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The Country Music Association gathered at the prestigious Hall of Fame Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, today, to reveal the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame – James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith. Burton will be inducted in the Recording and/or Touring Musician category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with Songwriter […]
Nominated at this year’s CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year for his PLATINUM hit single “23” that’s surging toward #1 on country radio, Amazon Music’s “Breakthrough Artist to Watch” Chayce Beckham tonight releases the first track from his highly anticipated debut album – Bad For Me – coming Friday, April 5, with the rowdy anthem “Waylon in […]
The longest-running Country Music festival in the world is back! Today, the Country Music Association announced the initial lineup for the 51st CMA Fest in downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. After a record year for Country Music, CMA Fest is set to be an event like no other for music fans. From free outdoor performances throughout downtown Nashville […]
Luke Grimes. Photo Credit: Hank Chafin Singer-songwriter and actor Luke Grimes (“Yellowstone”) released his breakthrough eponymous country album on March 8 via Mercury Nashville/Range Music. Dave Cobb served as the producer, and Grimes co-wrote 10 out of the 13 tracks on the CD. This musical effort opens with the midtempo “Burn,” where he displays his […]
John Oates. Photo Credit: David McClister Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates chatted about his new solo music, and his 2024 tour. Song selection process for the new album On the song selection approach for the new album, Oates said, “I began to record some of the these songs a while back. I […]
On the heels of announcing her cookbook Good Lookin’ Cookin’ with sister Rachel Parton George (releasing September, 17th via Ten Speed Press), global superstar Dolly Parton today announced the launch of her first multi-category home collection featuring a wide array of home, kitchen, and tableware products. From a Guitar-shaped mini skillet to a custom Toile print depicting Dolly’s […]
“I feel like I discovered a lot about myself while making this record,” shares Marlowe. “I got to reflect on a lot of life from when I was a kid to life today. This album explores everything from loss to love, depression to joy, and overcoming the voices in your head telling you you’re not […]
Keith Wallen of Breaking Benjamin. Photo Courtesy of Atom Splitter PR. Keith Wallen, the guitarist of Breaking Benjamin, chatted about his forthcoming solo album “Infinity Now,” which will be released on May 3rd via Rise Records. “I am super excited for this new album to come out,” he exclaimed. “We are starting to slowly letting […]
Heating up alongside the year itself, Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music riser Ashley Cooke is on a skyrocket this spring. Propelled by a sophomore single speedily rising the charts in Top 20 smash “your place,” nearing 300 million global on-demand streams, a just-announced 2024 CMT Music Awards nomination for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year (“your place”), and […]
Luke Grimes. Photo Credit: Hank Chafin Singer-songwriter and actor Luke Grimes (“Yellowstone”) chatted about his self-titled debut country album, which will be released on March 8. Song selection process of the new LP On the song selection approach for the new album, Grimes said, “Dave Cobb had a lot to do with it. I trust […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Wakeman, CBE, known for being the keyboardist of Yes, chatted about his farewell solo tour. He is embarking on a tour in the United States with a series of solo piano concerts for the last time. “It’s my farewell solo tour,” he said. “After these shows, I won’t […]
NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and Backstreet Boys’ A.J. McLean will finish out their upcoming “A Legendary Night” tour with three stops in Florida, including in Orlando. The nostalgia-fueled boy band icons announced their eight-stop tour on Tuesday, posting the March dates to their Instagram accounts. Tagging McLean in his post, Fatone promised, “This is going to […]
Breakout country star Jelly Roll appeared on Capitol Hill on Thursday to lobby lawmakers to pass legislation to stop the spread of fentanyl. “Forgive me, I’m a little nervous, I’m used to having a rock & roll band behind me when I have a microphone in front of me,” Jelly Roll told the Senate Banking, […]
Selena Gomez will portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic. Fans began to speculate online about the potential casting after Gomez posted an Instagram Story of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams (in another story, she also announced she’s taking a break from social media). The biopic is currently in pre-production, with Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, […]
The second annual Reportin’ for Duty benefit concert will feature a diverse roster of musicians that includes Post Malone, Eddie Vedder, Jelly Roll, the War and Treaty, Jake Wesley Rogers, and Dan Spencer. The concert will take place at the “world’s longest bar,” the 250-person–capacity Humble Baron at the Nearest Green Whiskey Distillery in Shelbyville, […]
Full of unflinching honesty rooted in compassionate clarity, BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records singer/songwriter Elvie Shane delivers his most daring work yet with his forthcoming sophomore album DAMASCUS, releasing April 19th, available for pre-order/pre-save/pre-add HERE. With each track stepping into the shoes of another, Shane takes pieces of each character he’s met on his path, melding them into one beautifully woven work. The road […]
Veteran’s Day in Tampa was a very special day for thousands of veterans and their families. Walmart put together a first class, star-studded sold-out show at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre called, “Heros & Headliners.” This special night featured an amazing lineup of Grammy Award winners and music superstars, including Chris Stapleton, Imagine Dragons and […]
Post Malone brought down the house on Tuesday night at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL as part of his “If Y’all Weren’t here, I’d Be Crying Tour.” From the very start, any expectations that I did have were exceeded. I was definitely not expecting the show to start off with a string […]
Lainey Wilson is one Lainey Wilson is one of the hottest women in country music right now. She was named CMA 2022 Female Vocalist of the year, CMA 2022 New Artist of the year and ACM’s 2022 New Female Artist of the year. She has also been featured in the TV series Yellowstone as a […]
