Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban and Bailey Zimmerman will join Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor for “Concert for Carolina” at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, October 26, with additional artists to be announced soon. The benefit show was first announced this past Monday and was met with an outpouring of support from artists, fans and partners nationwide.

Tickets for the show, which will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley and presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, will go on-sale tomorrow, October 10 at 10:00am ET. Full details can be found at www.concertforcarolina.com.

All proceeds from the event, including sponsorships, will be split 50/50 between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to administer to organizations of their choosing in support of relief efforts across the Carolinas and the Southeast.

Combs’ portion will be distributed between Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Eblen Charities. Church’s Chief Cares is focused on helping established charities and organizations that are well managed, organized and can expedite aid directly to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.

For those unable to attend the concert but still looking to support, donations can be made now to The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or to various organizations listed at www.concertforcarolina.com.

“Concert for Carolina” is made possible due to the support and generosity of David and Nicole Tepper and Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Explore Asheville, Biltmore Estate, T-Mobile, Jack Daniel’s, Whataburger, Miller Lite, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Belk, Lowe’s and Atrium Health.

Born outside of Charlotte and raised in Asheville, Combs is a proud North Carolinian. Growing up singing at school, it wasn’t until he attended Boone’s Appalachian State University that Combs first performed his own songs at a beloved local bar, leading him to his now historic country music career. Since moving to Nashville in 2014, Combs continually returns to North Carolina for landmark moments including his first-ever headline stadium show at Appalachian State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium in 2021 as well as sold-out, back-to-back nights at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium last summer.

Church, a native of Granite Falls, also began his musical journey in Western North Carolina, playing gigs locally throughout high school and into his time at Appalachian State University before chasing his dream to Nashville. He continues to split time between Tennessee and North Carolina with his family, even returning to the Appalachian Mountains to record his most recent project, the three-part Heart & Soul, in Banner Elk. In 2016, he was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and in 2022, he was awarded the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Most recently, he released the song “Darkest Hour” this past Friday in response to the recent devastation, with all publishing royalties being donated.

Although he is a Michigan native, Strings’ life and career has been deeply impacted by the state of North Carolina both personally and professionally, as it is home to some of his most passionate and supportive fans. Over the past few years, Strings has performed at major venues across the state including an upcoming six-night run at Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena this winter.

Singer-songwriter Taylor moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina with his family when he was just three years old. Taylor’s father served as the Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill medical school from 1964 to 1971. Taylor’s childhood home was on Morgan Creek Road in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. In April 2003, a bridge over Morgan Creek was dedicated to the musician, and renamed the James Taylor Bridge. Taylor’s childhood experiences in North Carolina influenced many of his most popular songs including “Copperline” as well as the beloved “Carolina in My Mind.” As a recording and touring artist, Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years.  Over the course of his celebrated career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2009.

ABOUT EXPLORE ASHEVILLE AND THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Explore Asheville is the official destination marketing and management organization for one of the most deeply rooted and creative destinations in the mountains of western North Carolina. Explore Asheville is powered by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a public authority that has been investing in and building community since 1983. The authority has committed $96 million in grants to more than 50 community projects as well as $5 million in grants through the Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund to nearly 400 small travel and hospitality businesses to reopen following the pandemic.

Björk has announced Cornucopia: The Book, a 480-page, high-quality picture book that chronicles her celebrated Cornucopia Tour - an ambitious live experience featuring imagery and projections by director Tobias Gremmler, performed with The Hamrahlíð Choir, alongside other musical and visual artists.
 
The book is 22x30x4cm approx. and features 313 colour images. Softcover with flaps, sewn sections, printed in HUV-offset and fluorescent colours on hi-gloss paper with gloss varnish. It includes a 16-page booklet.
 
Björk says; “I’m proud to announce the release of Cornucopia: The Book. This book documents my five-year tour, Cornucopia, designed by M/M Paris, with images shot by photographer Santiago Felipe.
 
Before this tour, I spent a decade working with 360-degree sound and visual software in virtual reality and animation, creating Biophilia, the first app album, and later Vulnicura as a VR album. I was deeply inspired by the idea of a fully-immersive experience, spending a spring in an Icelandic lighthouse, spreading Utopia into fully surround speakers. My intention was to bring what we had created for 21st-century VR into a 19th-century theatre—taking it from the headset to the stage.
 
This vision was realized with 27 moving curtains that captured projections on different textures and LED screens, creating a digitally animated show: a modern lanterna magica for live music. I also wanted to feature bespoke instruments: a magnetic harp, an aluphone, a circular flute, and a reverb chamber, specially built with an audio architect to enhance the most intimate version of a performance - in a personal chapel.
 
Throughout this tale, there is a subplot woven in: a second story of an avatar - a modern marionette who alchemically mutates, from puppet to puppet, from the injury of a heart wound to a fully healed state. I hope you enjoy it.”
 
Last year, The Association of Independent Music (AIM) crowned Björk Best Live Performer for her Cornucopia tour.
 
Björk is a multidisciplinary artist who, time and again, innovates across music, art, fashion and technology. From writing, arranging and producing an expansive music catalogue to her collaborations with scientists, app developers, writers, inventors, musicians and instrument makers, Björk continues to inspire and experiment, redefining the boundaries of what it means to be a musician.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings’ new album, Highway Prayers, debuts at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart this week. Notably, this is the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across all genres. The last album to accomplish this was the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack in March 2002. Highway Prayers also claims the top spot on the Bluegrass Albums chart this week.

Released last month via Reprise Records, Highway Prayers was produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann), and consists of 20 original songs. The release has received widespread critical attention, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.”

Listen to Highway Prayers HERE.

In celebration of the new music, Strings and his band will continue to tour through next year including newly confirmed shows at Denver’s Ball Arena (three nights), Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena (six nights), Atlanta’s State Farm Arena (two nights) and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights). Additionally, following his two-night stand at Bridgestone Arena, Strings will once again return to the historic Ryman Auditorium on March 2 for a third Nashville show. See below for complete tour itinerary.
Registration for pre-sale ticket access is open now with general on-sale for Denver, Atlanta and Nashville starting this Friday, October 11 at 10:00am local time. Tickets for the Asheville shows will go on-sale November 15. Tickets for the Ryman Auditorium show will be available via lottery. To be eligible for the Fair AXS ticketing request, fans are required to purchase a ticket for at least one of the two Bridgestone Arena shows. Full details are available at www.billystrings.com/tour.

Strings will also join Luke Combs, Eric Church and James Taylor to headline “Concert for Carolina,” special benefit show supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts, on Saturday, October 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets for the show will go on-sale tomorrow, October 10 at 10:00am ET. Full details can be found at www.concertforcarolina.com.

Recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville, Highway Prayers features Strings and his longtime band—Billy Failing (banjo, vocals), Royal Masat (bass, vocals), Jarrod Walker (mandolin, vocals) and Alex Hargreaves (fiddle)—as well as additional contributions from Brion (bass, drums, percussion), Matt Chamberlain (drums), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Jason Carter (fiddle), Lindsay Lou (backing vocals), Nathaniel Smith (cello), Taneka Samone (backing vocals), Cory Henry (piano), Peter “Madcat” Ruth (harmonica, jaw harp) and Victor Furtado (clawhammer banjo).

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. The new studio album follows the recent release of Strings’ first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1 (stream/purchase HERE), which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart. Showcasing his electrifying concerts, the record features Strings performing some of his most beloved songs—including “Dust in a Baggie,” “Away From The Mire,” and “Turmoil & Tinfoil”—recorded at venues around the world including Paris’ La Cigale, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Austin’s Moody Center, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and more.

Strings’ latest full-length album, Me/And/Dad, which features Strings alongside his dad, Terry Barber, was released in 2022 and earned a nomination for Best Bluegrass Album at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. The product of a longtime dream, Me/And/Dad consists of new versions of fourteen bluegrass and country classics that the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. He has also performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “Bluegrass Underground” as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.

HIGHWAY PRAYERS TRACK LIST
1. Leaning on a Travelin’ Song
2. In the Clear
3. Escanaba
4. Gild the Lily
5. Seven Weeks In County
6. Stratosphere Blues / I Believe in You
7. Cabin Song
8. Don’t Be Calling Me (at 4AM)
9. Malfunction Junction
10. Catch and Release
11. Be Your Man
12. Gone a Long Time
13. It Ain’t Before
14. My Alice
15. Seney Stretch
16. MORBUD4ME
17. Leadfoot
18. Happy Hollow
19. The Beginning of the End
20. Richard Petty
 
BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
Winter Tour: Denver, Atlanta, Nashville on-sale October 11 at 10:00am local time; Asheville on-sale November 15
October 11—Indianapolis, IN—Gainbridge Fieldhouse
October 12—Indianapolis, IN—Gainbridge Fieldhouse (SOLD OUT)
October 18—Huntsville, AL—Orion Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
October 19—Huntsville, AL—Orion Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
October 26—Charlotte, NC—“Concert for Carolina” – Bank of America Stadium
October 31—Baltimore, MD—CFG Bank Arena (SOLD OUT)
November 1—Baltimore, MD—CFG Bank Arena (SOLD OUT)
December 6—Memphis, TN—FedEx Forum
December 7—Memphis, TN—FedEx Forum
December 10—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center
December 12—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena
December 13—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody Theater (SOLD OUT)
December 14—Austin, TX—Moody Center (SOLD OUT)
December 29—New Orleans, LA—UNO Lakefront Arena
December 30—New Orleans, LA—UNO Lakefront Arena
December 31—New Orleans, LA—UNO Lakefront Arena
January 24—Denver, CO—Ball Arena
January 25—Denver, CO—Ball Arena
January 26—Denver, CO—Ball Arena
February 6—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 7—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 8—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 14—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 15—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 16—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 21—Atlanta, GA—State Farm Arena
February 22—Atlanta, GA—State Farm Arena
February 28—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
March 1—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
March 2—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium 

Today, 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner and country superstar Dwight Yoakam unveils the music video for his new track “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)” with Post Malone. The video makes its broadcast premiere on CMT, CMT Music, CMT Equal and Paramount Times Square Billboard. Watch HERE and listen HERE.

Starring Yoakam and Post Malone, the music video also features Nina Dobrev, Malin Akerman and The Babylonian Cowboys (Mitch Marine (Drums), Eugene Edwards (Electric Guitar), Jonathan Clark (Bass Guitar), Steve Peavey (Fiddle, Pedal Steel, Organ). The single was written specifically by Yoakam for a collaboration with Post Malone. The music video was directed by Gregory Alosio.

Yoakam recently confirmed his first album of new music in nine years, Brighter Days, set for release November 15 on Via Records/Thirty Tigers. Pre-order/pre-save Brighter Days HERE.

Written and recorded over the last three years, Brighter Days features 12 brand-new songs written/co-written by Yoakam, as well as three seemingly disparate covers of “Keeping On The Sunny Side” by the Carter Family, “Bound Away” by Cake, and “Time Between” by The Byrds artfully woven into the same body of work in the unmistakable style that could only be Dwight Yoakam.

At once timeless and timely, Yoakam self-produced Brighter Days, infusing a modern appreciation for country music's history with the trailblazing rock and roll spirit of California. The result is an album that reflects a sense of craftsmanship and immediacy, capturing the quintessential Dwight Yoakam “cool” that has set him apart from his country contemporaries since the beginning of his legendary career. As always, Yoakam’s lyrics throughout the album are both deceptively effortless and profoundly poignant. The album was mixed by world-class engineer Chris Lord-Alge.

Dwight Yoakam has sold over 26 million albums worldwide, with five reaching the #1 spot on Billboard. He is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner. He has 12 Gold albums and nine Platinum or multi-Platinum albums. Yoakam is the recipient of the Artist of the Year Award from the Americana Music Association, the prestigious BMI Country Awards’ President’s Award, and has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He will receive a Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 2024 Americana Music Awards. He has collaborated with everyone from Beck to Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Hunter S. Thompson and Jack White. He has toured with the likes of Buck Owens, Johnny Cash and Hüsker Dü. Yoakam’s last album, Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars…, was released in 2016. Rolling Stone Country raves, “Yoakam sounds right at home on these new versions,” while NPR Music praises, “You can hear Yoakam making masterful choices on every phrase.”

In addition to his musical career, Yoakam has appeared in more than 40 feature films including Sling Blade, Panic Room and Steven Soderbergh’s Logan Lucky with Channing Tatum and Daniel Craig, plus a role in the Amazon series Goliath. Over the course of his storied acting career he has worked with the likes of Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey and more.

In 1977, Yoakam left Kentucky for Nashville to embark on a music career but found that the Music City was moving away from traditional country roots to more pop-country. He found himself better suited to the post-Bakersfield movement and became one of the founding fathers of the “L.A. Cowpunk Scene” influenced by second-wave rockabilly and punk alongside X, Los Lobos, The Knitters, Rank & File and The Blasters.

Dwight Yoakam—Brighter Days
TRACKLIST
1. Wide Open Heart
2. I’ll Pay The Price
3. Bound Away (Cake cover)
4. California Sky
5. Can’t Be Wrong
6. I Spell Love
7. A Dream That Never Ends
8. Brighter Days
9. I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom) (with Post Malone)
10. If Only
11. Hand Me Down Heart
12. Time Between (The Byrds cover)
13. Keep On The Sunny Side (The Carter Family cover)
14. Every Night

TOUR DATES
October 11—Las Vegas, NV—Red Rock Resort*
October 12—Flagstaff, AZ—Pepsi Amphitheater*
October 14—Fresno, CA—The Big Fresno Fair
October 17—Clarksville, TN—F&M Bank Arena†
October 18—Tuscaloosa, AL—Mercedes-Benz Amphitheatre†
October 19—Brandon, MS—Brandon Amphitheater†
November 13—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre†
November 14—Clearwater, FL—The Baycare Sound at Coachman Park†
November 15—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheater†
November 21—Grand Prairie, TX—Texas Trust CU Theatre‡
November 22—Beaumont, TX—Ford Park Pavilion§
November 23—Corpus Christi, TX—American Bank Center Arena§
*Drayton Farley
†The Mavericks w/ Drayton Farley
‡Joshua Ray Walker
§Gary Allan w/ Joshua Ray Walker

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry’s new song, “Three Car Garage,” is out today. Listen/share HERE. Filled with their timeless songwriting and signature musicianship, “Three Car Garage” calls back to their earliest days as a band, when they first started playing together in college.

Of the track, lead singer Cleto Cordero shares, “The song ‘Three Car Garage’ never got a chance to make it on the Come May album because ultimately it’s just a song about a garage and it didn’t fit the emotional characteristics of the other songs. However, it’s really special and important to me because our whole band got started in a garage. I remember just sitting out there skipping class, writing songs and drinking beer. This one came to me in a moment and the band always loved playing it, and I’m so grateful we finally get a chance to record it.”

“Three Car Garage” is from the band’s new album, Flatland Forever, which will be released November 8 via Interscope Records (pre-save here). The record serves as a celebration of the band’s past ten years together, as well as a look ahead to the next phase of their career. In addition to fan-favorites from each of the band’s albums—Come May, Humble Folks, Homeland Insecurity, Welcome To Countryland, Songs To Keep You Warm and Wandering Star, the project also features four new songs, alternate versions of previously released tracks and commentary from the band about each stage of their career.

Since playing their first show as a group in 2014, Flatland Cavalry has become “one of the most dynamic presences in country music” (Rolling Stone). In just the past year, they received their first ACM Awards nomination (Group of the Year), wrote and recorded songs for two major film soundtracks (Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), made their headline debut at iconic venues such as Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and earned their first RIAA certification (“A Life Where We Work Out,” certified Gold).

Their most recent album, Wandering Star, was released last fall to widespread acclaim (Interscope Records, stream/purchase here). Of the record, No Depression declares, “They just don’t make them like Flatland Cavalry anymore…a collection of songs that feel timeless right out of the gate, warm and twangy with full-bodied arrangements,” while American Songwriter praises, “offers an upward glance that radiates within each of its 13 songs. Suffice it to say, it provides a bounty of bright light” and Holler proclaims, “one of the front-running bands in today’s neo-traditional country space…[an] enchanting new record.”

Known for their electric live performances, Flatland Cavalry will continue to tour through this fall including headline shows at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena (their first headline arena show), Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences (two nights), Richmond’s The National, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, Tulsa’s Tulsa Theater and Philadelphia’s The Fillmore among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.flatlandcavalry.com/tour.

Based in both Texas and Nashville, Flatland Cavalry is Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Jonathan Saenz (bass, background vocals), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle) and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, Mellotron). Since their debut, Flatland Cavalry has released two EPs, four full-length studio albums, and earned six #1 singles at Texas Country Radio. They’ve also garnered over 500 million streams across platforms, had their track, “Mountain Song,” featured on CBS’ “Yellowstone” and toured relentlessly including shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland and more.

FLATLAND CAVALRY CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
October 17—Richmond, VA—The National
October 18—Simpsonville, SC—Greenville Country Music Festival
October 19—Jacksonville, FL—Florida Theatre
October 24—Shreveport, LA—Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
October 25—Tulsa, OK—Tulsa Theater
November 2—Scottsdale, AZ—Dreamy Draw Music Festival
November 7—Lubbock, TX—The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
November 8—Lubbock, TX—The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
November 9—Wichita Falls, TX—Kay Yeager Coliseum
November 14—Indianapolis, IN—Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 15—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
November 16—Cincinnati, OH—The Andrew J Brady Music Center
November 21—Orono, ME—Collins Center for the Arts
November 22—Wallingford, CT—Toyota Oakdale Theatre
November 23—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
December 9—Nashville, TN—Grand Ole Opry
December 31—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena
April 25—Indio, CA—Stagecoach Festival

The Red Clay Strays will take their “These Moments Tour” to Australia and Hawaii in May with newly confirmed shows at Honolulu’s Republik, Brisbane’s The Tivoli, Newcastle’s Bar on the Hill, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, Melbourne’s The Forum and Perth’s Metro City.

Tickets for the tour will go on-sale this Friday, October 18 at 10:00am local time. Full details can be found at www.redclaystrays.com/tour.

Known for their electric live performances, The Red Clay Strays have sold out every one of their headline shows this year as well as their upcoming 2025 Canadian tour. The band will continue to perform through this fall including stops at Los Angeles’ The Wiltern, Denver’s Mission Ballroom and San Diego’s SOMA among several others. See below for complete tour itinerary.

In the midst of a breakout year, The Red Clay Strays will release their first live album, Live At The Ryman, November 15 on RCA Records (pre-save here). Recorded last month during the band’s sold-out, three-night headline debut at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the album features songs from across their acclaimed cataloge.

Additionally, the band is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the upcoming 58th Annual CMA Awards (their first CMA nomination), won Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards and released their new album, Made by These Moments, earlier this summer (stream/purchase here).

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), Made by These Moments is filled with the band’s signature genre-blending sound, as they meld electric rock and roll with southern soul. In celebration of the new music, the band was recently featured on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, Bert Kreischer’s “The BertCast” and “This Past Weekend with Theo Von.”

The Red Clay Strays are Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar, keys), Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass) and John Hall (drums). Formed in Mobile, AL in 2016, the group continues to achieve massive success with their Platinum-certified single, “Wondering Why.” With over 100 million streams to date, the track spent a week at #1 on Spotify’s Viral 50 USA Playlist and six-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Americana Singles chart. The song also reached #84 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, #7 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart, #16 on the Billboard AAA chart and #18 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and continues to gain support across genres.

“Wondering Why” is from the band’s 2022 album, Moment of Truth, of which Billboard praised, “Lead singer Coleman’s gruff, impassioned vocal shines here as always, bolstered by the group’s exemplary musicianship,” while Rolling Stonedeclared, “the musical manifestation of the push and pull between salvation and redemption…Delta blues, gritty honky-tonk, and Sun Records rockabilly, shot through with a palpable darkness.” Since the release, The Red Clay Strays have also made their Grand Ole Opry debut and toured extensively across the country including shows with Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Elle King and Turnpike Troubadours.

LIVE AT THE RYMAN TRACK LIST
1. Ramblin’
2. Wanna Be Loved
3. I’m Still Fine
4. Wondering Why
5. Will The Lord Remember Me
6. Drowning
7. Stones Throw
8. Disaster
9. No One Else Likes Me
10. Ghosts
11. Don’t Care

THE RED CLAY STRAYS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale Friday, October 18 at 10:00am local time
October 16—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy^ (SOLD OUT)
October 17—Atlanta, GA—Tabernacle^ (SOLD OUT)
October 19—Simpsonville, SC—Greenville Country Music Festival 2024
October 31—Denver, CO—The Mission Ballroom^ (SOLD OUT)
November 8—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern~ (SOLD OUT)
November 9—San Diego, CA—SOMA~ (SOLD OUT)
November 10—Anaheim, CA—House of Blues^ (SOLD OUT)
March 4—Vancouver, Canada—The Commodore Ballroom* (SOLD OUT)
March 5—Vancouver, Canada—The Commodore Ballroom* (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Tsuu’tina, Canada—Grey Eagle Resort & Casino* (SOLD OUT)
March 8—Edmonton, Canada—Midway Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
March 10—Saskatoon, Canada—Coors Event Center* (SOLD OUT)
March 11—Winnipeg, Canada—Burton Cummins Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
March 14—Toronto, Canada—HISTORY* (SOLD OUT)
March 15—Montreal, Canada—MTELUS* (SOLD OUT)
March 17—London, Canada—London Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
May 14—Honolulu, HI—Republik
May 17—Brisbane, Australia—The Tivoli
May 19—Newcastle, Australia—Bar on the Hill
May 20—Sydney, Australia—Enmore Theatre
May 22—Melbourne, Australia—The Forum
May 24—Perth, Australia—Metro City
^with special guest Tanner Usrey
~with special guest The Moss
*with special guest Brent Cobb

Due to overwhelming demand, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor have partnered with Veeps to livestream “Concert for Carolina” on Saturday, October 26. The livestream was added to ensure that all fans would be able to see the show after tickets immediately sold out this past Thursday. The stream will provide an additional opportunity to raise as much money as possible for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Link to livestream HERE.

The livestream will be available worldwide with free access for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, as “Concert for Carolina” and Veeps have used geotargeting to ensure that those in the affected areas will not be charged. For those not directly impacted, the livestream will cost $24.99 with an option for additional donations available. All proceeds from the stream will go to the same organizations that Combs and Church selected for ticket sales to benefit: Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Eblen Charities, and the organizations supported by Chief Cares.

As noted above, North Carolina natives The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, and Parmalee have all now joined the lineup.

Presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, “Concert for Carolina” will take place at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and will also feature performances by Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman. The event will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley. Full details can be found at www.concertforcarolina.com.

“Concert for Carolina” is made possible due to the support and generosity of David and Nicole Tepper and Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Explore Asheville, Biltmore Estate, T-Mobile, Jack Daniel’s, Whataburger, Miller Lite, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Belk, Lowe’s, Atrium Health, Tractor Supply Company, Bank of America, American Airlines, Food Lion, Duke’s Mayo, GE Aerospace, Harris Teeter, Pinnacle Financial Partners, UnitedHealthcare, Bud Light, Preferred Parking, and Gildan.

Born outside of Charlotte and raised in Asheville, Combs is a proud North Carolinian. Although he grew up singing at school, Combs didn't perform his own songs at a beloved local bar until he attended Boone's Appalachian State University, which led him to his now historic country music career. Since moving to Nashville in 2014, Combs continually returns to North Carolina for landmark moments, including his first-ever headline stadium show at Appalachian State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium in 2021, as well as sold-out, back-to-back nights at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium last summer.

Church, a native of Granite Falls, also began his musical journey in Western North Carolina, playing gigs locally throughout high school and into his time at Appalachian State University before chasing his dream to Nashville. He continues to split time between Tennessee and North Carolina with his family, even returning to the Appalachian Mountains to record his most recent project, the three-part Heart & Soul, in Banner Elk. In 2016, he was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and in 2022, he was awarded the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Most recently, he released the song “Darkest Hour” in response to the recent devastation, with all publishing royalties being donated.

Although he is a Michigan native, Strings’ life and career have been deeply impacted by the state of North Carolina both personally and professionally, as it is home to some of his most passionate and supportive fans. Over the past few years, Strings has performed at major venues across the state, including an upcoming six-night run at Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena this winter.

Singer-songwriter Taylor moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with his family when he was just three years old. Taylor’s father served as the Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School from 1964 to 1971. Taylor’s childhood home was on Morgan Creek Road in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. In April 2003, a bridge over Morgan Creek was dedicated to the musician and renamed the James Taylor Bridge. Taylor’s childhood experiences in North Carolina influenced many of his most popular songs, including “Copperline” as well as the beloved “Carolina in My Mind.” As a recording and touring artist, Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar playing for more than 50 years. Over the course of his celebrated career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2009, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

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Rising country artist Wyatt Flores's new song, “Welcome To The Plains,” is out today. Listen/share HERE.

Reflecting on the song, Flores shares, “For my debut album, I wanted folks to know where I come from. Oklahoma has long been called a flyover state, but it’s far more than that to me. It’s filled with the kindest people, a dark history, and a resilience that’s like nowhere else. I hope ‘Welcome to the Plains’ brings a little curiosity not only to the Red Dirt sound but also to the culture that defines it.”

“Welcome To The Plains” is the title track of Flores's highly anticipated full-length debut album, which will be released this Friday, October 18, on Island Records (pre-order/pre-save here). Ahead of the release, Flores has shared three additional songs: “Little Town,” “Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight,” and “Oh Susannah,” about which NPR praises, “It just speaks to his power as this young songwriter in the country lane, doing what I think is some of the most powerful music I’ve heard in a very long time.”

In celebration of the new music, Flores will make his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” tomorrow, October 17, and will continue to tour through the end of this year with his “Welcome To The Plains Tour.” The extensive run includes Flores's largest headline shows to date, with upcoming stops at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Brooklyn’s Brooklyn Paramount, Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom (two nights), Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Atlanta’s The Eastern, Chicago’s Vic Theatre, Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club, and Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s Texas among many others. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.wyattfloresmusic.com/tour.

Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints) and recorded between Los Angeles and Asheville, Welcome To The Plains details Flores's journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK, with the highs and lows of life on the road. Across these 14 tracks, including songwriting collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor and Aaron Raitiere, Flores delivers the grounded and sincere storytelling he’s celebrated for, seamlessly blending traditional country and folk sounds.

Of the project, Flores reflects, “It’s an album about home and a search for happiness. It’s an album about Stillwater, Oklahoma, and all the other little towns that have raised people like you and me. It’s an album about my family, and the people and places in my life who have defined who I am today. This album is happy on one side and heartbreak on the other, and whoever you are, I hope you find something you love in here.”

Further adding to his breakout year, Flores is the latest addition to Apple Music’s Up Next program—their global artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing, and elevating rising talent. Additionally, Flores is one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, was included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, has seen his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, and has had his song “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the new Twisters movie.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life, which was released earlier this spring. He has received widespread critical attention; The New York Times praised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “A fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there,” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life-affirming, existential best.”

WELCOME TO THE PLAINS TRACK LIST

    Welcome To The Plains
    When I Die
    Oh Susannah
    Only Thing Missing Is You
    Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight
    Habits
    Right Here with You
    The Truth
    Forget Your Voice
    Angels Over You
    Little Town
    Stillwater
    Falling Sideways
    The Good Ones

Today, the Tom Petty Estate opens its archives to share previously unreleased music and never-before-seen, newly remastered film from the era 1982 to 1983. The unearthed material includes an expansive deluxe edition of the groundbreaking but often overlooked album from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Long After Dark, out now via Geffen/UMe—listen/share here.

It was the band’s third and final album with legendary rock producer Jimmy Iovine, who reflects, “Long After Dark, we thought we had it. Sounded like ‘Positively Fourth Street,’ sounded like one of those records, you know. By the way, I think it is!”

Long After Dark features an edgy collection of rock ballads and guitar anthems backed by the unmistakable sound of The Heartbreakers, with the new addition of Howie Epstein on bass and backing vocals.

The release delivers 44 minutes of new music that was lost in the debate over the album’s original direction. “There was some music recorded for Long After Dark that didn’t get on the record, that I thought would’ve made it a better album,” said Tom Petty. “I left off... four things that I liked quite a bit. And probably a few more written that never even got in the door.” One of those songs was the Everly Brothers-inspired “Keeping Me Alive.”

A notable archival discovery is Petty’s haunting version of “Never Be You”—which was a #1 country hit for Rosanne Cash and was co-written by fellow Heartbreaker Benmont Tench. Also released for the first time ever are original songs “Don’t Make Me Walk the Line” and “One on One,” as well as an up-tempo version of “Ways to Be Wicked.”

Last week, Petty’s family and bandmates got together with Cameron Crowe to celebrate Crowe’s Los Angeles premiere of Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party—see highlights from the event here.

Originally airing only once on MTV in February 1983, this film has become a fan favorite with a folklore of its own.

A rowdy, era-defining look at rock & roll in 1982, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party takes place during the finalizing, promoting, and touring of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ Long After Dark. The cult classic, directed by Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), is screening in cinemas worldwide in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing and the Tom Petty Estate this Sunday, October 20, on what would have been Tom Petty’s 74th birthday—get tickets here.

Long After Dark (Deluxe Edition) features the newly remastered original album from the original analog master tapes, plus 12 rediscovered bonus tracks newly mixed by Petty’s longtime engineer Ryan Ulyate. It boasts packaging designed by Grammy Award-winning designer Jeri Heiden; liner notes by legendary rock journalist and Tom Petty Radio host David Fricke with commentary from Jimmy Iovine and Cameron Crowe; and iconic archival photographs by Dennis Callahan, Neal Preston, and Aaron Rapoport. The set is available in a variety of configurations, highlighted by a limited edition TomPetty.com 2LP pressing on 180-gram red with black splatter color vinyl, housed in a numbered foil tip-on jacket with an exclusive lithograph; a 3-disc set featuring 2 CDs and a Blu-ray audio disc with additional hi-res stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes of the album and bonus tracks, also mixed by Ulyate; and a variety of additional vinyl options including a 2LP on 180-gram black vinyl and a limited edition 1LP 180-gram turquoise color vinyl pressing (main album only) with a double-sided lithograph of Blaze Brooks’ illustrations (available exclusively at indie record stores).

The album is also available at all streaming, download, and HD audio download partners.

For more info, complete tracklisting, and to order 2 LP versions and the 3-disc set, visit the official Tom Petty store.

LONG AFTER DARK DELUXE EDITION—TRACKLISTING

DISC 1

    “A One Story Town”
    “You Got Lucky”
    “Deliver Me”
    “Change of Heart”
    “Finding Out”
    “We Stand a Chance”
    “Straight Into Darkness”
    “The Same Old You”
    “Between Two Worlds”
    “A Wasted Life”

DISC 2

    “Stories We Could Tell (French TV)”
    “Never Be You”*
    “Turning Point (Original Drums Version)”
    “Don’t Make Me Walk the Line”*
    “I’m Finding Out (French TV)”*
    “Heartbreakers Beach Party (Extended Version)”
    “Keeping Me Alive (French TV)”
    “Straight Into Darkness (French TV)”
    “Ways to Be Wicked (Denver Sessions)”*
    “Between Two Worlds (French TV)”*
    “One on One”*
    “Wild Thing”*

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats today confirm a series of brand-new tour dates for the second and third leg of their first arena tour, including performances in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena and a slew of performances in Canada including at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. The tour includes a landmark show at Madison Square Garden. See full schedule below.

Tickets for the tour will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, October 22 at 10 A.M. (local), registration is available now through October 20 at 11:59 P.M. ET here. Additional presales will continue throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, October 25 at 10 A.M. (local). Full details and list of dates can be found here.

CITI Presale: Citi is the official card of the U.S. dates of the tour. Citi card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, October 23 at 10 A.M. local time until Thursday, October 24 at 10 P.M. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
AMEX Presale: American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets to the Canadian dates before the general public beginning Wednesday, October 23 at 10 A.M. through Thursday, October 24 at 10 P.M. local time.

The tour celebrates Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ fourth full-length studio album, South of Here, out now via Stax. The smash single “Heartless” from the album  hit #1 at Mediabase Triple A and Billboard Adult Alternative charts, marking the band’s 7th #1 single to date. Watch the music video directed by award winning Kimberly Stuckwisch here and see the band perform the single on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, here.

The band also recorded a special for Howard Stern, in which they performed select songs from the record as well as a cover of “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen. Stern praises, “There’s this amazing musician, Nathaniel Rateliff…super talented, and this guy’s got a great voice too. You know who they remind me of? The Band. They’re that good.” The special aired on Sirius XM H101 and is available for viewing in full in the Howard Stern app—watch the Bruce Springsteen cover here.

The announcement of the new tour dates comes following Rateliff’s selection as the first ever Newport Folk Steward, the first artist to hold such a role at the legendary festival since Pete Seeger. The position holds a three-year term, which will see Rateliff serving as Steward actively for two years and advising the next recipient during a third transition year. Rateliff has chosen to devote his term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond.

TRACK LIST
SOUTH OF HERE
1. David and Goliath
2. Heartless
 3. Remember I Was a Dancer
4. Get Used to the Night
5. South of Here
6. Everybody Wants Something
7. Center of Me
8. Cars in the Desert
9. I Would Like to Heal
10. Call Me (Whatever You Like)
 11. Time Makes Fools of Us All

SOUTH OF HERE TOUR—NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
August 15—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 16—Boise, ID—Outlaw Field
August 20—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 21—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
October 22—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall+
October 23—Dallas, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory+
October 26—Austin, TX—Moody Center+
October 29—Rogers, AR—Walmart AMP+
October 30—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena+
November 1—Chicago, IL—United Center+
November 2—St. Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center+
February 13—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena*
February 15—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena*
February 16—Portland, OR—Moda Center*
February 18—Reno, NV—Grand Sierra Resort ±
February 21—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum ± #
February 22—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium ±
March 11—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place~
March 13—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome~
March 15—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre~
March 18—Fishers, IN—Fishers Event Center~
March 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center~
March 21—Toronto, ON—Scotiabank Arena~
March 22—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre~
March 24—Laval, QC—Place Bell~
March 27—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden+
March 28—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
 
+with support from Gregory Alan Isakov
*with support from Charley Crockett
±with support from Iron & Wine
#with support from Waxahatchee
~with support from The Teskey Brothers

Just three months after the release of their acclaimed album, Never Better, Platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers—Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover and Andrew Oliver—is back today with a new companion album, Better Now, via Nettwerk Music Group. Stream/purchase HERE. In conjunction with the release, the official music video for album track, “Still the One,” is also out now. Watch/share HERE.

Produced by Wild Rivers and Gabe Wax (Soccer Mommy, Adrienne Lenker), Better Now consists of eight tracks that complement Never Better, as the group dives deeper into the complicated, confusing and unknown realities of life in their twenties, and the personal growth they’ve found through it all. In celebration of the new music, the band was recently featured on “CBS Saturday Morning” performing three songs as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series: “Never Better,” “What Kind of Song” and “Thinkin’ Bout Love.”

Of the project, Wild Rivers shares, “Better Now is our companion record, and the other side to Never Better. On the first record, the songs contain raw, absolute and instinctual feelings. In many ways, Better Now is the afterglow of this. We’re reflecting and understanding that relationships change over time. Complicated situations can be just that, complicated. Feelings can remain unresolved. If the first record is bright and bold, this one is the softer gradients in between; the sunrises and the sunsets. Both projects make up the full spectrum of who we are. Better Now is just the moodier, misunderstood one. Musically the records really are twins. We wrote all of the songs at the same time. Finishing Better Now, we really felt that it was the close of a massive musical and personal chapter. It’s bittersweet but so meaningful to be able to chronicle our lives between these projects. Ultimately, we are optimistic; ‘better now,’ after the ups and downs of the relationships and turbulence of our twenties. Hopefully we’re wiser for it.”

Since its release this past July, Never Better has continued to receive widespread attention from fans and critics alike, with the Associated Press praising, “poignant lyrics and elegant harmonies…it would be hard to find a band with more complementary voices working on each other’s behalf.” Additionally, Consequence declares, “This trio knocked it out of the park with their new album…inventive melodies, rich harmonies, and lush instrumentals abound” and Rolling Stone Germany proclaimed “The core of the band—a celestial and open-hearted romance—remains intact. A standout track is ‘Everywhere I Go,’ with its groovy, earthy sound and irresistibly catchy refrain, perfectly capturing the essence of the band.”

Known for their engaging live performances, Wild Rivers will tour across Europe next month, with upcoming shows in Germany, Switzerland, France, Scotland and the U.K. The international dates follow the band’s recent sold-out U.S. headline run, which included shows at New York’s Irving Plaza, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Los Angeles’ Fonda Theater, Austin’s Scoot Inn, Chicago’s Vic Theater and Denver’s Ogden Theater among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.wildriversmusic.com/tour.

Formed during their time at Queen’s University in Ontario, Wild Rivers has released three albums to date including 2022’s Sidelines, which landed at #9 on the U.S. Spotify Debut Album Chart. Released to critical acclaim, Under The Radar praised, “expertly straddles the lines between folk and indie, offering an empathetic and enveloping comfort and a piece of poignant pop beauty,” while American Songwriter declared, “Soul-stirring…rich male/female harmonies bring the emotional lyrics to life.” Following the release of Sidelines, Wild Rivers was nominated for Breakthrough Group of The Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards, saw their breakout single, “Thinking ‘Bout Love,” certified Gold in the United States and Australia and Platinum in Canada, and garnered over 850 million global streams. The group also spent much of their career touring across the world including countless headline shows as well as dates supporting artist such as The Chicks and Noah Kahan.

BETTER NOW TRACK LIST
1. What Kind of Song
2. Settle Down
3. Freezing
4. I Want Everything
5. I Will If You Will
6. What If It’s Us
7. Simp Song
8. Still the One

WILD RIVERS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
November 2—Groningen, Netherlands—Take Root
November 4—Berlin, Germany—Hole44*
November 6—Cologne, Germany—Die Kantine*
November 8—Zurich, Switzerland—Plaza*
November 10—Paris, France—La Maroquinerie*
November 13—Glasgow, Scotland—QMU* (SOLD OUT)
November 15—Dublin, Ireland—Button Factory* (SOLD OUT)
November 17—Bristol, U.K.—SWX*
November 19—London, U.K.—O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire*
November 22—Manchester, U.K.—Manchester Academy*
November 24—Birmingham, U.K.—O2 Institute*
November 26—Leeds, U.K.—Project House*
November 27—Cardiff, U.K.—Tramshed*
December 6—Toronto, ON—History (SOLD OUT)
January 4-7—Cancun, Mexico—Out of the Blue Festival
*with special guest Riley Pearce

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun’s anticipated new studio album, Observations From a Crowded Room, is out now via Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records. Stream/purchase HERE. In conjunction with the release, the official video for “Am I?” is also out now. Watch/share HERE.

