Rufus Wainwright is a musical polymath who occupies a unique and beloved place in our musical lives as a singer, songwriter, and composer of two operas and a musical. His latest work, Dream Requiem, is an epic composition for orchestra, chorus, soprano, and narrator. It received its world premiere in June this year in Paris with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the chorus, and the children’s choir of Radio France, conducted by Mikko Franck, featuring Meryl Streep as the narrator and soprano Anna Prohaska.

Texas blues-rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ally Venable is back with a poignant new single, "Do You Cry"—a soul-stirring ballad that delves deep into the emotional complexities of heartbreak and lost love. The song, marking a raw and intimate exploration of Venable’s musical identity, is now available on all streaming platforms.

Today, Ringo Starr released “Thankful,” the second track from his forthcoming country music album, Look Up. The song features Alison Krauss and is the only track on the album co-written by Starr, alongside Bruce Sugar. The album, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett, is set to be released on January 10, 2025. “Thankful” is available to stream today.

WBCM Radio Bristol's Farm and Fun Time is hitting a major milestone—10 years of bringing top-notch live music and entertainment to fans nationwide! Join us for an unforgettable evening on Thursday, February 27, at the historic Paramount Bristol, featuring award-winning mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull, with support from rising star Mason Via, alongside your host Kris Truelsen and the Farm and Fun Time House Band.

Today, the Tom Petty Estate unveils a stunning new video for “Never Be You,” the centerpiece of the recently released deluxe edition of Long After Dark, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ groundbreaking yet often overlooked 1982 album.

Blues-rock icon Joe Bonamassa has gifted fans with a brand-new holiday staple, “Lonely Christmas Eve,” out today on streaming platforms. Infused with Bonamassa’s signature guitar prowess and soulful vocals, the song captures the spirit of the season while offering a fresh addition to his growing Christmas music collection.