Oregon-born Nahko was born from strife and intermingling identities; his origins are a mix of Apache, Puerto Rican and Filipino cultures. His grandmother forced his mother into prostitution at age 14 and his life began in an act of violence. In the song on the new album, Dark As Night, by his group Medicine for […]
Foster the People is Mark Foster, Cubbie Fink and Mark Pontius. Founded by Foster in Los Angeles in 2009, the group achieved success with the 2011 release of their debut album Torches, which has sold nearly two million albums and over nine million singles worldwide. Torches features the #1 hit single “Pumped Up Kicks,” which […]
Guitar Center’s Drum-Off, the world’s premier drum competition, launches its 27(th) annual search for the next great undiscovered drummer. Developed to inspire and support aspiring musicians, the program has grown into a sought-after launching pad for a career as a professional drummer. Past Drum-Off winners have gone on to play with Prince and Beyoncé (Cora […]
A sold-out crowd of concert-goers went wild Wednesday night at the 40th Anniversary celebration of the legendary Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, presented by Copperweld, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as seven-time GRAMMY-nominee country star Eric Church, iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Blackberry Smoke made bombshell, unannounced appearances to honor U.S. military members and veterans. […]
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When Sunday, August 16 arrives this year, Elvis Presley fans around the world will pause to mark the 38 years that have passed since the King died. As you know, singer-songwriter Ronnie McDowell is one of the biggest Elvis fans of all time. He can trace much of his success to his 1977 blockbuster, “The […]
When Kelly Lang’s long-time friend Paul Shaffer visited Nashville for vacation recently, they did what most musicians do. They made music, recording a track for her upcoming album in their first studio session together. Lang’s performance with the former musical director of Late Show With David Letterman is one of several star-studded cuts from her […]
The National Music Councilwhich is set to honor music legends Kris Kristofferson, Charley Pride and Jim Lauderdale, along with music management icon Jim Halsey and country music producer/director Sherman Halsey during the 32nd Annual American Eagle Awards, has announced Rosanne Cash, The Oak Ridge Boys, John Oates and Jack Ingram to the stellar lineup of […]
Fontainebleau Miami Beach today announced that it will celebrate the legacy of Frank Sinatra and his upcoming centennial birthday with 100 days of unique programming. The 100 day countdown to Sinatra’s 100th birthday officially kicks off September 2, 2015, with Fontainebleau paying tribute to an American treasure throughout the iconic hotel. Activations include a never-before-seen […]
The singing superstar had a thrilling surprise for the young actress, Alyvia Lind, personally giving her the news that she will play Dolly as a child in the upcoming original movie “Coat of Many Colors.” “Coat of Many Colors,” named after Parton’s song, will be based on Parton’s upbringing, with the Parton serving as executive […]