Written, produced and largely performed by Oladokun alone, the album marks a personal and creative turning point for the Nashville-based artist and was crafted during a period of intense introspection and questioning. The 15-track collection—comprised of 12 songs and 3 spoken interludes—finds Oladokun reflecting on her place in the world, both as a person and an artist, while blending her pop-folk roots with electronic and psychedelic elements. Ahead of the release, album tracks “I’D MISS THE BIRDS,” “NO COUNTRY,” “QUESTIONS, CHAOS & FAITH” and “DRUGS” have received widespread critical attention from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard. Stereogum, Consequence, Brooklyn Vegan, Atwood Magazine, OUT Magazine and more.

Reflecting on the project, Oladokun shares, “This album became a way for me to write things, feel things, process things. Because, as the producer, I just had to sit with these songs for so long. It became really healing in a sense of, ‘I made this. I’m listening to an album that I genuinely love. All the sounds and bits and bobs came from me with the help of just an engineer.’ It was transformative. So, it started out as, ‘I quit,’ and it has ended up as a fresh start.”

The new music follows Oladokun’s recent rendition of Beyoncé’s “II Most Wanted” for Apple Music Sessions and the Jack Antonoff collaboration, “I Wished On The Moon,” featured on the official soundtrack for Apple TV+’s The New Look.

In addition to supporting Hozier in Australia and New Zealand this fall, Oladokun recently announced her extensive headline tour, “The Blackbird Tour,” set to kick off in January. The run includes shows at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, New York’s Irving Plaza, Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre, with all proceeds from the Knoxville show benefiting the East Tennessee Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund. More stops include West Hollywood’s Troubadour (two nights), Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Boston’s Royale, Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse, Denver’s Summit, Seattle’s The Showbox, Phoenix’s The Van Buren, Dallas’ Studio at The Factory and Austin’s Scoot Inn among several others. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Tickets are on-sale now, with $1 from each purchase benefitting The Ally Coalition. Full details can be found at www.joyoladokun.com/tour.

Since her breakthrough in 2020, Oladokun has released a pair of hugely acclaimed full-length albums—2021’s in defense of my own happiness and 2023’s Proof of Life—both of which landed on numerous best-of-the-year lists. Of Oladokun, The New York Times praises, “her songs are conversational and confessional, and her hooky but profound melodies turn her lyrics into mantras,” while Rolling Stone calls them, “Nashville’s most low-key musical revolutionary…in this time of shifting priorities away from work toward self-care and connection with others, Oladokun is offering a master class in those subjects” and NPR Music asserts, “She has a remarkable ability to distill how forces at work in the world…she can make even social and political protest feel like an intimate, warmly human act.”

Moreover, in the last few years, Oladokun—a proud queer Black person and daughter of Nigerian immigrants—has performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “CBS Saturday Morning,” “TODAY,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits and NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series. Oladokun’s music has also been included in the Al Sharpton documentary, Loudmouth, CBS’ “CSI: Vegas,” NBC’s “This Is Us,” ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC’s “Station 19,” NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and HBO’s “And Just Like That,” while her song, “i see america,” was also selected as a finalist for the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Award, Best Song for Social Change. Widely respected by her peers, Oladokun has collaborated with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Jason Isbell and Noah Kahan and has joined Morris, Isbell, Kahan, John Mayer, My Morning Jacket, Tyler Childers, Pink Sweat$, Leon Bridges and Manchester Orchestra on the road.

OBSERVATIONS FROM A CROWDED ROOM TRACK LIST
1. LETTER FROM A BLACKBIRD
2. AM I?
3. OBSERVATION #1
4. STRONG ONES
5. DRUGS
6. QUESTIONS, CHAOS & FAITH
7. NO COUNTRY
8. OBSERVATION #2
9. HOLLYWOOD
10. flowers
11. DUST/DIVINITY
12. GOOD ENOUGH
13. OBSERVATION #3
14. I’D MISS THE BIRDS
15. GOODBYE

JOY OLADOKUN CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
November 5—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena*
November 6—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena*
November 8—Adelaide, Australia—Adelaide Entertainment Centre*
November 12—Melbourne, Australia—Sydney Myer Music Bowl*
November 13—Melbourne, Australia—Sydney Myer Music Bowl*
November 15—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena*
November 18—Brisbane, Australia—Riverstage Brisbane*
November 20—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena*
November 22—Christchurch, New Zealand—Wolfbrook Arena*
November 23—Christchurch, New Zealand—Wolfbrook Arena*
January 9-13—Riviera Cancun, Mexico—Moon Palace
January 16—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue
January 17—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall
January 18—Detroit, MI—El Club
January 20—Louisville, KY—Headliners Music Hall
January 21—Columbus, OH—Newport Music Hall
January 22—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues
January 23—Toronto, ON—The Axis Club
January 25—Montreal, QB—Theatre Beanfield
January 26—South Burlington, VT—Higher Ground Ballroom
January 28—Portland, ME—State Theatre
January 30—New York, NY—Irving Plaza
February 1—Boston, MA—Royale
February 4—Philadelphia, PA—Union Transfer
February 7—Washington, D.C.—The Howard
February 8—Charlotte, NC—The Underground
February 11—Raleigh, NC—Lincoln Theatre
February 13—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theatre^
February 14—Atlanta, GA—Variety Playhouse
February 25—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom
February 26—Kansas City, MO—The Truman
March 1—Denver, CO—Summit
March 3—Salt Lake City, UT—Soundwell
March 5—Seattle, WA—The Showbox
March 6—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom
March 7—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
March 9—San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore
March 12—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
March 13—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
March 16—San Diego, CA—The Observatory at North Park
March 18—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
March 19—Santa Fe, NM—Meow Wolf
March 21—Dallas, TX—Studio at The Factory
March 22—Austin, TX—Scoot Inn
March 25—Birmingham, AL—Saturn
March 27—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
May 5-7—Miramar Beach, FL—Moon Crush: The Sea & ME
*with Hozier
 ^Benefit show with all proceeds benefitting East Tennessee Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund

The Red Clay Strays released a new live version of “Will The Lord Remember Me” today. Listen to “Will The Lord Remember Me (Live At The Ryman)” HERE and watch the performance video HERE.

The song is the latest unveiled from the band’s first live album, Live At The Ryman, which will be released November 15 on RCA Records (pre-save here). Recorded last month during the band’s sold-out, three-night headline debut at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the album showcases the group’s electric live performances and features songs from across their cataloge, including “I’m Still Fine (Live At The Ryman),” which debuted earlier this month.

The record adds to a breakout year for The Red Clay Strays, who are nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the upcoming 58th Annual CMA Awards (their first CMA nomination), won Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards and released their acclaimed new album, Made by These Moments, earlier this summer (stream/purchase here).

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), Made by These Moments is filled with the band’s signature genre-blending sound, as they meld electric rock and roll with southern soul. In celebration of the new music, the band was recently featured on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, Bert Kreischer’s “The BertCast” and “This Past Weekend with Theo Von.”

One of music’s fastest rising bands, The Red Clay Strays have spent much of the past year on the road, selling out every one of their headline shows in 2024. The band will continue to perform through this fall with upcoming stops in Los Angeles, Denver and San Diego as well as several dates across Australia, Canada and Hawaii next year. See below for complete tour itinerary.

The Red Clay Strays are Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar, keys), Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass) and John Hall (drums). Formed in Mobile, AL in 2016, the group continues to achieve massive success with their Platinum-certified single, “Wondering Why.” With over 100 million streams to date, the track spent a week at #1 on Spotify’s Viral 50 USA Playlist and six-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Americana Singles chart. The song also reached #84 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, #7 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart, #16 on the Billboard AAA chart and #18 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and continues to gain support across genres.

“Wondering Why” is from the band’s 2022 album, Moment of Truth, of which Billboard praised, “Lead singer Coleman’s gruff, impassioned vocal shines here as always, bolstered by the group’s exemplary musicianship,” while Rolling Stone declared, “the musical manifestation of the push and pull between salvation and redemption…Delta blues, gritty honky-tonk, and Sun Records rockabilly, shot through with a palpable darkness.” Since the release, The Red Clay Strays have also made their Grand Ole Opry debut and toured extensively across the country including shows with Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Elle King and Turnpike Troubadours.

LIVE AT THE RYMAN TRACK LIST
1. Ramblin’
2. Wanna Be Loved
3. I’m Still Fine
4. Wondering Why
5. Will The Lord Remember Me
6. Drowning
7. Stones Throw
8. Disaster
9. No One Else Likes Me
10. Ghosts
11. Don’t Care

THE RED CLAY STRAYS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
October 19—Simpsonville, SC—Greenville Country Music Festival 2024
October 31—Denver, CO—The Mission Ballroom^ (SOLD OUT)
November 8—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern~ (SOLD OUT)
November 9—San Diego, CA—SOMA~ (SOLD OUT)
November 10—Anaheim, CA—House of Blues^ (SOLD OUT)
December 6—Las Vegas, NV—Brooklyn Bowl (SOLD OUT)
January 24-25—Key West, FL—Mile 0 Fest
March 4—Vancouver, Canada—The Commodore Ballroom* (SOLD OUT)
March 5—Vancouver, Canada—The Commodore Ballroom* (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Tsuu’tina, Canada—Grey Eagle Resort & Casino* (SOLD OUT)
March 8—Edmonton, Canada—Midway Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
March 10—Saskatoon, Canada—Coors Event Center* (SOLD OUT)
March 11—Winnipeg, Canada—Burton Cummins Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
March 14—Toronto, Canada—HISTORY* (SOLD OUT)
March 15—Montreal, Canada—MTELUS* (SOLD OUT)
March 17—London, Canada—London Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
May 14—Honolulu, HI—Republik
May 17—Brisbane, Australia—The Tivoli
May 19—Newcastle, Australia—Bar on the Hill
May 20—Sydney, Australia—Enmore Theatre
May 22—Melbourne, Australia—The Forum
May 24—Perth, Australia—Metro City
^with special guest Tanner Usrey
~with special guest The Moss
*with special guest Brent Cobb

Acclaimed U.K. band Stereophonics will embark on their first tour in six years in Spring, 2025. Also their largest tour to date, their Spring North American tour kicks off March 21 at Théâtre Beanfield in Montreal and includes performances in New York, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles and more. See below for a complete list of tour dates.

The artist presale begins Wednesday, October 23 at 10 a.m. local time, with local presales beginning Thursday, October 24 at 10 a.m. local time. Presales end at 11:59 p.m. local time on October 24. Tickets are available for presale HERE.

In addition to the North American dates, Stereophonics will play some of the U.K. and Ireland’s biggest venues including Dublin's St. Anne’s Park, Cork's Virgin Media Park, London's Finsbury Park, Huddersfield's The John Smith’s Stadium, and Glasgow's Bellahouston Park as part of Summer Sessions. The tour will also feature a hometown return to Cardiff’s 60,000 capacity Principality Stadium for 2 nights.

The tour will see the band perform hits from their expansive catalogue including “Dakota,” “Have A Nice Day,” “Maybe Tomorrow,” “C’est La Vie,” “A Thousand Trees,” and more, along with songs from a new studio album coming in 2025.

Jones notes, “Being on the road again with my best friends, playing all the hits of this band’s catalog, for people in 2025 makes me so excited, we should make a new album…oh wait…we already did that! See ya there for more good times….TUNE!!! TUNE!!! TUNE!!”

Stereophonics achievements include eight U.K. #1 albums, 12 U.K. Top 10 albums and 11 U.K. Top 10 singles, including the U.K. #1 single “Dakota.” The group have sold over 10 million albums, 1.5 billion global streams and five BRIT award nominations, with one BRIT award win.

Their hits collection, Decade In The Sun, sold over 1.7 million copies in the U.K. alone and is certified Quintuple Platinum, while in 2022, on their last U.K. arena tour and Cardiff Stadium headline shows, they sold over 250,000 tickets.

Special guests for the tour will be announced soon.

Stereophonics will also be headlining Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025. More information HERE.

STEREOPHONICS 2025 LIVE DATES
March 21—Montreal, QC—Théâtre Beanfield
March 22—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall
March 23—Philadelphia, PA—Union Transfer
March 25—New York, NY—Brooklyn Paramount
March 26—Boston, MA—House of Blues
March 28—Washington, DC—Lincoln Theatre
March 29—Cleveland, OH—VENUE TBA
March 30—Chicago, IL—The Vic Theatre
April 2—Vancouver, BC—Vogue Theatre
April 3—Seattle, WA—Neptune Theatre
April 4—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
April 6—San Francisco, CA—The Regency Ballroom
April 8—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern
April 9—San Diego, CA—Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay
April 11—Mexico City, MX—Teatro Metropólitan

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation or any other, Suzanne Vega is adding a run of North American dates to her Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs tour in March. Stops include the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, and multiple nights at Toronto’s Lula Lounge and the Dakota in Minneapolis. See below for a list of dates; tickets for all upcoming shows are available for purchase at suzannevega.com/tour.

The upcoming 2025 tour dates follow two years that saw Vega perform extensively across the U.S. and Europe. Her new 2025 dates will treat audiences to a career spanning evening that will include a first listen to several songs from her forthcoming album.

Of Vega’s performances The New York Times notes that she “is attentive to the realm of the unseen.” Finding Connecticut lauded a recent concert as “nothing short of mesmerizing, weaving tales through her soulful songs in a cozy setting that allowed for a deep connection with the audience.”

Most recently Vega shared a new single, “Rats,” with a music video directed by acclaimed animator and filmmaker Martha Colburn. Stream/share the video HERE and listen to the track HERE. Of the new single, Paste raves, “There’s a little bit of everything from each sonic era that Vega has witnessed…it feels like a quirky soundtrack to the end of the world, as Vega leads her prancing pack of beloved animals up and down the sidewalks of 6th Avenue.”

“Rats” was written by Vega with music and production by her long-time guitarist and musical director, Gerry Leonard. Of the track, which hails from sessions for a forthcoming album, Vega notes, “I was talking to Jimmy Hogarth, the producer of my 2007 album Beauty and Crime. We were discussing who had seen the biggest rat. After that conversation, I kept reading about or hearing various rat stories, all of them true. I took careful note and set it all to music, inspired by The Ramones and Fontaines D.C.”

Video director Colburn blends surreal stop-motion with distinctive collage elements. Her films are held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has written and recorded numerous songs that have become part of the contemporary music vernacular, including “Luka,” “Marlene on the Wall” and “Tom’s Diner,” an a cappella piece that was remixed by U.K. electronic dance duo DNA and became a major club hit. It remains an oft-sampled and covered standard by artists across the musical spectrum. Her albums, including her self-titled debut, follow-up Solitude Standing and 99.9F have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Vega’s most recent release, the career-spanning album An Evening of New York Songs and Stories (Amanuensis/Cooking Vinyl) was hailed by the Associated Press as “an excellent Vega primer, an artist who still merits being on your radar no matter what your hometown may be,” while Stereogum raves that the album is “a stripped-down, intimate tour through her songbook, highlighting her rich voice and novelistic approach to lyrics.”

SUZANNE VEGA, OLD SONGS, NEW SONGS AND OTHER SONGS TOUR
March 6—East Greenwich, RI—Greenwich Odeum
March 7—Turners Falls, MA—The Shea Theater
March 8—Homer, NY—Center for the Arts of Homer
March 10—Buffalo, NY—Asbury Hall
March 11—Toronto, ON—Lula Lounge
March 12—Toronto, ON—Lula Lounge
March 15—Minneapolis, MN—Dakota
March 16—Minneapolis, MN—Dakota
March 20—Bloomington, IL—Castle Theatre
March 21—St. Louis, MO—The Sheldon Concert Hall
March 23—Chicago, IL—Old Town School of Folk Music
March 24—Indianapolis, IN—The Tobias Theater

The Red Clay Strays were featured on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend, performing three songs as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series: “Wanna Be Loved,” “I’m Still Fine,” and “Disaster.”

Further showcasing their electrifying performances, the band will release their first live album, Live At The Ryman, on November 15 via RCA Records (pre-save here). Recorded last month during the band’s sold-out, three-night debut at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the album features songs from across their catalog, including “I’m Still Fine (Live At The Ryman)” and “Will The Lord Remember Me (Live At The Ryman).”

The record adds to a breakout year for The Red Clay Strays, who are nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the upcoming 58th Annual CMA Awards (their first CMA nomination). They also won Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards and released their acclaimed new album, Made by These Moments, earlier this summer (stream/purchase here).

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), Made by These Moments features the band’s signature genre-blending sound, melding electric rock and roll with Southern soul. In celebration of the new music, the band was recently featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, Bert Kreischer’s The BertCast, and This Past Weekend with Theo Von. As one of music’s fastest-rising bands, The Red Clay Strays have spent much of the past year on the road, selling out every one of their headlining shows in 2024. The band will continue to tour through the fall, with upcoming stops in Los Angeles, Denver, and San Diego, as well as several dates across Australia, Canada, and Hawaii next year. Due to overwhelming demand, their upcoming shows in Brisbane and Melbourne have been upgraded to larger venues. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

The Red Clay Strays are Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar, keys), Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums). Formed in Mobile, AL, in 2016, the group has achieved massive success with their Platinum-certified single, “Wondering Why.” With over 100 million streams to date, the track spent a week at #1 on Spotify’s Viral 50 USA Playlist and six consecutive weeks at #1 on the Americana Singles chart. The song also reached #84 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, #7 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart, #16 on the Billboard AAA chart, and #18 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, continuing to gain support across genres.

“Wondering Why” is from the band’s 2022 album, Moment of Truth, which Billboard praised: “Lead singer Coleman’s gruff, impassioned vocal shines here as always, bolstered by the group’s exemplary musicianship.” Rolling Stone declared the band “the musical manifestation of the push and pull between salvation and redemption…Delta blues, gritty honky-tonk, and Sun Records rockabilly, shot through with a palpable darkness.” Since its release, The Red Clay Strays have made their Grand Ole Opry debut and toured extensively, including shows with Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Elle King, and Turnpike Troubadours.

LIVE AT THE RYMAN TRACKLIST

    Ramblin’
    Wanna Be Loved
    I’m Still Fine
    Wondering Why
    Will The Lord Remember Me
    Drowning
    Stones Throw
    Disaster
    No One Else Likes Me
    Ghosts
    Don’t Care

THE RED CLAY STRAYS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

• October 31 — Denver, CO — The Mission Ballroom^ (SOLD OUT)
• November 8 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern~ (SOLD OUT)
• November 9 — San Diego, CA — SOMA~ (SOLD OUT)
• November 10 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues^ (SOLD OUT)
• December 6 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl (SOLD OUT)
• January 24-25 — Key West, FL — Mile 0 Fest
• March 4 — Vancouver, Canada — The Commodore Ballroom* (SOLD OUT)
• March 5 — Vancouver, Canada — The Commodore Ballroom* (SOLD OUT)
• March 7 — Tsuu’tina, Canada — Grey Eagle Resort & Casino* (SOLD OUT)
• March 8 — Edmonton, Canada — Midway Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
• March 10 — Saskatoon, Canada — Coors Event Center* (SOLD OUT)
• March 11 — Winnipeg, Canada — Burton Cummings Theatre* (SOLD OUT)
• March 14 — Toronto, Canada — HISTORY* (SOLD OUT)
• March 15 — Montreal, Canada — MTELUS* (SOLD OUT)
• March 17 — London, Canada — London Music Hall* (SOLD OUT)
• May 14 — Honolulu, HI — Republik
• May 17 — Brisbane, Australia — Fortitude Music Hall
• May 19 — Newcastle, Australia — Bar on the Hill
• May 20 — Sydney, Australia — Enmore Theatre
• May 22 — Melbourne, Australia — Festival Hall Melbourne
• May 24 — Perth, Australia — Metro City
• May 31 — Panama City, FL — Gulf Coast Jam

^ with special guest Tanner Usrey
~ with special guest The Moss

• with special guest Brent Cobb

For more information, visit www.redclaystrays.com

The “Concert for Carolina,” led by Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor, has raised $24,513,185—and counting—for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Held this past Saturday at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, the record-breaking event welcomed 82,193 in-person attendees, making it the largest concert ever hosted at the venue. Additionally, the Veeps livestream garnered 7.1 million views across all 50 U.S. states and 30 countries.

Described by Rolling Stone as “a montage of incredible performances, one-off collaborations, and awe-inspiring selections,” the “Concert for Carolina” also featured performances from Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, Parmalee, and Wesko, along with surprise appearances from Nicole Kidman and Randy Travis. ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley hosted the event.

Even after the show, the “Concert for Carolina” team continues its efforts to raise funds for hurricane relief, including a special silent auction currently open. Auction items include the signed guitar and shirt used by Combs during the show, a meet-and-greet with Church at an upcoming concert, signed NFL, NBA, NCAA, and NASCAR memorabilia, autographed instruments, a variety of concert and game tickets, artwork, Yeti coolers, and more. Full details can be found here.

All proceeds from the auction, benefit concert, and livestream will go to organizations selected by Combs and Church, including Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Eblen Charities, and the charities supported by Chief Cares.

The “Concert for Carolina” was made possible by the support and extraordinary generosity of David and Nicole Tepper, Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Explore Asheville, Biltmore Estate, T-Mobile, Jack Daniel’s, Whataburger, Miller Lite, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Belk, Lowe’s, Atrium Health, Tractor Supply Company, Bank of America, American Airlines, Food Lion, Duke’s Mayo, GE Aerospace, Harris Teeter, Pinnacle Financial Partners, United Healthcare, Bud Light, Preferred Parking, Gildan, and AshBritt.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and performer Joy Oladokun has confirmed additional dates for her upcoming headline tour, “The Blackbird Tour,” set to kick off in January. Newly added stops include Asbury Park’s The Stone Pony, Annapolis’ Rams Head On Stage, Colorado Springs’ The Black Sheep, and Pioneertown’s Pappy + Harriet’s. Oladokun will also perform a special benefit show at Asheville’s Orange Peel on February 12, with all proceeds going to the North Carolina Community Foundation.

Tickets for the new dates will be available for pre-sale starting this Wednesday, October 30, at 10:00 am local time, with general on-sale following on Friday, November 1, at 10:00 am local time.

“The Blackbird Tour” will also feature stops at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, New York’s Irving Plaza, West Hollywood’s Troubadour (two nights), Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Boston’s Royale, Denver’s Summit, Austin’s Scoot Inn, and Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre (with all proceeds from this show benefitting the East Tennessee Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund). See below for the complete tour itinerary. Additionally, $1 from each ticket purchased will go to The Ally Coalition. Full details can be found at www.joyoladokun.com/tour.

The upcoming tour celebrates Oladokun’s critically acclaimed new album, Observations From a Crowded Room, which is out now via Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records. Written, produced, and largely performed by Oladokun herself, the album marks a personal and creative turning point for the Nashville-based artist, crafted during a period of intense introspection and exploration. The 15-track collection—comprised of 12 songs and 3 spoken interludes—sees Oladokun reflecting on her place in the world, both as a person and an artist, while blending her pop-folk roots with electronic and psychedelic elements.

Since her breakthrough in 2020, Oladokun has released two widely celebrated full-length albums—2021’s in defense of my own happiness and 2023’s Proof of Life—both of which earned spots on numerous year-end lists. The New York Times praises Oladokun’s work, noting, “her songs are conversational and confessional, and her hooky but profound melodies turn her lyrics into mantras,” while Rolling Stone calls her “Nashville’s most low-key musical revolutionary… in this time of shifting priorities toward self-care and connection with others, Oladokun is offering a master class in those subjects,” and NPR Music asserts, “She has a remarkable ability to distill how forces at work in the world… she can make even social and political protest feel like an intimate, warmly human act.”

In recent years, Oladokun—a proud queer Black person and daughter of Nigerian immigrants—has performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Morning, TODAY, PBS’ Austin City Limits, and NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. Her music has also featured in the Al Sharpton documentary Loudmouth, CBS’ CSI: Vegas, NBC’s This Is Us, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, ABC’s Station 19, NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and HBO’s And Just Like That. Her song “i see america” was a finalist for the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Award for Best Song for Social Change. Highly respected by her peers, Oladokun has collaborated with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Jack Antonoff, Jason Isbell, and Noah Kahan, and has toured with Morris, Isbell, Kahan, John Mayer, My Morning Jacket, Tyler Childers, Pink Sweat$, Leon Bridges, and Manchester Orchestra.

OBSERVATIONS FROM A CROWDED ROOM TRACK LIST
1. LETTER FROM A BLACKBIRD
2. AM I?
3. OBSERVATION #1
4. STRONG ONES
5. DRUGS
6. QUESTIONS, CHAOS & FAITH
7. NO COUNTRY
8. OBSERVATION #2
9. HOLLYWOOD
10. flowers
11. DUST/DIVINITY
12. GOOD ENOUGH
13. OBSERVATION #3
14. I’D MISS THE BIRDS
15. GOODBYE

JOY OLADOKUN CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, November 1
November 5—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena*
November 6—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena*
November 8—Adelaide, Australia—Adelaide Entertainment Centre*
November 12—Melbourne, Australia—Sydney Myer Music Bowl*
November 13—Melbourne, Australia—Sydney Myer Music Bowl*
November 15—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena*
November 18—Brisbane, Australia—Riverstage Brisbane*
November 20—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena*
November 22—Christchurch, New Zealand—Wolfbrook Arena*
November 23—Christchurch, New Zealand—Wolfbrook Arena*
January 9-13—Riviera Cancun, Mexico—Moon Palace
January 16—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue
January 17—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall
January 18—Detroit, MI—El Club
January 20—Louisville, KY—Headliners Music Hall
January 21—Columbus, OH—Newport Music Hall
January 22—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues
January 23—Toronto, ON—The Axis Club
January 25—Montreal, QB—Theatre Beanfield
January 26—South Burlington, VT—Higher Ground Ballroom
January 28—Portland, ME—State Theatre
January 30—New York, NY—Irving Plaza
January 31—Asbury Park, NJ—The Stone Pony
February 1—Boston, MA—Royale
February 4—Philadelphia, PA—Union Transfer
February 6—Annapolis, MD—Rams Head On Stage
February 7—Washington, D.C.—The Howard
February 8—Charlotte, NC—The Underground
February 11—Raleigh, NC—Lincoln Theatre
February 12—Asheville, NC—The Orange Peel+
February 13—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theatre^
February 14—Atlanta, GA—Variety Playhouse
February 25—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom
February 26—Kansas City, MO—The Truman
February 28—Colorado Springs, CO—The Black Sheep
March 1—Denver, CO—Summit
March 3—Salt Lake City, UT—Soundwell
March 5—Seattle, WA—The Showbox
March 6—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom
March 7—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
March 9—San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore
March 12—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
March 13—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
March 15—Pioneertown, CA—Pappy + Harriet’s
March 16—San Diego, CA—The Observatory at North Park
March 18—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
March 19—Santa Fe, NM—Meow Wolf
March 21—Dallas, TX—Studio at The Factory
March 22—Austin, TX—Scoot Inn
March 25—Birmingham, AL—Saturn
March 27—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
May 5-7—Miramar Beach, FL—Moon Crush: The Sea & ME
*with Hozier
 ^Benefit show with all proceeds going to the East Tennessee Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund
+Benefit show with all proceeds going to the North Carolina Community Foundation

Celebrated guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) is set to release his memoir, Heartbreaker, co-authored with Ari Surdoval. The book is due out March 18 via Grand Central Publishing.

Campbell was the lead guitarist for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers from the band’s inception in 1976 until Petty’s tragic death in 2017. His iconic, melodic playing helped shape the band’s sound, as heard on defining classics like “American Girl,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” “Learning to Fly,” and “Into the Great Wide Open.”

Together, Petty and Campbell wrote countless songs, including some of the band’s biggest hits: “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “You Got Lucky,” and “Runnin’ Down a Dream.” From their early days in Florida to their dizzying rise to superstardom to Petty’s acclaimed solo albums Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers, Petty never made a record without Campbell. Their work together is timeless, as are the career-defining hits Campbell co-wrote with Don Henley (“The Boys of Summer”) and with Petty for Stevie Nicks (“Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”).

But few know of the less-than-glamorous background from which Campbell emerged and the sacrifices it required. His journey was a sometimes grueling dream come true that took him from the very bottom to the absolute top, where Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers would remain for decades, creating an astonishing body of work.

“This is my book,” Campbell says. “It’s the story of a poor kid from Jacksonville, Florida, who realized a dream through music. It’s a long journey through hard work, dedication, and luck. Playing guitar and writing songs has been my inspiration and purpose. It’s a story of hope, redemption, and gratitude—a testament that dreams can come true if you believe in yourself and follow your truth. It took two years to write and is a labor of love. I hope you enjoy the ride!”

“Mike Campbell’s Heartbreaker is everything one hopes for in a rock memoir,” notes Ben Schafer, Executive Editor at Grand Central Publishing. “Like the remarkable body of work he co-created with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, it delivers on every level from beginning to end.”

Brilliant, soft-spoken, and intensely private, Campbell opens up within these pages for the first time, revealing himself as an astute observer of triumphs, tragedies, and absurdities alike, with a songwriter’s eye for detail and a voice as direct and unpretentious as his music.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Mike Campbell was the lead guitarist, co-songwriter, and co-producer of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. He recorded, co-wrote, and toured with the band for over 40 years and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2018 and 2019, Campbell toured globally as the lead guitarist for Fleetwood Mac. He is currently the lead singer and guitarist of Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs, whose most recent critically acclaimed album Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits is out now on BMG. He lives in Los Angeles.

Ari Surdoval (co-author) is the author of the acclaimed novel Double Nickels. He lives outside Nashville with his wife and two children.

ABOUT GRAND CENTRAL

Grand Central is the flagship imprint of Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group. Publishing approximately 85 titles per year across formats, Grand Central is home to many well-known and debut authors of blockbuster thrillers, award-winning literary novels, popular fiction, intimate memoirs, revelatory pop culture autobiographies, and critically acclaimed narrative nonfiction on a range of topics from true crime to popular science.

ABOUT HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher composed of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, and Workman Running Press Group. They also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishers.

Their books and authors have received major honors, including the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, and Nobel Peace Prize. HBG is committed to diversity in its publishing programs and fostering an inclusive culture for all employees and authors. As part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher, HBG is proud to be part of a global literary community. Visit hachettebookgroup.com to learn more about HBG imprints.

Breakthrough country singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top has today released an exclusive Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP, featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings. The three-song project finds the pair performing reimagined versions of Top’s original tracks “Bad Luck” and “Things To Do,” along with a cover of Ricky Skaggs’ “Don’t Cheat In Our Home Town.” Listen HERE in Spatial Audio, exclusively on Apple Music.

The pair first met this past summer at Montana’s Under The Big Sky Festival, where Strings invited Top on stage to share a few songs during his set—a collaboration that American Songwriter hailed as a “stellar performance.”

Of the EP with Strings, Top shares, “We had a lot of fun, traded back and forth some playing and whatnot. It’s so fun to watch him play. And I feel like he’s known so much for a player that it gets passed over sometimes how freaking good of a singer he is too. It was so fun to get to sing with him and him kind enough to come in on a couple of my songs and sing a second verse, sing a little harmony, do that kind of thing. It was a blast.”

Top also released a cover of Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” today, which is featured on Apple Music’s annual exclusive holiday Carols Covered playlist, and has been selected as Apple Music’s Country Riser for November, which includes a long-form interview hosted by Ward Guenther, now available for streaming on Apple Music’s Country Risers Radio.

Listen HERE.

The new releases add to a breakout year for Top, who is nominated for New Artist of the Year at the upcoming 58th Annual CMA Awards (his first CMA nomination) and was recently named Discovery Artist of the Year at the 2024 MusicRow Awards. He released his widely praised debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, this past spring. Produced by Carson Chamberlain (Billy Currington, Easton Corbin), the record garnered over 3.5 million streams in just its first week and received widespread acclaim. The Tennessean said it’s full of “star-making tunes,” while Country Central praised, “Cold Beer & Country Music is a masterclass in traditional country music…With a record this strong, Zach Top has proven himself as a standout rising star in this format and a premier vocalist in country music.”

Top recently announced his highly anticipated 2025 “Cold Beer & Country Music” headline tour, which completely sold out just hours after tickets went on sale. The tour features stops at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom (two nights), Denver’s Grizzly Rose (two nights), Columbus’ The Bluestone (two nights), Jacksonville’s FIVE (two nights), Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre and Chattanooga’s The Signal among many others. Additionally, Top is currently on the road supporting Lainey Wilson and will join Alan Jackson for select dates next year. See below for complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.zachtop.com/tour.

Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Top grew up on classic country music around the family farm. At the age of seven, he formed a band with his siblings which set the stage for his musical ambitions. Throughout his teenage years and early twenties, Top honed his craft by playing in various bluegrass bands before moving to Nashville in 2021, where he has been steadily making his mark as an artist to watch.

ZACH TOP CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
November 1—North Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena*
November 2—Evansville, IN—Ford Center*
November 3—Charleston, WV—Charleston Coliseum*
November 7—Oklahoma City, OK—Paycom Center*
November 8—Omaha, NE—CHI Health Center*
November 9—Sioux Falls, SD—Denny Sanford Premier Center*
November 15—Monroe, LA—Monroe Civic Center*
November 16—Monroe, LA—Monroe Civic Center*
November 30—Scottsdale, AZ—Westworld of Scottsdale
December 3—Tampa, FL—Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino#
December 5—Kent, WA—accesso ShoWare Center
December 8—Las Vegas, NV—Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
December 13—Las Vegas, NV—Brooklyn Bowl
December 30—San Diego, CA—Wild Horses
January 16—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse+ (SOLD OUT)
January 18—Fayetteville, AR—JJ’s Live+ (SOLD OUT)
January 23—Denver, CO—Grizzly Rose+ (SOLD OUT)
January 24—Denver, CO—Grizzly Rose+ (SOLD OUT)
January 29—Columbus, OH—The Bluestone+(SOLD OUT)
January 30—Columbus, OH—The Bluestone+ (SOLD OUT)
January 31—Royal Oak, MI—Royal Oak Music Theatre+ (SOLD OUT)
February 1—Cincinnati, OH—Andrew J Brady Music Center+ (SOLD OUT)
February 6—Des Moines, IA—Val Air Ballroom+ (SOLD OUT)
February 7—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom+ (SOLD OUT)
February 8—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom+(SOLD OUT)
February 13—Jackson, MS—Mississippi Coliseum
February 14—Durant, OK—Choctaw Grand Theater+ (SOLD OUT)
February 15—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena#
February 16—San Antonio, TX—Frost Bank Center – San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
February 26—Chattanooga, TN—The Signal+(SOLD OUT)
February 27—Chattanooga, TN—The Signal+ (SOLD OUT)
February 28—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium^ (SOLD OUT)
March 1—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium+ (SOLD OUT)
March 5—Jacksonville, FL—FIVE+(SOLD OUT)
March 6—Jacksonville, FL—FIVE+ (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Orlando, FL—Kia Center#
March 8—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre+ (SOLD OUT)
March 21-23—Willowbank, Australia—CMC Rocks
April 26—Tampa, FL—Amalie Arena#
May 17—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum#
June 11—North Lawrence, OH—The Country Fest 2025
*with Lainey Wilson
+with special guest Cole Goodwin
#with Alan Jackson
^with special guest Jake Worthington

Today, 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner and country superstar Dwight Yoakam unveils new song “I’ll Pay The Price”. Listen/share HERE.

On November 15, Yoakam will release his first new album in nine years, Brighter Days, on Via Records/Thirty Tigers. Pre-order/pre-save Brighter Days HERE.

Last month, Yoakam released the music video for his new track “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)” with Post Malone. Watch/share the video HERE and listen to/share the single HERE.

Written and recorded over the last three years, Brighter Days features 12 brand-new songs written/co-written by Yoakam, as well as three seemingly disparate covers of “Keeping On The Sunny Side” by the Carter Family, “Bound Away” by Cake, and “Time Between” by The Byrds artfully woven into the same body of work in the unmistakable style that could only be Dwight Yoakam.

At once timeless and timely, Yoakam self-produced Brighter Days, infusing a modern appreciation for country music's history with the trailblazing rock and roll spirit of California. The result is an album that reflects a sense of craftsmanship and immediacy, capturing the quintessential Dwight Yoakam “cool” that has set him apart from his country contemporaries since the beginning of his legendary career. As always, Yoakam’s lyrics throughout the album are both deceptively effortless and profoundly poignant. The album was mixed by world-class engineer Chris Lord-Alge.

Dwight Yoakam has sold over 26 million albums worldwide, with five reaching the #1 spot on Billboard. He is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner. He has 12 Gold albums and nine Platinum or multi-Platinum albums. Yoakam is the recipient of the Artist of the Year Award from the Americana Music Association, the prestigious BMI Country Awards’ President’s Award, and has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He received a Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 2024 Americana Music Awards. He has collaborated with everyone from Beck to Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Hunter S. Thompson and Jack White. He has toured with the likes of Buck Owens, Johnny Cash and Hüsker Dü. Yoakam’s last album, Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars…, was released in 2016. Rolling Stone Country raves, “Yoakam sounds right at home on these new versions,” while NPR Music praises, “You can hear Yoakam making masterful choices on every phrase.”

In addition to his musical career, Yoakam has appeared in more than 40 feature films including Sling Blade, Panic Room and Steven Soderbergh’s Logan Lucky with Channing Tatum and Daniel Craig, plus a role in the Amazon series Goliath. Over the course of his storied acting career he has worked with the likes of Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey and more.

In 1977, Yoakam left Kentucky for Nashville to embark on a music career but found that the Music City was moving away from traditional country roots to more pop-country. He found himself better suited to the post-Bakersfield movement and became one of the founding fathers of the “L.A. Cowpunk Scene” influenced by second-wave rockabilly and punk alongside X, Los Lobos, The Knitters, Rank & File and The Blasters.