“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, is just around the corner! The Country Music Association has revealed performances featured in its “CMA Fest” primetime television special, airing Wednesday, July 19 at 8/7c on ABC and available next day on Hulu. Hosted by Dierks Bentley, Elle King and Lainey Wilson, the three-hour concert event features can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances that took place […]
It’s a celebration for the history books! Today, the Country Music Association has announced the first details of its milestone 50th anniversary of CMA Fest. The longest-running Country Music festival in the world returns to downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, featuring hundreds of artists performing across multiple stages and offering fans from around […]
Music’s biggest beach party will return to Fort Lauderdale Beach next week. The Tortuga Music Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will be April 14th, 15th, and 16th. The festival features some of the biggest names in country music. Next year’s event will include performances by Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Shania Twain, Jake Owens, Cole Swindell, […]
Multi-Platinum selling singer-songwriter, Chris Janson, is celebrating the ‘cold ones’ on National Beer Day with the release of his latest track, “Tap That,” available now. The song, written by Janson, Preston Brust, Brandon Kinney and Chris Lucas, is a love letter to everyone’s favorite summertime partner – beer! Alongside the track, Janson has also released the sun-soaked music video, directed […]
Following the official announcement on March 10th 2023 that founding SAXON guitarist PAUL QUINN will step down from touring duties, the band are very pleased to announce that BRIAN TATLER from DIAMOND HEAD will be appearing with Saxon for shows starting July 2023. Biff Byford “We welcome our good friend Brian Tatler aboard the Saxon battleship on our live journey across the World … Bring It On!!” Brian joins fellow Guitarist Doug […]
Last month, one of Music City’s buzziest newcomers, Chase Matthew, made his long-awaited Grand Ole Opry debut, and today (4.7), the Nashville native announces his forthcoming sophomore album, Come Get Your Memory. Arriving June 9, the eclectic 25-track project serves as the highly-anticipated follow-up to Matthew’s breakout 2022 debut, Born For This. “This is the biggest project I’ve […]
Scoring your very first No. 1 hit on country radio during a global pandemic can be very bittersweet. Just ask Parker McCollum. “It was so different and so bizarre,” Parker tells Country Beat Magazine, who admits that he wanted nothing more than to celebrate the occasion on the road with the ones who made it […]
Most people know Paul Stanley as one of the co-founders of the iconic Rock Group KISS. And quite honestly, after 50 years of being the main front man and guitarist. It’s what people know. But some people may not know that the very talented and creative artist has more talent then what he does onstage. […]
Morgan Wallen took to social media to share official details about his third studio project, One Thing At A Time, set for release on Big Loud / Mercury / Republic worldwide on Friday, March 3, 2023. Opening with confessional “Born With A Beer In My Hand” and closing with poignant “Dying Man,” Wallen takes the listener on a very personal […]
Country singer and upcoming “Yellowstone” actress Lainey Wilson is requesting prayers for her father after previously canceling concerts. Wilson shared a Facebook post from her sister, Janna Wilson Sadler, that explained their father is suffering from DKA, or Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and had to have emergency surgery. He currently is in the ICU and “has a […]
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan hosted a virtual benefit concert last night (July 27) for victims of the deadly July 4 mass shooting in his home base of Highland Park, Ill., and took the opportunity to debut a new song, “Photograph,” directly inspired by the incident. Corgan said he got the idea after a local […]
Iron Maiden brought the house down on the last night of the “Legacy Of The Beast World Tour 2022” at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Bruce Dickinson showed fans why they sell out venues night after night with his amazing voice and theatrics. The visually stunning and changing of the stage for each song was truly […]
Vince Gill has canceled several upcoming shows after his wife, Christian singer Amy Grant, was hospitalized on Wednesday (July 27). Country Now reports that Gill has canceled upcoming performances that were scheduled to take place on Thursday (July 28) at the Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, N.C., as well as Friday (July 29) and Saturday (July […]
Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West chatted about his new release “How Good of God.” ‘How Good of God’ On his latest single “How Good of God,” he said, “It’s exciting, I almost forget that I am releasing it. We release songs so often now. It feels like a summertime song to me with a rootsy vibe.” […]
Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Kehlani to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation […]
“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, celebrates its grand return, bringing the top music acts together on one stage for three full hours of can’t miss collaborations and unforgettable performances Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 8/7c on ABC and available next day on Hulu. The primetime special is led by first-time hosts Dierks Bentley and Elle King. Catch a […]
The musical group Echosmith chatted about their new single “Hang Around,” and being a group in the digital age. Their stardom skyrocketed as they came of age together as both a family and a band with a mission to spread love, positivity, and self-acceptance. They cemented themselves as an inescapable presence in music and pop […]
Raymond James Stadium was the place to be on Thursday night as The Weeknd made his first return to the Tampa Bay area, since performing at the Super Bowl in 2021. This time he brought his sold out, ‘After Hours Til Dawn,’ tour to the Ray Jay. After a lengthy thunderstorm that rolled through the […]
Country artist Danni Leigh chatted about her latest album “Walkin’ On a Wire” and she revealed her dream duet choices in music. On the song selection process for her new album, she said, “I had been performing live and chose the tunes that the crowds seem to enjoy and react to the most. Meanwhile, throwing […]
“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, celebrates its grand return, bringing the top music acts together on one stage for three full hours of can’t miss collaborations and unforgettable performances Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 8/7c on ABC and available next day on Hulu. The primetime special is led by first-time hosts Dierks Bentley and Elle King. Catch a […]
Raymond James Stadium was the place to be on Thursday night as The Weeknd made his first return to the Tampa Bay area, since performing at the Super Bowl in 2021. This time he brought his sold out, ‘After Hours Til Dawn,’ tour to the Ray Jay. After a lengthy thunderstorm that rolled through the […]