July 2024

Jo Dee Messina performed a full set at the City of Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas on Thursday. Performing her biggest hits, fan favorites and some All-American cover songs, the country music icon captivated the audience prior to the largest land-based Fourth of July fireworks celebration in the nation. Shell Freedom Over Texas was broadcast live across ABC affiliates throughout Texas and streaming platforms including Hulu. The entire broadcast can be viewed on ABC News' YouTube Here.

The old saying "records are made to be broken" fortifies the notion that any achievement, no matter how great, can be exceeded. That is exactly what Goose did in terms of ticket sales at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY, on June 29, 2024, their relative home turf.

During his sold out ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5’ shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the Brooklyn Mirage in NYC this past spring, globally renowned electronic music artist deadmau5 dazzled his audiences for the finale with a debut of his new single “Quezacotl,” and is continuing to play it in all sets from Bali to Helsinki. Now “Quezacotl” makes its official release today (July 5) via mau5trap.

Listen to “Quezacotl” here:

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In an effort to honor and preserve seminal classic country and bluegrass albums, CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) has remastered and is rereleasing The Osborne Brothers’ classic title From Rocky Top to Muddy Bottom. First released on CMH Records in 1977, this extensive 20-track collection has been out-of-print for more than 45 years.

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Joseph Shipp, known for his critically acclaimed debut album "Free, for a While," is set to release his sophomore album, "Dig Deep," on October 4th, 2024. The title track, "Dig Deep," is a spellbinding song that delves into themes of mysticism, longing, and the search for meaning. This analog track, recorded directly to tape with an open-tuned acoustic guitar, evokes a sense of wistfulness and magic. Despite its cosmic ponderings, there is a grounding undercurrent that reminds listeners to find solace in the present moment.

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Dark Star Orchestra, the ultimate Grateful Dead experience, spent a little time on the mountain last night. The hills were alive with the sweet sounds of the Grateful Dead’s music at the majestic Mishawaka Amphitheatre. The band's triumphant return to the Poudre Canyon coincided with our nation's birthday, and believe me, it was the place to be.