Dwight Yoakam—Brighter Days
TRACKLIST
1. Wide Open Heart
2. I’ll Pay The Price
3. Bound Away (Cake cover)
4. California Sky
5. Can’t Be Wrong
6. I Spell Love
7. A Dream That Never Ends
8. Brighter Days
9. I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom) (with Post Malone)
10. If Only
11. Hand Me Down Heart
12. Time Between (The Byrds cover)
13. Keep On The Sunny Side (The Carter Family cover)
14. Every Night

TOUR DATES
November 13—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre†
November 14—Clearwater, FL—The Baycare Sound at Coachman Park†
November 15—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheater†
November 21—Grand Prairie, TX—Texas Trust CU Theatre‡
November 22—Beaumont, TX—Ford Park Pavilion§
November 23—Corpus Christi, TX—American Bank Center Arena§
†The Mavericks w/ Drayton Farley
‡Joshua Ray Walker
§Gary Allan w/ Joshua Ray Walker

Creators of the boutique music vacation Topeka have teamed up with Whiskey Myers to present the first ever Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon.” Curated by the band themselves, the landmark weekend will take place November 7-9, 2025 just off the beautiful gulf shores of Miramar Beach, Florida.

Presale sign ups begin today, Thursday, November 7 at 2 p.m. ET, and general onsale begins Friday, November 22 at 12 p.m. ET. More info and sign up for Presale HERE.

Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” will feature two distinct performances by Whiskey Myers, as well as sets from Charley Crockett, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Josh Meloy, Shane Smith & the Saints, Kashus Culpepper, The Record Company, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Droptines, Noeline Hofmann, and Angel White.

“We’re fired up to bring something special to our fans – a music vacation that’s all about the good times and the kind of experience you just can’t get anywhere else,” shares Whiskey Myers lead guitarist John Jeffers. “This is not only a chance for us to play alongside some of our favorite bands, but also to bring the Wiggy family together in one amazing place. We can’t wait to see y’all there!”

A Welcome Bonfire will kick off the weekend on November 6. Additionally, there will be various games and activities including Golf Scramble, Fishing Tourney, Football Tailgate, Pickleball Tourney, Chicken Sh*t Bingo, and Beach games. More info HERE.

The weekend joins an ever-growing roster of events taking place next year— Spring 2025 will see My Morning Jacket bringing their beloved concert vacation “One Big Holiday” from Mexico to Miramar Beach for the first time ever (April 3-5, 2025). Spring will also bring the second installment of Tedeschi Trucks Band’s “Sun, Sand and Soul” beach weekend (May 1-3, 2025), return of Brandi Carlile’s “Mothership Weekend” (May 9-11) and the fifth anniversary of Topeka’s own Moon Crush “Pink Moon” (April 25-27, 2025).

Fall 2025 finds Topeka’s first ever collaboration with a podcast: popular podcasters LADYGANG will bring their curated LADYWORLD experience to Florida next fall on September 26-28, 2025.
Read more in Topeka’s interactive one sheet HERE.

Redefining the music festival experience, Topeka allows guests to immerse themselves in live music from the comfort of their own personal cove complete with delivery of all food, drinks and merchandise within 5 minutes at a 5,500 capacity open air green space venue a short walk from guests’ beach condos or homes. Offering a more intimate and unique experience, guests spend the day under the sun at the beach and nights under the stars seeing their favorite artists.

ABOUT WHISKEY MEYERS
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.3 million albums and amassed over 3.3 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among several others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.” For more information, visit www.whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry’s new album, Flatland Forever, is out today, celebrating their past ten years together and looking ahead to the next phase of their career. Stream or purchase HERE.

Lead singer Cleto Cordero shares, “Flatland Forever is a compilation of some of our most beloved and impactful songs from the last ten years—songs that ignited our dreams, carried us around the world and back, and changed our lives forever. These are songs we’ve always wanted to record but never found a home on an album until now, including a song we recorded but never released, a work tape that captures the raw magic of a song’s birth, and a brand-new song that reflects my pursuit of the proverbial dream. This project offers a snapshot of where we’ve been over the last decade. We hope you enjoy listening, and may the music always be easy on the ears, heavy on the heart. Forever.”

In addition to fan favorites from each of the band’s previous albums—Come May, Humble Folks, Homeland Insecurity, Welcome To Countryland, Songs To Keep You Warm, and Wandering Star—the record also features four new songs, alternate versions of previously released tracks, and more.

Ahead of the release, the group shared two album tracks: “Three Car Garage” and “Lubbock.” Already receiving acclaim, All Country News declares, “The Texas powerhouses are proving why they’re the heart and soul of today’s country music…a perfect reflection of their musical ethos: honest, heartfelt storytelling paired with captivating melodies.” Meanwhile, Country Central praises, “Even 10 years into their career, they continue to impress.”

Since their first show as a group in Lubbock, TX, in 2014, Flatland Cavalry has gained widespread attention from fans, fellow artists, and critics alike. Rolling Stone proclaims, “Flatland Cavalry are at the fore of the Red Dirt Renaissance…one of the most dynamic presences in country music,” while The Wall Street Journal adds, “This is a straightforward, upbeat electrified country-rock band,” and American Songwriter calls them “a dynamic representation of country music…with traces of Kris Kristofferson and John Prine’s enduring folk storytelling influence.”

In just the past year, they’ve written and recorded songs for two major film soundtracks (Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), received their first ACM Awards nomination (Group of the Year), and made their headlining debut at iconic venues such as Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Additionally, they’ve accumulated over 500 million streams across platforms, had music featured on Paramount’s Yellowstone and Netflix’s The Ranch, earned six #1 singles at Texas Country Radio, and toured relentlessly, including sold-out headline dates as well as shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland, and more.

Known for their electric live performances, Flatland Cavalry will tour through the end of the year, including headlining shows at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena (their first headlining arena show), Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, and Philadelphia’s The Fillmore, among others. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.flatlandcavalry.com/tour.

Based in both Texas and Nashville, Flatland Cavalry comprises Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Jonathan Saenz (bass, background vocals), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle), and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, Mellotron).

FLATLAND FOREVER TRACK LIST
1. No Shade of Green (from Come May)
2. Summertime Love (from Come May)
3. Missing You (from Come May)
4. Three Car Garage*
5. One I Want (from Humble Folks)
6. A Life Where We Work Out feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Humble Folks)
7. Humble Folks (from Humble Folks)
8. Lubbock*
9. Come Back Down (from Homeland Insecurity)
10. Pretty Women (from Homeland Insecurity)
11. Sleeping Alone (from Homeland Insecurity)
12. War With My Mind (previously released single)
13. Some Things Never Change (from Welcome to Countryland)
14. Gettin’ By (from Welcome to Countryland)
15. Tilt Your Chair Back (from Welcome to Countryland)
16. Countryman*
17. Mountain Song (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
18. How Long feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
19. Parallel feat. Ashley Monroe (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
20. If We Said Goodbye (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
21. Mornings With You Work Tape*
22. Mornings With You feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Wandering Star)
23. Spinnin’ (from Wandering Star)
24. Don’t Have To Do This Like That (from Wandering Star)
25. Chasing A Feeling*
*new releases

FLATLAND CAVALRY CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
November 8—Lubbock, TX—The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
November 9—Wichita Falls, TX—Kay Yeager Coliseum
November 14—Indianapolis, IN—Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 15—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
November 16—Cincinnati, OH—The Andrew J Brady Music Center
November 21—Orono, ME—Collins Center for the Arts
November 22—Wallingford, CT—Toyota Oakdale Theatre
November 23—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
December 9—Nashville, TN—Grand Ole Opry
December 31—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena
April 5—Georgetown, TX—Two Step Inn 2025
April 25—Indio, CA—Stagecoach Festival

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Tyler Childers will embark on a massive headline tour next year, with stops at Lexington’s Kroger Field, New York’s Forest Hills Stadium (two nights), Nashville’s GEODIS Park (two nights), Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, Minneapolis’ Target Center, New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center, Boston’s Xfinity Center, and London’s The O2, among many others. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

“Tyler Childers: On The Road,” presented by Live Nation and FPC Live, will feature special guests Wynonna Judd, Charley Crockett, Robert Earl Keen, The Hold Steady, Medium Build, Deer Tick, Hayes Carll, S.G. Goodman, Cory Branan, and SOMA. Tickets for the tour will be available through Artist Presale starting Tuesday, November 19, at 10:00 AM local time, with general on-sale beginning next Friday, November 22, at 10:00 AM local time. Presale registration is open now through Sunday, November 17, at 11:59 PM ET. Full details can be found HERE.

$1 from every ticket sold will benefit both the Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund (HHARF) and REVERB. Established in 2020 by Childers and Senora May, HHARF brings awareness and financial support to philanthropic efforts in the Appalachian Region. REVERB’s efforts reduce environmental impact in live music, engage fans, and fund carbon-offset programs to address impacts from the tour that cannot be eliminated.

Childers aims to give fans the best chance to buy tickets at face value. To make this possible, fans who purchase tickets on Ticketmaster and can’t attend will have the option to resell their tickets at the original price paid using the Face Value Exchange. To protect the Exchange, Childers has requested that all shows ticketed by Ticketmaster (except those in New York and Virginia, where Face Value Exchange cannot be mandated) use mobile-only tickets that are restricted from transfer. For AXS-ticketed events, fans will be able to resell their tickets at face value plus fees through the AXS Official Resale Marketplace.

“One of country music’s most compelling and unpredictable artists” (Associated Press), Childers is in the midst of yet another landmark year following the release of his new album, Rustin’ in the Rain, which debuted at #10 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart last fall (Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records; stream/purchase here). The record features seven tracks, including the 2x Grammy, VMA, and ACM-nominated single, “In Your Love,” which has since its release broken into the top 35 on the Mediabase Country chart, garnered over 12 million video views, and 215 million on-demand streams, receiving praise from outlets like NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, USA Today, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and more. Watch the official music video, written and creatively directed by Silas House and starring Colton Haynes and James Scully, HERE.

Rustin’ in the Rain follows 2022’s triple album, Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?, which featured eight songs presented in three distinct sonic perspectives—Hallelujah, Jubilee, and Joyful Noise. Released to widespread acclaim, Esquire praised, “Who’s doing it better than Childers in roots music these days? No one,” while NPR Music declared, “eight songs so good he had to record them thrice.” Before Hounds, Childers released 2020’s Grammy-nominated surprise album, Long Violent History, which NPR Music called “an explicit and remarkable stand in solidarity.” His two previous releases, 2019’s #1 Country Squire and 2017’s RIAA Platinum debut Purgatory, were released to overwhelming critical and commercial acclaim. Since his debut, Childers has earned seven Grammy nominations and has been featured on CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Seth Meyers, NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series, and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

TYLER CHILDERS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale next Friday, November 22 at 10:00am local time
February 6—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena
February 8—Brisbane, Australia—Sandstone Point Hotel (SOLD OUT)
February 9—Byron Bay, Australia—The Green Room (SOLD OUT)
February 11—Sydney, Australia—Hordern Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
February 12—Sydney, Australia—Hordern Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
February 15—Newcastle, Australia—Newcastle Foreshore Park
February 16—Canberra, Australia—Royal Theatre (SOLD OUT)
February 20—Melbourne, Australia—Sidney Myer Music Bowl (SOLD OUT)
February 22—Korumburra, Australia—Coal Creek Community Park and Museum
(SOLD OUT)
February 24—North Adelaide, Australia—The Drive
February 28—Perth, Australia—Kings Park & Botanic Garden
April 3—New Orleans, LA—Smoothie King Center*
April 6—North Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena‡
April 7—Oklahoma City, OK—Paycom Center‡
April 9—Minneapolis, MN—Target Center‡
April 13—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena*
April 15—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park†
April 16—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion†
April 19—Lexington, KY—Kroger Field+
May 29—Jacksonville, FL—VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena*
May 31—Panama City Beach, FL—Gulf Coast Jam
June 1—Orange Beach, AL—The Wharf Amphitheater*
June 3—The Woodlands, TX—The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman**
June 5—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater**
June 7—Las Vegas, NV—MGM Grand Garden Arena**
June 8—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre**
June 10—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl~
July 26—East Troy, WI—Alpine Valley Music Theatre#
July 27—East Troy, WI—Alpine Valley Music Theatre#
September 24—Camden, NJ—Freedom Mortgage Pavilion%
September 25—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center%
September 27—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live%
September 29—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium^ (co-produced by Live Nation and Bowery Presents)
September 30—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium^ (co-produced by Live Nation and Bowery Presents)
October 3—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center**
October 7—Cuyahoga Falls, OH—Blossom Music Center**
October 10—Nashville, TN—GEODIS Park‡‡
October 11—Nashville, TN—GEODIS Park‡‡
November 15—London, U.K.—The O2 (not part of Ticketmaster Artist Presale)
*with special guest S.G. Goodman
‡with special guest Cory Branan
†with special guest Deer Tick
+with special guests S.G. Goodman and Wynonna Judd
~with special guests SOMA and Robert Earl Keen
#with special guests Medium Build and The Hold Steady
%with special guests SOMA and Medium Build
^with special guest Medium Build
**with special guest Hayes Carll
‡‡with special guests Cory Branan and Charley Crockett

Recorded during their sold-out, three-night headline debut at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium this fall, Live At The Ryman captures The Red Clay Strays’ electrifying live performances. The album spans their catalog, including fan-favorite “Ramblin’,” which they performed earlier this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Watch/Share HERE.).

The release crowns a breakout year for the band. They are nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at next week’s 58th Annual CMA Awards—their first CMA nod—and recently won Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. Earlier this summer, they released their critically acclaimed studio album, Made by These Moments (Stream/Purchase HERE.)

Produced by Grammy Award-winning Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), Made by These Moments showcases The Red Clay Strays’ genre-defying sound, fusing electric rock and roll with southern soul. The album has garnered significant attention, with the band appearing on CBS Saturday Morning’s Saturday Sessions, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, Bert Kreischer’s The BertCast, and This Past Weekend with Theo Von.

Critical Acclaim for Made by These Moments:

• “A haunting callback to classic outlaw country with a rock ‘n’ roll edge.” — NPR Weekend Edition
• “Refreshingly muscular and redemptively soulful.” — Rolling Stone
• “Country meets rock, making the perfect blend of genres.” — Billboard
• “Fiery and forgiving, hellbent and heavenly.” — No Depression
• “A sound that swings from Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Elvis Presley.” — Grammy.com
• “Hook-driven tracks that steamroll into listeners’ souls.” — The Tennessean
• “From boot-stomping rockers to introspective ballads, the new album has it all.” — American Songwriter
• “A stellar documentation of why this band is on the cusp of stardom.” — Holler
• “A rewarding experience for the listener from the first note.” — AL.com

One of the fastest-rising acts in music today, The Red Clay Strays have sold out every headline show this year and are set to continue their extensive touring into 2025, including dates across Australia, Canada, and Hawaii.

Live At The Ryman Track List:

Ramblin’
Wanna Be Loved
I’m Still Fine
Wondering Why
Will The Lord Remember Me
Drowning
Stones Throw
Disaster
No One Else Like Me
Ghosts
Don’t Care

Band Lineup:

The Red Clay Strays are:

• Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar, keys)
• Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica)
• Zach Rishel (electric guitar)
• Andrew Bishop (bass)
• John Hall (drums)

Formed in Mobile, AL, in 2016, the group achieved massive success with their Platinum-certified single “Wondering Why,” which has garnered over 100 million streams. The track topped Spotify’s Viral 50 USA Playlist, spent six consecutive weeks at #1 on the Americana Singles Chart, and cracked the Billboard Hot 100 at #84, among other achievements.

Wondering Why is from the band’s 2022 album Moment of Truth, which Billboard praised as “a showcase for Coleman’s gruff, impassioned vocals and the group’s exemplary musicianship,” while Rolling Stone described it as “Delta blues, gritty honky-tonk, and Sun Records rockabilly shot through with palpable darkness.”

Country superstar and multiple Grammy Award winner Dwight Yoakam has released his first new album in nine years, Brighter Days, available now via Via Records/Thirty Tigers. Listen HERE.

In anticipation of the release, Yoakam unveiled three singles: “I’ll Pay The Price,” “Wide Open Heart,” and “I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)” featuring Post Malone. Watch and share the video HERE.

Written and recorded over the past three years, Brighter Days features 12 original tracks written or co-written by Yoakam, alongside three distinctive covers: “Keep On the Sunny Side” by The Carter Family, “Bound Away” by Cake, and “Time Between” by Chris Hillman of The Byrds. These songs are seamlessly integrated into a cohesive album that reflects Yoakam’s unmistakable style.

At once timeless and timely, Brighter Days was self-produced by Yoakam, blending a reverence for country music’s rich history with the adventurous rock and roll spirit of California. The result is a collection of songs marked by Yoakam’s signature “cool,” an ethos that has distinguished him from his contemporaries throughout his legendary career. Lyrically, the album is a masterclass in simplicity and depth, with every line carrying emotional weight. World-renowned engineer Chris Lord-Alge mixed the album, adding further polish to Yoakam’s vision.

Yoakam’s Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo tour continues with newly announced dates for Spring and Summer 2025, kicking off on February 6. Stops include New York City, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and more. [See below for the full list of dates.]

With over 26 million albums sold worldwide, Yoakam boasts five #1 albums on the Billboard charts. He has earned 21 Grammy nominations, 12 Gold albums, and nine Platinum or multi-Platinum albums. Among his numerous accolades are the Americana Music Association’s Artist of the Year Award, the BMI Country Awards’ prestigious President’s Award, and induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2024, Yoakam received a Lifetime Achievement Honor at the Americana Music Awards.

Yoakam has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Beck, Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Hunter S. Thompson, and Jack White. His tours have included performances alongside legends like Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, and Hüsker Dü. His last album, Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars… (2016), received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone Country noting that “Yoakam sounds right at home” and NPR Music praising his “masterful choices on every phrase.”

Beyond music, Yoakam has appeared in over 40 films, including Sling Blade, Panic Room, and Steven Soderbergh’s Logan Lucky, where he starred alongside Channing Tatum and Daniel Craig. He has also had a notable role in Amazon’s series Goliath. Throughout his acting career, he has shared the screen with Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Jared Leto, and Matthew McConaughey.

Yoakam’s journey began in 1977 when he left Kentucky for Nashville. Disillusioned by the city’s shift toward pop-country, he gravitated to the post-Bakersfield movement in Los Angeles, becoming a pioneer of the L.A. Cowpunk Scene. Influenced by second-wave rockabilly and punk, Yoakam shared the stage with acts like X, Los Lobos, The Knitters, Rank & File, and The Blasters.

Dwight Yoakam – Brighter Days
Tracklist:

Wide Open Heart
I’ll Pay The Price
Bound Away (Cake cover)
California Sky
Can’t Be Wrong
I Spell Love
A Dream That Never Ends
Brighter Days
I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom) (with Post Malone)
If Only
Hand Me Down Heart
Time Between (The Byrds cover)
Keep On the Sunny Side (The Carter Family cover)
Every Night

TOUR DATES
November 15—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheater*
November 21—Grand Prairie, TX—Texas Trust CU Theatre†
November 22—Beaumont, TX—Ford Park Pavilion‡
November 23—Corpus Christi, TX—American Bank Center Arena‡
February  6—Atlanta, GA—Fox Theatre**
February 7—Tallahassee, FL—Donald L. Tucker County Civic Center**
February 8—Baton Rouge, LA— Raising Cane’s River Center**
February 21—Oklahoma City, OK—Paycom Center§
February 22—San Antonio, TX—San Antonio Stock Show & Radio
February 23—Hidalgo, TX—Payne Arena§
March 20—Evansville, IN—Ford Center§
March 21—Milwaukee, WI— Miller High Life Theatre§
March 22—Duluth, MN—AMSOIL Arena§
March 27—Kalamazoo, MI— Wings Event Center**
March 28—Cedar Rapids, IA— Alliant Energy PowerHouse**
March 29—Bloomington, IL—Grossinger Motors Arena**
April 10—New York, NY—Beacon Theatre§
April 11—Poughkeepsie, NY—MJN Center§
April 12—Salamanca, NY— Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino§
April 24—Saint Charles, MO—The Family Arena§
April 25—Louisville, KY—Iroquois Amphitheater§
April 26—Pikeville, KY—Appalachian Wireless Arena§
May 8—Grand Junction, CO—Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park**
May 9—Colorado Springs, CO—Ford Amphitheater**
May 10—Loveland, CO—Blue Arena**
May 15—Amarillo, TX—Amarillo Civic Center§
May 16—Las Cruces, NM— Pan American Center§
May 17—Tuscon, AZ— Tucson Arena§
May 29—Orange Beach, AL—The Wharf Amphitheater§
May 30—Southaven, MS— BankPlus Amphitheater**
May 31—Camdenton, MO— Ozarks Amphitheater**
June 5—Indianapolis, IN—  Everwise Amphitheater**
June 6—LaCrosse, WI—LaCrosse Center§
June 7—Mankato, MN— Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center**
June 19—Wilmington, NC— Live Oak Bank Pavilion**
June 20—Salam, VA— Salem Civic Center**
June 21—Richmond, VA— Riverfront Amphitheater**
*The Mavericks w/ Drayton Farley
†Joshua Ray Walker
‡Gary Allan w/ Joshua Ray Walker
§The Mavericks
**The Mavericks & 49 Winchester

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke has released their first-ever holiday song, “Come Go with Us,” available now via 3 Legged Records. Listen/share HERE.

Of the track, lead singer and songwriter Charlie Starr shares, “‘Come Go With Us’ is a childhood’s worth of conversations that I overheard at family holiday gatherings. The kinda stuff that attaches itself to you and never turns loose—covered dishes and snuff-dipping kinda talk. I miss it a lot.”

Earlier this fall, the band announced their extensive “Rattle, Ramble, and Roll Tour,” kicking off in 2025. The tour features stops at Worcester’s Palladium, Burlington’s The Flynn, New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Houston’s 713 Music Hall, and Maryville, TN’s The Shed (three nights), as well as Dallas’ Majestic Theatre, among many others. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Full ticket details can be found at www.blackberrysmoke.com/tour.

Throughout their prolific career, Blackberry Smoke has released eight studio albums, including their latest, Be Right Here. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), the record was released to widespread critical acclaim earlier this year and debuted at #1 on the Current Country Albums chart, Americana/Folk Albums chart, and Current Rock Albums chart. Of the record, Premier Guitar praised, “Blackberry Smoke is what happens when real musicians tell authentic stories through great songs,” while Forbes declared it, “a unique blend of hard rock, southern rock, country, blues, and masterful songwriting,” and Relix proclaimed, “Be Right Here is what Blackberry Smoke has been heading toward all along.”

Since forming in 2001, Blackberry Smoke has continued to tour relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. In addition to their work as musicians, the band is deeply committed to charitable efforts, having formed the Brit Turner Family Fund—a nonprofit supporting several national foundations dedicated to curing children’s cancer. To date, the band has raised over $1,000,000 to benefit children’s cancer research. Most recently, they raised over $26,000 with their hometown show at Atlanta’s Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park earlier this summer, celebrating the life and legacy of the band’s late drummer, Brit Turner.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

November 15—Marietta, OH—Peoples Bank Theatre%
November 16—Shipshewana, IN—Blue Gate Performing Arts Center%
November 21—Carterville, IL—Event Center at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
November 22—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom*
November 23—Shawnee, OK—FireLake Arena*
December 5—Mobile, AL—Saenger Theatre†
December 6—Augusta, GA—Bell Auditorium#
December 7—Fayetteville, NC—Crown Theatre#
December 8—Savannah, GA—Johnny Mercer Theatre#
December 31—Macon, GA—Macon City Auditorium^
January 16-20—Santa Rosa Beach, FL—30A Songwriters Festival
January 30—Morristown, NJ—Mayo Performing Arts Center
January 31—Bensalem, PA—XCite Center at Parx Casino
February 1—Worcester, MA—The Palladium
February 2—Patchogue, NY—Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
February 5—Portland, ME—State Theatre
February 6—Burlington, VT—The Flynn
February 7—Providence, RI—The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
February 8—Williamsport, PA—Penn College Community Arts Center
February 14-17—Rock Legends Cruise XII
March 6—Rockford, IL—Coronado Theatre
March 7—Peoria, IL—Peoria Civic Center Theater
March 8—Evansville, IN—Aiken Theatre
March 27—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore
March 28—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall
March 29—Helotes, TX—John T. Floore’s Country Store
April 25—Miramar Beach, FL—Moon Crush “Pink Moon”
May 8—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody Theater
May 9—Dallas, TX—Majestic Theatre
May 15—Maryville, TN—The Shed
May 16—Maryville, TN—The Shed
May 17—Maryville, TN—The Shed

%with special guest Sam Morrow
*with special guest Taylor Hunnicutt
†with special guest Georgia Thunderbolts
#with special guest Tishamingo
^with special guest Robert Jon and the Wreck

The Tom Petty Estate and Third Man Records are collaborating to release a unique bootleg performance of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, recorded by house sound mixer Gennaro Rippo.

Taped at the band’s show in Edinburgh, Scotland, this rare recording showcases a raw, era-defining moment in the band’s career as they toured their groundbreaking record Long After Dark. Set for release on November 29, the bootleg will be available in a limited vinyl pressing of 7,000 copies. Watch the trailer for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Live in Edinburgh 1982: The Gennaro Tapes here and pre-order it now.

This offering is inspired by Third Man Records’ Jack White and Ben Blackwell, longtime fans of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and their enthusiasm for hearing something raw and unpolished from the band during this golden era.

The release marks the first and only Petty live recording that hasn’t been touched since the day it was captured. It was pressed directly from cassette to vinyl, courtesy of the beloved sound mixer Gennaro Rippo. The band enjoyed listening to the cassette tapes after shows, affectionately dubbing the sessions “Gennaro’s Hawaiian Disco.” They often gave Rippo the Presidential Suite at the hotel, where the band would gather each night to hang out and listen.

This previously unreleased show will be available as a three-disc collection in three unique colorways: Tom Petty Store-exclusive turquoise vinyl, Third Man Records Store-exclusive maroon reverse splatter, and indie retail-exclusive orange wisp.

Recorded during the band’s Long After Dark tour in the fall of ’82, The Gennaro Tapes complements an incredible collection of 1982 archival footage and music shared by the Tom Petty Estate this year. Cameron Crowe’s documentary Heartbreakers Beach Party and the Long After Dark Deluxe Edition—including 45 minutes of rediscovered music—have delighted fans this fall. Petty’s unearthed original single from the deluxe edition, “Never Be You,” is out now with a new music video created and directed by animator Jeff Scher (Bob Dylan, Graham Nash, Paul Simon)—watch it here.

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS LIVE IN EDINBURGH 1982: THE GENNARO TAPES—TRACKLISTING

SIDE A
1. American Girl
2. Listen To Her Heart
3. A Thing About You
4. You Got Lucky
SIDE B
5. I Need To Know
6. Don’t Do Me Like That
7. I’m In Love
8. Change Of Heart
9. Louie Louie
SIDE C
10. Straight Into Darkness
11. Stories We Could Tell
12. Louisiana Rain
SIDE D
13. One Story Town
14. A Woman In Love (It’s Not Me)
15. Kings Road
SIDE E
16. Breakdown
(Hit The Road Jack Interlude)
17. Refugee
SIDE F
18. Shout
19. So You Wanna Be A Rock ‘N’ Roll Star
20. Anything That’s Rock ‘N’ Rol

Chris Stapleton was the top winner at last night’s 58th Annual CMA Awards, taking home three honors: Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year (“White Horse”), and Single of the Year (“White Horse”). With these accolades, Stapleton now holds 19 CMA Awards, tying the record for most wins ever with Brooks & Dunn. He also extended his own record for most Male Vocalist of the Year wins, now totaling eight. Stapleton’s wife and collaborator, Morgane Stapleton, celebrated her first CMA Award last night as a producer for Single of the Year.

Stapleton performed three times during the live broadcast: “What Am I Gonna Do,” “California Sober” with Post Malone, and “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” with George Strait.

These achievements cap another triumphant year for Stapleton, who released his album Higher last fall via Mercury Nashville. Produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton, and Chris Stapleton, the record landed on numerous “Best of” lists, including Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, and Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone praised it as “dazzling…the best evidence yet for the way one man’s voice has become synonymous with the very idea of a musical genre.” GQ declared, “In an age rife with division, he’s maybe the only thing Americans all agree on…one of the most reliable hitmakers in music.” Meanwhile, NPR Music noted, “Higher puts him where he always really was—in that classic kind of rock and soul, Tom Petty, Eagles, going beyond the confines of the genre.”

One of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians, Stapleton also emerged as the top winner at the 59th Annual ACM Awards this past spring, with four wins, and claimed two awards at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Recently, Stapleton has collaborated with Post Malone (“California Sober”), Dua Lipa (“Think I’m In Love With You (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)”), Slash (“Oh Well”), and George Strait (“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame”). He also recorded Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It” for a tribute album, and returned to Saturday Night Live for the third time as a musical guest.

Earlier this year, Stapleton performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVII. Over the years, he has worked with Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, and Santana, among many others.

Known for his electric live performances, the 10-time GRAMMY, 19-time CMA, and 19-time ACM Award-winner will continue his All-American Road Show tour into next year. The tour includes sold-out dates in New Zealand and Australia. Full tour details are available at www.chrisstapleton.com/tour.

Higher follows 2020’s acclaimed Starting Over, which won three GRAMMY Awards and received Album of the Year honors at both the CMA and ACM Awards. Described as “a sure-footed masterpiece” by the Associated Press, the album appeared on numerous “Best of 2020” lists, including NPR Music, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. The New York Times proclaimed, “Chris Stapleton’s roar isn’t designed to scare you off. It’s regal, an announcement of an alpha figure asserting his primacy…on this, his fourth album, the thrill is back.”

Before Starting Over, Stapleton released two Platinum-certified albums in 2017 (From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2) as well as his 5x Platinum breakthrough debut, Traveller, in 2015.

In addition to their musical careers, the Stapletons founded the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund, which supports causes close to their hearts. Stapleton also unveiled Traveller Whiskey, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley.

HIGHER TRACK LIST

What Am I Gonna Do
South Dakota
Trust
It Takes A Woman
The Fire
Think I’m In Love With You
Loving You On My Mind
White Horse
Higher
The Bottom
The Day I Die
Crosswind
Weight Of Your World
Mountains Of My Mind

CHRIS STAPLETON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

• December 7—Las Vegas, NV—Allegiant Stadium+
• February 25, 2025—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena^ (SOLD OUT)
• February 26, 2025—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena^ (SOLD OUT)
• February 28, 2025—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre^ (SOLD OUT)
• March 1, 2025—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre^ (SOLD OUT)
• March 4, 2025—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena^ (SOLD OUT)
• March 5, 2025—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena^ (SOLD OUT)
• March 7, 2025—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena^ (SOLD OUT)
• March 8, 2025—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena^ (SOLD OUT)

+with George Strait and special guest Little Big Town
^with special guest Marcus King

Nine-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson took home two awards at last night’s 58th Annual CMA Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year (“Wildflowers and Wild Horses”). Wilson also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan, in addition to performing her current radio single, “4x4xU,” and “Amarillo by Morning” as part of the George Strait Lifetime Achievement tribute during the live broadcast. Her live version of “4x4xU” will be released tonight on all streaming platforms. Pre-save/pre-add HERE.

The awards cap off another triumphant year for Wilson, who is set to perform at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show next week. She is also nominated for Best Country Album (Whirlwind) at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), Whirlwind was released via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville this past summer. The album earned Wilson her best sales week ever, debuting at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart—her first top 10 entry. Stream/purchase HERE.

Critical acclaim for Whirlwind:

• “The best release of her career” — The Tennessean
• “She’s becoming a major headlining country star, and this album feels like it’s cementing that position” — NPR Music
• “One of country music’s brightest stars” — Billboard
• “Next-generation icon” — Newsweek
• “Her music has a blend of brawn, heart, and willingness to upend the status quo that’s not only listenable, but also the kind of thing you can’t help but root for” — Rolling Stone
• “A romantic survivor with cowgirl cred, carried by a voice that can convey ache and mettle in equal measure” — The New York Times
• “Her new album features 14 tracks highlighting Wilson’s true country sound and a gift for storytelling” — Forbes
• “Lainey Wilson is the most exciting new artist in music, and transcends genres” — Spin
• “Her most unapologetically country album yet” — Vulture
• “Fan-favorite country singer Lainey Wilson proved that she has a great personality to match her fantastic singing voice” — Parade
• “Whirlwind captures the pinnacle of the singer’s journey thus far while still holding onto the parts of her that make her feel human” — American Songwriter

The album adds to Wilson’s monumental career achievements. Over the past year alone, she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, took home three awards at the 59th Annual ACM Awards, and five awards at the 57th Annual CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year at both the ACMs and CMAs. At the ACM Honors, she received two prestigious awards: the Triple Crown Award—presented to artists who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female/Male Vocalist of the Year, and New Female/Male Vocalist of the Year—and the Milestone Award, given to artists who have had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music.

Additionally, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma” for the new Twisters movie soundtrack.

Wilson recently wrapped up her wildly successful “Country’s Cool Again” tour across the U.S. She has a few more performances lined up for the year, including a set at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. In March, she’ll head to Europe for the C2C Festival, with performances in Zurich, Copenhagen, London, Glasgow, and more. See the full tour itinerary below. For complete details, visit www.laineywilson.com/tour.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

• December 14 — Las Vegas, NV — MGM Grand Arena
• January 18 — Cancun, MX — Crash My Playa
• March 4 — Zurich, CH — X-TRA
• March 6 — Antwerp, BE — De Roma
• March 8 — Rotterdam, NL — Rotterdam Ahoy
• March 9 — Berlin, DE — Uber Eats Music Hall
• March 12 — Copenhagen, DK — Vega Main
• March 14 — London, UK — O2 Arena
• March 15 — Belfast, N. Ireland — SSE Arena
• March 16 — Glasgow, Scotland — The SSE Hydro
• March 18 — Kingston upon Thames, UK — Banquet Records
• March 19 — Paris, FR — Elysée Montmartre
• May 30 — Panama City Beach, FL — Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
• June 6 — Myrtle Beach, SC — Carolina Country Music Fest
• June 20 — Wildwood, NJ — Barefoot Country Music Fest
• June 26 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest
• June 27 — Cadott, WI — Country Fest
• July 12 — Cavendish, PEI — Cavendish Beach Music Festival

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry will take their electric live shows across the country next year with their newly confirmed “Flatland Forever Tour.” Stops include Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, Birmingham’s Alabama Theatre, Omaha’s Steelhouse Omaha, Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater, Madison’s The Sylvee, Memphis’s Minglewood Hall, Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion, and Portland’s Crystal Ballroom, among many others. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for the 2025 dates will be available for pre-sale starting this Wednesday, December 4, at 10:00 am local time, with the general on-sale following Friday, December 6, at 10:00 am local time. Full details can be found at www.flatlandcavalry.com/tour.

The tour adds to a landmark year for the band, who released their new album, Flatland Forever, last month via Interscope Records (stream/purchase here) and recently reached #1 on Shazam’s U.S. Top 200 chart after their song “How Long” was featured in Paramount’s hit show, Yellowstone. Receiving over 81,000 Shazams, the song surpassed tracks by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, and more.

A celebration of their past ten years together, Flatland Forever features fan favorites from each of the band’s previous albums, along with four new songs and additional material. Released to critical acclaim, Billboard praises, “a stellar catalog of songs…top-notch new material,” while Holler declares, “It’s a brilliant collection, a stunning mix of the old and the new,” and All Country News proclaims, “the Texas powerhouses are proving why they’re the heart and soul of today’s country music…a perfect reflection of their musical ethos: honest, heartfelt storytelling paired with captivating melodies.”

Since playing their first show as a group in Lubbock, TX, in 2014, Flatland Cavalry has received widespread attention from fans, fellow artists, and critics alike, with Rolling Stone declaring, “Flatland Cavalry Are at the Fore of the Red Dirt Renaissance…one of the most dynamic presences in country music,” while The Wall Street Journal praises, “This is a straightforward, upbeat electrified country-rock band,” and American Songwriter proclaims, “a dynamic representation of country music…Kris Kristofferson and John Prine’s enduring influence of folk storytelling traces through.”

In just the past year, they wrote and recorded songs for two major film soundtracks (Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), received their first ACM Awards nomination (Group of the Year), and made their headline debut at iconic venues such as Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Additionally, they’ve garnered more than 500 million streams across platforms to date, had music featured on Paramount’s Yellowstone and Netflix’s The Ranch, earned six #1 singles at Texas Country Radio, and toured relentlessly, including countless sold-out headline dates as well as shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland, and more.

Based in both Texas and Nashville, Flatland Cavalry is Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Jonathan Saenz (bass, background vocals), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle), and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, Mellotron).

FLATLAND FOREVER TRACK LIST

1. No Shade of Green (from Come May)
2. Summertime Love (from Come May)
3. Missing You (from Come May)
4. Three Car Garage
5. One I Want (from Humble Folks)
6. A Life Where We Work Out feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Humble Folks)
7. Humble Folks (from Humble Folks)
8. Lubbock
9. Come Back Down (from Homeland Insecurity)
10. Pretty Women (from Homeland Insecurity)
11. Sleeping Alone (from Homeland Insecurity)
12. War With My Mind (previously released single)
13. Some Things Never Change (from Welcome to Countryland)
14. Gettin’ By (from Welcome to Countryland)
15. Tilt Your Chair Back (from Welcome to Countryland)
16. Countryman
17. Mountain Song (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
18. How Long feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
19. Parallel feat. Ashley Monroe (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
20. If We Said Goodbye (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
21. Mornings With You Work Tape
22. Mornings With You feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Wandering Star)
23. Spinnin’ (from Wandering Star)
24. Don’t Have To Do This Like That (from Wandering Star)
25. Chasing A Feeling

FLATLAND CAVALRY CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

BOLD on-sale this Friday, December 6, at 10:00 am local time

    December 9—Nashville, TN—Grand Ole Opry
    December 31—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena
    February 7—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy
    February 8—Birmingham, AL—Alabama Theatre
    February 13—Cedar Rapids, IA—Paramount Theatre
    February 14—Waukee, IA—Vibrant Music Hall
    February 15—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse Omaha
    February 21—San Angelo, TX—Murphey Performance Hall
    February 22—El Paso, TX—Abraham Chavez Theatre
    February 27—Ann Arbor, MI—Michigan Theater
    February 28—Madison, WI—The Sylvee
    April 3—Memphis, TN—Minglewood Hall
    April 4—Nacogdoches, TX—Stephen F. Austin University
    April 5—Georgetown, TX—Two Step Inn 2025
    April 10—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion
    April 11—Norfolk, VA—The NorVa
    April 12—Anderson, SC—Wendell’s Dippin Branch
    April 27—Indio, CA—Stagecoach Festival
    April 30—Eugene, OR—McDonald Theatre
    May 1—Tacoma, WA—Temple Theatre
    May 2—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom
    May 3—Bend, OR—Midtown Ballroom
    June 19—Lewisburg, WV—Wild Trails Festival 2025
    June 26—Mack, CO—Country Jam 2025

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Gregory Alan Isakov will embark on a special headline tour next year, featuring performances by Isakov and his band with full symphony orchestras in each city. Newly confirmed stops include Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Charleston’s Gaillard Center, Atlanta’s Atlanta Symphony Hall (two nights), and Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall, among others.

