Eric Church Doubles Down With Celebration of #1 Songs “Round Here & “Some of It”
“You’re the closest thing to Merle Haggard we will ever know,” proclaimed “Some Of It” co-writer Clint Daniels, embodying the overwhelming sense of reverence in the room for current CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Eric Church as he joined his team of BMI co-writers in celebration of his two most recent No. 1 singles. Church greeted […]
Janet Jackson Revisits Nine Remix Albums
A&M/UMe and Janet Jackson are proud to announce the release of Rhythm Nation 1814: The Remixes, which will be made available across digital platforms for the first time on September 20. The digital-only reissues of these nine historic remix mini-albums honor the 30th anniversary of one of Ms. Jackson’s most successful albums, Rhythm Nation 1814. Released on September 19, 1989, Rhythm […]
Romeo Santos Makes History At MetLife Stadium
This past Saturday, Romeo Santos delivered an epic, sold out concert and became the first Latin artist to headline MetLife Stadium. The “King of Bachata” performed 22 songs over the course of 4 hours, achieving his “Utopia” with surprise guests the legendary bachateros Raulin Rodriguez, El Chaval, Zacarias Ferreira, Joe Veras, Elvis Martinez, Frank Reyes, Monchy & Alexandra, Luis Vargas & Kiko Rodriguez along with […]
David Bernard Wins First Prize in the American Prize Orchestral Conducting Competition
David Bernard, Music Director of the Massapequa Philharmonic, has been awarded First Prize in the Orchestral Conducting competition of The American Prize, professional division 2019, a national competition for conductors. In making their selection from a diverse group of conductors from across the United States, the panel of judges acclaimed. “Conducting from memory, David Bernard exhibits remarkable skill […]
Matt Lang is Canada’s next big name in country music, winning SiriusXM Top of the Country and $25,000
SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, is thrilled to announce Matt Lang from Maniwaki, QC as the winner of the second annual SiriusXM Top of the Country competition, in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA). Matt Lang took home the grand prize of $25,000, an international SOCAN songwriting camp and more. For high-resolution photos of the winner, click here. Following […]
BMI Sets Revenue Records With $1.283 Billion
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) ended its fiscal year on June 30 once again breaking revenue records with $1.283 billion, up 7% over the previous year. BMI also distributed and administered $1.196 billion to its songwriters, composers and publishers, its highest distributions ever, and a 7% or $78 million increase over last year. These results mark the most reported public performance revenues and […]
Fender® Launches Non-Profit – Fender Play Foundation –
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of the Fender Play Foundation, the brand’s new non-profit intended to provide resources and music education opportunities to equip, educate and inspire young players. Over the next three years Fender Play Foundation will raise $3 million for educational institutions and organizations that provide youth with opportunities to learn how […]
Guitarist Diana Rein “Queen Of My Castle” Tour Comes To Alva’s Showroom
Rising blues artist Diana Rein brings her “Queen Of My Castle” Tour to Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., Sunday, September 29. Showtime: 4pm. Tickets are $20. Info: (310) 833-7538 or visit https://alvasshowroom.com/event/diana-rein/. Rein recently celebrated the release of her new album Queen Of My Castle (on Gulf Coast Records) with a sold-out concert at The Historic Merc in Temecula, […]
Larry ‘Fuzzy’ Knight’s Blowin’ Smoke Revue Featuring the Fabulous Smokettes
The Blowin’ Smoke Rhythm & Blues Band featuring the Fabulous SMOKETTES are back….at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Downtown Santa Monica on Saturday Night, September 21. For Blues and R&B afficiandos, this is a ‘can’t miss’ show. Featuring the searing guitar paying by Dave Raven Rutchinski and a four-horn section, bass by bandleader, Larry ‘Fuzzy’ Knight, […]