Country music legend and entertainment icon Dwight Yoakam has an exciting fall! On October 14, Yoakam will be inducted into Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, joining an elite list of legends including Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, and more of country music’s biggest stars. Additionally, the BMI Country Awards will be presenting Yoakam with the prestigious President’s Award on November 12. The award celebrates songwriters for their […]
Seasoned music artist Jimmy Bowen was recently recognized by the National Traditional Country Music Association and inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame for his significant contributions of preservation, promotion and performance of traditional Country music locally, nationally and internationally at a ceremony during the 44th Annual Old Time Country Music Festival held in Fremont, Nebraska on October 5. […]
Rolling Stone notes, Ashley McBryde is “emerging as one of the most exciting new voices in country music.” Prior to accepting the award for Breakout Artist of the Year, the Mammoth Spring, Arkansas native took the stage Wednesday, Oct. 16, at CMT’s Artists of the Year celebration to perform her latest critically-acclaimed single, “One Night Standards.” Kid Rock was on hand […]
Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has announced the worldwide release of the new, limited-edition Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T. The leading guitar brand joined forces with the Chuck Berry family to create a perfect replica of Chuck’s beloved 1955 ES-350T. The historically accurate guitar will be available starting on October 18, in celebration of the […]
Hootie & the Blowfish earn most-added distinction at Country radio with their first new music in nearly 15 years. The band will perform new single “Hold On,” praised by Rolling Stone for its “uplifting” message and “funky, staccato guitar riff,” live on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Friday, Nov. 1 to celebrate Imperfect Circle’s highly-anticipated release date. Since bursting […]
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ron Pope debuts his new video “Wait & See” via Billboard; watch/share the video and read an exclusive interview with Pope HERE. QUOTE HERE. The track is from his forthcoming LP, Bone Structure, out March 6, 2020 via his own Brooklyn Basement Records. Pope will be hitting the road in support of the new record, kicking off January 10 in Nashville and seeing stops […]
As the official music video for The Cranberries’ massive international hit “Zombie” approaches one billion views on YouTube, Island/UMe is pleased to announce plans for the acclaimed Irish band’s official music videos to be released in remastered high definition video, exclusively on YouTube. The Cranberries’ catalog-spanning video restoration campaign launched on, October 3 (25 years to […]
Earth-friendly audio maker House of Marley is announcing today the Stir it Up Wireless, an upgraded version of their classic turntable. Uniquely designed using bamboo, recycled silicone, recyclable aluminum alloy and House of Marley’s signature REWIND™ fabric composed of reclaimed hemp, organic cotton, and recycled plastic bottles, the new turntable is bringing modern technology and […]
With the assembled press core clad in hard hats, neon yellow vests, safety glasses and steel-toe boots, Kenny Chesney surprised media with acclaimed world music/hip hop amalgamater Michael Franti at SoFi Stadium. Still a very active construction site, the sounds of drills, jack hammers and metal clanking nearby punctuated the event anchored by iconic multiple […]