Tickets for these dates will go on sale this Friday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Full details can be found at www.gregoryalanisakov.com/tour.

The shows will include symphonic arrangements of favorites from Isakov’s six full-length studio albums, including his most recent releases: Appaloosa Bones, Evening Machines, and Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony. The orchestral versions of these songs were arranged by Tom Hagerman (DeVotchKa) and Jay Clifford (Jump, Little Children). The performances will be conducted by two renowned international conductors: Christopher Dragon (Nashville, Chicago, Greensboro, Asheville, Atlanta, Los Angeles) and Morihiko Nakahara (Charleston and Tysons).

In addition to the symphony dates, Isakov will also perform several sold-out shows early next year, including a stop at New York’s Madison Square Garden supporting Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and two nights headlining Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Beloved by his devoted community of fans and critics alike, Isakov has garnered over 1 billion streams to date and averages 7 million monthly Spotify listeners. Of his most recent record, Appaloosa Bones, the Associated Press praised, “His new songs are relentlessly majestic, a kind of musical morphine,” while Paste declared, “he’s continuing to make expertly tooled music…it’s reliably beautiful and starkly self-possessed throughout.” Additionally, Isakov recently collaborated on songs with Noah Kahan, Shovels & Rope, and Jeremiah Fraites (of The Lumineers).

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Philadelphia, Isakov now calls Colorado home. When he isn’t on the road, he spends much of his time writing and recording songs in his barn studio, as well as running Starling Farm (his farm in Boulder County), which provides produce to CSA members, local restaurants, and Community Food Share (a Boulder County food bank).

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

BOLD indicates tickets go on sale this Friday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

• January 24—Bellingham, WA—Mount Baker Theatre (SOLD OUT)
• January 25—Olympia, WA—Washington Center for the Performing Arts (SOLD OUT)
• January 27—Eugene, OR—McDonald Theatre (SOLD OUT)
• January 28—Arcata, CA—Van Duzer Theatre (SOLD OUT)
• January 30—Monterey, CA—Golden State Theatre (SOLD OUT)
• January 31—San Francisco, CA—The Grace Cathedral (SOLD OUT)
• February 1—San Luis Obispo, CA—Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (SOLD OUT)
• February 3—Tucson, AZ—The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
• February 5—Dallas, TX—Majestic Theatre
• February 6—San Antonio, TX—Stable Hall (SOLD OUT)
• February 7—Austin, TX—Paramount Theatre (SOLD OUT)
• March 11—Nashville, TN—Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony
• March 13—Chicago, IL—Auditorium Theatre with the Chicago Philharmonic
• March 16—Greensboro, NC—Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
• March 18—Asheville, NC—Thomas Wolfe Auditorium with the Asheville Symphony
• March 19—Charleston, SC—Gaillard Center with the Charleston Symphony
• March 21—Tysons, VA—Capital One Hall with the Fairfax Symphony
• March 22—Tysons, VA—Capital One Hall with the Fairfax Symphony
• March 23—Atlanta, GA—Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra
• March 24—Atlanta, GA—Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra
• March 27—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden with Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
• March 29—Los Angeles, CA—Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
• August 31—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
• September 1—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Grammy, CMA, and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson took the stage at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show as part of The Salvation Army’s 134th Red Kettle Campaign. During her performance, Wilson delivered a medley of her hits, including her current radio single, “4x4xU.” She also surprised fans by bringing out fellow artist and friend Jelly Roll to perform their chart-topping collaboration, “Save Me.” Watch the full performance HERE.

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Wilson’s charity, the Heart Like A Truck Fund, is launching the Heart Like A Truck Fund Week of Giving to make donations to various organizations throughout the week in honor of Giving Tuesday. Each day, Wilson will spotlight a different organization to raise awareness and support their cause. The week kicks off today with a donation to The Salvation Army, followed by a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Wednesday. Later in the week, Wilson will support organizations chosen by her fans, with her Heart Like A Truck Fund committing over $70,000 throughout the initiative. For more information and to make a donation, visit www.laineywilson.com/hlat.

Adding to Wilson’s triumphant year, she recently took home two awards at the 58th Annual CMA Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year (“Wildflowers and Wild Horses”). Wilson also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan and performed “4x4xU” and “Amarillo by Morning” as part of the George Strait Lifetime Achievement tribute during the live show. Wilson’s live version of “4x4xU” is now available on all streaming platforms. Listen/share HERE.

Wilson is nominated for Best Country Album for her album Whirlwind at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), Whirlwind was released via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville this past summer and earned Wilson her best sales week ever, debuting at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart—her first top-10 entry. Stream/purchase HERE.

The album adds to an already monumental career for Wilson, who, in just the past year, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, three awards at the 59th Annual ACM Awards, and five awards at the 57th Annual CMA Awards—including Entertainer of the Year at both the ACMs and CMAs. Wilson also received two awards at the ACM Honors: the prestigious Triple Crown Award—presented to those who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female/Male Vocalist of the Year, and New Female/Male Vocalist of the Year—and the Milestone Award, given to an artist who has had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music. Moreover, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma,” featured in the new Twisters movie.

Wilson recently wrapped up her wildly successful Country’s Cool Again tour across the U.S. She has a few more shows lined up to close out the year, including a performance at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. In March, she’ll head to Europe for the C2C Festival, with performances in Zurich, Copenhagen, London, Glasgow, and more. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

• December 14—Las Vegas, NV—MGM Grand Arena
• January 18—Cancun, MX—Crash My Playa
• March 4—Zurich, CH—X-TRA
• March 6—Antwerp, BE—De Roma
• March 8—Rotterdam, NL—Rotterdam Ahoy
• March 9—Berlin, DE—Uber Eats Music Hall
• March 12—Copenhagen, DK—Vega Main
• March 14—London, UK—O2 Arena
• March 15—Belfast, N. Ireland—SSE Arena
• March 16—Glasgow, Scotland—The SSE Hydro
• March 18—Kingston upon Thames, UK—Banquet Records
• March 19—Paris, FR—Elysée Montmartre
• May 30—Panama City Beach, FL—Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
• June 6—Myrtle Beach, SC—Carolina Country Music Fest
• June 20—Wildwood, NJ—Barefoot Country Music Fest
• June 26—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest
• June 27—Cadott, WI—Country Fest
• July 12—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival

Known for his raucous, high-energy live shows, country star Paul Cauthen is set to embark on an extensive headline tour beginning in January. The run of dates includes performances at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Boston’s Royale, Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse, D.C.’s 9:30 Club, and more. See below for the complete itinerary.

Tickets will be available starting Friday, December 6, at 10:00 A.M. local time. Full details can be found at paulcauthenmusic.com.

The tour adds to a landmark year for the breakout musician. In October, he released his critically acclaimed new album, Black on Black, via Atlantic Records. He also shared the stage with Lana Del Rey for a duet of “Unchained Melody” during his Stagecoach set and was featured on Shaboozey’s latest album on the track “Last of My Kind.”

A consummate road warrior, Cauthen wrote Black on Black over the past several years during his travels across America, traversing the open road on his motorcycle and in the tour bus. The LP was largely recorded at Rosewood Studios in his hometown of Tyler, TX, with longtime collaborator Jason Burt (John Mayer, Leon Bridges).

Praise for Black on Black

• “Cauthen is also a crooner who is uniquely aware of how his voice evokes a tradition that dials back seven decades through artists like Ray Charles and Sam Cooke, blurring the line between sacred and secular music in the 1950s; performers like Jim Morrison, presenting curiosity surrounding literature, poetry, philosophy, psychology, and religion as rock songwriting; and a myriad of country-inspired Southern rock acts in the ’70s and ’80s.”—The Tennessean
• “[Cauthen's] remarkable voice — a rumbly baritone that sounds like Johnny Cash duetting with Barry White. They don’t call him ‘Big Velvet’ for nothing.”—Dallas Morning News
• “Black on Black is nothing short of a revelation. It’s a revolution that distills his deep East Texas roots with the resonance of someone who's seen the world, tasted the dust of long highways, and reflected deeply on his place in it all. A sonic desperado, as raw as he is refined, Cauthen’s music doesn’t rush to make its point. It lets the listener sit with it, ruminate, and feel its heat.”—FLAUNT
• “Sonically, the record also seems to come full circle, a piling of experience upon experiment that sees Cauthen’s one-of-a-kind sound only amplified. His old-school country-meets-funk-soul style becomes layered with dark, death knolls, pillowy beats, and sweeping atmospherics that all lend to these giant, no-holds-barred arrangements and deeply expressive compositions.”—Holler
• “Opening his recent release, single notes picked from an acoustic guitar let Paul Cauthen introduce himself with a black-clad resume. A lonesome pedal steel cries out like a train horn crossing the prairies. As the beats hit, Paul Cauthen spits a lyrical flow that adds to his cred. The track sets the pace for its musical peers on Black on Black, every song rising to the challenge. Welcome to Paul Cauthen’s country music.”—The Alternate Root
• “Prepare to be whisked away into Cauthen’s unparalleled sonic world in Black on Black. As is his trademark, this space is adventurous in its arrangements and production, rugged and ragged, and, above all, immensely enjoyable. It’s a musical journey well worth your attention.”—Lonesome Highway

Celebrated for his remarkable baritone voice, which has earned him the nickname “Big Velvet,” Cauthen grew up singing in the church choir and cut his chops as part of a tight-knit creative community in East Texas.

Cauthen has steadily risen through the ranks of country and Americana, first gaining notoriety with the roots duo Sons of Fathers before embarking on a solo career with his debut album, My Gospel. He’s gone on to release two more much-lauded albums—2019’s Room 41 and 2022’s Country Coming Down—and has toured the world over. Known for his dynamic live show, Cauthen has collaborated and shared stages with Margo Price, Orville Peck, Elle King, Midland, Cody Jinks, and many more.

PAUL CAUTHEN LIVE
December 7—Zouk Nightclub—Las Vegas, NV
December 14—Folsom Saloon—Folsom, CA+
December 15—Folsom Saloon—Folsom, CA+
December 19—Gruene Hall—New Branufels, TX+
December 20—Gruene Hall—New Branufels, TX+
December 21—The Kessler Theater—Dallas, TX+
December 30—Wild Horses Festival—San Diego, CA
January 23—Variety Playhouse—Atlanta, GA
January 25—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TN
January 28—The Bluebird—Bloomington, IN
January 29—Manchester Music Hall—Lexington, KY
January 31—The Hawthorn—St Louis, MO
February 1—Val Air Ballroom—Des Moines, IA
February 2—Turner Hall Ballroom—Milwaukee, WI
February 4—Varsity Theater—Minneapolis, MN
February 6—The Admiral—Omaha, NE
February 7—Uptown Theater—Kansas City, MO
February 8—JJ’s Live—Fayetteville, AR
February 15—The Machine Shop—Flint, MI+
February 21—Tower Theatre—Oklahoma City, OK
February 22—Gillioz Theatre—Springfield, MO
February 23—The Blue Note—Columbia, MO
February 25—Majestic Theatre—Madison, WI
February 27—Crusens—West Peoria, IL
March 4—Duling Hall—Jackson, MS
March 6—Stable Hall—San Antonio, TX
March 21—The Bluestone—Columbus, OH
March 22—Asbury Hall—Buffalo, NY
March 23—Opera House—Toronto, ON
March 26—Aura—Portland, ME
March 27—Royale—Boston, MA
March 29—Ardmore Music Hall—Ardmore, PA
April 1—The Broadberry—Richmond, VA
April 3—Jefferson Theater—Charlottesville, VA
April 4—9:30 Club—Washington, D.C.
April 5—Radio Room—Greenville, SC
May 16-18—Sand In My Boots Festival—Gulf Shores, AL
June 27—Jackalope Jamboree—Pendleton, OR
+solo set

Breakthrough singer, songwriter, and musician Willow Avalon is gearing up for an exciting 2025 with her highly anticipated debut U.K. and Ireland headline tour, set to kick off in March. Following a string of sold-out shows this fall, including a recent performance at Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre, Avalon will bring her dynamic live show to the U.K. and Ireland, with stops at Manchester’s YES (The Pink Room), London’s Colours, Glasgow’s Oran Mor, Dublin’s The Ambassador, and more.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale beginning Friday, December 6, at 10:00 AM local time. Full details and ticket information can be found at www.willowavalonmusic.com.

Avalon is poised for a breakout year with the release of her highly anticipated full-length debut album, Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell, due January 17 via Atlantic Records/Assemble Sound. Ahead of the release, Avalon recently shared a new single, “Country Never Leaves,” an ode to the small farm town in Georgia where she grew up. Listen/share HERE.

Named one of Holler’s “Upcoming Country and Americana Artists You Need to Know,” Avalon has already garnered widespread attention with her songs “Tequila and Whiskey” and “Homewrecker,” amassing nearly 100 million views on social media to date, as well as over 15 million streams across platforms in just the last two months. Originally from Georgia and now based in New York, Avalon’s musical journey began with her first word being “Elvis.” She grew up playing piano in church and taught herself guitar at age 12, using songwriting as a form of escapism. She plays, writes, and produces her music alongside a small group of collaborators, crafting a sound that refreshingly blends classic country and Americana influences. Her unique style has led her to share stages with Cage the Elephant, Paul Cauthen, Charles Wesley Godwin, and more.

Avalon released her debut EP, Stranger, earlier this year, which serves as an introduction to her one-of-a-kind sound. The EP has garnered over 15 million worldwide streams to date and includes the viral songs “Honey Ain’t No Sweeter,” “Stranger,” and “Gettin’ Rich, Goin’ Broke.” Avalon recently released a music video for “Gettin’ Rich, Goin’ Broke,” a song hailed by Billboard as a “Country Song You Need to Know.” Listen to Stranger HERE and watch “Gettin’ Rich, Goin’ Broke” HERE.

WILLOW AVALON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
On sale this Friday, December 6, at 10:00 AM local time

U.S. Tour Dates:

• January 31—Washington, D.C.—The Atlantis
• February 1—Richmond, VA—Richmond Music Hall
• February 3—Charlotte, NC—Neighborhood Theatre
• February 4—Durham, NC—Motorco Music Hall
• February 6—Athens, GA—40 Watt
• February 7—Nashville, TN—Exit/In
• February 8—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway
• February 10—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi
• February 11—Columbus, OH—A&R Bar
• February 12—Cleveland, OH—Grog Shop
• February 14—Detroit, MI—El Club
• February 15—Toronto, ON—Horseshoe Tavern
• February 16—Montreal, QC—Bar La Ritz
• February 18—Hamden, CT—Space Ballroom
• February 19—Boston, MA—The Sinclair
• February 20—New York, NY—Bowery Ballroom

U.K. and Ireland Tour Dates:

• March 10—Manchester, UK—YES (The Pink Room)
• March 11—Birmingham, UK—O2 Institute3
• March 12—London, UK—Colours
• March 14—London, UK—Country to Country
• March 16—Glasgow, UK—Country to Country
• March 18—Glasgow, UK—Oran Mor
• March 20—Belfast, UK—The Limelight 2
• March 21—Dublin, IE—The Ambassador

Festival Appearances:

• April 6—Georgetown, TX—Two Step Inn
• May 10—Knoxville, TN—Southern Skies*
  (*with Charley Crockett)

Global Latin music superstar Carin León releases his second album of the year with Palabra de To’s. Listen to the full album HERE.

The much-anticipated album was recorded live in his hometown of Hermosillo, Sonora. The record, curated by Latin GRAMMY® winner for Songwriter and Producer of the Year Edgar Barrera, features 28 acclaimed songwriters, predominantly Mexican. The 16-track album was produced by Antonio Zepeda, Alberto Medina, and León himself.

In Palabra de To’s, León captures the essence and tradition of Aztec rhythms while elevating the roots and sound of each songwriter involved in the project: Edgar Barrera; Kevin Mauricio Cruz Moreno ‘Keityn’; LEXUS; Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño ‘Casta’; Horacio Palencia; Pablo Preciado; Nathan Galante; Diego Bollella Urtusástegui ‘Bolela’; Luis Ignacio Mexía Núñez ‘Luis Mexía’; César Iván Gámez Galindo ‘Iván Gámez’; Alex Hernández; Kike Torres; Tlaloc Noriega; Brandon Reyes; Alejandra Zéguer; Johan Sotelo; Omar Robles; Amanda Coronel; Miguel Luna; Esaú Ortíz; María Carolina García Ciodaro; Marlon Félix; Karen Daniela Mondragón Nava ‘Karen Moon’; Jesús Fernando Espinoza; Fer Ortíz; Gilbran Rosas ‘Gilbran Kran Rosas’; Gustavo A. Cota; and Óscar Alberto Hurtado Gil.

“The album's name came from a wordplay that emerged during a conversation with friends about our previous album series, Colmillo de Leche and Boca Chueca. We kept stylizing everything related to speech and the mouth,” shared Carin León about the production. “That's why it's called Palabra de To’s, which plays with the word tos (cough)—a disruptive, tiring, annoying sound—and creates a wordplay with todos (everyone), representing all the warriors and soldiers who have given Regional Mexican music a new face to the world and, most importantly, are making it relevant everywhere," added the singer.

For Palabra de To’s’ cover art, León draws inspiration from Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper. In the image, he shares the spotlight with each of the album’s songwriters, paying tribute to the rich tapestry of Mexican music.

Palabra de To’s arrives weeks after León made history as the first winner of the Latin GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album, a category that debuted in 2024.

This Saturday, December 7, the singer wraps up a remarkable 2024 with a concert at Mexico City's GNP Seguros Stadium, where he will celebrate with his fans all the achievements of this year, including his third Latin GRAMMY®, his first GRAMMY® nomination, multiple RIAA gold and platinum certifications, and the overwhelming success of his Boca Chueca Tour. The tour broke records in the United States and made history in Spain, drawing an audience of 17,426 to Madrid's WiZink Center, setting a new attendance record for the venue’s more than 1,200 concerts.

ABOUT CARIN LEÓN

Carin León continues his rapid ascent after a monumental year, including winning a Latin GRAMMY® for Best Norteño Album for Colmillo de Leche and releasing two massive hit singles, with “Primera Cita” and “Según Quién” each charting Top 25 on Spotify and Top 30 on the Billboard Global 200. His single “ALCH SI” with Grupo Frontera reached the #1 spot on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay chart. Most recently, he completed an extensive sold-out run of U.S. arenas with his Colmillo de Leche Tour. The 38-date run saw León performing at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, Newark’s Prudential Center, Houston’s Toyota Center, Miami’s Kaseya Center, and more.

Originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, León embarked on his musical journey at the age of 15, taking his first steps by learning to play the guitar and developing skills in singing and songwriting. In 2018, León released his debut album Desvelada con Banda y Mariachi, which propelled him to quickly dominate the Regional Mexican music scene as a performer, singer, and songwriter. In 2021, his album INÉDITO debuted atop the Apple Music charts, reaching #1 on the Mexican Music chart and #3 on the Latin Music chart, and was named one of Billboard’s 25 Best Latin Albums of the year. León has received countless nominations and multiple awards, including an ASCAP Award for the song “Me La Aventé,” numerous Premios Lo Nuestro (“Regional Mexican Breakthrough Artist,” “Best Male Artist,” and “Banda Song of the Year”), and a 2022 Latin GRAMMY® win for Best Regional Mexican Song for “Como lo Hice Yo,” a collaboration with Mexican pop group Matisse.

TRACKLIST: PALABRA DE TO’S

Enséñame
Ocupo Una Limpia
Lado Frágil
El Amor De Mi Herida
De Su Vida Me Iré
De Compas
Decreté
Así Es El Amor
Modo Zombie
El Curioso
La Escalera
Ahí Estabas Tú
Ya No La Friegues
Ya Fue
Nada Que Ver
Eres Y Serás

Wrapping up yet another landmark year, Turnpike Troubadours appeared in the penultimate episode of Yellowstone last night, performing three songs: “Good Lord Lorrie,” “Brought Me,” and “Pay No Rent.” The group has also become a recurring presence in Paramount’s new show, Landman, with six of their songs featured so far this season: “The Housefire,” “Mean Old Sun,” “The Rut,” “Empty as a Drum,” “Gin, Smoke & Lies,” and “Wrecked.”

In celebration of these placements, Turnpike Troubadours recorded new versions of “Mean Old Sun,” “Good Lord Lorrie,” “Brought Me,” and “Pay No Rent” for Western AF. The full video session will be released this Friday, December 13, while the audio is now available to listen to HERE.

One of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours has amassed a massive following throughout their career, with more than 1.5 billion streams globally and over 1.28 million equivalent units sold to date. Originally from Tahlequah, OK, Turnpike Troubadours comprises Evan Felker (vocals, guitar), Kyle Nix (fiddle), Ryan Engleman (electric guitar), RC Edwards (bass), Gabe Pearson (drums), and Hank Early (steel, accordion).

Known for their electric live shows, Turnpike Troubadours will continue to tour through next year, including four sold-out co-headline shows with Cross Canadian Ragweed at Stillwater, OK’s Boone Pickens Stadium. They’ll also perform headline dates at Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s (two nights), Nashville’s The Pinnacle, and more. See the tour itinerary below. Full details can be found at www.turnpiketroubadours.com/tour.

Since their 2005 debut, Turnpike Troubadours has released six studio albums, including their most recent, 2023’s A Cat in the Rain (stream/purchase here). Produced by Shooter Jennings, the record marked a major comeback for the band and was released to overwhelming acclaim, with the Associated Press praising: “They’ve returned with the kind of ferocity that feels destined to put them right back on that long-term upward trajectory…The earnestness is palpable.” Additionally, Billboard declared: “Conveys the group’s superior, tightly-knit musicianship and ever-maturing, evocative lyricism,” while Spin proclaimed: “The Oklahoma group is better than ever…one of the most beloved groups in country and roots music.” Further adding to their renowned career, the band was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

    December 12—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s
    December 13—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s
    February 15—San Antonio, TX—San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
    March 8—Nashville, TN—The Pinnacle
    April 10—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium* (SOLD OUT)
    April 11—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium* (SOLD OUT)
    April 12—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium* (SOLD OUT)
    April 13—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium* (SOLD OUT)
    (*co-headline with Cross Canadian Ragweed)

The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is expanding to Los Angeles, bringing the legendary reputation of its renowned New York flagship to the heart of L.A.’s dynamic music scene. Designed specifically for Los Angeles, the new venue will offer an intimate atmosphere and programming similar to its New York counterpart: world-class jazz performances from celebrated icons, rising stars, and genre-defying collaborations that reflect the evolution of jazz. The club is set to open its doors in March 2025.

Located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, the new venue boasts two performance spaces: a main showroom with a 200-person capacity and a secondary “B Side” room with a 100-person capacity. There will also be a full-service kitchen and beverage menu, open for brunch and dinner throughout the week.

“We are excited to bring the Blue Note experience to Los Angeles, offering the same intimate atmosphere and world-class performances that have defined our New York club,” says Tsion Bensusan, COO of Blue Note Entertainment Group.

In addition to the new venue, Blue Note and the LA Phil have confirmed a partnership for the newly named Blue Note Jazz Festival—formerly the storied Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival—beginning with the Hollywood Bowl’s 2025 season. Presented by the LA Phil, the 2025 edition of the festival kicks off on June 14 at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. This partnership reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to supporting and showcasing jazz artists. The full lineup will be announced on February 18, alongside the complete Hollywood Bowl 2025 season announcement. Tickets will go on sale in May 2025 at the provided link.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Blue Note to launch the Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl,” says LA Phil President & Chief Executive Officer Kim Noltemy. “This partnership represents a shared dedication to celebrating jazz and its extraordinary artists, while continuing the legacy of world-class music at the Bowl. Together, we look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for jazz lovers in Los Angeles.”

“This collaboration represents a powerful union of two iconic institutions dedicated to celebrating jazz and its profound impact on music and culture,” adds Steven Bensusan, President of Blue Note Entertainment Group.

Blue Note Los Angeles will also continue the venue’s partnership with five-time Grammy-winning artist, composer, producer, and frequent collaborator Robert Glasper to host and curate once-in-a-lifetime performances that showcase his mastery at the intersection of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. In 2018, Glasper and Blue Note launched the record-breaking, world-renowned annual residency ROBTOBER, which has become a global destination and notable launchpad for some of Glasper’s most exceptional recent work. The initial partnership has since grown to include cross-continental events such as the Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa, Blue Note at Sea, and The Black Radio Experience.

“I’m honored to partner with Blue Note once again for what will be a significant cultural intersection for the Los Angeles community,” says Glasper. “Los Angeles has always been a second home to me, and I can’t wait to bring L.A. culture to the Blue Note.”

ABOUT BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB
The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City has become one of the premiere music venues in the world. While jazz is at its core, the Blue Note continues to broaden its offerings with a mission to spotlight contemporary artists across all musical styles, backgrounds, and cultures. The club and its sister institutions worldwide continue to draw household names, with frequent surprise appearances from superstars like Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and more.

Blue Note Entertainment Group owns and operates New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club, Sony Hall, and Arthur’s Tavern; D.C.’s The Howard Theatre; and Blue Note Jazz Clubs worldwide, which include venues in Milan, Italy; Honolulu, Hawaii; Beijing and Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan; Napa, California; and Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil.

ABOUT BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVALS
The storied Blue Note Jazz Festival started in New York in 2011, each summer offering a month-long celebration of jazz throughout June. The Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa debuted in 2022, curated by Robert Glasper, and created a multi-day festival where jazz meets hip-hop and R&B, taking place outdoors across multiple stages. Past headliners include NAS, Mary J. Blige, Chance the Rapper, Maxwell, and others. In 2024, the Napa festival expanded as a landmark spin-off, the Black Radio Experience, in association with Glasper at the Meritage Hotel. Blue Note will continue to present the Black Radio Experience in Napa in 2025.

The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival is a beloved annual celebration of jazz at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Known for its stellar lineups and electric atmosphere, the festival showcases a diverse range of artists—from legendary performers like Charles Lloyd and Raphael Saadiq to emerging talents such as Yebba, Aneesa Strings, and Cimafunk—highlighting the rich and evolving traditions of jazz. This festival is a reimagining of the Playboy Jazz Festival, which began at the Bowl in 1979 and inspired the venue’s full jazz series programming to date.

ABOUT THE LA PHIL
Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil offers live performances, media initiatives, and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA Phil’s offerings, which also include a multi-genre, multidisciplinary presenting program and youth development programs like YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Herbie Hancock serves as the Creative Chair for Jazz at the LA Phil, bringing visionary artistry and leadership to the organization’s dynamic jazz programming. Performances are offered on four historic stages—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and Beckmen YOLA Center—as well as through a variety of media platforms. In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through musical, artistic, and learning experiences that resonate in our world today.

An extended version of Flatland Cavalry’s 10-year anniversary album, Flatland Forever, is out today via Interscope Records. Stream or purchase it HERE. Flatland Forever (More) features all 25 tracks from Flatland Forever along with additional band commentary, alternate versions of fan favorites such as “A Life Where We Work Out” and “One I Want,” and “Mis Últimas Palabras”—their first song performed in both Spanish and English.

A compilation of some of their most beloved songs from the past decade, Flatland Forever was released last month to critical acclaim. Billboard praised it as “a stellar catalog of songs…top-notch new material,” while Holler declared, “It’s a brilliant collection, a stunning mix of the old and the new.” Additionally, All Country News proclaimed, “The Texas powerhouses are proving why they’re the heart and soul of today’s country music…a perfect reflection of their musical ethos: honest, heartfelt storytelling paired with captivating melodies.”

In further celebration of their breakout year, the band will release the full-length performance video of their Ryman Auditorium headline debut this Monday, December 23, at 8:00 PM CT on YouTube. Described as “a truly amazing show” (Holler), the milestone concert featured special guests Kaitlin Butts and Colby Acuff and marked the band’s first-ever RIAA certification, with “A Life Where We Work Out” achieving Gold status.

Known for their electrifying live shows, the band will also perform their first-ever headline arena show at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena on December 31 and kick off their “Flatland Forever Tour” next year. Newly confirmed stops include Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, Birmingham’s Alabama Theatre, Omaha’s Steelhouse Omaha, Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater, Madison’s The Sylvee, Memphis’ Minglewood Hall, Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion, and Portland’s Crystal Ballroom, among others. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Since their first show as a group in Lubbock, TX, in 2014, Flatland Cavalry has garnered widespread attention from fans, fellow artists, and critics alike. Rolling Stone declared, “Flatland Cavalry are at the fore of the Red Dirt Renaissance…one of the most dynamic presences in country music,” while The Wall Street Journal praised them as “a straightforward, upbeat electrified country-rock band,” and American Songwriter called them “a dynamic representation of country music…Kris Kristofferson and John Prine’s enduring influence of folk storytelling traces through.”

The band also recently wrote and recorded songs for two major film soundtracks (Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), received their first ACM Awards nomination (Group of the Year), and had their music featured on Paramount’s Yellowstone and Landman as well as Netflix’s The Ranch. Additionally, they’ve amassed more than 500 million streams across platforms, earned six #1 singles at Texas Country Radio, and toured relentlessly, including countless sold-out headline dates and shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland, and more. Most recently, Flatland Cavalry reached #1 on Shazam’s U.S. Top 200 chart after their song “How Long” was featured in Yellowstone. Receiving over 81,000 Shazams, the song surpassed tracks by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, and others.

Based in both Texas and Nashville, Flatland Cavalry comprises Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Jonathan Saenz (bass, background vocals), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle), and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, Mellotron).

FLATLAND FOREVER(MORE) TRACK LIST
1. Intro (commentary)
2. No Shade of Green (from Come May)
3. Summertime Love (commentary)
4. Summertime Love (from Come May)
5. Missing You (from Come May)
6. Three Car Garage (commentary)
7. Three Car Garage
8. One I Want (from Humble Folks)
9. One I Want (First Dance Cut)
10. A Life Where We Work Out (commentary)
11. A Life Where We Work Out feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Humble Folks)
12. A Life Where We Work Out (First Dance Cut)
13. Humble Folks (from Humble Folks)
14. Lubbock (commentary)
15. Lubbock
16. Homeland Insecurity (commentary)
17. Come Back Down (from Homeland Insecurity)
18. Pretty Women (from Homeland Insecurity)
19. Sleeping Alone (from Homeland Insecurity)
20. Years From Now (Acoustic)
21. War With My Mind (commentary)
22. War With My Mind (previously released single)
23. Some Things Never Change (from Welcome to Countryland)
24. Gettin’ By (from Welcome to Countryland)
25. Tilt Your Chair Back (from Welcome to Countryland)
26. Countryman (commentary)
27. Countryman
28. Mis Últimas Palabras (commentary)
29. Mis Últimas Palabras (Work Tape)
30. Mountain Song (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
31. How Long (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
32. Parallel feat. Ashley Monroe (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
33. If We Said Goodbye (from Songs To Keep You Warm)
34. Mornings With You (commentary)
35. Mornings With You (Work Tape)
36. Mornings With You feat. Kaitlin Butts (from Wandering Star)
37. Spinnin’ (from Wandering Star)
38. Don’t Have To Do This Like That (from Wandering Star)
39. Chasing A Feeling (commentary)
40. Chasing A Feeling

FLATLAND CAVALRY CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
December 31—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena
February 7—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy
February 8—Birmingham, AL—Alabama Theatre
February 13—Cedar Rapids, IA—Paramount Theatre
February 14—Waukee, IA—Vibrant Music Hall
February 15—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse Omaha
February 21—San Angelo, TX—Murphey Performance Hall
February 22—El Paso, TX—Abraham Chavez Theatre
February 26—Morehead, KY—Ellis T. Johnson Arena
February 27—Ann Arbor, MI—Michigan Theater
February 28—Madison, WI—The Sylvee
March 1—New Braunfels, TX—Gruene Hall
April 3—Memphis, TN—Minglewood Hall
April 4—Nacogdoches, TX—Stephen F. Austin University
April 5—Georgetown, TX—Two Step Inn 2025
April 10—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion
April 11—Norfolk, VA—The NorVa
April 12—Anderson, SC—Wendell’s Dippin Branch
April 25—Tucson, AZ—Tucson Convention Center
April 26—Flagstaff, AZ—Pepsi Amphitheater
April 27—Indio, CA—Stagecoach Festival
April 30—Eugene, OR—McDonald Theatre
May 1—Tacoma, WA—Temple Theatre
May 2—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom
May 3—Bend, OR—Midtown Ballroom
June 19—Lewisburg, WV—Wild Trails Festival 2025
June 26—Mack, CO—Country Jam 2025
July 24—Three Forks, MT—Headwaters Country Jam 2025

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats continue their milestone first arena tour next month, including a newly added date at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun, as well as performances in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, and multiple shows in Canada, including one at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. The tour also features a landmark show at Madison Square Garden.

Tickets for the newly added Connecticut date at Mohegan Sun on March 23 will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, January 8, at 10 A.M. (local time). Additional presales will continue throughout the week, ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, January 10, at 10 A.M. (local time). Limited tickets for the remaining dates are available now. Full details and a complete list of dates can be found here.

The first leg of the arena tour featured electrifying performances at Red Rocks, Chicago’s United Center, and St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center. Pioneer Press praised Rateliff’s “twangy voice exploding out of guitars and keyboards and horns into roaring, soaring choruses”—see more critical acclaim for the tour below.

The tour caps off another milestone for the band, which achieved two #1 singles: “Heartless” and “Call Me (Whatever You Like)” from their critically acclaimed fourth full-length studio album, South of Here. Both tracks topped the Adult Alternative Chart, marking their seventh and eighth #1s to date. The album is out now via Stax—listen here. See the band perform “Heartless” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here, and watch an excerpt from their special on The Howard Stern Show here.

Additionally, Rateliff has been appointed as Newport Folk Steward, the first artist to hold such a role at the legendary festival since Pete Seeger. The position spans a three-year term, with Rateliff serving actively as Steward for two years and advising the next recipient during a third transition year. Rateliff has chosen to devote his term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond.

TRACK LIST
SOUTH OF HERE
1. David and Goliath
2. Heartless
 3. Remember I Was a Dancer
4. Get Used to the Night
5. South of Here
6. Everybody Wants Something
7. Center of Me
8. Cars in the Desert
9. I Would Like to Heal
10. Call Me (Whatever You Like)
 11. Time Makes Fools of Us All

SOUTH OF HERE TOUR—NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
February 13—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena*
February 15—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena*
February 16—Portland, OR—Moda Center*
February 18—Reno, NV—Grand Sierra Resort ±
February 21—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum ± #
February 22—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium ±
March 11—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place~
March 13—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome~
March 15—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre~
March 18—Fishers, IN—Fishers Event Center~
March 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center~
March 21—Toronto, ON—Scotiabank Arena~
March 22—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre~
March 23— Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun~
March 24—Laval, QC—Place Bell~
March 27—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden+
March 28—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
March 29—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
 
+with support from Gregory Alan Isakov
*with support from Charley Crockett
±with support from Iron & Wine
#with support from Waxahatchee
~with support from The Teskey Brothers

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Billy Strings will continue his headline tour this spring with newly confirmed stops at St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre (three nights), Tampa’s Yuengling Center, Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena, Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre (three nights), Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena (two nights), Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center, and Lexington’s Rupp Arena (two nights), among many others. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, January 10, at 10:00 AM local time. Full details can be found at www.billystrings.com/tour.

The spring dates are the latest additions to Strings’ 2025 run, which also includes stops at Denver’s Ball Arena (three nights), Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena (six nights, all sold out), Atlanta’s State Farm Arena (two nights), and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights). Additionally, following his two-night stand at Bridgestone Arena, Strings will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium on March 2 for a third Nashville show.

The upcoming performances celebrate Strings’ latest album, Highway Prayers, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart this past fall—the first time in 22 years a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across genres. Released via Reprise Records, Highway Prayers was produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann) and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades,” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.” Listen to Highway Prayers HERE.

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. The new studio album follows the release of Strings’ first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1 (stream/purchase here), which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart and is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the upcoming Grammy Awards. Showcasing his electrifying concerts, the record features Strings performing some of his most beloved songs—including “Dust in a Baggie,” “Away From The Mire,” and “Turmoil & Tinfoil”—recorded at venues worldwide, including Paris’ La Cigale, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Austin’s Moody Center, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, and more.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022, and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards, and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards, among several other accolades. He has also performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, PBS’ Austin City Limits, and Bluegrass Underground, as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.

HIGHWAY PRAYERS TRACK LIST
1. Leaning on a Travelin’ Song
2. In the Clear
3. Escanaba
4. Gild the Lily
5. Seven Weeks In County
6. Stratosphere Blues / I Believe in You
7. Cabin Song
8. Don’t Be Calling Me (at 4AM)
9. Malfunction Junction
10. Catch and Release
11. Be Your Man
12. Gone a Long Time
13. It Ain’t Before
14. My Alice
15. Seney Stretch
16. MORBUD4ME
17. Leadfoot
18. Happy Hollow
19. The Beginning of the End
20. Richard Petty
 
BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, January 10 at 10:00am local time
January 24—Denver, CO—Ball Arena
January 25—Denver, CO—Ball Arena
January 26—Denver, CO—Ball Arena
February 6—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 7—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 8—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 14—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 15—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 16—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 21—Atlanta, GA—State Farm Arena
February 22—Atlanta, GA—State Farm Arena
February 28—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
March 1—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
March 2—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium (SOLD OUT)
April 3—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre
April 4—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre
April 5—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre
April 9—Tampa, FL—Yuengling Center
April 11—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 12—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 15—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena
April 17—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre
April 18—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre
April 19—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre
May 30—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
May 31—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
June 6—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 7—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 11—Kansas City, MO—T-Mobile Center
June 13—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 14—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 20—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
June 21—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena

Chris Stapleton will continue his “All-American Road Show” tour through this summer with newly confirmed shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena, Denver’s Ball Arena, Salt Lake City’s Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre and Albany’s MVP Arena among many others. Special guests on the tour include Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose, Brittney Spencer, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and The War & Treaty. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Stapleton’s fan club will have early access to tickets starting next Tuesday, January 14 at 10:00am local time with general on-sale following next Friday, January 17 at 10:00am local time. Sign up for fan club pre-sale access at StapletonFanClub.com. Full tour details can be found at www.chrisstapleton.com/tour.

