut album, recorded at Fort Worth's Niles City Sound studio.

Colby T. Helms released the single 'Fireside Love' from his upcoming album ONE FOR THE LOSERS and announced his debut performance at Mountain Stage, along with a headlining fall tour.

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra announced a multi-year partnership with 407 ETR to fund a new community program bringing performances to Brampton, Markham and Scarborough.

Juicy J and Project Pat spoke with guest host Jelly Roll about their Oscar win, meeting Dolly Parton, Pat's faith journey and their new album Dem Goats on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater has revealed its Fall 2026 season and 2026-27 programming theme, “For Each Other,” featuring the world premiere of Maree ReMalia's WITH OURSELVES, WITH EACH OTHER, Freshworks performances, the Remind Me, My Dream exhibition and returning community programs.

The Australian String Quartet will return to South Australia's Barossa Valley with chamber music concerts, guest artists Parvyn and Josh Bennett, and food and wine experiences across iconic regional venues.

The Soraya has added Varijashree Venugopal, Jeff Parker, Paul Bryan and Scott Amendola to its fall jazz lineup, joining Snarky Puppy on Oct. 3 and The Bad Plus's farewell concert on Dec. 3.

Jesse Cook will release his new album past the breakwater on September 18 and launch the Forever Live World Tour on September 21 in Quebec City, with dates including Pittsburgh Nov. 5 and New York Nov. 13.

Following its run at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Adam Bradley will bring his raw, autobiographical solo show, Is This Thing On?, directly to New York City for a strictly limited three-performance engagement at the Chain Theatre.

The War And Treaty will release their new EP COUNTRY BAPTISM via Atlantic Outpost on September 4, with the title track debuting live on America's Got Talent, followed by a US headline tour including the Ryman Auditorium.

Bassist and composer Emma Dayhuff released "Distance," the second single from her upcoming album MOUNTAINS, exploring longing within long-distance relationships.

London pianist Jamie Safir will release his debut solo album, MOMENTISM, featuring bassist Conor Chaplin, drummer Luke Tomlinson and saxophonist Iain Ballamy on Chill Tone Records.

Austin-based father-daughter Americana duo Hank & Shaidri Alrich will release their debut single, inspired by the Dixie Fire's destruction of Hank's hometown of Greenville, California.

Josh Crutchmer's upcoming book will trace Arizona's contributions to rock, folk, country and punk, from Mill Avenue's post-grunge scene to Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers and Jimmy Eat World.

TODAY's Carson Daly examines how Dolly Parton reshaped country music and influenced artists from Taylor Swift to Whitney Houston in a new segment on her lasting impact.

Texas Headhunters, the trio of Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton, released "Bigshot," a track from their upcoming album RISE & SHINE on Hardcharger/Blue Élan Records.

Sara Evans will kick off her 10-city Holiday Road Tour on December 2 in Cranston, Rhode Island, with stops through December 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. Braden Hull will open all dates.