Rhino High Fidelity (Rhino Hi-Fi) returns with the latest addition to its acclaimed limited-edition, high-end vinyl reissues with the first-ever boxed set release. ZZ Top From The Top: 1971-1976 includes ZZ Top’s First Album (1971), Rio Grande Mud (1972), Tres Hombres (1973), Fandango! (1975), and Tejas (1976). This Hi-Fi release celebrates their musical excellence and includes detailed liner notes by James Austin in conversation with frontman Billy Gibbons.

Highway Prayers, the highly anticipated new studio album from GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings, will be released September 27 on Reprise Records (pre-order here starting August 2). Produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann), the album includes 20 original songs including the first single, “Leadfoot,” which is out today.

Four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit, renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice, will release his highly anticipated album, I Hear Thunder, on August 30th via his own imprint, Whiskey Bayou Records. This is Tab's triumphant return after his 13-year hiatus. Pre-order I Hear Thunder here.

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to unveil its distinguished panel of 2024 judges. Celebrated as one of the world’s premier annual songwriting competitions, ISC provides unparalleled opportunities for songwriters to have their work evaluated by top-tier music celebrities and industry professionals who select the winners.
 

Mountain Home Music Company congratulates Carley Arrowood on her nomination for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Industry Award for Songwriter of the Year.

On July 12-14, 2024, Colorado musical heroes The String Cheese Incident teamed up with world-class drone show specialists Nova Sky Stories to celebrate SCI's 30th anniversary in the sky above Red Rocks Amphitheatre with the largest drone show in Colorado to date.

A mini documentary has been released from both channels providing a behind the scenes look into the collaboration.

On the occasion of Jerry Garcia's birthday, renowned musician David Grisman reflects on his late friend and musical collaborator. Grisman recalls Garcia as a uniquely talented musician, artist, and human being with a kind soul— and a great friend. Their friendship began 60 years ago at a Bill Monroe show at Sunset Park in West Grove, PA, where both traveled—Garcia, notably, from much farther—to see the Father of Bluegrass music. This meeting marked the start of a deep personal and musical relationship.

In its 21st year, the BMI Stage returns to Zilker Park for the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival, held Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. The global leader in music rights management has curated a musically diverse lineup at ACL Fest for the past two decades and “remains an oasis to future stars,” (Austin Chronicle).

Yesterday, CBS Mornings aired their profile of the nationally recognized jazz education organization JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. CBS host Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Founder Melissa Walker and her husband, nine-time GRAMMY-Award winning bassist and the non-profit’s Artistic Director Christian McBride. While visiting the JAZZ HOUSE headquarters in Montclair, NJ, Duthiers also interviewed JAZZ HOUSE KiDS students Mark Ricco and Sinclair Powell about the positive impact the organization has had on their lives.

Watch CBS Mornings’ JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Profile

In preparation for the release of his highly anticipated new collection 8314 Boxed, celebrated solo artist and Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson has shared an exclusive unboxing video. Now available for viewing, the video offers fans a glimpse into the beautifully presented and meticulously curated 10LP box set that will officially be released on August 23rd through reissue specialist label Madfish.