The upcoming performances add to yet another landmark year for Stapleton, who is nominated for two awards at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Country Album (Higher) and Best Country Solo Performance (“It Takes A Woman”). Additionally, Stapleton won three awards at the CMA Awards this past fall, making him a 19x CMA Award-winner. With this achievement, Stapleton tied the record for most CMA wins ever with Brooks & Dunn, while also extending his own record for most wins in the Male Vocalist of the Year category (eight).

Produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton and Chris Stapleton, Higher landed on several “Best of” lists including Billboard, Esquire, Vulture and Rolling Stone, who praised, “dazzling…the best evidence yet for the way one man’s voice has become synonymous with the very idea of a musical genre.” Additionally, GQ declared, “In an age rife with division, he’s maybe the only thing Americans all agree on…one of the most reliable hit makers in music” and NPR Musicproclaimed, “Higher puts him where he always really was—in that classic kind of rock and soul, Tom Petty, Eagles, going beyond the confines of the genre.” Listen to Higher HERE.

The 10x Grammy, 19x CMA and 19x ACM Award-winner has also recently collaborated with Post Malone (“California Sober”), Dua Lipa (“Think I’m In Love With You (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)”), Slash (“Oh Well”) and George Strait (“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame”), released a version of Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It” for the new Tom Petty tribute album and returned to NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the third time as musical guest. Additionally, he performed the National Anthem at 2023’s Super Bowl LVII and has collaborated in recent years with Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Santana and many more.

Higher follows 2020’s acclaimed Starting Over, which won three awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in addition to earning Album of the Year honors at both the CMA and ACM Awards. Called a “a sure-footed masterpiece” by the Associated Press, the album landed on “Best of 2020” lists at NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, The Tennessean and The New York Times, who declared, “Chris Stapleton’s roar isn’t designed to scare you off. It’s regal, an announcement of an alpha figure asserting his primacy…on this, his fourth album, the thrill is back.” Prior to Starting Over, Stapleton released a pair of Platinum-certified releases in 2017—From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2—as well as his 5x Platinum breakthrough solo debut album in 2015, Traveller.

In addition to their work as musicians, the Stapletons are founders of the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund, which supports a variety of causes that are close to their heart. Stapleton also recently unveiled his new Traveller Whiskey, a first-of-its-kind collaboration created in partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.

HIGHER TRACK LIST
1. What Am I Gonna Do
2. South Dakota
3. Trust
4. It Takes A Woman
5. The Fire
6. Think I’m In Love With You
7. Loving You On My Mind
8. White Horse
9. Higher
10. The Bottom
11. The Day I Die
12. Crosswind
13. Weight Of Your World
14. Mountains Of My Mind

CHRIS STAPLETON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale next Friday, January 17 at 10:00am local time
February 25—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena* (SOLD OUT)
February 26—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena* (SOLD OUT)
February 28—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre* (SOLD OUT)
March 1—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre* (SOLD OUT)
March 4—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 5—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 8—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena* (SOLD OUT)
June 4—Greenville, SC—Bon Secours Wellness Arena†
June 7—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena‡
June 12—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena+
June 18—Greensboro, NC—First Horizon Coliseum^
June 20—Albany, NY—MVP Arena^
June 27—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre#
July 11—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre‡
July 12—Milwaukee, WI—Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
July 23—Belmont Park, NY—UBS Arena~
July 25—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden~
August 1—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center**
August 8—Phoenix, AZ—Desert Diamond Arena‡‡
August 15—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*
August 22—Denver, CO—Ball Arena**
October 10—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live

*with special guest Marcus King
†with special guest Nikki Lane
‡with special guest Brittney Spencer
+with special guest Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
^with special guest Maggie Rose
#with special guest The War & Treaty
~with special guest Grace Potter
**with special guest Allen Stone
‡‡with special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

“Hello From The Hills,” a special collaborative benefit concert co-presented by The Hello in There Foundation and Hope in the Hills, will return to Nashville’s City Winery on Sunday, January 26. The third annual event will feature Ruby Amanfu, Cory Branan, Hayes Carll, Brad Goodall, Silas House, Amanda Shires, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr, and Jesse Welles.

Tickets for the show will go on sale tomorrow, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. CT. Full details can be found HERE.

At the core of the event, The Hello in There Foundation and Hope in the Hills have selected three organizations to receive grants this year: Building Lives, which assists veterans in rebuilding their lives following service; Operation Stand Down Tennessee, a comprehensive veteran-serving agency that connects veterans with careers, community, and crisis services; and My Father’s House Nashville, an organization that provides shelter, parenting education, recovery information, and life skills for fathers coming out of institutions.

Of the event, Jody Whelan, Managing Partner of Oh Boy Records and The Hello in There Foundation Board Member and Treasurer, shares:

“‘Hello From The Hills’ is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and the power of music to bring about real change. By coming together, we’re not just raising our voices, but lifting up those who need it most. We are so proud to share the stage with these nonprofits who are doing incredible work to support the community.”

The upcoming event follows last year’s “Hello From The Hills” concert, which featured performances from artists such as Tyler Childers, Wynonna Judd, Ben Folds, S.G. Goodman, and more, as well as the presentation of community grants to three organizations: MusiCares, which provides health and welfare services to the music community; Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors, an organization that provides compassionate immigration legal services to those seeking humanitarian relief; and Musicians Recovery Network.

ABOUT THE HELLO IN THERE FOUNDATION

Established in 2021 by the family of John Prine, The Hello in There Foundation continues the love, kindness, and generosity Prine shared with the world. The work of the foundation is inspired and guided by John’s simple song title, “Hello In There.” Their mission is to identify and collaborate with individuals and communities to offer support for people who are marginalized, discriminated against, or otherwise forgotten.

ABOUT HOPE IN THE HILLS

Started in 2017, Hope in the Hills is a non-profit organization committed to combatting the opioid crisis and supporting recovery across Appalachia. Created by a group of local community members and members of Tyler Childers’ team, Hope in the Hills raises funds and awareness to fight addiction through initiatives such as youth programs and recovery houses. Hope in the Hills celebrates recovery through its main event, Healing Appalachia, held each September, which has raised over $1,000,000 to support recovery since its inception. The organization also works year-round on additional projects to foster these communities.

“A Heart That Never Closes,” the new song from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, is out today. Listen/share HERE. The track is the latest unveiled from the trio’s first collaborative album, Looking For The Thread, which will be released January 24 via Thirty Tigers (pre-order/pre-save here).

In celebration of the project, the trio will play six shows in the U.K. in March, including sold-out dates in Sunderland and Edinburgh. “An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart” will feature tracks from the new album, as well as songs from across their respective catalogues, accompanied by their transatlantic band. Full details can be found at www.marychapincarpenter.com.

Conceived in the remote west of Scotland and recorded at the renowned Real World studios, Looking For The Thread is a rich, resonant and unique record—one that supports and illuminates the core characteristics of each artist while bringing forth a powerful collective identity.

Produced by Bonny Light Horseman’s Josh Kaufman (Bob Weir, The National), the 10-track album features a world-class musical ensemble: Rob Burger (piano, organ, accordion, keys), Chris Vatalaro (drums, percussion), Cameron Ralston (bass) and Kaufman himself (guitar, keys), as well as additional contributions from Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh, whose work has been featured in The Gloaming, productions at the Abbey Theatre and in the film Brooklyn.

Looking For The Thread is grounded in mutual respect stretching back decades, as Polwart and Fowlis are dedicated fans of Carpenter while Carpenter, in turn, has long admired the pair. After first setting up a Dropbox to share ideas remotely, the three convened in January 2023 to perform alongside Robert Vincent at Song Circle, an event at Celtic Connections in Glasgow. From there, they headed north to a writing retreat at Kinlochmoidart House, where Looking For The Thread was born.

“That first visit to Kinlochmoidart helped us feel that we had some things that might serve us,” says Carpenter. “We’d gather in the beautiful room where the fire was, play and sing together, and then go off to our little corners and work on stuff on our own, come back together, and get to the next step.”

The album, which features two tracks sung in Scottish Gaelic (led by Fowlis), was completed in a week at Real World studios, where the songs were recorded live—everyone playing together in the same room. “The songs hadn’t been pre-produced to within an inch of their lives, and the band hadn’t heard them in advance,” says Polwart. “The musicians were such attentive listeners, none of them overplaying, all of them bringing a beautiful textural quality. There was something really beautiful and fresh about it.”

About Mary Chapin Carpenter:

One of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfork), Carpenter has sold over 16 million records over the course of her renowned career. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 18 nominations), two CMA Awards, two ACM Awards and is one of only fifteen female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Additionally, Carpenter’s record, One Night Lonely (Live), was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. A rare solo performance, the album was recorded at Virginia’s legendary Wolf Trap and features songs from across her acclaimed career, including from her latest studio album, The Dirt And The Stars. Most recently, Carpenter unveiled her new podcast, “Hope is a Muscle,” which finds Carpenter in conversation with people from all walks of life.

About Karine Polwart:

Karine Polwart is a multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter, folk-singer and storyteller, whose words and music conjure the connected magic and mystery of worlds, seen and unseen. Across numerous solo albums, collaborative projects, theatre shows and flights of imagination, Polwart has established herself as one of the most vital voices in Scottish music.

About Julie Fowlis:

Julie Fowlis is an internationally renowned, award-winning singer whose extraordinary voice evokes the power and beauty of the Hebridean islands and Highland landscapes she calls home. Among her many and varied achievements, she will forever be recognized for singing the theme songs to Brave, Disney Pixar’s Oscar-, Golden Globe- and BAFTA-winning animated film.

LOOKING FOR THE THREAD TRACK LIST

    Gradh Geal Mo Chridhe
    A Heart That Never Closes
    Rebecca
    Looking For The Thread
    Hold Everything
    Silver In The Blue
    You Know Where You Are
    Satellite
    Buidheann Mo Chridhe Clann Ualrig
    Send Love

CONFIRMED 2025 TOUR DATES

    March 2—Manchester, U.K.—Aviva Studios
    March 3—Birmingham, U.K.—Town Hall
    March 5—London, U.K.—London Palladium
    March 6—Sunderland, U.K.—The Fire Station (SOLD OUT)
    March 7—Edinburgh, U.K.—Festival Theatre (SOLD OUT)
    March 8—Edinburgh, U.K.—Festival Theatre

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Wyatt Flores will continue to perform through this spring with his “Welcome Back to the Plains Tour,” which includes stops at St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live, Memphis’ Graceland Soundstage, New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion and St. Louis’ Ballpark Village among others. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for the new dates will be available for pre-sale starting tomorrow, January 14 at 10:00am local time with general on-sale following this Friday, January 17 at 10:00am local time. Full details can be found at www.wyattflores.com/tour.
The upcoming performances add to a breakout year for Flores, who released his full-length debut album, Welcome to the Plains, this past fall via Island Records (stream/purchase here).

In celebration of the new music, Flores was recently featured as part of NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, made his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” performed on “CBS Saturday Morning” last month and spoke with NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints), Welcome To The Plains details Flores’ journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK with the highs and lows of life on the road. Released to overwhelming acclaim, the record landed several “Best of 2024” lists including NPR Music and Rolling Stone, who praises, “Welcome to the Plains...is full of enough musical and lyrical range to be the defining album of the 23-year-old Flores’ career.”

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life. Receiving widespread critical attention, The New York Timespraised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “a fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life affirming, existential best.”
Further adding to his breakout year, Flores has been recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, received a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Additionally, Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, saw his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and had his song “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the Twisters movie.

WELCOME TO THE PLAINS TRACK LIST
1. Welcome To The Plains
2. When I Die
3. Oh Susannah
4. Only Thing Missing Is You
5. Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight
6. Habits
7. Right Here with You
8. The Truth
9. Forget Your Voice
10. Angels Over You
11. Little Town
12. Stillwater
13. Falling Sideways
14. The Good Ones

WYATT FLORES CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, January 17 at 10:00AM local time
February 28—Tempe, AZ—Extra Innings Festival
March 7—Berlin, Germany—C2C Festival Berlin – Uber Eats Music Hall
March 8—Rotterdam, Netherlands—C2C Festival Rotterdam – RTM Stage
March 13—London, U.K. – C2C CMA Songwriters Series
March 14—London, U.K.—C2C Festival – The O2
March 15—Belfast, U.K.—C2C Festival – SSE Arena
March 16—Glasgow, U.K.—C2C Festival – OVO Hydro
March 21-23—Brisbane, Australia—CMC Rocks 2025
April 4—Cottonwood, AL—Breakout at Big Creek Festival
April 5—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Tortuga Music Festival
April 6—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live*
April 9—Memphis, TN—Graceland Soundstage#
April 10—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore#
April 11—Gonzales, TX—Cattle Country Fest
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 25—Anderson, SC—Wendell’s†
April 26—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion*
April 29—Huntsville, AL—Mars Music Hall~
May 1—Columbia, MO—9th Street‡
May 4—Arlington, TX—Lone Star Smokeout
May 30—St. Louis, MO—Ballpark Village+
June 5—Clinton, IA—Tailgate N’ Tallboys Fest
July 9—London, Ontario—Rock The Park
July 12—Cavendish, PE—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 20—Whitefish, MT—Under the Big Sky Festival
July 26—Yerington, NV—Night in the Country Festival
*with special guest Noah Rinker
†with special guest Blake Whiten
‡with special guest Waylon Wyatt
+with special guest Kaitlin Butts
#with special guest Bayker Blankenship
~with special guest Drayton Farley

Rising artist Sir Woman—the solo project of vocalist and songwriter Kelsey Wilson—confirms her double album If It All Works Out and If It Doesn’t for Spring 2025. Pre-order HERE.

Wilson’s long-held passion for soul, funk, and R&B led to the creation of the double album. On If It All Works Out, produced by Sir Woman and Matt Pence (Jason Isbell, John Grant, Sarah Jaffe, Cody Jinks, Here We Go Magic), Wilson emphasizes themes of love, positivity, and romance while embracing Sir Woman’s ethos of self-empowerment. “It was all the records from the ’70s that I loved listening to growing up,” says Wilson. “I got to emulate and do my version.”

The second album, If It Doesn’t, written during Wilson’s darkest times and produced by Sir Woman and Jason Burt (Paul Cauthen, The Texas Gentleman, Leon Bridges), aims to inspire listeners facing life’s challenges.

In support of the new music, Sir Woman will embark on a headline tour across North America. Kicking off on March 15, the tour includes stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, New York City, Toronto, and more. See the complete list of dates below. Tickets and more information are available HERE.

Last month, Sir Woman performed an Audiotree session—listen and watch HERE.

In 2022, Sir Woman took the Austin music scene by storm with her self-titled full-length debut. This success led to performances at renowned clubs, recognition as Artist of the Year at the 2023 Austin Music Awards, and features in Rolling Stone, Spin, Variety, and on the cover of the Austin Chronicle. Wilson’s project has garnered over 40 million streams on Spotify.

Sir Woman draws inspiration from R&B and gospel icons like Otis Redding, Billy Preston, Aretha Franklin, and Nina Simone.

For the past 14 years, Wilson has also served as the lead vocalist and violinist for the Austin-based band Wild Child, which has released five albums and toured with artists like Mt. Joy, Robert Ellis, and Shakey Graves.

Further new music from Sir Woman is on the way.

TOUR DATES

• March 15—Santa Fe, NM—Meow Wolf
• March 18—Phoenix, AZ—Valley Bar
• March 19—San Diego, CA—Voodoo Lounge
• March 20—Los Angeles, CA—Lodge Room
• March 21—San Francisco, CA—Bottom of the Hill
• March 22—Sacramento, CA—Starlet Room
• March 25—Seattle, WA—Tractor Tavern
• March 26—Portland, OR—Mississippi Studios
• March 27—Boise, ID—Treefort Festival
• March 29—Denver, CO—Cervantes’ Masterpiece
• April 1—Omaha, NE—Slowdown
• April 2—St. Paul, MN—Turf Club
• April 3—Chicago, IL—Schubas
• April 4—Chicago, IL—Schubas
• April 5—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway
• April 25—Houston, TX—Axelrad Free Series
• April 26—Ft. Worth, TX—Tulips
• April 30—Nashville, TN—Row One @ Cannery
• May 1—Atlanta, GA—Masquerade
• May 2—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle
• May 3—Washington, DC—DC9
• May 6—Philadelphia, PA—Johnny Brenda’s
• May 7—New York City, NY—Racket
• May 8—Cambridge, MA—Middle East Upstairs
• May 10—Toronto, ON—The Garrison
• May 12—Ferndale, MI—Loving Touch
• May 13—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi
• May 14—Lawrence, KS—The Bottleneck
• May 15—Oklahoma City, OK—Beer City Music Hall

Due to overwhelming demand, Chris Stapleton has added nine new dates to his “All-American Road Show” tour this summer, including second and final nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Ball Arena, Salt Lake City’s Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Phoenix’s Desert Diamond Arena, and Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena, among others. Special guests on the tour include Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose, Brittney Spencer, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, and The War & Treaty. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for the new shows will be available for pre-sale starting Tuesday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with the general on-sale following next Friday, January 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Fans can get early access to tickets by signing up at www.stapletonfanclub.com.

The upcoming performances add to yet another landmark year for Stapleton, who is nominated for two awards at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Country Album (Higher) and Best Country Solo Performance (“It Takes A Woman”). Additionally, Stapleton won three awards at the CMA Awards this past fall, making him a 19x CMA Award-winner. With this achievement, Stapleton tied the record for the most CMA wins ever with Brooks & Dunn, while also extending his own record for the most wins in the Male Vocalist of the Year category (eight).

Produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton, and Chris Stapleton, Higher landed on several “Best of” lists—including Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, and Rolling Stone—who praised it as “dazzling…the best evidence yet for the way one man’s voice has become synonymous with the very idea of a musical genre.” Additionally, GQ declared, “In an age rife with division, he’s maybe the only thing Americans all agree on…one of the most reliable hit makers in music,” and NPR Music proclaimed, “Higher puts him where he always really was—in that classic kind of rock and soul, Tom Petty, Eagles, going beyond the confines of the genre.” Listen to Higher HERE.

The 10x Grammy, 19x CMA, and 19x ACM Award-winner has also recently collaborated with Post Malone (“California Sober”), Dua Lipa (“Think I’m In Love With You (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)”), Slash (“Oh Well”), and George Strait (“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame”), released a version of Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It” for the new Tom Petty tribute album, and returned to NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the third time as the musical guest. Additionally, he performed the National Anthem at 2023’s Super Bowl LVII and has collaborated in recent years with Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Santana, and many more.

Higher follows 2020’s acclaimed Starting Over, which won three awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, in addition to earning Album of the Year honors at both the CMA and ACM Awards. Called “a sure-footed masterpiece” by the Associated Press, the album landed on multiple “Best of 2020” lists (including NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, The Tennessean, and The New York Times). The New York Times declared, “Chris Stapleton’s roar isn’t designed to scare you off. It’s regal, an announcement of an alpha figure asserting his primacy…on this, his fourth album, the thrill is back.” Prior to Starting Over, Stapleton released a pair of Platinum-certified albums in 2017—From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2—as well as his 5x Platinum breakthrough solo debut album in 2015, Traveller.

In addition to their work as musicians, the Stapletons are founders of the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund, which supports a variety of causes close to their hearts. Stapleton also recently unveiled his new Traveller Whiskey, a first-of-its-kind collaboration created in partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley.

HIGHER TRACK LIST

What Am I Gonna Do
South Dakota
Trust
It Takes A Woman
The Fire
Think I’m In Love With You
Loving You On My Mind
White Horse
Higher
The Bottom
The Day I Die
Crosswind
Weight Of Your World
Mountains Of My Mind

CHRIS STAPLETON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
(Newly added dates in bold)

February 25—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena* (SOLD OUT)
February 26—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena* (SOLD OUT)
February 28—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre* (SOLD OUT)
March 1—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre* (SOLD OUT)
March 4—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 5—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 8—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena* (SOLD OUT)
June 4—Greenville, SC—Bon Secours Wellness Arena†
June 6—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena†
June 7—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena‡
June 12—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena+
June 13—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena+
June 18—Greensboro, NC—First Horizon Coliseum^
June 20—Albany, NY—MVP Arena^
June 27—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre#
June 28—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre#
July 11—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre‡
July 12—Milwaukee, WI—Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
July 23—Belmont Park, NY—UBS Arena~
July 25—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden~
July 26—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden~
August 1—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center**
August 2—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center**
August 8—Phoenix, AZ—Desert Diamond Arena‡‡
August 9—Phoenix, AZ—Desert Diamond Arena‡‡
August 15—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*
August 16—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*
August 22—Denver, CO—Ball Arena**
August 23—Denver, CO—Ball Arena**
October 10—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live
October 11—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live

*with special guest Marcus King
†with special guest Nikki Lane
‡with special guest Brittney Spencer
+with special guest Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
^with special guest Maggie Rose
#with special guest The War & Treaty
~with special guest Grace Potter
**with special guest Allen Stone
‡‡with special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Today, Sir Woman—the solo project of vocalist and songwriter Kelsey Wilson—shares a new song, “Get Out Of My Mind.” Listen/share HERE.

“‘Get Out Of My Mind’ is about the end of a relationship when you know your person has mentally moved on but won’t let you go physically,” Wilson details. “Spice, Uncle Roy, and I wrote it a few years ago during a very transitional period in all of our lives. We hope it provides the same empowering feeling to listeners that we got while writing it.”

“Get Out Of My Mind” follows “Making My Way,” both of which are featured on the first half of their forthcoming double LP, If It All Works Out, set for release on February 21. The second half, If It Doesn’t, will follow on May 16. Pre-order HERE.

Wilson’s long-held passion for soul, funk, and R&B led her to the creation of the double album, If It All Works Out and If It Doesn’t. On the first half—produced by Sir Woman and Matt Pence (Jason Isbell, John Grant, Sarah Jaffe, Cody Jinks, Here We Go Magic)—Wilson emphasizes themes of love, positivity, and romance, as well as embracing Sir Woman’s overall ethos of lifting yourself up. “It was all the records from the ’70s that I loved listening to growing up,” says Wilson. “I got to emulate and do my version.” Written during Wilson’s darkest times, the latter of the two, If It Doesn’t—produced by Sir Woman and Jason Burt (Paul Cauthen, The Texas Gentleman, Leon Bridges)—is meant to inspire you when you’re facing life’s challenges.

In support of the new music, Sir Woman will embark on a headline tour across North America. Kicking off on March 15, the run includes stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, New York City, Toronto, and more. See below for a complete list of dates. Tickets/more info HERE.

Last month, Sir Woman performed in an AudioTree session—listen/watch HERE.

In 2022, Sir Woman took the Austin music scene by storm with the release of her full-length self-titled debut. This led her to take the stage at renowned clubs, earning Artist of the Year at the 2023 Austin Music Awards, as well as features in Rolling Stone, Spin, Variety, and on the cover of the Austin Chronicle. Wilson’s project earned upwards of 40 million streams on Spotify.

Sir Woman is influenced by R&B and gospel artists like Otis Redding, Billy Preston, Aretha Franklin, and Nina Simone.

For the past 14 years, Wilson has been the lead vocalist and violinist of the Austin-based American band Wild Child. In this time, the group released five albums and toured with artists like Mt. Joy, Robert Ellis, and Shakey Graves.

Further new music from Sir Woman is imminent.

TOUR DATES
March 15—Santa Fe, NM—Meow Wolf
March 18—Phoenix, AZ—Valley Bar
March 19—San Diego, CA—Voodoo Lounge
March 20—Los Angeles, CA—Lodge Room
March 21—San Francisco, CA—Bottom Of the Hill
March 22—Sacramento, CA—Starlet Room
March 25—Seattle, WA—Tractor Tavern
March 26—Portland, OR—Mississippi Studios
March 27—Boise, ID—Treefort Festival
March 29—Denver, CO—Cervantes Masterpiece
April 2—St. Paul, MN—Turf Club
April 3—Chicago, IL—Schubas
April 4—Chicago, IL—Schubas
April 5—St. Louis, MO—Atomic
April 26—Houston, TX—Austin Blues Festival
April 30—Nashville, TN—Cannery Hall
May 1—Atlanta, GA—The Masquerade
May 3—Washington, DC—DC9 Nightclub
May 4—Washington, DC—DC9 Nightclub
May 6—Philadelphia, PA—Johnny Brenda’s
May 7—New York City, NY—Racket
May 8—Cambridge, MA—Middle East Upstairs
May 11—Ferndale, MI—The Loving Touch
May 12—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi Annex
May 14—Lawrence, KS—The Bottleneck

Mumford & Sons will release their new album, RUSHMERE, on March 28 via Glassnote—their first since 2018’s Delta. Pre-order HERE.

To coincide, the band is also sharing its debut single, the album’s title track. A new video, capturing fans' palpable excitement at hearing the single for the first time, can be viewed HERE.

Mumford & Sons released their debut album, Sigh No More, in 2010, blending their unique take on a classic folk blueprint with an exhilarating and euphoric sound akin to a rock band. This album helped revive one of music’s earliest genres for a new century, propelling the band on an incredible journey.

Over the course of four albums, the British band has garnered numerous accolades, including two BRIT Awards and two Grammy Awards (notably Album of the Year), achieved multiple chart-topping, multi-platinum successes worldwide, headlined major festivals such as Glastonbury, and sold out arena tours, including their largest U.S. shows during the conclusion of the Delta tour in 2019. Their distinctive sound has influenced and inspired a new generation of artists, many of whom have found success in their own right. Few bands can claim a similar career trajectory.

Since their last album, the band members have pursued solo projects and reconnected with friends and collaborators. A recent prolific burst of songwriting has brought them back to the magic of where it all began: a leafy suburb of London.

RUSHMERE holds deep significance for Mumford & Sons. The pond on Wimbledon Common in southwest London is where Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane first hung out and imagined forming a band. RUSHMERE, as familiar to them as the instruments they played, is at the heart of their origin story.

This album marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mumford & Sons as a trio, following Winston Marshall’s departure in 2021. RUSHMERE is an emphatic return, born of an intense period of creativity.

Produced by six-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb, the album was recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, in Savannah, GA, and at Marcus’ studio in Devon, U.K.

Since Delta, Marcus Mumford released his self-titled debut solo album in Autumn 2022, and last year, the band collaborated with Pharrell on Good People.

Mumford & Sons are Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane.

Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to the road for It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! Fellow superstar Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will join Idol for all shows. Produced by Live Nation, the tour of arenas and amphitheaters kicks off at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 30 and includes stops at an array of storied venues, including New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, and more. See below for a complete list of dates.

Artist pre-sales begin Wednesday, January 22, at 9 a.m. local time, with local presales starting Thursday, January 23, at 9 a.m. local time. The general on-sale begins Friday, January 24, at 9 a.m. local time. Additional info and tickets will be available at billyidol.net/tour. Five dollars from every ticket sold for the Los Angeles show at Kia Forum will be donated to the American Red Cross to support Southern California Wildfire Relief. Billy Idol will also personally match this donation.

In anticipation of the upcoming tour, Idol stars in a short video featuring his iconic catalog. The clip also includes comedian Matt Rife, with cameos from longtime Idol collaborator and guitar player Steve Stevens and tourmate Joan Jett. Watch and share the video HERE.

Idol will soon share details of his forthcoming new LP, set for release later this year on Dark Horse Records.

Last year, Idol celebrated the 40th anniversary of his landmark sophomore album Rebel Yell with a Deluxe Expanded Edition, available now via Capitol/UMe. He also appeared at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, inducting Ozzy Osbourne alongside Jack Black, Jelly Roll, Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan, and others.

Idol recently released the concert film Billy Idol: State Line, a Vertigo Live production documenting his April 2023 show at the iconic Hoover Dam—the first-ever concert performed at the site. The film highlights the history and significance of the Hoover Dam and includes two unique sets of Billy Idol’s iconic hits: a full band concert at sunset with special guests that electrified and illuminated the surrounding Black Canyon, and an acoustic duo set on the roof of the powerhouse at the foot of the Hoover Dam, straddling the Colorado River directly on the Nevada/Arizona state line.

ABOUT BILLY IDOL

For 46 years, Billy Idol has been one of the definitive faces and voices of rock ’n’ roll. Between 1977 and 1981, Idol released three albums with Generation X as their camera-ready frontman. In 1982, he embarked on a transatlantic, trans-genre solo career that fused the bold simplicity of punk with rock ’n’ roll decadence. Touring consistently around the world for the last ten years and showing no signs of slowing down, Idol released The Roadside EP in 2021 and The Cage EP in 2022 on Dark Horse Records, earning praise from fans and critics alike.

ABOUT JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS

Joan Jett grew up in a time when rock ’n’ roll was off-limits to girls and women, but as a teenager, she promptly blew the doors of the boys’ club right off their hinges. After forming her band, The Blackhearts, in 1979, Jett became a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. She has had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including classics like “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock 'N' Roll,” “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” and “Crimson and Clover.” With a career spanning music, film, television, Broadway, and humanitarian efforts, Joan Jett remains a potent force and inspiration to fans worldwide. As a producer, she has overseen seminal albums, including Bikini Kill’s work and the Germs’ L.A. punk masterpiece GI. Alongside her longtime producer and music partner, Kenny Laguna, Jett co-founded Blackheart Records from the trunk of Kenny’s Cadillac after being rejected by 23 labels. Forty years later, Blackheart Records thrives as an entertainment company producing music, film, and television while continuing to champion emerging bands. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts tour worldwide, headlining alongside fellow rock legends like The Who, Green Day, Heart, and Foo Fighters. Bad Reputation, a documentary about Jett’s life, premiered to critical acclaim at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. For more information, visit joanjett.com.

BILLY IDOL: IT’S A NICE DAY TO…TOUR AGAIN!
April 30—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
May 3—Houston, TX—Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
May 4—Austin, TX—Moody Center
May 7—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena
May 9—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
May 10—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 13—Sunrise, FL—Amerant Bank Arena
May 16—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion
May 17—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
May 20—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
May 21—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center
May 23—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage
August 16—Philadelphia, PA—TD Pavilion at The Mann
August 17—Saratoga Springs, NY—Broadview Stage at SPAC
August 20—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden Arena
August 22—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion
August 23—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center
August 26—Bangor, ME—Maine Savings Amphitheatre
August 28—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre
August 30—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center
August 31—Milwaukee, WI—American Family Insurance Amphitheatre
September 3—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
September 5—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphithatre
September 12—Palm Springs, CA—Acrisure Arena
September 14—Berkeley, CA—Greek Theater*
September 17—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre
September 19—Ridgefield, WA—Cascades Amphitheater
September 20—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena
September 23—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 25—Los Angeles, CA—The Kia Forum
All dates with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
*Non-Live Nation Date

Today, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton confirms the “Let’s Do It Again!” tour. Kicking off in late March, the tour includes stops at Chicago’s Chicago Theatre, Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater, Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre, and more.

“I am so thrilled to be able to come out and play again for you. It’s been a spectacular year, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon,” says Frampton.

Tickets will be available at 10 A.M. local time on Friday, January 24, at peterframpton.com. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

The upcoming performances arrive on the heels of a landmark 2024 for the musician. In addition to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Frampton played concerts to rave reviews at venues across the U.S. His “Never Say Never,” “Never EVER Say Never,” and subsequent “Positively Thankful” tours surprised and delighted fans, especially after the legendary musician shared his diagnosis of the degenerative disease inclusion-body myositis.

“…the veteran singer-songwriter is finally getting his due on many levels.”—Ultimate Classic Rock

“Frampton’s musical journey is a testament to his unparalleled talent and versatility, and last night its culmination was on full display.”—Relix

“Despite the medical setbacks he’s faced in recent years, it’s obvious that Frampton still has a lot of fight left in him and that he’s not ready to hang up his guitar just yet.”—Creative Loafing

“[Frampton] and his four-piece backing band were subject to adulation (and standing ovations) the whole night. No one in the room let up.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer

“It was a performance that left no soul untouched.”—Grateful Web

“Iconic Brit shows us the way to keep playing with grace, humor, and some damn fine music.”—Santa Barbara Independent

Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. In 2007, he won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints, and in 2014, he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2019, he received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM’s TEC Awards, and most recently, he was honored with the 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage in Nashville. Last fall, the iconic guitarist was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

In 2020, Frampton was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and his autobiography, Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir, debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list. He also appeared on Dolly Parton’s latest album, Rockstar, as the only artist featured on two tracks.

In 2023, Frampton unveiled Frampton@50 on Intervention Records, a numbered limited-edition vinyl box set featuring his essential 1972–1975 studio releases: Wind of Change, Frampton’s Camel, and Frampton. He also received The Myositis Association’s Heroes in the Fight 2023 Patient Ambassador Award and released his historic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall as a live album via UMe—listen here.

After nearly 50 years, Frampton Comes Alive! remains one of the top-selling live records of all time, with over 17 million copies sold worldwide.

PETER FRAMPTON LIVE:

March 30—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun Arena
April 1—Port Chester, NY—The Capitol Theatre
April 3—Bethlehem, PA—Wind Creek Event Center
April 5—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
April 7—New Brunswick, NJ—State Theatre New Jersey
April 9—Niagara Falls, ON—OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
April 11—Carmel, IN—The Center for the Performing Arts - The Palladium
April 15—Milwaukee, WI—The Riverside Theater
April 17—Chicago, IL—The Chicago Theatre
April 19—Mount Pleasant, MI—Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Progressive Bluegrass-Americana troubadours Greensky Bluegrass’ highly anticipated Winter headline tour across North America is underway now. Upcoming dates include stops at New York City’s Brooklyn Paramount, two nights at Chicago’s Salt Shed, two nights at Washington D.C.’s Anthem, Philadelphia’s The Filmore, Boston’s House of Blues and more. See below for a complete list of dates and click HERE for tickets.

Greensky Bluegrass recently covered “Twilight” by The Band for the first time in over 10 years, dedicating the song to the late Garth Hudson.

For over two decades now, progressive bluegrass band Greensky Bluegrass—Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont(banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass), and Paul Hoffman (Mandolin)—have become known for their dynamic live performances and extensive touring schedule. With music reflecting their own lives and collective experiences, their songwriting stays true to traditional bluegrass.

The band’s die-hard fans travel in droves across the country and pack multiple-night show runs at iconic venues like Red Rocks and The Ryman.“As songwriters and musicians, we have a need for people to be on board, we’re not just regurgitating the same shit,” explains Bruzza.

Hoffman adds, “We aren’t a band all for money. We did it for romantic reasons such as love, catharsis, and because it mattered to us and the listeners. It would be easy to make decisions based on our needs to eat or the desires of others, but that’s not doing it for love. We love what we do, and we’re grateful for the love we receive in return from the people listening.” Bruzza continues, “I hope they know we’re doing this for us and them.”

BLUEGRASS GREENSKY TOUR DATES
January 23—Phoenix, AZ— The Van Buren
January 24—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern
January 25—Del Mar, CA—The Sound
February 5—Wilkes-Barre, PA—F.M. Kirby Center*
February 6—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore*
February 7—Washington, DC—Anthem*
February 8—Washington, DC—Anthem†
February 11—Red Bank, NJ—Count Basie Center for the Arts†
February 13—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Paramount†
February 14—New Haven, CT—College Street Music Hall†
February 15—Boston, MA—House of Blues†
February 16—Portland, ME—State Theatre†
March 6—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
March 7—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed†
March 8—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed‡
March 9—Nashville, IN—Brown County Music Center
March 12—Omaha, NE—Slowdown
March 13—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater
March 14—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
March 15—St. Paul, MN—Palace Theatre
April 12—Augusta, GA—Major Rager
April 19—Atlanta, GA—SweetWater 420 Fest
June 27—Eau Claire, WI—Blue Ox Festival
July 19—Snowshoe, WV—4848 Festival
August 9—Alta, WY—Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival

*with Moon Taxi
†with Kitchen Dwellers
‡with Dogs In A Pile

Looking For The Thread, the first collaborative album from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart, is out today via Thirty Tigers. Stream or purchase it here.

Conceived in the remote west of Scotland and recorded at the renowned Real World Studios, Looking For The Thread is a unique record that highlights and supports the core characteristics of each artist while forging a powerful collective identity. Already receiving critical acclaim, Folk Alley praises it as “a set of warm, introspective, and stunningly gorgeous songs…Its beauty and warmth touch our souls deeply, and each song is a many-faceted gem of love and hope.” Meanwhile, Music Row describes the project as “enchanting,” and The Arts Desk declares, “It’s only January, but this is an album of the year…a class act, heartfelt and beautifully crafted.”

In celebration of the release, the trio will perform six shows in the U.K. in March, including sold-out dates in Sunderland and Edinburgh. “An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart” will feature tracks from the new album, as well as songs from across their respective catalogues, accompanied by their transatlantic band. Full details can be found at www.marychapincarpenter.com.

Produced by Bonny Light Horseman’s Josh Kaufman (Bob Weir, The National), the 10-track album features a world-class musical ensemble: Rob Burger (piano, organ, accordion, keys), Chris Vatalaro (drums, percussion), Cameron Ralston (bass), and Kaufman himself (guitar, keys). Additional contributions come from Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh, whose work has been featured in The Gloaming, productions at the Abbey Theatre, and the film Brooklyn.

Looking For The Thread is grounded in decades of mutual respect. Polwart and Fowlis have long admired Carpenter, who, in turn, has been a dedicated fan of the pair. Initially collaborating remotely via Dropbox, the trio convened in January 2023 to perform alongside Robert Vincent at Song Circle, an event at Celtic Connections in Glasgow. From there, they traveled north to a writing retreat at Kinlochmoidart House, where Looking For The Thread began to take shape.

“That first visit to Kinlochmoidart helped us feel that we had some things that might serve us,” says Carpenter. “We’d gather in the beautiful room where the fire was, play and sing together, and then go off to our little corners to work on our own. Then we’d come back together and move to the next step.”

The album, which includes two tracks sung in Scottish Gaelic (led by Fowlis), was completed in just one week at Real World Studios. The songs were recorded live, with everyone playing together in the same room. “The songs hadn’t been pre-produced to within an inch of their lives, and the band hadn’t heard them in advance,” says Polwart. “The musicians were such attentive listeners, none of them overplaying, all of them bringing a beautiful textural quality. There was something really fresh and beautiful about it.”

About Mary Chapin Carpenter:
One of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfork), Carpenter has sold over 16 million records over the course of her renowned career. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 18 nominations), two CMA Awards, and two ACM Awards, and is one of only 15 female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Additionally, Carpenter’s album One Night Lonely (Live) was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Most recently, she unveiled her podcast, Hope is a Muscle, which features conversations with people from all walks of life.

About Karine Polwart:
Karine Polwart is a multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter, folk singer, and storyteller whose music conjures the connected magic and mystery of worlds seen and unseen. Across numerous solo albums, collaborative projects, theatre shows, and imaginative endeavors, Polwart has established herself as one of the most vital voices in Scottish music.

About Julie Fowlis:
Julie Fowlis is an internationally renowned, award-winning singer whose extraordinary voice evokes the power and beauty of the Hebridean islands and Highland landscapes she calls home. Among her many achievements, she is best known for singing the theme songs to Brave, Disney Pixar’s Oscar-, Golden Globe-, and BAFTA-winning animated film.

Looking For The Thread Track List:

Gradh Geal Mo Chridhe
A Heart That Never Closes
Rebecca
Looking For The Thread
Hold Everything
Silver In The Blue
You Know Where You Are
Satellite
Buidheann Mo Chridhe Clann Ualrig
Send Love

Confirmed 2025 Tour Dates:
March 2—Manchester, U.K.—Aviva Studios
March 3—Birmingham, U.K.—Town Hall
March 5—London, U.K.—London Palladium
March 6—Sunderland, U.K.—The Fire Station (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Edinburgh, U.K.—Festival Theatre (SOLD OUT)
March 8—Edinburgh, U.K.—Festival Theatre

GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour, set to kick off in March. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Coors Light and Wrangler, the tour will include stops at Zurich’s X-TRA, Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River Center Arena, and Denver’s Ball Arena, among many others. Special guests on the tour include ERNEST, Muscadine Bloodline, Kaitlin Butts, Maddox Batson, Drake Milligan, Lauren Watkins, and Zach Meadows. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Wilson’s Wild Horses fan club will receive exclusive early access to tickets starting Tuesday, February 4, at 8:00 AM local time. Citi is the official card of the Whirlwind World Tour, and Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 4, at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, February 6, at 10:00 PM local time via the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

Verizon will offer an exclusive pre-sale for the Whirlwind World Tour in the U.S. through Verizon Access, available to Verizon customers. Verizon Access pre-sale tickets for select shows will be available from Tuesday, February 4, at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, February 6, at 10:00 PM local time. For more details, visit Verizon.com/Access or the My Verizon App. The general on-sale begins Friday, February 7, at 10:00 AM local time. Full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

In the past year alone, Wilson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, performed during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, earned three awards at the 59th ACM Awards, and took home two awards at the 58th CMA Awards, where she also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Wilson also received two awards at this year’s ACM Honors:

• The prestigious Triple Crown Award, given to artists who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female/Male Vocalist of the Year, and New Female/Male Vocalist of the Year
• The Milestone Award, presented to an artist who has had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music.

A prolific and sought-after songwriter, Wilson has scored seven #1 hits, including “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x PLATINUM-certified “Heart Like A Truck”. She has collaborated with artists such as Post Malone (“Nosedive”), Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”), and HARDY (“Wait in the Truck”). She is also a triple threat in entertainment, excelling as a singer, songwriter, and actor. Wilson made her acting debut in Season 5 of Paramount’s hit series Yellowstone and recently returned for the series’ final episode. Additionally, she wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma”, featured in the upcoming Twisters movie.\

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

March 4—Zurich, CH—X-TRA~
March 6—Antwerp, BE—De Roma~
March 8—Rotterdam, NL—Rotterdam Ahoy
March 9—Berlin, DE—Uber Eats Music Hall
March 12—Copenhagen, DK—Vega Main~
March 14—London, UK—O2 Arena
March 15—Belfast, N. Ireland—SSE Arena
March 16—Glasgow, Scotland—The SSE Hydro
March 18—Kingston upon Thames, UK—Banquet Records
March 19—Paris, FR—Elysée Montmartre~
May 30—Panama City Beach, FL—Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
May 31—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival
June 6—Myrtle Beach, SC—Carolina Country Music Fest
June 20—Wildwood, NJ—Barefoot Country Music Fest
June 26—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest
June 27—Cadott, WI—Country Fest
July 12—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
August 14—Phoenix, AZ—Footprint Center*
August 15—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater*
August 16—Denver, CO—Ball Arena*
August 21—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
August 22—Sacramento, CA—Golden 1 Center*
August 23—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum*
August 28—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome*
August 29—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place*
August 30—Saskatoon, SK—SaskTel Centre*
September 11—Baton Rouge, LA—Raising Cane’s River Center†
September 13—Bossier City, LA—Brookshire Grocery Arena†
September 18—Austin, TX—Moody Center‡
September 19—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena‡
September 20—Houston, TX—The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion‡
September 25—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage§
September 26—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre§
September 27—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena§

(*Special guests indicated below tour dates.)

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings took home Best Bluegrass Album at last night’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards for his acclaimed record, Live Vol. 1.

Strings’ first live album, Live Vol. 1 debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart this past summer (stream/purchase here). Showcasing his electrifying concerts, the record features Strings performing some of his most beloved songs—including “Dust in a Baggie,” “Away From The Mire,” and “Turmoil & Tinfoil”—recorded at venues around the world including Paris’ La Cigale, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Austin’s Moody Center, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and more.

Strings will continue his headline tour through this summer including upcoming stops at Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena (six nights, all sold-out), Atlanta’s State Farm Arena (two nights), Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights) and Ryman Auditorium, St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre (three nights, all sold-out), Tampa’s Yuengling Center, Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre (three nights, all sold-out) and Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena (two nights) among many others. He will also perform his first headline arena tour across Australia and New Zealand in July. See below for complete tour itinerary. Details can be found at www.billystrings.com/tour.

The upcoming performances celebrate Strings’ latest album, Highway Prayers, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart this past fall—the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across genres. Released via Reprise Records, Highway Prayers was produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann), and continues to receive widespread critical attention, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.” Listen to Highway Prayers HERE.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. He has also performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “Bluegrass Underground” as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.

BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
February 6—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 7—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 8—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 14—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 15—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 16—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 21—Atlanta, GA—State Farm Arena
February 22—Atlanta, GA—State Farm Arena
February 28—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
March 1—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
March 2—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium (SOLD OUT)
April 3—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 4—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 5—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 9—Tampa, FL—Yuengling Center
April 11—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 12—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena (SOLD OUT)
April 15—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena (SOLD OUT)
April 17—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 18—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 19—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
May 13—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre - Outlaw Music Festival Tour
May 15—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Outlaw Music Festival Tour
May 16—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl – Outlaw Music Festival Tour
May 18—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre - Outlaw Music Festival Tour
May 20—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena
May 22—Spokane, WA—ONE Spokane Stadium – Outlaw Music Festival Tour
May 24—Ridgefield, WA—Cascades Amphitheater
May 25—George, WA—The Gorge Amphitheatre – Outlaw Music Festival Tour
May 30—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
May 31—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
June 6—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 7—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 11—Kansas City, MO—T-Mobile Center
June 13—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 14—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 20—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
June 21—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
July 15—Melbourne, Australia—Margaret Court Arena
July 17—Sydney, Australia—ICC Sydney Theatre
July 19—Brisbane City, Australia—Riverstage
July 22—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena

11-time Grammy Award-winner Chris Stapleton won Best Country Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards with his song “It Takes A Woman.”

The accolade adds to yet another landmark year for Stapleton, who will kick off Super Bowl weekend with an exclusive concert for SiriusXM and Pandora at New Orleans’ The Fillmore this Thursday, February 6. The performance will also air in its entirety on SiriusXM’s Chris Stapleton Radio (ch. 63), which is now available for free in all SiriusXM-equipped vehicles throughout February as part of their all-new “Free To Air” program.

Known for his electrifying live shows, Stapleton will continue his “All-American Road Show” tour through this summer, including back-to-back nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Ball Arena, Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Phoenix’s Desert Diamond Arena, and Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena, among others. Special guests on the tour include Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose, Brittney Spencer, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, and The War & Treaty. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

These performances follow the release of Stapleton’s acclaimed album, Higher (Mercury Records). Produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton, and Chris Stapleton, the record landed on several “Best of” lists, including Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, and Rolling Stone, which praised it as “dazzling… the best evidence yet for the way one man’s voice has become synonymous with the very idea of a musical genre.” Additionally, GQ declared, “In an age rife with division, he’s maybe the only thing Americans all agree on… one of the most reliable hitmakers in music,” and NPR Music proclaimed, “Higher puts him where he always really was—in that classic kind of rock and soul, Tom Petty, Eagles, going beyond the confines of the genre.”

An 11-time Grammy, 19-time CMA, and 19-time ACM Award-winner, Stapleton won three trophies at the 58th Annual CMA Awards this past fall. With this achievement, he tied the record for most CMA wins ever with Brooks & Dunn, while also extending his own record for most wins in the Male Vocalist of the Year category (eight).

Moreover, Stapleton recently collaborated with Post Malone (“California Sober”), Dua Lipa (“Think I’m In Love With You (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)”), Slash (“Oh Well”), and George Strait (“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame”). He also released a version of Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It” for the new Tom Petty tribute album and returned to NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the third time as a musical guest.

He previously performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVII (2023) and has collaborated with Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Santana, and many more.

Throughout his renowned career, Stapleton has released five studio albums, including Starting Over, which won three awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, in addition to earning Album of the Year honors at both the CMA and ACM Awards. Called “a sure-footed masterpiece” by the Associated Press, the album landed on “Best of 2020” lists at NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, The Tennessean, and The New York Times, which declared:

“Chris Stapleton’s roar isn’t designed to scare you off. It’s regal, an announcement of an alpha figure asserting his primacy… on this, his fourth album, the thrill is back.”

Prior to Starting Over, Stapleton released a pair of Platinum-certified albums in 2017—From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2—as well as his 5x Platinum breakthrough solo debut album in 2015, Traveller.

In addition to their work as musicians, the Stapletons are founders of the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund, which supports a variety of causes close to their hearts. Stapleton also recently unveiled his new Traveller Whiskey, a first-of-its-kind collaboration created in partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.

HIGHER – TRACK LIST

What Am I Gonna Do
South Dakota
Trust
It Takes A Woman
The Fire
Think I’m In Love With You
Loving You On My Mind
White Horse
Higher
The Bottom
The Day I Die
Crosswind
Weight Of Your World
Mountains Of My Mind

CHRIS STAPLETON – CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

(* denotes special guests)

• February 25-26 — Melbourne, Australia — Rod Laver Arena * (SOLD OUT)
• February 28-March 1 — Brisbane, Australia — Brisbane Entertainment Centre * (SOLD OUT)
• March 4-5 — Sydney, Australia — Qudos Bank Arena * (SOLD OUT)
• March 7-8 — Auckland, New Zealand — Spark Arena * (SOLD OUT)
• June 4 — Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena † (SOLD OUT)
• June 6-7 — Charlottesville, VA — John Paul Jones Arena †‡
• June 12-13 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena + (June 12 SOLD OUT)
• June 18 — Greensboro, NC — First Horizon Coliseum ^
• June 20 — Albany, NY — MVP Arena ^
• June 27-28 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre #
• July 11 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre ‡
• July 12 — Milwaukee, WI — Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
• July 23 — Belmont Park, NY — UBS Arena ~
• July 25-26 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden ~
• August 1-2 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center ** (Aug 1 SOLD OUT)
• August 8-9 — Phoenix, AZ — Desert Diamond Arena ‡‡ (Aug 8 SOLD OUT)
• August 15-16 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre * (Aug 15 SOLD OUT)
• August 22-23 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena ** (Aug 22 SOLD OUT)
• October 10-11 — Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live

Thirty Tigers and Triple Tigers are proud to present “LA Revival,” a special benefit concert set to take place on Wednesday, February 19, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The event will feature an all-star lineup, including Dwight Yoakam, Turnpike Troubadours, Cam, Corey Kent, Carter Faith, Shane Profitt, and Brit Taylor, all coming together for a night of unforgettable music and community support.

All proceeds from “LA Revival” will go directly to the MusiCares® LA Fire Relief Effort, providing essential support to those affected by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Through its critical emergency relief programs, MusiCares® continues to assist individuals and families impacted by natural disasters, offering financial aid and resources to help them rebuild.

Tickets for the benefit concert will go on sale tomorrow, February 5, at 5:00 PM CT. Full details, including ticket purchasing information, can be found HERE.

ABOUT MUSICARES®

MusiCares® helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares® serves as a vital safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy® in 1989 as a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares® safeguards the well-being of all music professionals through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information, please visit: www.musicares.org.

Legendary keyboard player and founding member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Benmont Tench is set for the release of his second solo album The Melancholy Season March 7 on Dark Horse Records. Tench’s first solo effort in over a decade (following 2014’s You Should Be So Lucky), The Melancholy Season is produced by Jonathan Wilson (Father John Misty, Margo Price, Billy Strings) and includes performances by Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), singer/songwriter Jenny O. and Sebastian Steinberg (Fiona Apple, Iron and Wine, Soul Coughing). Pre-order the record HERE.

In anticipation of the forthcoming release, the album’s title track “The Melancholy Season” is debuting now alongside a video directed by Chloe Badner (Caroline Polachek). Tench notes, “The meaning of the song is subject to every listener’s interpretation, but I will say that the ‘Orion’ in the song is the constellation Orion, whose arrival in the night sky above my old house always signaled the coming of colder weather, and the emotional change that came with it.” Stream/share the video HERE.

Tench will preview songs from the new album alongside selections from throughout his career during his upcoming residency at New York’s famed Café Carlyle from February 18-22, tickets are available HERE. Tench will also tour across the west coast this spring, with stops including two nights at Largo in Los Angeles as well as The Independent in San Francisco, the Triple Door in Seattle, Portland’s Old Church and more; see below for a complete list of dates, tickets for all tour dates are available at benmonttench.com.

In addition to the forthcoming tour dates, Tench also appeared as a member of the house band—led by musical director Don Was—at the MusiCares 2025 Persons of the Year Gala. This year’s event honors the Grateful Dead and features an array of special guest performers including Zac Brown, Stewart Copeland, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Hornsby, Norah Jones, Wynonna Judd, Dave Matthews, John Mayer and many more. See HERE for additional information on the event.

With a career spanning five decades, Tench is celebrated as one of contemporary music’s finest keyboardists, renowned for his exceptional work on the organ and piano. Tench has not only shaped the sound of the Heartbreakers but has also contributed to an impressive array of recordings with a diverse roster of artists, including Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Alanis Morissette, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, the Chicks, the Replacements, John Prine, Waylon Jennings, John Fogerty, Elvis Costello, the Rolling Stones and Johnny Cash.

BENMONT TENCH
THE MELANCHOLY SEASON
1. The Melancholy Season
2. Pledge
3. Rattle
4. Not Enough
5. If She Knew
6. I Will Not Follow You Down
7. Under The Starlight
8. Back
9. Like Crystal
10. Wobbles
11. You, Again
12. The Drivin’ Man
13. Dallas

BENMONT TENCH
TOUR DATES
February 18—New York, NY—Café Carlyle
February 19—New York, NY—Café Carlyle
February 20—New York, NY—Café Carlyle
February 21—New York, NY—Café Carlyle
February 22—New York, NY—Café Carlyle
March 12—Los Angeles, CA—Largo
March 19—Los Angeles, CA—Largo
April 2—Ojai, CA—Ojai Playhouse
April 4—Santa Cruz, CA—Kuumbwa
April 5—San Francisco, CA—The Independent
April 8—Seattle, WA—Triple Door
April 9—Portland, OR—Old Church
April 11—Grass Valley, CA—Center for the Arts
April 12—Sonoma, CA—Sebastiani Theatre

Elton John and Brandi Carlile confirm details of their collaborative studio album, Who Believes In Angels?, set for release on April 4 via Interscope Records. Pre-order here. Also unveiled today is the new single from the album, the eponymous song, “Who Believes In Angels?.” Listen here.

Fans can pre-order Who Believes In Angels? to gain exclusive access for the chance to buy tickets to “An Evening With Elton John & Brandi Carlile” at The London Palladium on Wednesday, March 26. This one night only event will see Elton and Brandi grace the stage of one of London’s most iconic venues for a unique evening of performance and storytelling.

The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by close friends and regular collaborators Elton John, eleven time GRAMMY winning U.S. superstar Brandi Carlile and multiple GRAMMY Award winning producer and songwriter Andrew Watt. They set out to create a genuinely collaborative studio album between Elton and Brandi. The album would mix Elton-led songs and Brandi-led songs, with long term collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics, and producer and co-writer Andrew Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit. Entering Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound Studios in October 2023 with a completely blank slate, they pushed each other out of their comfort zones to write and record an album completely from scratch in just 20 days. They would be backed by a world class band of musicians comprising of Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Pino Palladino (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan and David Gilmour) and Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam, Beck).

Watch a short film about the process of making Who Believes In Angels? here. This is the first time that Elton has allowed cameras to film his writing and recording sessions. Static cameras positioned around the studio captured thousands of hours of raw footage, and ultimately documented the entire creative process - breakdowns, breakthroughs, tears, torn up lyric sheets and all. The candid footage offers fans an unprecedented, searingly honest insight into the emotionally turbulent creative process for Elton, Brandi and the rest of the team. 

The results of this creative friction are stunning, and the kaleidoscopic scope of Who Believes In Angels? draws comparisons with some of Elton’s very finest works. Ballads co-exist with raw rock and roll, pop songs and country-hued Americana rub shoulders with synth-heavy psychedelia. It’s an album as unexpected as it is triumphant. Elton sounds utterly revitalized. Brandi sounds like a singer-songwriter at the absolute top of her game, her voice melding with Elton’s like a hand in a glove. The resulting songs somehow manage to be unequivocally the work of Elton John and Brandi Carlile, while sounding unlike any album either have made before.

Elton says: “This record was one of the toughest I’ve ever made, but it was also one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. It has given me a place where I know I can move forward. Who Believes In Angels? feels like going into another era and I’m pushing the door open to come into the future. I have everything I’ve done behind me and it’s been brilliant, amazing. But this is the new start for me. As far as I’m concerned, this is the start of my career Mark 2.”

Brandi says: “I’m still reeling from the fact that I got to do it. I think all ships rise with Elton John’s standards for songwriting, and it was an incredibly challenging and inspiring environment to work in, everybody throwing in ideas, everybody listening to everybody else’s ideas. It felt like a family. The world is a wild place to live in right now. It’s hard to find peace and triumph. It’s a radical act to seek out joyful and euphoric happenings. And that is what this album represents to me.”

The eponymous single, “Who Believes In Angels?,” is also unveiled today. Listen here. In keeping with the album it gives its name to, it is a true collaboration; Brandi penned the lyrics and Elton the theme, before Andrew joined them to bring it all together. From the opening piano chords, it’s unmistakably a slice of classic Elton John, that at once manages to nod to past glories whilst sounding thoroughly modern and forward looking. Brandi’s soaring vocals meld exquisitely with Elton’s on a towering synth charged chorus, as hard hitting as many of his best-loved classics.

Who Believes In Angels? also features 2025 Oscar nominated song “Never Too Late,” created especially for the Disney+ documentary of the same name and unveiled last year to widespread critical acclaim. Listen here. A beautiful, reflective and ultimately uplifting story of finding happiness and redemption in love and family, “Never Too Late” is the truly fitting finale to the documentary that plays out over the credits of the documentary of the same name. The documentary follows Elton as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in an emotionally charged, intimate and inspiring full-circle journey. Directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish the documentary is available to watch on Disney+ now.

WHO BELIEVES IN ANGELS? TRACK LIST
1. The Rose Of Laura Nyro
2. Little Richard’s Bible
3. Swing For The Fences
4. Never Too Late
5. You Without Me
6. Who Believes In Angels?
7. The River Man
8. A Little Light
9. Someone To Belong To
10. When This Old World Is Done With Me

My Morning Jacket is marking the arrival of their eagerly awaited new album, is, with a wide-ranging headline run. MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR gets underway April 1 at Chattanooga, TN’s Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium and then travels into early May. Highlights include a very special three-night homecoming run at Louisville, KY’s historic The Louisville Palace on April 25-27. Additional dates will be announced soon.

A ticket request period for MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR is now underway exclusively to members of My Morning Jacket’s One Big Family “Family Pass” program and will continue through Monday, February 10 at 10:00 am (ET). Standard and VIP ticket requests will then be processed for “Family Pass” holders on Monday, February 10 between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm (ET). Presales will then be available to all remaining members of One Big Family beginning on Tuesday, February 11 at 10:00 am (local). To sign up for One Big Family or to learn more about “Family Pass,” please visit onebigfamily.mymorningjacket.com. Local presales start Wednesday, February 12 at 10:00 am (local). Spotify presales follow on Thursday, February 13 at 10:00 am (local). All remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14 at 10:00 am (local). For complete details, please see www.mymorningjacket.com/tour.

My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album and first full-length new collection in more than three years, is arrives via ATO Records on Friday, March 21. Pre-orders – including limited edition vinyl, CD, and digital download – are available now. Produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), the album is heralded by the ravishing lead single, “Time Waited,” available everywhere now. An official music video, directed by famed photographer/filmmaker Danny Clinch and featuring new performance footage interspersed with archival photos from throughout the band’s history, is streaming now on YouTube. The band performed “Time Waited” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier this week.

PRE-ORDER is

LISTEN TO “TIME WAITED”

WATCH “TIME WAITED” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

WATCH “TIME WAITED” ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

For more than 25 years, My Morning Jacket have achieved an incredibly rare feat in the world of rock ‘n’ roll – upholding a long-established cultural legacy while sustaining all the curiosity and creative hunger of their very earliest days. In a monumental step for the Louisville, KY-bred five-piece – vocalist/guitarist Jim James, bassist Tom Blankenship, guitarist Carl Broemel, drummer Patrick Hallahan, keyboardist Bo Koster – is once again expands the limits of their sound and elevates their artistry to unprecedented heights. The result is perhaps the most masterfully realized work yet from a band fully committed to their belief in music as a conduit for revelation of all kinds.

Largely recorded at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, is finds My Morning Jacket deviating from their typically self-produced approach by teaming up with multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Brendan O’Brien, one of the most esteemed producers in rock music, known for his extensive work with Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam. For James – who has produced or co-produced all of the band’s studio albums since their 1999 debut The Tennessee Fire – the decision to work with O’Brien stemmed from a newfound willingness to open up their process and involve an outside creative force in shaping My Morning Jacket’s restlessly inventive yet nuanced form of psych-rock.

“Up until now I’ve never been able to let go and allow someone else to steer the ship,” James says. “It almost felt like an out-of-body experience to step back and give control over to someone who’s far more accomplished and made so many more records than us, but in the end, I was able to enjoy the process maybe more than I ever have before.”

Prior to joining O’Brien in the studio, My Morning Jacket got together for two highly exploratory writing and recording sessions, amassing over a hundred demos before settling upon the 10 eclectic tracks that eventually comprise the finished album. New songs such as the sprawling, album-opening epic, “Out In The Open” and the delightfully warped “Squid Ink” reveal a band whose voracious creative appetite is wholly matched by a deft command of their visionary musicality. When it came time to name the collection, My Morning Jacket chose a title that speaks to the infinitely unpredictable nature of music-making.

“I like how the word “is” indicates a sense of presence in the now – there’s no logic or rationale behind this record; it just is,” says James. “All these songs came into existence out of an attempt to connect with something beyond the human experiment, which for me is the whole purpose of music – that connection with something larger than us, yet something we are all equally a part of.”

is – which arrives as My Morning Jacket celebrates the 20th anniversary of their 2005’s landmark Z, a lavishly acclaimed collection named by Rolling Stone among “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” – represents another milestone in the band’s ever-evolving body of work, as well as an opportunity to breathe new energy into their historically stunning and hard-driving live performances. James points to the “undeniable force of loving” as the most essential factor in the band’s longevity and unending enchantment with the process of musical creation.

“One of the cool things about being around this long is that we’re not afraid to scrap something if we don’t absolutely love it,” he says. “It feels really great to have a collection of songs we all love this much, and to know that we worked as hard as we possibly could on them. Hopefully, those songs will be helpful to people and give them some kind of peace as they try to deal with the insanity of the world – because that’s what music does for me, and doing the same for others is always my greatest dream come true.”

Widely regarded among the greatest live acts in music today, My Morning Jacket will further celebrate is with an array of top-billed festival performances, including New Orleans, LA’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (May 4). The band is also currently set for the next edition of My Morning Jacket’s One Big Holiday, a three-night music vacation set for April 3-5 at Miramar Beach, FL’s Seascape Resort. In addition to three unique headline shows from My Morning Jacket, the event will see performances from an all-star lineup that includes Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Devon Gilfillian, Dinosaur Jr., Karina Rykman, S.G. Goodman, and Futurebirds, plus Late Night Campfire Sets by Tyler Ramsey, Maggie Halfman, and Bendigo Fletcher, as well as Late Night Silent Jam Performances by Karina Rykman, Eggy, and Illiterate Light. Tickets are on sale now exclusively at topeka.live/onebigholiday25.

My Morning Jacket is excited to continue its long-time partnership with environmental nonprofit REVERB, to build upon previous successes and expand the tour sustainability program, engage fans in the Action Village at each show, and support REVERB’s Music Decarbonization Project to accelerate climate solutions within the music industry.

MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR 2025

APRIL

1 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium w/Bendigo Fletcher

3-5 – Miramar Beach, FL – My Morning Jacket’s One Big Holiday *

8 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre **

10 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park **

12 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory **

13 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall **

15 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP **

17 – Athens, OH – Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium **

18 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater **

20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory **

21 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater **

25 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace w/Lacey Guthrie

26 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace w/Future Killer

27 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace w/The Jesse Lee’s

MAY

2 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory at The District w/Bendigo Fletcher

4 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival *

* Festival Appearance

** w/Grace Cummings

Mumford & Sons make their eagerly awaited return to live stages next month, with the announcement of nine intimate live dates in Europe, the U.K., Australia and North America. It will be the band’s first string of headline live dates in the U.K. and Europe since 2018.

Last month, the British folk-rock band announced details of their new album, RUSHMERE, their first in seven years, for release on March 28 via Glassnote. The album’s stirring title-track can be heard HERE.

Ahead of the record’s release, Mumford & Sons head out to Europe in March for a series of small club shows in Amsterdam, Paris, and Berlin before returning to the U.K. The band then take a whistlestop trip to Sydney Opera House before finishing up with four North American shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and Brooklyn.

Ticket information: Members of agora, the band’s fan community, will have priority access to tickets with availability for community members from Thursday, February 13. A limited number of remaining tickets will then be available through a general on-sale from 10:00am local time, Friday February 14.

Fans are advised to: sign up for agora and register their interest for the show they wish to attend before Monday, February 10, 23:59 (GMT). In order to make this as fair as possible, fans will only be able to register for one event - duplicate entries won’t be counted. Registration does not guarantee access, and not all entries will be selected.

Access to the ticket sale will be granted via unique codes. Fans will be notified and can sign in to find out whether they have access from Wednesday, February 12 at 6pm (local time to the event selected). Receiving a code does not guarantee that fans will receive tickets. Maximum order is 2 tickets.

Mumford & Sons have partnered with PLUS1 to support War Child. $1 from every ticket sold will help War Child to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children affected by war. https://www.warchild.org.uk/

Ahead of the live run, Mumford & Sons join forces with the likes of David Byrne, Jack White, Chris Martin and Lady Gaga to celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live as part of SNL: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Hall, New York. The show will be streamed live via Peacock to U.S. viewers on February 14.

Of the band’s return, Rushmere is the spot where it all began for Mumford & Sons. The pond, located on Wimbledon Common in south-west London, is where Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane first hung out and imagined the initial idea of putting a band together. Rushmere was as familiar to them as the instruments they played, and is at the heart of their origin story.

RUSHMERE is the beginning for Mumford & Sons’ next phase, and it follows an intense period of creativity for the trio. The album was produced by nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, in Savannah, GA, and back in the U.K. at Marcus’ studio in Devon.

Pre-order the new album HERE.

MUMFORD & SONS LIVE
March 5—Amsterdam, NL—Melkweg
March 7—Paris, FR—Elysee Montmatre
March 9—Berlin, DE—Metropol
March 11—London, U.K.—O2 Forum Kentish Town
March 17—Sydney, AU— Sydney Opera House
March 20—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Palladium
March 22—Chicago, IL—The Chicago Theatre
March 23—Toronto, ON—Allied Music Centre – Massey Hall
March 26—New York, NY—Brooklyn Paramount.

The Tom Petty Estate has partnered with GoFundMe to provide relief for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, with individual donations of $15,000 going to vetted residents who desperately need help rebuilding their lives. The Estate continues to amplify fundraising efforts across social media, encouraging fans to participate.

“Our hearts are with LA and all those who have been affected by the recent wildfires,” the Estate shares. “It is hard to know where to begin helping. We have strong ties to, and love for, this community. Tom and his family personally experienced the devastation of losing everything in a fire.”

To join the Estate in supporting those affected and to learn more about their stories, visit the Tom Petty Estate's GoFundMe profile page here.

Stories of Those Affected:

• Jonathan Franklin and family evacuated with very few belongings, hoping to return home. Unfortunately, they lost their house and all their possessions, leaving them with little to rebuild—[more information/donate here.
• Jose Trinidad Rincon and Maria Rincon lost everything when a wildfire broke out in Eaton Canyon. Their GoFundMe is organized by their daughter, Cristina, who was raised in the family home that no longer stands—more information/donate here.
• GT, Vikki, and Tyler lost their home in the Eaton Fire. Their GoFundMe is organized by a long-time neighbor and family friend—more information/donate here.
• Jeanina Quezada, a single mother and a beloved piano instructor in the community, lost both her home and piano studio in the Eaton fires. Her passion for music has brought joy to children and families across LA—more information/donate here.
• The Schoettler Evtuhov Family lost their home to the Palisades Fire while they were out of town, leaving them unable to retrieve essential documents or their beloved cat—more information/donate here.

“At GoFundMe, our mission is to help people help each other,” says Margaret Richardson, GoFundMe's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. “We are inspired by and grateful to the Tom Petty Estate for its commitment to helping Los Angeles families who lost everything in the wildfires and are seeking help on GoFundMe. During moments of crisis, GoFundMe is a lifeline for many, and we remain committed to ensuring those affected receive assistance quickly and safely.”

Additionally, the Petty Estate has launched relief efforts to support organizations and causes dear to the late musician—who cherished his adopted home of Los Angeles and personally experienced the devastation of a fire.

Additional Relief Efforts:

• The Estate has donated $12,500 to MusiCares, a charity founded by the Recording Academy to safeguard the well-being of music professionals. The funds will provide short-term disaster relief to those impacted by the wildfires. An additional 10% of last week’s sales from the Tom Petty Store will also contribute to this cause—join their efforts here.
• In the spirit of protecting animals and wildlife, the Tom Petty Estate has donated $12,500 to Healthcare for Homeless Animals (HHA), a nonprofit funding veterinary care for at-risk animals at Agoura Animal Care Center. Additional proceeds from a limited-edition “Last Dance with Mary Jane” print, signed by artist Blaze Brooks, which sold out immediately, will further support the mission—learn how you can get involved here.

About MusiCares

MusiCares supports the people behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net for the music community. Founded in 1989 by the Recording Academy as a U.S.-based independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of music professionals through financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts.
For more information, visit: www.musicares.org

About Healthcare for Homeless Animals

Healthcare for Homeless Animals (HHA) funds essential medical care and rehabilitation for at-risk animals at the Agoura Animal Care Center. Their mission is to ensure that every animal at the Center has access to necessary treatment, supportive care, and a chance at a loving forever home. They advocate for animal welfare, good health, and second chances.
For more information, visit: www.healthcareforhomelessanimals.org

About Tom Petty

Over his 40-year career, Tom Petty became a beloved American rock & roll icon, renowned worldwide for his songwriting and legendary band, The Heartbreakers. In addition to the 13 studio albums he recorded with The Heartbreakers, Petty also released three solo albums, including the acclaimed Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers.

Petty was a member of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys and played in the pre-Heartbreakers band, Mudcrutch. Recognized as one of the greatest popular music artists of all time, his honors include induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and multiple Grammy Awards.

Having sold over 85 million records, amassed over 5 billion streams, and performed to over 140 million fans worldwide, Petty’s influence endures. He passed away in 2017 shortly after completing his 40th anniversary tour, leaving behind an extraordinary archive of unreleased material. His music continues to resonate with fans—both new and old—around the world.

About The Tom Petty Estate

Established in 2018 by Tom Petty’s family, the Tom Petty Estate honors the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest rock artists and songwriters. Through innovative storytelling and forward-thinking initiatives, the Estate ensures Petty’s impact reaches future generations.

Last year, Petty’s closest friends and collaborators came together to curate Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, in partnership with Big Machine Records and the Tom Petty Estate. More recently, the Estate released an expansive deluxe edition of Long After Dark alongside the *Cameron Crowe-directed documentary, TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY.

Petty is widely remembered for his philanthropy and dedication to the communities he called home—Los Angeles and Gainesville, Florida. In that spirit, the Tom Petty Estate continues to support philanthropic and social causes close to Petty’s heart.

About GoFundMe

GoFundMe is a community-powered fundraising platform dedicated to helping people help each other. Since its founding in 2010, GoFundMe has combined storytelling and fundraising to empower people to make a difference.

Along with its nonprofit fundraising software business, Classy from GoFundMe, the platform has enabled over $30 billion in aid for communities worldwide.
For more information, visit: www.gofundme.com

Rising American singer, songwriter and musician Ken Pomeroy will release her anticipated new album, Cruel Joke, May 16 via Rounder Records—her first in partnership with the label (pre-order/pre-save here). Ahead of the release, her new song, “Stranger,” is out today. Listen/share HERE.

A compelling solo acoustic track, “Stranger” represents a difficult period of personal growth for Pomeroy, after being inspired to confront her own emotions and struggles head on. The song follows Pomeroy’s previously released single, “Coyote,” which features special guest John Moreland, one of her songwriting heroes.

Anchored in Pomeroy’s Native Cherokee heritage, Cruel Joke is a powerful collection that showcases her raw songwriting and engaging voice. Produced by Pomeroy’s musical partner Dakota McDaniel, Gary Paczosa (John Prine, Alison Krauss, Sierra Ferrell, Katie Pruitt) and Colton Jean, the project consists of twelve deeply personal tracks (all written alone) that find Pomeroy telling stories of her own self-realizations and reflections as well as observations of the world around her.

In celebration of the new music, Pomeroy will perform select headline shows this spring including stops at Nashville’s Row One, Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right and Tulsa’s Mercury Lounge. See below for complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.kenpomeroymusic.com/tour.

Reflecting on the project, Pomeroy shares, “Dakota and I began recording ‘Cicadas’ back in February of 2023. That marked the beginning of our long two-year journey and so much has happened since we started. The oldest song was written when I was 13 years old. The most recent one was written and added to the record only a few months ago, just before we finished recording. For almost two years, we dedicated almost every waking moment to working on Cruel Joke.”

An Oklahoma native, Pomeroy is already receiving widespread attention and has established herself as “a new voice reviving the age-old Native Americana sound” (Teen Vogue). To date, the 22-year-old has appeared in the hit film Twisters, in which she performed a cover of “Wall of Death,” had her song, “Cicadas,” featured in Hulu’s show, Reservation Dogs, and toured alongside artists such as Lukas Nelson, Iron & Wine, American Aquarium, John Moreland and Kaitlin Butts. A skilled guitarist and versatile session musician, she has also lent her musical abilities to projects by artists such as Wilderado, Kyle Nix of the Turnpike Troubadours, J.R. Carroll and more.

CRUEL JOKE TRACK LIST
1. Pareidolia
2. Wolf In Sheep's Clothes
3. Wrango
4. Rodeo Clown
5. Coyote (feat. John Moreland)
6. Stranger
7. Dogs Die
8. Grey Skies
9. Flannel Cowboy
10. Days Getting Darker
11. Cicadas
12. Innocent Eyes

KEN POMEROY CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
March 9—Charleston, WV—Mountain Stage
March 11-15—Austin, TX—SXSW
April 25—Norman, OK—Norman Music Festival
May 16—Nashville, TN— Row One
May 21—Brooklyn, NY —Baby’s All Right
June 7—Tulsa, OK —Mercury Lounge
June 19—Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 27—Pendleton, OR—Jackalope Jamboree

Two of music’s most respected songwriters and artists, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark, will join forces for a special tour kicking off this summer. The extensive run includes stops at New York’s Town Hall, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Los Angeles’ Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Denver’s Botanic Gardens, Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre, Ridgefield, CT’s Ridgefield Playhouse (for two nights), Vienna’s Wolf Trap, Evanston’s Cahn Auditorium, and many more. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for most shows will be available for pre-sale starting tomorrow, February 11, at 10:00 AM local time, with general on-sale following on Friday, February 14, at 10:00 AM local time. Full details and on-sale information can be found at www.marychapincarpenter.com or www.brandyclarkmusic.com.

About Mary Chapin Carpenter:

Described as one of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfork), Mary Chapin Carpenter has sold over 16 million records over the course of her renowned career. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 18 nominations), two CMA Awards, and two ACM Awards, and is one of only fifteen female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Carpenter’s album One Night Lonely was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2023, she received the Poet’s Award at the ACM Honors, recognizing her outstanding and longstanding musical and lyrical contributions. Most recently, Carpenter launched her new podcast, Hope is a Muscle, featuring conversations with people from all walks of life. During its run, the podcast ranked in the top five music podcasts on both Apple and Spotify.

Earlier this year, Looking For The Thread, a collaborative album with Scottish singer-songwriters Karine Polwart and Julie Fowlis, was released worldwide. The Arts Desk praised the album, writing, “It’s only January, but this is an album of the year.” The 2025 tour will feature songs from Carpenter’s entire catalog, as well as new music from her upcoming album, set for release in early summer.

About Brandy Clark:

A Grammy, CMA, and Americana Award-winner, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. Adding to her decorated career, Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards for her acclaimed song “Dear Insecurity” featuring 11-time Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile. The track is from Clark’s self-titled album, which was produced by Carlile and features her most personal songwriting to date.

Released to overwhelming praise, Forbes called the album “an Americana masterpiece,” while Variety proclaimed, “It further clarifies that she’s one of America’s treasures,” and Billboard declared, “Clark continues to convey her inexorable talents as both a song-crafter and vocal interpreter.”

In addition to her work as a solo artist, Clark has written songs such as “A Beautiful Noise,” the Grammy-nominated duet performed by Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” She also composed the music for the hit Broadway musical Shucked, alongside longtime collaborator Shane McAnally. For Shucked, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards and was nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Tony Awards, where the show earned nine nominations overall.

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER AND BRANDY CLARK

CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

June
9—Portland, OR—Revolution Hall
10—Seattle, WA—Benaroya Hall
11—Eugene, OR—Hult Center
13—Napa, CA—Uptown Theatre
14—Saratoga, CA—Mountain Winery
16—Santa Barbara, CA—Lobero Theatre
19—San Diego, CA—Humphreys
20—Los Angeles, CA—Wilshire Ebell Theatre
21—Tucson, AZ—Fox Theatre
22—Scottsdale, AZ—Scottsdale Performing Arts Center
25—Denver, CO—Botanic Gardens
26—Colorado Springs, CO—Pikes Peak Performing Arts Center
27—Steamboat Springs, CO—Strings Music Pavilion
28—Fort Collins, CO—Venue TBA

July
29—Brownfield, ME—Stone Mountain Arts Center*
30—Brownfield, ME—Stone Mountain Arts Center*

August
1—Portland, ME—State Theatre
2—Laconia, NH—Colonial Theatre
3—Nashua, NH—Nashua Center for the Arts
6—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall
7—Grand Rapids, MI—Venue TBA
8—Chautauqua, NY—Chautauqua Amphitheater
9—Poughkeepsie, NY—Bardavon
10—Northampton, MA—Academy of Music
12—Ridgefield, CT—Ridgefield Playhouse
13—Ridgefield, CT—Ridgefield Playhouse
14—Kennett Square, PA—Venue TBA
15—Richmond, VA—The National
16—Vienna, VA—Wolf Trap

September
12—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond Festival*
25—Medford, MA—Chevalier Theatre
26—Rutland, VT—Paramount Theatre
27—New York, NY—Town Hall
28—Princeton, NJ—McCarter Theatre
30—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music Hall

October
1—Durham, NC—Durham Performing Arts Center
2—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
3—Chattanooga, TN—Walker Theatre
4—Charlotte, NC—Knight Theater
5—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theatre
7—Akron, OH—Goodyear Theater
8—Ann Arbor, MI—Michigan Theater
9—Evanston, IL—Cahn Auditorium
10—Madison, WI—The Orpheum
11—Minneapolis, MN—Orpheum Theatre

*Mary Chapin Carpenter only

Today, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton, unveils a slew of additional shows ahead of the “Let’s Do It Again!” tour set for this spring. The newly confirmed dates include Bend, Oregon’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Boise, Idaho’s Idaho Central Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada’s Pearl Theater and more.

Tickets for the new dates will be available at 10 A.M. local time on Friday, February 14 at peterframpton.com. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Kicking off next month, the first leg of Frampton’s “Let’s Do It Again!” tour includes stops at Chicago’s Chicago Theatre, Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater, Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre and more.

Upon confirming the tour last month, Frampton shared, “I am so thrilled to be able to come out and play again for you, it’s been a spectacular year, looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”

The upcoming performances arrive on the heels of a landmark 2024 for the musician, who, in addition to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, played concerts to rave reviews at venues across the U.S. Frampton’s “Never Say Never,” “Never EVER Say Never” and subsequent “Positively Thankful” tours were unexpected by fans after the legendary musician shared his diagnosis of the degenerative disease inclusion-body myositis.

Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. In 2007, Frampton won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints and in 2014 was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM’s TEC Awards in 2019 and most recently received the 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage Nashville. Last fall, the iconic guitarist was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

In 2020, Frampton was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, his autobiography, Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir, debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list and he appeared on Dolly Parton’s latest album, Rockstar, as the only artist featured on two tracks.

In 2023, Frampton unveiled Frampton@50 on Intervention Records, a numbered limited-edition vinyl box set featuring Frampton’s essential 1972-1975 studio releases Wind of Change, Frampton’s Camel and Frampton. He also received The Myositis Association’s Heroes in the Fight 2023 Patient Ambassador Award and unveiled his historic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall as a live album via UMe—listen here.

After nearly 50 years, Frampton Comes Alive! remains one of the top-selling live records of all time, selling over 17 million worldwide.

PETER FRAMPTON LIVE
BOLD on-sale February 14 at 10:00 A.M. local time
March 30—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun Arena
April 1—Port Chester, NY—The Capitol Theatre
April 3—Bethlehem, PA—Wind Creek Event Center
April 5—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
April 7—New Brunswick, NJ—State Theatre New Jersey
April 9—Niagara Falls, ON—OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
April 11—Carmel, IN—The Center for the Performing Arts - The Palladium
April 15—Milwaukee, WI—The Riverside Theater
April 17—Chicago, IL—The Chicago Theatre
April 19—Mount Pleasant, MI—Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
June 13—Seattle, WA—TBA
June 15—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater
June 17—Boise, ID—Idaho Central Arena
June 19—Reno, NV—Silver Legacy Resort Casino
June 21—Rohnert Park, CA—Graton Resort & Casino
June 23—Highland, CA—Yaamava’ Theater
June 25—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Federal Theatre
June 27—Albuquerque, NM‚—Isleta Resort & Casino
June 29—Las Vegas, NV—Pearl Theater

Paramount+ today announced TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY will premiere exclusively on the service on Tuesday, March 11th in the U.S. and Canada and on Wednesday, March 12th in the UK, Australia, Latin America, France, Italy and Germany, marking the first time the fully restored version of the classic ‘80s documentary from legendary and Academy Award® winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) will be widely available to a global audience.
 
TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY is a fun, candid, fast-paced and musically rich ride with one of America’s greatest rock & roll bands, a time capsule of the dawn of the MTV era and a rare, shining glimpse into Tom Petty’s lasting creative genius. Featuring nearly 20 minutes of never-before-seen bonus content, including new commentary from Crowe himself, alongside in-depth interviews, electrifying live performances and unprecedented intimate access to Petty and the band.

Originally airing only once on MTV in February 1983, the tapes from Crowe’s directorial debut, were finally found in 2024, nearly 40 years after it became folklore to fans, musicians and the entertainment industry at-large. The highly anticipated film, restored from its original 16mm source, is an era-defining look at rock & roll that captures Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers as they finish, promote and tour the groundbreaking Long After Dark album, the band’s third and final project with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine.

“Heartbreaker's Beach Party occupies a special place in my heart,” said Crowe. “Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers leaned into the making of the film with a kind of hilarious music-filled honesty that still feels fresh forty years later. It was also my first experience as a director. Thanks to Adria Petty and the Petty estate, along with our co-filmmakers Danny Bramson, Phil Savenick, Doug Dowdle and Greg Mariotti, we’re bringing it back in all its reckless glory. I’m especially happy to add a postscript with the never-seen outtake footage I always treasured. The fact that the original film was yanked from MTV after only one airing shows that it was, and still is, an outlandish feast for fans in the best ways. Turn it up!!”

TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY is executive produced by the Petty Legacy, LLC, Bruce Resnikoff, and Bruce Gillmer (MTV Entertainment Studios).

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Gregory Alan Isakov releases a new video for his song “Mistakes”—out today. Directed by Joe Connor (Harry Styles, Coldplay), the video offers a cinematic journey through the breathtaking, idyllic coasts of Ireland. Watch/share HERE.

Of the video, Connor shares:

"Gregory Alan Isakov’s voice is transportive—like a sound heard in a dream, it teleports you to far-off places and distant worlds. I wanted to plunge the viewer into the icy waters and perilous coastline of Donegal, Ireland—a wild and ancient land. The waves here tower beyond 50 feet, surfed only by the bravest inhabitants of this storied place. I teamed up with Clem McInerney, one of Ireland’s best surf cinematographers, and we spent two beautiful, windswept days filming Ryan Watts as he tackled the challenging and tumultuous sea. The result is a film that captures the rare, haunting beauty of this precious song."

“Mistakes” is from Isakov’s most recent album, Appaloosa Bones, which was released to widespread acclaim. The Associated Press praised, “His new songs are relentlessly majestic, a kind of musical morphine,” while Paste declared, “He’s continuing to make expertly-tooled music... it’s reliably beautiful and starkly self-possessed throughout.”

Surrounding his two sold-out shows at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Isakov has just announced a summer headline tour, including stops at Minneapolis’ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Cleveland’s Jacobs Pavilion, Boise’s Morrison Center, Berkeley’s Greek Theatre, San Diego’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, Kansas City’s Midland Theatre, Portland’s Edgefield, St. Louis’ The Pageant, the Santa Barbara Bowl, and more. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for these dates go on sale tomorrow, February 14, at 10:00 AM local time. (Note: The venue for the Salt Lake City show will be announced in April. Tickets for Jacksonville, Oregon, go on sale February 28 at 10:00 AM PST.) Full details can be found at www.gregoryalanisakov.com/tour.

$1 from each ticket sale will be donated to Corner To Corner in loving memory of our friend Paul Roper. Corner To Corner is a Nashville-based, community-led nonprofit that helps underestimated neighbors start and grow their own businesses.

In addition to the summer dates, Isakov will embark on a special tour next month, performing with full symphony orchestras in each city. The tour will include stops at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Charleston’s Gaillard Center, Atlanta’s Atlanta Symphony Hall (two nights), Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall (three nights), among others. The orchestral versions of Isakov’s songs were arranged by Tom Hagerman (DeVotchKa) and Jay Clifford (Jump Little Children), with performances conducted by two renowned international conductors: Christopher Dragon (Nashville, Chicago, Greensboro, Asheville, Atlanta, Los Angeles) and Morihiko Nakahara (Charleston & Tysons).

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Philadelphia, Isakov now calls Colorado home. When not on the road, he spends much of his time writing and recording songs in his barn studio while also running Starling Farm (his farm in Boulder County), which provides produce to CSA members, local restaurants, and Community Food Share (a Boulder County food bank).

Beloved by his devoted community of fans and critics alike, Isakov has garnered over 1 billion streams to date and averages 6.8 million monthly Spotify listeners. Additionally, he recently collaborated on songs with Noah Kahan, Shovels & Rope, and Jeremiah Fraites (of The Lumineers).

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

March

    March 11—Nashville, TN—Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony (SOLD OUT)
    March 13—Chicago, IL—The Auditorium Theatre with the Chicago Philharmonic (SOLD OUT)
    March 14—Chicago, IL—The Auditorium Theatre with the Chicago Philharmonic
    March 16—Greensboro, NC—Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
    March 18—Asheville, NC—Thomas Wolfe Auditorium with the Asheville Symphony
    March 19—Charleston, SC—Gaillard Center with the Charleston Symphony (SOLD OUT)
    March 21—Tysons, VA—Capital One Hall with the Fairfax Symphony (SOLD OUT)
    March 22—Tysons, VA—Capital One Hall with the Fairfax Symphony (SOLD OUT)
    March 23—Atlanta, GA—Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra (SOLD OUT)
    March 24—Atlanta, GA—Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra (SOLD OUT)
    March 26—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE
    March 27—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden (supporting Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
    March 29—Los Angeles, CA—Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Philharmonic (SOLD OUT)

April

    April 17—Denver, CO—Boettcher Concert Hall
    April 18—Denver, CO—Boettcher Concert Hall (SOLD OUT)
    April 19—Denver, CO—Boettcher Concert Hall (SOLD OUT)

Summer & Fall Tour Dates

(with special guests Ocie Elliott)

    August 18—Omaha, NE—Astro*
    August 19—Minneapolis, MN—Surly Brewing Festival Field*
    August 20—Indianapolis, IN—Everwise Amphitheater
    August 22—Portland, ME—Thompson’s Point*
    August 23—Shelburne, VT—Shelburne Museum*
    August 24—Lewiston, NY—ArtPark*
    August 26—Cleveland, OH—Jacobs Pavilion*
    August 27—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant*
    August 28—Kansas City, MO—The Midland Theatre*
    August 31—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
    September 1—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
    September 4—Salt Lake City, UT—TBA~
    September 5—Boise, ID—Morrison Center~
    September 6—Carnation, WA—Remlinger Farms~
    September 7—Portland, OR—Edgefield~
    September 9—Jacksonville, OR—Britt Pavilion†
    September 11—Berkeley, CA—Greek Theatre†
    September 12—Santa Barbara, CA—Santa Barbara Bowl†
    September 13—San Diego, CA—Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

(with special guest Leif Vollebekk =, Dean Johnson ~, Josiah and the Bonnevilles †)

Europe Tour Dates

    October 15—Amsterdam, NL—Paradiso
    October 19-20—Dublin, IE—3Olympia Theatre
    October 22—Glasgow, SC—O2 Academy
    October 23—Manchester, UK—Albert Hall
    October 24—Bristol, UK—Bristol Beacon
    October 25—London, UK—Eventim Apollo

The venue for the Salt Lake City show will be announced in April.
Tickets for Jacksonville, Oregon, go on sale February 28 at 10:00 AM PST.

“Stepping Into the Unknown,” a new exhibition featuring props and costumes from James Mangold’s eight-time Oscar-nominated film “A Complete Unknown” from Searchlight Pictures, starring Timothée Chalamet, will open February 28 at the Bob Dylan Center and Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa.

Arianne Phillips, the film’s Oscar-nominated costume designer, and music supervisor Steve Gizicki will appear at a special opening event February 27. The evening will begin with a preview of the exhibit at the centers, followed by a screening of the film at Tulsa’s Circle Cinema [10 S Lewis Ave] where Phillips and Gizicki will discuss their approach and creative process. Members have early access to reserve their free ticket during a pre-sale period beginning Thursday, February 13 at noon CT, before tickets become available to the public at noon Monday, February 17 here.

Presented in partnership with Searchlight Pictures, the capsule exhibit will be the first staged concurrently at the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie centers, both of which are operated by the American Song Archives. The exhibit will illuminate the deep bond between the two hugely influential American songwriters. As depicted in the film, Dylan set out to visit Guthrie in a hospital immediately upon his arrival in New York City from Minnesota.

“As moviegoers learned from ‘A Complete Unknown,’ the relationship between Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie is essential to an understanding of 20th century American music,” says Steve Higgins, managing director of the American Song Archives. “This exhibit will amplify that story by connecting it to the real-life artifacts in our collections.”

Props on display will include:

    Dylan’s letter to Guthrie
    Guthrie’s harmonica
    Johnny Cash’s letters to Dylan
    Fabricated album covers
    “Blowin’ in the Wind” lyrics on a cocktail napkin

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” the electric story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. The film also stars Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash and Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie.

The centers provided source material for the film’s creative team. The prop master spent time in Tulsa researching items that were replicated in the film.

“The exhibit is a full-circle moment in a sense,” Higgins says. “We are bringing to Tulsa items from the film that were inspired by our collections in the first place.”

The Bob Dylan Center and Woody Guthrie Center are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Dual admission tickets and memberships are available, as are senior, student and veteran discounts. Youth under 17 and K-12 teachers receive free admission. More information at bobdylancenter.com and woodyguthriecenter.org.
 
About the Bob Dylan Center
 
The Bob Dylan Center inspires and celebrates fearless creativity by exploring the music and artistry of the Nobel Prize–winning singer-songwriter as a catalyst for personal expression and cultural change.

As the primary public venue for the Bob Dylan Archive® collection, the center curates and exhibits a priceless collection of more than 100,000 items spanning Dylan’s career, including handwritten manuscripts, notebooks and correspondence; films, videos, photographs and artwork; memorabilia and ephemera; personal documents and effects; unreleased studio and concert recordings; musical instruments and many other elements. The center presents a full roster of public programs including concerts, film screenings and author talks. Since opening in May 2022, the Bob Dylan Center has welcomed visitors from all 50 states and nearly 40 countries. The center has garnered numerous design awards and accolades from publications including the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Variety, Uncut and Mojo.

For more information, please visit www.bobdylancenter.com.
 
About The Woody Guthrie Center
 
The Woody Guthrie Center celebrates the life, music and artistry of the influential folk musician while seeking to ignite a passion for social change and foster a world in which the values of justice, equality and compassion prevail. The center honors Guthrie’s life and legacy by educating visitors, teachers, students and scholars about his relevance today and his important role in American history through on-site programming, classroom materials, youth music programs, artist-in-residence programs, school outreach, internships, fellowship opportunities and the Woody Guthrie Center Archives.

For more information, please visit www.woodyguthriecenter.org.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Wyatt Flores’ first live album, Live At Cain’s Ballroom, is out today via Island Records. Stream/purchase HERE.

Recorded during Flores’ sold-out shows at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom this past December, the album features songs from across his catalogue as well as a cover of Turnpike Troubadours’ “Ringing In The Year.” Ahead of the release, Flores recently unveiled “West of Tulsa (Live At Cain’s Ballroom),” which Country Cue called “a compelling live recording that masterfully captures the authentic spirit of his performances.” Watch the official music video HERE.

Reflecting on the project, Flores shares, “Live At Cain’s Ballroom is a snapshot of some of the greatest nights of my life. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed playing it.”

The record adds to a breakout year for Flores, who released his full-length debut album, Welcome to the Plains, this past fall (stream/purchase here). Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints), the project details Flores’ journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK with the highs and lows of life on the road. In celebration of the new music, Flores was recently featured as part of NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, made his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” performed on “CBS Saturday Morning” and spoke with NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

Known for his electric live performances, Flores will tour through this spring with his “Welcome Back to the Plains Tour,” which includes stops at St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live, Memphis’ Graceland Soundstage, New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion and St. Louis’ Ballpark Village among others. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life. Receiving widespread critical attention, The New York Timespraised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “a fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life affirming, existential best.”

Flores has also been recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, received a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Additionally, Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, saw his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and had his song “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the Twisters movie.

LIVE AT CAIN’S BALLROOM TRACK LIST
1. Welcome To The Plains
2. Life Lessons
3. Little Town
4. Break My Bones
5. Wildcat
6. Stillwater
7. Losing Sleep
8. I Believe In God
9. When I Die
10. Half Life
11. Orange Bottles
12. Oh Susannah
13. Ringing In The Year
14. Please Don’t Go
15. Milwaukee
16. Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight
17. Forget Your Voice
18. West of Tulsa

WYATT FLORES CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
February 28—Tempe, AZ—Extra Innings Festival
March 7—Berlin, Germany—C2C Festival Berlin – Uber Eats Music Hall
March 8—Rotterdam, Netherlands—C2C Festival Rotterdam – RTM Stage
March 13—London, U.K. – C2C CMA Songwriters Series
March 14—London, U.K.—C2C Festival – The O2
March 15—Belfast, U.K.—C2C Festival – SSE Arena
March 16—Glasgow, U.K.—C2C Festival – OVO Hydro
March 21-23—Brisbane, Australia—CMC Rocks 2025
April 4—Cottonwood, AL—Breakout at Big Creek Festival
April 5—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Tortuga Music Festival
April 6—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live*
April 9—Memphis, TN—Graceland Soundstage#
April 10—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore#
April 11—Gonzales, TX—Cattle Country Fest
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 25—Anderson, SC—Wendell’s†
April 26—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion*
April 29—Huntsville, AL—Mars Music Hall~
May 1—Columbia, MO—9th Street‡
May 2—Stillwater, OK—Calf Fry Festival
May 4—Arlington, TX—Lone Star Smokeout
May 30—St. Louis, MO—Ballpark Village+
May 31—Lexington, KY—Railbird Music Festival
June 5—Clinton, IA—Tailgate N’ Tallboys Fest
July 9—London, Ontario—Rock The Park
July 12—Cavendish, PE—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 18—Redmond, OR—Fairwell Festival
July 20—Whitefish, MT—Under the Big Sky Festival
July 26—Yerington, NV—Night in the Country Festival
August 3—Saint Charles, IA—Hinterland Music Festival
August 13—Lewisburg, WV—State Fair of West Virginia
August 15—Montreal, Quebec—Lasso Festival 2025
*with special guest Noah Rinker
†with special guest Blake Whiten
‡with special guest Waylon Wyatt
+with special guest Kaitlin Butts
#with special guest Bayker Blankenship
~with special guest Drayton Farley

Mumford & Sons share the second track to be lifted from their forthcoming fifth album, RUSHMERE. "Malibu" is streaming now – Listen HERE.

RUSHMERE will be released on March 28 through Island EMI Group / Glassnote.

"Malibu" plays beautifully with those close harmonies that helped to shape Mumford & Sons’ signature sound. The slow, multi-layered build and the swell of instruments in its eventual crescendo, "Malibu" is another timely example of what Mumford & Sons create so effortlessly as they reveal the shape and soul of RUSHMERE.

Marcus Mumford on "Malibu:" “'Malibu' was the first song we wrote when we got back together in Los Angeles in January 2023. The song just felt like us, and the process of recording it with Dave [Cobb] captured it on record in a way that made us feel it had to open RUSHMERE. We love it.”

The track follows the recent announcement, and subsequent selling out, of an intimate global club tour that kicks off in Amsterdam on March 5 and concludes at Brooklyn’s Paramount on March 26. The 9-date run also brings the band home to London at the O2 Kentish Town Forum on March 9. All dates sold out within an hour of on sale. Further tour plans for later this year will be shared shortly.

At the weekend, Mumford & Sons were one of the special guests at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at New York’s Radio City, performing a storming rendition of I Will Wait and a cover of The Boxer (with Jerry Douglas) by Simon & Garfunkel. The band also rocked up to Houston Hall to play a last-minute surprise ‘pop up’ set to stunned drinkers.

Rushmere is the spot where it all began for Mumford & Sons. The pond, located on Wimbledon Common in south-west London, is where Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane first hung out and imagined the initial idea of putting a band together. Rushmere was as familiar to them as the instruments they played, and is at the heart of their origin story. The track has already become one of the most played tracks on British radio since its launch.

The album was produced by nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, in Savannah, GA, and back in the UK at Marcus’ studio in Devon.

RUSHMERE is the beginning for Mumford & Sons’ next phase, and it follows an intense period of creativity for the trio.

Mumford & Sons are Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane.

Pre-order the new album HERE.

MUMFORD & SONS LIVE
March 5—Amsterdam, NL—Melkweg (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Paris, FR—Elysee Montmatre (SOLD OUT)
March 9—Berlin, DE—Metropol (SOLD OUT)
March 11—London, U.K.—O2 Forum Kentish Town (SOLD OUT)
March 17—Sydney, AU— Sydney Opera House (SOLD OUT)
March 20—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Palladium (SOLD OUT)
March 22—Chicago, IL—The Chicago Theatre (SOLD OUT)
March 23—Toronto, ON—Allied Music Centre – Massey Hall (SOLD OUT)
March 26—New York, NY—Brooklyn Paramount (SOLD OUT)

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have announced an initiative to help raise wildfire recovery funds for the Los Angeles area in advance of their first-ever show at the Kia Forum on Friday, February 21. The show, part of the band’s milestone first arena run, will feature support sets from Waxahatchee and Iron And Wine. All proceeds from the fundraising efforts will go to the Musicares Fire Relief Fund.

Three winners will receive two VIP seats, passes to the Forum Club and will each be invited backstage with a friend to meet Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Waxahatchee and Iron And Wine. All three winners will also receive a signed Gibson guitar from the bands. Enter to win here and donate to the Musicares Fire Relief Fund here. No purchase is necessary to win.

In addition, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, in partnership with Greater Good Music and Dream Center LA, have purchased a mobile food pantry for those who lost their homes to the Los Angeles fires—truckloads of food, water and pet supplies will be available on the streets of the city, with those living in hotels and shelters able to drive or walk up to receive meals.

Greater Good Music partners with music artists to give mobile food pantries to people in disaster zones—recent partnerships include Ringo Star and Def Leppard for those affected by the Los Angeles fires and Green Day, who donated emergency food to those affected by the Maui fires. Greater Good is currently feeding 1,200 people in Los Angeles weekly.

The second leg of the band’s first arena tour will see stops at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a slew of performances in Canada, including at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, and a landmark show at Madison Square Garden. The first leg of the arena tour saw electric performances at Red Rocks, Chicago’s United Center, and St. Paul’s Excel Center. Pioneer Press praised Rateliff’s “twangy voice exploding out of guitars and keyboards and horns into roaring, soaring choruses”.

The tour caps off another highlight year for the band, which saw two #1s: “Heartless” and “Call Me (Whatever You Like)” from their critically acclaimed fourth full-length studio album, South of Here, both topped the Adult Alternative Chart, marking their 7th and 8th #1s to date. The album is out now via Stax—listen here. See the band perform “Heartless” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here and an excerpt from their special on the Howard Stern Show here.

Additionally, Rateliff has been appointed as Newport Folk Steward, the first artist to hold such a role at the legendary festival since Pete Seeger. The position holds a three-year term, which will see Rateliff serving as Steward actively for two years and advising the next recipient during a third transition year. Rateliff has chosen to devote his term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond.

SOUTH OF HERE TOUR—NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
February 13—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena*
February 15—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena*
February 16—Portland, OR—Moda Center*
February 18—Reno, NV—Grand Sierra Resort ±
February 21—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum ± #
February 22—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium ±
March 11—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place~
March 13—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome~
March 15—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre~
March 18—Fishers, IN—Fishers Event Center~
March 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center~
March 21—Toronto, ON—Scotiabank Arena~
March 22—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre~
March 23—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun~
March 27—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden+
March 28—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
March 29—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
+with support from Gregory Alan Isakov
*with support from Charley Crockett
±with support from Iron & Wine
#with support from Waxahatchee
~with support from The Teskey Brothers

Nathaniel Rateliff and longtime friend Gregory Alan Isakov today unveil a new song, “Flowers”—listen/share here. The pair will perform the duet on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight, marking Isakov’s late-night television debut. The song lands in advance of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ landmark headline show at Madison Square Garden on March 27, part of their milestone first-ever arena tour, with Isakov to support—tickets are available now here.

Rateliff and Isakov have known each other since the early days of their careers, rising through the local Denver-Boulder area music scene together. The pair initially crafted “Flowers” as a demo around Rateliff’s 2020 solo album And It’s Still Alright; however, the song remained unfinished for five years before the two revisited it recently.

Rateliff shares, “In the moment, because so much time had passed, it was hard to remember who had written what – our words becoming each other’s. Now, listening back, I remember lines Gregory offered and others I did, but it truly is a work of us together, as one.”

Isakov reflects, “My longtime friend Nathaniel Rateliff brought some pieces of a song by the farm a little while back and we finished it and tracked it late that night. We ran around the studio tracking instruments and ideas thinking we might re-track it all later, but just loved how the first take came out. Hope you love it as much as we do.”

The track was mixed and mastered with help from Patrick Meese, Mark Anderson and David Wilton.

Around the band’s recent Los Angeles show at Kia Forum, Rateliff & The Night Sweats held an initiative to help raise wildfire recovery funds for the Los Angeles area alongside supporting acts Waxahatchee and Iron And Wine. The bands donated VIP passes, a meet and greet experience and a signed Gibson guitar to 3 winners, with proceeds from the fundraising efforts going to the Musicares Fire Relief Fund. Donations can still be made to the fund here.

In addition, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, in partnership with Greater Good Music and Dream Center LA, purchased a mobile food pantry for those who lost their homes to the Los Angeles fires—truckloads of food, water and pet supplies are available on the streets of the city, with those living in hotels and shelters able to drive or walk up to receive meals.

Greater Good Music partners with music artists to give mobile food pantries to people in disaster zones—recent partnerships include Ringo Star and Def Leppard for those affected by the Los Angeles fires and Green Day, who donated emergency food to those affected by the Maui fires. Greater Good is currently feeding 1,200 people in Los Angeles weekly.

The second leg of the band’s first arena tour also saw stops at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun, and a slew of performances in Canada, including at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, with two nights in Boston at MGM Music Hall at Fenway remaining. The first leg of the arena tour saw electric performances at Red Rocks, Chicago’s United Center, and St. Paul’s Excel Center. Pioneer Press praised Rateliff’s “twangy voice exploding out of guitars and keyboards and horns into roaring, soaring choruses”—see more critical acclaim for the tour and full routing below.

The tour caps off another highlight year for the band, which saw two #1s: “Heartless” and “Call Me (Whatever You Like)” from their critically acclaimed fourth full-length studio album, South of Here, both topped the Adult Alternative Chart, marking their 7th and 8th #1s to date. The album is out now via Stax—listen here. See the band perform “Heartless” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here and an excerpt from their special on the Howard Stern Show here.

Additionally, Rateliff has been appointed as Newport Folk Steward, the first artist to hold such a role at the legendary festival since Pete Seeger. The position holds a three-year term, which will see Rateliff serving as Steward actively for two years and advising the next recipient during a third transition year. Rateliff has chosen to devote his term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond.

SOUTH OF HERE TOUR—NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
February 13—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena*
February 15—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena*
February 16—Portland, OR—Moda Center*
February 18—Reno, NV—Grand Sierra Resort ±
February 21—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum ± #
February 22—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium ±
March 11—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place~
March 13—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome~
March 15—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre~
March 18—Fishers, IN—Fishers Event Center~
March 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center~
March 21—Toronto, ON—Scotiabank Arena~
March 22—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre~
March 23—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun~
March 27—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden+
March 28—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
March 29—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
+with support from Gregory Alan Isakov
*with support from Charley Crockett
±with support from Iron & Wine
#with support from Waxahatchee
~with support from The Teskey Brothers

Rock legend Billy Idol is set for the release of his first full-length album of new music in over a decade. Dream Into It is out April 25 on Dark Horse Records, featuring appearances by Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart of The Kills. See below for a complete track list and album art, and pre-order the record HERE.

In anticipation of the forthcoming record, Idol is debuting the new single “Still Dancing” alongside a video directed by Steven Sebring; stream/share the video and new track HERE.

“‘Still Dancing’ is really a reflection of my whole journey,” explains Idol. “From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live.

“At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag. Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music as deeply as I did and you were going to throw caution to the wind, believe in what you were doing and grab on for dear life.

“As the song says, there have been many moments along the way where I’ve been self destructive. But what’s seen me through is that unflinching belief in the music that started all those years ago. That’s been the greatest gift of all.”
Alongside the upcoming album, Idol was recently nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Fan voting is open through April 21 HERE, with inductees to be announced at the end of April.

Additionally, Idol is returning to the road for It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! Fellow superstar Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will join Idol on all shows. Produced by Live Nation, the run of arenas and amphitheatres kicks off at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 30 and includes stops at an array of storied venues including New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD and more. Tickets are available at billyidol.net/tour, see below for a complete list of dates. Five dollars from every ticket sold to the Los Angeles show at Kia Forum will be donated to the American Red Cross to support Southern California Wildfire Relief. Billly Idol will also personally match this donation.

Last year, Idol celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his landmark sophomore album Rebel Yell with a Deluxe Expanded Edition out now via Capitol/UMe. Idol also recently released the concert film Billy Idol: State Line, a Vertigo Live concert film documenting his April 2023 show at the famed Hoover Dam—the first-ever concert performed at the location. The film highlights the history and significance of the Hoover Dam and includes two unique sets of Billy Idol’s iconic hits: a full band concert at sunset with special guests that electrified and illuminated the surrounding Black Canyon, and an acoustic duo set on the roof of the powerhouse at the foot of Hoover Dam straddling the Colorado River, directly on the Nevada/Arizona state line.

ABOUT BILLY IDOL
For 46 years, Billy Idol has been one of the definitive faces and voices of rock’n’roll. Between 1977 and 1981, Idol released three albums with Generation X as their camera-ready frontman. In 1982, he embarked on a transatlantic/trans-genre solo career that integrated the bold and simple lines of punk and rock’n’roll decadence. Touring consistently around the world for the last ten years and showing no signs of slowing down, Idol released both The Roadside EP in 2021 and The Cage EP in 2022 on Dark Horse Records, earning praise from fans and critics alike.

BILLY IDOL
DREAM INTO IT
1. Dream Into It
2. 77 (featuring Avril Lavigne)
3. Too Much Fun
4. John Wayne (featuring Alison Mosshart)
5. Wildside (featuring Joan Jett)
6. People I Love
7. Gimme The Weight
8. I’m Your Hero
9. Still Dancing

BILLY IDOL: IT’S A NICE DAY TO…TOUR AGAIN!
April 30—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*
May 3—Houston, TX—Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman*
May 4—Austin, TX—Moody Center*
May 7—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena*
May 9—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
May 10—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
May 13—Sunrise, FL—Amerant Bank Arena*
May 16—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion*
May 17—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena*
May 20—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre*
May 21—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center*
May 23—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage*
June 18—Northeim, DE—Waldbuhne
June 20—Copenhagen, DK—Copenhell
June 22—Milton Keynes, UK—Forever Now Festival
June 24—London, UK—Wembly Arena†
June 27—Munich, DE—Koenigsplatz
June 29—Bonn, DE—Kunstrasen
July 2—Wiesbaden, DE—Brita-Arena
Julu 4—Klam, AT—Clam Rock
July 5—Eisenstadt, AT—Lovely Days
July 8—Budapest, HU—Budapest Park
July 9—Belgrade, RS—Kalemegdan Park
August 16—Philadelphia, PA—TD Pavilion at The Mann*
August 17—Saratoga Springs, NY—Broadview Stage at SPAC*
August 20—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden Arena*
August 22—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion*
August 23—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center*
August 26—Bangor, ME—Maine Savings Amphitheatre*
August 28—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre*
August 30—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center*
August 31—Milwaukee, WI—American Family Insurance Amphitheatre*
September 3—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
September 5—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphithatre*
September 12—Palm Springs, CA—Acrisure Arena*
September 14—Berkeley, CA—Greek Theater*‡
September 17—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre*
September 19—Ridgefield, WA—Cascades Amphitheater*
September 20—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena*
September 23—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre*
September 25—Los Angeles, CA—The Kia Forum*
* with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
† with New Model Army
‡ Non-Live Nation Date

Garbage will release their highly anticipated new album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, their eighth studio record, on 30th May.  Let All That We Imagine Be The Light was recorded at Red Razor Sounds in Los Angeles, Butch Vig’s studio Grunge Is Dead, and Shirley Manson’s bedroom. The record was produced by the band and longtime engineer Billy Bush. Pre-order/presave HERE

Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is the follow-up to 2021’s critically acclaimed No Gods No Masters, which charted at Number 5 on the UK album charts and led to some of the best reviews of Garbage’s career.

Speaking about Garbage’s new album, Shirley Manson says: “Going into making this record, I was determined to find a more hopeful, uplifting world to immerse myself in. The title of the album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is the perfect descriptor for this new record as a whole. When things feel dark it feels imperative to seek out forces that are light, positive and beautiful in the world. It almost feels like a matter of life and death. A strategy for survival”.
 
Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is unmistakably Garbage. All the hallmarks and signatures for which they are known are present here. Big angular guitars, precise, propulsive beats and cinematic soundscapes all lurk beneath Shirley Manson’s unmistakable voice, her lyrics bristling with attitude. This is the sound of a group at the peak of their creative powers - characteristically harnessing sonic juxtapositions and moods to create an album that thrums equally with both light and shade.
 
Butch Vig says; “We used a lot of analogue synths and sound design on the album, as they seemed to fit the dystopian vibes we were all experiencing. We started recording the album with a clean slate, although given what’s happening in the US and the rest of the world, it’s inevitable that the madness starts to infiltrate the songs. But we definitely wanted the record to have some hope, some light, to convey the feeling that people have the power”.
 
Speaking about the album’s opening track There’s No Future In Optimism, Shirley says: “I really wanted that song to open the album. It starts out with an anthemic call to arms, a clarion call. It’s pretty much a rallying cry to all likeminded people. If you are interested in meeting this world with love, if you are willing to invest in tenderness and not violence or hate, then we are with you. You should come with us.
 
I have to believe that music and art can still impact culture. I know it still impacts me - that mysterious power which no government on earth can co-opt or buy. Great music exists entirely within its own microcosm in a way - without any interference or corruptive influences. That’s what always makes it so pure and precious. Even though all the pointers in our society say otherwise, I do feel music still has the power to shift atoms, shift thinking and shift positions.”
 
Discussing the record’s final track, The Day That I Met God, Shirley adds: “This is the opus on the record and explores the grand theme of great love, something I haven’t written about very much before now. The idea came to me when I was recovering from major surgery and I felt so raw, vulnerable and scared.  I was on the treadmill for the first time following an operation when I suddenly felt this powerful sensation of healing love around me - it was a moment that uplifted me. It took me out from what had felt like hell. The vocal you hear is the writing demo, the first take. Just me sitting on the edge of my bed, in recovery, singing into a handheld microphone. I was feeling so vulnerable and I think that’s what lends the song added poignancy. It’s really a song about mortality but it’s also an expression of gratitude. Gratitude for getting older, gratitude for the longevity of our band, for good health, for the great mystery and for the ongoing, creative adventure of life”.
 
Garbage consists of all four original band members, Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig. Over the 30 years since their inception in 1995 they have sold over 20 million albums. Their unique sound, songwriting and electric live performances have inspired worldwide adoration, chart success and critical acclaim. They are considered one of the most influential bands of their generation.
 
Garbage’s new album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is released on 30th May, and new music will be released in the coming weeks.
 
Let All That We Imagine Be The Light tracklist
There’s No Future In Optimism
Chinese Fire Horse
Hold
Have We Met (The Void)
Sisyphus
Radical
Love To Give
Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty
R U Happy Now
The Day That I Met God

2025—Breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top today releases Me & Billy—a three-song EP featuring 2x Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings. Previously released last fall as an Apple Music exclusive, the EP can now be streamed everywhere and finds the pair reimagining versions of Top’s original tracks “Bad Luck” and “Things To Do” along with a cover of Ricky Skaggs’ “Don’t Cheat In Our Home Town.” Stream the EP HERE and watch a new video for “Don’t Cheat In Our Home Town” HERE.

Of the collaboration with Strings, Top shares, “We had a lot of fun, traded back and forth some playing and whatnot. It’s so fun to watch him play. And I feel like he’s known so much for a player that it gets passed over sometimes how freaking good of a singer he is too. It was so fun to get to sing with him and him kind enough to come in on a couple of my songs and sing a second verse, sing a little harmony, do that kind of thing. It was a blast.”

The new release adds to a breakout year for Top, who was recently named “the future of country music” by Billboard, nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 58th Annual CMA Awards and was named Discovery Artist of the Year at the 2024 MusicRow Awards. He released his widely praised debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, last spring. Produced by Carson Chamberlain (Billy Currington, Easton Corbin), the record garnered over 3.5 million streams in just its first week and received widespread acclaim. The Tennessean said it’s full of “star-making tunes,” while Country Central praised, “Cold Beer & Country Music is a masterclass in traditional country music…With a record this strong, Zach Top has proven himself as a standout rising star in this format and a premier vocalist in country music.”

Furthermore, Top’s “Cold Beer & Country Music” headline tour completely sold out just hours after tickets went on sale and features stops at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (two nights), New York’s Terminal 5 and Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway among many others. Additionally, Top is supporting select dates with Alan Jackson on his “Last Call Tour” and will join Dierks Bentley’s “Broken Branches Tour,” kicking off in May. See below for complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.zachtop.com/tour.

Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Top grew up on classic country music around the family farm. At the age of seven, he formed a band with his siblings which set the stage for his musical ambitions. Throughout his teenage years and early twenties, Top honed his craft by playing in various bluegrass bands before moving to Nashville in 2021, where he has been steadily making his mark as an artist to watch.

ABOUT BILLY STRINGS
Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Billy Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. In the midst of yet another landmark year, Strings released his acclaimed new album, Highway Prayers, this past fall on Reprise Records. Produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller), the record debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart—the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across genres. Continuing to receive overwhelming praise, GQ calls Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades," while Pitchfork declared, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.”

The new project follows Strings’ first live album, Live Vol. 1, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart and won Best Bluegrass Album at this year’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Since his 2017 debut, Strings has also been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. Known for his electric live shows, Strings has performed countless sold-out dates worldwide and will continue his extensive headline tour through this spring including upcoming stops in Nashville, Denver, Asheville, Atlanta, Lexington and more.

ZACH TOP CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
February 28—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium^ (SOLD OUT)
March 1—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium+ (SOLD OUT)
March 5—Jacksonville, FL—Daily’s Place+ (SOLD OUT)
March 7—Orlando, FL—Kia Center#
March 8—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre+ (SOLD OUT)
March 11—Houston, TX—NRG Rodeo Houston
March 21-23—Willowbank, Australia—CMC Rocks
April 2—Oxford, MS—The Lyric Oxford~
April 3—Starkville, MS—Rick’s Cafe~
April 4—Starkville, MS—Rick’s Cafe~
April 5—New Orleans, LA—Hogs for the Cause 2025
April 10—Columbia, SC—Township Auditorium~
April 11—Winterville, GA—Athens Fairgrounds
April 12—Opelika, AL—Sistrunk Farms
April 24—Wilmington, NC—Live Oak Bank Pavilion^
April 25—Statesboro, GA—The Blue Room^
April 26—Tampa, FL—Amalie Arena#
May 1—New York, NY—Terminal 5^
May 2—Siver Spring, MD—The Fillmore^
May 3—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore Philadelphia^
May 4—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway^
May 15—Pikeville, KY—Appalachian Wireless Arena~
May 16—Indianapolis, IN—Everwisse Amphitheater at White River State Park~
May 17—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum#
May 29—Austin, TX—Moody Center*
May 30—Dallas, TX—Dos Equis Pavilion*
May 31—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center*
June 5—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
June 6—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
June 7—iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*
June 11—North Lawrence, OH—The Country Fest 2025
June 12—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage*
June 14—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
June 19—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 20—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
June 21—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater
June 22—Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2025
June 26—Los Angeles, CA—Intuit Dome*
June 27—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre*
June 28—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 10—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
July 11—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Libe Live
July 12—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center
July 13—Clearfield, PA—Clearfield County Fairgrounds
July 17—Twin Lakes, WI—Shadow Hill Ranch
July 18—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center
July 19—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center
July 31—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 1—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
August 2—Quincy, WA—Watershed Festival
August 7—Camden, NJ—Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
August 8—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
August 9—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion
August 14—Darrien Center, NY—Darrien Lake Amphitheater*
August 15—Holmdel, NJ—PNC Bank Arts Center
August 16—Bethel, NY—Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
August 21—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
August 22—Birmingham, AL—Coca-Cola Amphitheater
August 23—Biloxi, MS—Mississippi Coast Coliseum*
August 28—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden Arena*
August 29—Burgettstown, PA—The Pavilion at Star Lake*
August 30—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre*
+with special guest Cole Goodwin
#supporting Alan Jackson
^with special guest Jake Worthington
~with special guest Lauren Watkins
*supporting Dierks Bentley

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation or any other, Suzanne Vega is set to release her first full-length album of new music in over a decade. Flying With Angels is due May 2 on Cooking Vinyl. The record is produced by Vega’s longtime collaborator and guitarist Gerry Leonard (David Bowie, Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, Duncan Sheik), see below for a complete track listing. Flying With Angels is available for pre-order HERE.

“Each song on the album takes place in an atmosphere of struggle,” notes Vega. “Struggle to survive, to speak, to dominate, to win, to escape, to help someone else, or just live.”

The album’s new single “Speakers’ Corner” acknowledges the increasingly political nature of communication today, when the ability to speak one’s mind is easier than ever on social media, and yet that privilege is often misused. Vega elaborates, “That’s something you don’t want in democracy: the shutting down of the Speakers’ Corner where people get a say. This is a moment in time when people are saying a lot, but sometimes they’re not making sense or not telling the truth. People should be accountable for what they say. They can’t just lie. One would think that that would be self-evident.” The new single is accompanied by an animated lyric video directed by artist/animator Michael Arthur; stream/share the single HERE and watch/share the video HERE.

In celebration of the forthcoming album Vega will tour throughout North America and Europe, performing an evening of career-spanning songs as well as showcasing material from the new album. Newly announced shows include New York’s Town Hall with special guests Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche as well as the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., World Café Live in Philadelphia and the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh. Vega and Leonard will be joined on stage by cellist Stephanie Winters. See below for a list of dates; tickets for all upcoming shows are available for purchase at suzannevega.com/tour.

Of Vega’s performances The New York Times notes that she “is attentive to the realm of the unseen.” Finding Connecticut lauded a recent concert as “nothing short of mesmerizing, weaving tales through her soulful songs in a cozy setting that allowed for a deep connection with the audience.”

Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has written and recorded numerous songs that have become part of the contemporary music vernacular, including “Luka,” “Marlene on the Wall” and “Tom’s Diner,” an a cappella piece that was remixed by U.K. electronic dance duo DNA and became a major club hit. It remains an oft-sampled and covered standard by artists across the musical spectrum. Her albums, including her self-titled debut, follow-up Solitude Standing and 99.9F have sold millions of copies worldwide.

SUZANNE VEGA
FLYING WITH ANGELS
1. Speakers’ Corner
2. Flying With Angels
3. Witch
4. Chambermaid
5. Love Thief
6. Lucinda
7. Last Train From Mariupol
8. Alley
9. Rats
10. Galway

SUZANNE VEGA TOUR DATES
March 6—East Greenwich, RI—Greenwich Odeum
March 7—Turners Falls, MA—The Shea Theater
March 8—Homer, NY—Center for the Arts of Homer
March 10—Buffalo, NY—Asbury Hall
March 11—Toronto, ON—Lula Lounge
March 12—Toronto, ON—Lula Lounge
March 15—Minneapolis, MN—Dakota
March 16—Minneapolis, MN—Dakota
March 19—Chicago, IL—Old Town School of Folk Music
March 20—Bloomington, IL—Castle Theatre
March 21—St. Louis, MO—The Sheldon Concert Hall
March 23—Chicago, IL—Old Town School of Folk Music
March 24—Indianapolis, IN—The Tobias Theater
June 8—Pittsburgh, PA—Three Rivers Arts Festival
June 10—Washington, DC—Lincoln Theatre
June 11—Philadelphia, PA—World Café Live
June 13—Amagansett, NY—The Stephen Talkhouse
June 14—New York, NY—Town Hall*
June 15—Ridgefield, CT—Ridgefield Playhouse
September 30—Amsterdam, NL—Royal Theater Carré
October 2—Rotterdam, NL—Nieuwe Luxor
October 4—Munich, DE—Isarphilharmonie
October 6—Hamburg, DE—CCH Saal Z
October 8—Berlin, DE—Kammermusiksaal Philharmonie
October 10—Brussels, BE—Bozar
October 12—Antwerp, BE—Queen Elisabeth Hall
October 13—Esch-sur-Alzette, LU—Rockhal Club
October 15—Offenbach, DE—Capitol
October 16—Koln, DE—Theater am Tansbrunnen
October 19—Gateshead, UK—Sage Gateshead (The Glasshouse Int’l Centre for Music)
October 20—Manchester, UK—Bridgewater Hall
October 21—Glasgow, UK—Royal Concert Hall
October 23—Edinburgh, UK—Usher Hall
October 25—Liverpool, UK—Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
October 27—Cambridge, UK—Corn Exchange
October 28—Brighton, UK—Dome
October 30—Bristol, UK—Bristol Beacon
October 31—Birmingham, UK—Symphony Hall
November 1—Stoke, UK—Regent Theatre
November 3—London, UK—Royal Albert Hall
Bold dates are newly confirmed.
*with special guests Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche

Elton John and Brandi Carlile release their brand new song “Swing For The Fences.” Listen HERE. This life-affirming, joyous track is the latest offering from Elton and Brandi’s recently announced collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, set for release on April 4 via Interscope Records. Pre-order the album HERE.

“Swing For The Fences” is both a euphoric slice of rock ‘n’ roll, and a defiant and proud anthem. Speaking on the track, Brandi says:“Swing For The Fences’ was a little gem I took into the studio with me: I’m a gay woman, Elton’s a gay man and we both have families, and our dreams have come true. I was thinking, wouldn’t it be cool to write an anthem for young gay kids out there that calls them into a bigger, more elegant, more fabulous life. Just like ‘go, go! don’t let anything hold you back!’.”

Elton adds: “When we recorded ‘Swing For The Fences,’ it was the moment that crystallised where the album was going. It was hard to get to that point, but we knew we had to rise to the occasion and we all just felt this massive sense of joy and euphoria. After our initial difficulties, all the uncertainties started to dissipate when this song came together. It just sounded great.”

The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by close friends and regular collaborators Elton John, eleven time GRAMMY winning US superstar Brandi Carlile and multiple GRAMMY Award winning producer and songwriter Andrew Watt. They set out to create a genuinely collaborative studio album between Elton and Brandi. The album would mix Elton-led songs and Brandi-led songs, with long term collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics, and producer and co-writer Andrew Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit. Entering Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound Studios in October 2023 with a completely blank slate, they pushed each other out of their comfort zones to write and record an album completely from scratch in just 20 days. They would be backed by a world class band of musicians comprising of Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Pino Palladino (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan and David Gilmour) and Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam, Beck).

Watch a short film about the process of making Who Believes In Angels? here. This is the first time that Elton has allowed cameras to film his writing and recording sessions. Static cameras positioned around the studio captured thousands of hours of raw footage, and ultimately documented the entire creative process - breakdowns, breakthroughs, tears, torn up lyric sheets and all. The candid footage offers fans an unprecedented, searingly honest insight into the emotionally turbulent creative process for Elton, Brandi and the rest of the team.

The results of this creative friction are stunning, and the kaleidoscopic scope of Who Believes In Angels? draws comparisons with some of Elton’s very finest works. Ballads co-exist with raw rock and roll, pop songs and country-hued Americana rub shoulders with synth-heavy psychedelia. It’s an album as unexpected as it is triumphant. Elton sounds utterly revitalized. Brandi sounds like a singer-songwriter at the absolute top of her game, her voice melding with Elton’s like a hand in a glove. The resulting songs somehow manage to be unequivocally the work of Elton John and Brandi Carlile, while sounding unlike any album either have made before.

Elton and Brandi will be in the UK for 'An Evening With Elton John & Brandi Carlile’ at The London Palladium on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. This sold-out one night only event will see them grace the stage of one of London’s most iconic venues for a unique evening of performance and storytelling.

Who Believes In Angels? was announced to huge excitement across the world in February with the eponymous single ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ garnering widespread acclaim. Listen here and watch the video here. The album also features the 2025 Oscar nominated song “Never Too Late,” created especially for the Disney+ documentary of the same name and unveiled last year to widespread critical acclaim. Listen here. A beautiful, reflective and ultimately uplifting story of finding happiness and redemption in love and family, “Never Too Late” is the truly fitting finale to the documentary that plays out over the credits of the documentary of the same name. The documentary follows Elton as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in an emotionally charged, intimate and inspiring full-circle journey. Directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish the documentary is available to watch on Disney+ now.

Who Believes In Angels? TRACK LIST
1. The Rose Of Laura Nyro
2. Little Richard’s Bible
3. Swing For The Fences
4. Never Too Late
5. You Without Me
6. Who Believes In Angels?
7. The River Man
8. A Little Light
9. Someone To Belong To
10. When This Old World Is Done With Me

Nathaniel Rateliff and longtime friend Gregory Alan Isakov today share a new music video for their duet, “Flowers,” directed by Rateliff’s partner Taylor McFadden—watch the video here. The song is out now to glowing critical reception—listen/share here. The pair performed the duet on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last Monday, marking Isakov’s late-night television debut—watch the inspiriting performance here. The song lands in advance of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ landmark headline show at Madison Square Garden on March 27, part of their milestone first-ever arena tour, with Isakov to support—tickets are available now here.

On the video, Rateliff shares, “The concept for the Flowers video came from my partner Taylor McFadden’s vision. She had heard the song in various forms over the years and was excited that Gregory and I were finally putting it out. We were in Santa Fe New Mexico listening to mixes and decided it would be a fun collaboration to create visuals for this song together. She brought in her producing partner Lavinia Jones Wright and their company I Play Different Productions to execute the idea. It was so inspirational to watch her work and create something beautiful together. Gregory is a great friend. The opportunity to work together, on both a song and video, was so special. On the day of the shoot there were many laughs and the room was filled with so much love.”

Isakov reflects, "There is a palpable joy working alongside Nathaniel. We’ve been such great friends for so long. Taylor's vision as a director is equally as impressive. They both have a real ease about them, which is always something you strive for as an artist.”

McFadden adds, "It was a natural progression collaborating on the "Flowers" music video with Nathaniel. I had heard numerous versions of the song that he and Greg had been working on over the years and was so excited they were finally going to release it to the public. The visual concept was to create a floral meadow that felt larger than life, accompanied by strong black and white silhouettes to emphasize Nathaniel and Greg's powerful vocals, generating a magical otherworldly feeling for the song." The video was produced by Lavinia Jones Wright from For I Play Different Productions—see full video credits below.

Rateliff and Isakov have known each other since the early days of their careers, rising through the local Denver-Boulder area music scene together. The pair initially crafted “Flowers” as a demo around Rateliff’s 2020 solo album And It’s Still Alright; however, the song remained unfinished for five years before the two revisited it recently.

The track was mixed and mastered with help from Patrick Meese, Mark Anderson and David Wilton.

Around the band’s recent Los Angeles show at Kia Forum, Rateliff & The Night Sweats held an initiative to help raise wildfire recovery funds for the Los Angeles area alongside supporting acts Waxahatchee and Iron And Wine. The bands donated VIP passes, a meet and greet experience and a signed Gibson guitar to 3 winners, with proceeds from the fundraising efforts going to the Musicares Fire Relief Fund. Donations can still be made to the fund here.

In addition, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, in partnership with Greater Good Music and Dream Center LA, purchased a mobile food pantry for those who lost their homes to the Los Angeles fires—truckloads of food, water and pet supplies are available on the streets of the city, with those living in hotels and shelters able to drive or walk up to receive meals.

Greater Good Music partners with music artists to give mobile food pantries to people in disaster zones—recent partnerships include Ringo Star and Def Leppard for those affected by the Los Angeles fires and Green Day, who donated emergency food to those affected by the Maui fires. Greater Good is currently feeding 1,200 people in Los Angeles weekly.

The second leg of the band’s first arena tour also saw stops at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun, and a slew of performances in Canada, including at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, with two nights in Boston at MGM Music Hall at Fenway remaining. The first leg of the arena tour saw electric performances at Red Rocks, Chicago’s United Center, and St. Paul’s Excel Center. Pioneer Press praised Rateliff’s “twangy voice exploding out of guitars and keyboards and horns into roaring, soaring choruses”—see more critical acclaim for the tour and full routing below.

The tour caps off another highlight year for the band, which saw two #1s: “Heartless” and “Call Me (Whatever You Like)” from their critically acclaimed fourth full-length studio album, South of Here, both topped the Adult Alternative Chart, marking their 7th and 8th #1s to date. The album is out now via Stax—listen here. See the band perform “Heartless” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here and an excerpt from their special on the Howard Stern Show here.

Additionally, Rateliff has been appointed as Newport Folk Steward, the first artist to hold such a role at the legendary festival since Pete Seeger. The position holds a three-year term, which will see Rateliff serving as Steward actively for two years and advising the next recipient during a third transition year. Rateliff has chosen to devote his term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond.

“FLOWERS” VIDEO CREDITS
Directed by: Taylor McFadden
Produced by: Lavinia Jones Wright
For I Play Different Productions
Director of Photography: Sam Tetro
1st Assistant Camera: Helena Grunsteidl
Gaffer: John Murphy
Key Grip: Eric Fulcher
Production Assistant: Carson McCoy
Art Direction & Florals by: Jordan McFadden | Highland Petals
Art Assistant: Justice McFadden
Stills Photographer: Devon Wycoff
Hair & Makeup: Crystal Nardico
Edited by: Lucy Munger
Color by: Company 3
Colorist: Jaime O’Bradovich
Color Producer: Nick Krasnic
Title Design by: Maxwell George

SOUTH OF HERE TOUR—NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
February 13—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena*
February 15—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena*
February 16—Portland, OR—Moda Center*
February 18—Reno, NV—Grand Sierra Resort±
February 21—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum± #
February 22—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium±
March 11—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place~
March 13—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome~
March 15—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre~
March 18—Fishers, IN—Fishers Event Center~
March 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center~
March 21—Toronto, ON—Scotiabank Arena~
March 22—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre~
March 23—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun~
March 27—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden+
March 28—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
March 29—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
+with support from Gregory Alan Isakov
*with support from Charley Crockett
±with support from Iron & Wine
#with support from Waxahatchee
~with support from The Teskey Brothers

The Melancholy Season, the first solo record in over 10 years from legendary keyboard player and founding member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Benmont Tench, is out now on Dark Horse Records. The album is produced by Jonathan Wilson (Father John Misty, Margo Price, Billy Strings) and includes performances by Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), singer-songwriter Jenny O., and Sebastian Steinberg (Fiona Apple, Iron and Wine, Soul Coughing). Stream/purchase The Melancholy Season HERE.

In celebration of the new release, Tench is sharing the album’s second single, “Under The Starlight,” alongside a new music video. Of the song, Tench comments, “I wrote ‘Under The Starlight’ with the wonderful Donald Henry. Long after it was completed, I came across this quote from Lao Tzu, which one might find both comforting and perhaps not: ‘Tao endures. The body dies. There is no danger.’” Stream/share the video HERE.

Tench recently shared the album’s title track with a video directed by Chloe Badner (Caroline Polachek); stream/share the video HERE.

Tench just completed a residency at New York’s famed Café Carlyle, which he follows this spring with a tour across the West Coast, including two nights at Largo in Los Angeles, as well as stops at The Independent in San Francisco, The Triple Door in Seattle, Portland’s Old Church, and more. See below for a complete list of dates. Tickets for all tour dates are available at benmonttench.com. Tench will also be performing at People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 26, alongside Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger (The National), Courtney Barnett, Sharon Van Etten, and many others. Additional info is HERE.

With a career spanning five decades, Tench is celebrated as one of contemporary music’s finest keyboardists, renowned for his exceptional work on the organ and piano.

Tench has not only shaped the sound of the Heartbreakers but has also contributed to an impressive array of recordings with a diverse roster of artists, including Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Alanis Morissette, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, The Chicks, The Replacements, John Prine, Waylon Jennings, John Fogerty, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones, and Johnny Cash.

BENMONT TENCH
THE MELANCHOLY SEASON

    The Melancholy Season
    Pledge
    Rattle
    Not Enough
    If She Knew
    I Will Not Follow You Down
    Under The Starlight
    Back
    Like Crystal
    Wobbles
    You, Again
    The Drivin’ Man
    Dallas

BENMONT TENCH
TOUR DATES

March 12—Los Angeles, CA—Largo
March 19—Los Angeles, CA—Largo
April 2—Ojai, CA—Ojai Playhouse
April 4—Santa Cruz, CA—Kuumbwa
April 5—San Francisco, CA—The Independent
April 8—Seattle, WA—The Triple Door
April 9—Portland, OR—Old Church
April 11—Grass Valley, CA—Center for the Arts
April 12—Sonoma, CA—Sebastiani Theatre

Rising country artist Tanner Usrey released his new song, “These Days,” today via Atlantic Records. Listen to the song HERE and watch the official music video HERE.

Of the track, produced by Grammy Award-winner Dave Cobb, Usrey shares, “I wrote ‘These Days’ late one night—or I guess early morning—when I had been up all night, and I was honestly not in a good headspace. I felt like I just wasn’t good enough for anything, which I think is something that a lot of people struggle with. Then when the sun started coming up I got to thinking ‘man, I made it another day and that’s what counts,’ because sometimes that’s all you can do is hope you can make it through to another day. This song is one that I really needed to write and put out for myself, but I hope that it resonates with the people who need it just like I did.”

With his raw energy and timeless sound, Usrey is quickly becoming a standout in country music. Continuing to garner widespread attention, he has amassed over 300 million streams to date, performed countless shows across the country, has had his songs featured in hit shows like “Yellowstone” and “Landman,” and released his full-length debut album, Crossing Lines, in 2023. Of the record, Whiskey Riff declares, “Tanner Usrey is a star on the brink of shooting across the sky…The gritty southern rock and roll sound combined with his Texas red dirt roots and earnest songwriting is a combo that absolutely rips,” while Holler calls it a “vivid, all-encompassing and, most notably, distinct album.”

Usrey is hitting the road this spring and summer with upcoming performances at festivals like Stagecoach, Two Step Inn and Calf Fry. He will also join Dylan Gossett for select dates this spring as well as several shows with Cody Jinks as part of his “The Hippies and Cowboys Tour,” including stops at Franklin, TN’s FirstBank Amphitheater, Idaho Falls’ Mountain America Center and Berkeley’s Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley among others. See below for the full tour itinerary and visit tannerusreymusic.com.

A native of Prosper, TX, Usrey was drawn to music at an early age. Raised on the sounds of Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks, his musical journey took a turn when his brothers introduced him to the Red Dirt scene. It was then that he discovered artists like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Wade Bowen and the Randy Rogers Band. Usrey will continue to release new music this year, additional details to come.

TANNER USREY CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
March 15-16—Saint Jo, TX—Rednecks with Paychecks
April 6—Georgetown, TX—Two Step Inn
April 25—Indio, CA—Stagecoach
May 2—Stillwater, OK—Calf Fry Festival
May 13—London, Ontario—London Music Hall*
May 14—Kitchener, Ontario—Elements*
May 16—Bala, Ontario—The Knee to Bala*
May 20—Quebec City, Quebec—Théâtre Capitole*
May 21—Ottawa, Ontario—National Arts Centre*
May 23—Montreal, Quebec—Mtelus*
May 29—North Central Columbia, MO—Central Bank Downtown Live+
May 30—Franklin, TN—FirstBank Amphitheater+
June 26—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater+
June 27—Idaho Falls, ID—Mountain America Center+
June 28—Casper, WY—Ford Wyoming Center+
July 10—Wheatland, CA—Hard Rock Live Sacramento+
July 11—Stateline, NV—Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys+
July 12—Berkeley, CA—The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley+
July 17—Kent, WA—Accesso Showare Center+
July 19—Airway Heights, WA—Becu Live Outdoor Venue+
August 9—Baltimore, MD—Peir Six Pavilion+
August 15—Bridgeport, CT—Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater+
August 16—Boston, MA—Leader Bank Pavilion+
August 17—Syracuse, NY—Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview+
September 18—West Des Moines, IA—Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park+
September 19—Indianapolis, IN—Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park+
September 20—Youngstown, OH—The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre+
*supporting Dylan Gossett
+supporting Cody Jinks

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton, unveils a slew of additional shows ahead of the “Let’s Do It Again!” tour set for this spring. The newly confirmed dates include Bend, Oregon’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Boise, Idaho’s Idaho Central Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada’s Pearl Theater and more. Tickets are available at peterframpton.com. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Additionally, Frampton is set to sit in with the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on March 10.

This month marks the 50th anniversary of Frampton’s classic eponymous album, Frampton. Released on March 29, 1975, just before his 25th birthday, Frampton’s fourth record was his breakthrough in America, going on to hit No. 32 on the Billboard chart and sell more than 500,000 copies in less than six months. The album is best known for featuring the studio versions of the timeless anthem “Show Me The Way” and beloved ballad “Baby I Love Your Way” (as part of a medley with “Nassau”), which would help the singer-guitarist’s solo career go stratospheric on his legendary live album, Frampton Comes Alive, released the following year. Frampton was co-produced by Frampton, along with Chris Kimsey, and recorded in late 1974 and early 1975 at Clearwell Castle in Gloucestershire, UK. In addition to lead guitar, Frampton also played piano, organ, acoustic guitar, bass and his trademark talkbox, as heard on “Show Me The Way.” He was joined by his former Herd colleague Andy Brown on bass with John Siomos on drums.

Kicking off this spring, the first leg of Frampton’s “Let’s Do It Again!” tour includes stops at Chicago’s Chicago Theatre, Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater, Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre and more.

Upon confirming the tour last month, Frampton shared, “I am so thrilled to be able to come out and play again for you, it’s been a spectacular year, looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”

The upcoming performances arrive on the heels of a landmark 2024 for the musician, who, in addition to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, played concerts to rave reviews at venues across the U.S. Frampton’s “Never Say Never,” “Never EVER Say Never” and subsequent “Positively Thankful” tours were unexpected by fans after the legendary musician shared his diagnosis of the degenerative disease inclusion-body myositis.

Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. In 2007, Frampton won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints and in 2014 was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM’s TEC Awards in 2019 and most recently received the 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage Nashville. Last fall, the iconic guitarist was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

In 2020, Frampton was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, his autobiography, Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir, debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list and he appeared on Dolly Parton’s latest album, Rockstar, as the only artist featured on two tracks.

In 2023, Frampton unveiled Frampton@50 on Intervention Records, a numbered limited-edition vinyl box set featuring Frampton’s essential 1972-1975 studio releases Wind of Change, Frampton’s Camel and Frampton. He also received The Myositis Association’s Heroes in the Fight 2023 Patient Ambassador Award and unveiled his historic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall as a live album via UMe—listen here.

Frampton Comes Alive! remains one of the top-selling live records of all time, selling over 17 million worldwide.

PETER FRAMPTON LIVE
March 30—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun Arena
April 1—Port Chester, NY—The Capitol Theatre
April 3—Bethlehem, PA—Wind Creek Event Center
April 5—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
April 7—New Brunswick, NJ—State Theatre New Jersey
April 9—Niagara Falls, ON—OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
April 11—Carmel, IN—The Center for the Performing Arts - The Palladium
April 15—Milwaukee, WI—The Riverside Theater
April 17—Chicago, IL—The Chicago Theatre
April 19—Mount Pleasant, MI—Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
June 13—Seattle, WA—TBA
June 15—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater
June 17—Boise, ID—Idaho Central Arena
June 19—Reno, NV—Silver Legacy Resort Casino
June 21—Rohnert Park, CA—Graton Resort & Casino
June 23—Highland, CA—Yaamava’ Theater
June 25—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Federal Theatre
June 27—Albuquerque, NM‚—Isleta Resort & Casino
June 29—Las Vegas, NV—Pearl Theater

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will embark on a special co-headline tour with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs this summer featuring stops at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Charleston’s Firefly Distillery, Atlanta’s Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park and Asheville’s Yards Amphitheater among others.

Of the tour, lead singer Charlie Starr shares, “What could be better than summertime rock and roll shows with Blackberry Smoke and the one and only Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs?”

Blackberry Smoke’s fan club will have early access to tickets with pre-sale beginning tomorrow, March 11 at 10:00am local time, with the public on-sale following this Friday, March 14 at 10:00am local time. Full details and ticket information can be found at blackberrysmoke.com.

In addition to the new dates, Blackberry Smoke is currently on the road with upcoming headline shows at New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Houston’s 713 Music Hall, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Dallas’ Majestic Theatre and Maryville’s The Shed (three nights) among others. They will also join Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Avett Brothers for select dates later this year. See below for complete tour itinerary.
Throughout their prolific career, Blackberry Smoke has released eight studio albums including their latest, Be Right Here. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), the record was released to widespread critical acclaim and debuted at #1 on the Current Country Albums chart, Americana/Folk Albums chart and Current Rock Albums chart. Of the record, Premier Guitar praised, “Blackberry Smoke is what happens when real musicians tell authentic stories through great songs,” while Forbes declared, “a unique blend of hard rock, southern rock, country, blues, and masterful songwriting” and Relix proclaimed, “Be Right Here is what Blackberry Smoke has been heading toward all along.”

Since forming in 2001, Blackberry Smoke has continued to tour relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. In addition to their work as musicians, the band is deeply committed to charitable work and formed the Brit Turner Family Fund, a non-profit supporting several national foundations committed to curing children’s cancer. With these efforts, the band has raised over $1,000,000 to date benefitting children’s cancer research. Most recently, Blackberry Smoke raised over $26,000 with their hometown show at Atlanta’s Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park this past summer, which celebrated the life and legacy of the band’s late drummer, Brit Turner. 

BLACKBERRY SMOKE CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, March 14 at 10:00am local
March 14—Douglas, GA—The Martin Theatre*
March 15—Douglas, GA—The Martin Theatre*
March 27—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore†
March 28—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall†
March 29—Helotes, TX—John T. Floore’s Country Store‡
April 24—Montgomery, AL—Montgomery Performing Arts Centre§
April 25—Pensacola, FL—Pensacola Saenger Theatre§
April 26—Tampa, FL—Busch Gardens Tampa - Gwazi Field
May 8—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody Theater#
May 9—Dallas, TX—Majestic Theatre#
May 10—Palestine, TX—Wiggly Thump Festival
May 15—Maryville, TN—The Shed~
May 16—Maryville, TN—The Shed%
May 17—Maryville, TN—The Shed§
May 31—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans Band Aid Music Festival
June 1—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival
July 10—Pistoia, Italy—Pistoia Blues
July 11—Milan, Italy—Comfort Festival
July 13—Weert, Limburg—Bospop
July 15—Manchester, U.K.—AO Arena**
July 16—Birmingham, U.K.—bp pulse LIVE**
July 18—Brighton, England—The Brighton Centre**
July 19—London, UK—OVO Arena Wembley**
July 25—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium††
July 26—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium††
July 31—Lewiston, NY—Artpark Amphitheater††
August 1—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE††
August 2—Columbus, OH—KEMBA Live! Outdoor††
August 3—Roanoke, VA—Berglund Performing Arts Theatre††
August 5—North Charleston, SC—Firefly Distillery††
August 7—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater††
August 8—Charlotte, NC—Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre††
August 9—Atlanta, GA—Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park††
August 10—Asheville, NC—Asheville Yards Amphitheater††
August 21—Bonner Springs, KS—Azura Amphitheater‡‡
August 22—Rogers, AR—Walmart AMP‡‡
August 23—El Dorado, AR—Murphy Arts District Amphitheater‡‡
August 30—Charlestown, RI—Rhythm and Roots Festival

*with special guest Parker Gispert
†with special guest Zach Person
‡with special guest Brent Cobb
§with special guest Bones Owens
#with special guest Jason Scott & The High Heat
~with special guest Rob Leines
%with special guest Taylor Hunnicutt
**supporting Lynard Skynyrd
††co-headline with co-headline with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
‡‡supporting The Avett Brothers

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun has released her new song, “All My Time,” which is available everywhere now. Listen/share HERE.

Of the track, Oladokun shares, “Being on tour for the past few years has taught me a lot about time zones. I’m constantly calculating how many hours I'm away from the people I love. I wrote ‘All My Time’ during some downtime at a festival in Mexico while checking to see where I was and who I could call. All of it was recorded in the back lounge of the bus where I’m currently racing across America so I can get back to the place I call home.”

Oladokun is currently on “The Blackbird Tour,” which kicked off in January and has seen many sold out dates and features upcoming stops at West Hollywood’s Troubadour (two nights), Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Austin’s Scoot Inn and more. See below for the complete tour itinerary. $1 from each purchase will benefit The Ally Coalition. Full details can be found at www.joyoladokun.com/tour.

The new song and tour celebrate Oladokun’s critically acclaimed album, Observations From a Crowded Room, which was released this past fall. Stream/purchase HERE. Written, produced and largely performed by Oladokun alone, the album marks a personal and creative turning point for the Nashville-based artist and was crafted during a period of intense introspection and questioning. The 15-track collection—comprised of 12 songs and 3 spoken interludes—finds Oladokun reflecting on her place in the world, both as a person and an artist, while blending her pop-folk roots with electronic and psychedelic elements.

Since her breakthrough in 2020, Oladokun has released multiple acclaimed full-length albums—2021’s in defense of my own happiness and 2023’s Proof of Life—both of which landed on numerous best-of-the-year lists. Of Oladokun, The New York Times praises, “her songs are conversational and confessional, and her hooky but profound melodies turn her lyrics into mantras,” while Rolling Stone calls them, “Nashville’s most low-key musical revolutionary…in this time of shifting priorities away from work toward self-care and connection with others, Oladokun is offering a master class in those subjects” and NPR Music asserts, “She has a remarkable ability to distill how forces at work in the world…she can make even social and political protest feel like an intimate, warmly human act.”

Moreover, in the last few years, Oladokun—a proud queer Black person and daughter of Nigerian immigrants—has performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “CBS Saturday Morning,” “TODAY,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits and NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series. Oladokun’s music has also been included in the Al Sharpton documentary, Loudmouth, CBS’ “CSI: Vegas,” NBC’s “This Is Us,” ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC’s “Station 19,” NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and HBO’s “And Just Like That,” while her song, “i see america,” was also selected as a finalist for the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Award, Best Song for Social Change. Widely respected by her peers, Oladokun has collaborated with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Jack Antonoff, Jason Isbell and Noah Kahan and has joined Morris, Isbell, Kahan, John Mayer, Hozier, My Morning Jacket, Tyler Childers, Pink Sweat$, Leon Bridges and Manchester Orchestra on the road.

JOY OLADOKUN CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
March 12—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
March 13—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
March 15—Pioneertown, CA—Pappy + Harriet’s
March 16—San Diego, CA—The Observatory at North Park
March 18—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
March 19—Santa Fe, NM—Meow Wolf
March 21—Dallas, TX—Studio at The Factory
March 22—Austin, TX—Scoot Inn
March 25—Birmingham, AL—Saturn
March 27—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
May 5-7—Miramar Beach, FL—Moon Crush: The Sea & ME
July 5—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony Summer Stage+
July 6—Wilmington, NC—Live Oak Bank Pavilion+
July 7—Asheville, NC—Asheville Yards Amphitheater+
 
+supporting Gary Clark Jr.

TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY is now available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ today in the U.S. and Canada, and tomorrow, March 12th, in the UK, Australia, Latin America, France, Italy, and Germany. This marks the first time the fully restored version of the classic ‘80s documentary from legendary, Academy Award®-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) has been made widely available to a global audience.

TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY is a fun, candid, fast-paced, and musically rich ride with America’s greatest rock & roll band—a time capsule of the dawn of the MTV era and a rare, shining glimpse into Tom Petty’s lasting creative genius. Featuring nearly 20 minutes of never-before-seen bonus content, including new commentary from Crowe himself, the film offers in-depth interviews, electrifying live performances, and unprecedented intimate access to Petty and the band.

Originally airing only once on MTV in February 1983, the tapes from Crowe’s directorial debut were finally found in 2024, nearly 40 years after they became folklore to fans, musicians, and the entertainment industry at large. The highly anticipated film, restored from its original 16mm source, is an era-defining look at rock & roll, capturing Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers as they finish, promote, and tour the groundbreaking Long After Dark album—the band’s third and final project with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine.

“Heartbreakers Beach Party occupies a special place in my heart,” said Crowe. “Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers leaned into the making of the film with a kind of hilarious, music-filled honesty that still feels fresh forty years later. It was also my first experience as a director. Thanks to Adria Petty and the Petty estate, along with our co-filmmakers Danny Bramson, Phil Savenick, Doug Dowdle, and Greg Mariotti, we’re bringing it back in all its reckless glory. I’m especially happy to add a postscript with the never-seen outtake footage I always treasured. The fact that the original film was yanked from MTV after only one airing shows that it was, and still is, an outlandish feast for fans in the best ways. Turn it up!!”

TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY is executive produced by the Petty Legacy, LLC, Bruce Resnikoff, and Bruce Gillmer (MTV Entertainment Studios).

About Tom Petty

Over his 40-year career, Tom Petty became a beloved American rock & roll icon, world-renowned for his songwriting and his incredible band, The Heartbreakers. In addition to the 13 studio albums he made with The Heartbreakers, Petty recorded three solo albums, including the acclaimed Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers. Petty was also a member of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys and, before The Heartbreakers, the band Mudcrutch.

Hailed as one of the greatest popular music artists of all time, Petty’s honors include induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with multiple Grammy Awards. He sold over 85 million records, amassed over 5 billion streams, and performed for more than 140 million fans worldwide. Tom Petty passed away in 2017, shortly after completing his 40th-anniversary tour, leaving behind a trove of unreleased material. His music continues to reach fans—both new and old—around the world today.
About The Tom Petty Estate

Established in 2018 by Tom Petty’s family after his untimely passing, the Tom Petty Estate continues to honor the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest rock artists and songwriters. Through innovative storytelling and forward-thinking initiatives, the Estate ensures that Petty’s impact continues to reach generations to come.

Just last year, some of Petty’s closest friends and collaborators came together to lovingly curate Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, via Big Machine Records in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate. Most recently, the family opened their archives to share an expansive deluxe edition of the groundbreaking album Long After Dark alongside the cult-classic documentary of the same era from Cameron Crowe, TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY.

Petty is widely recognized and remembered for his philanthropy and service to the communities he called home in Los Angeles and Gainesville, Florida. In that spirit, the Petty Estate aims to extend the late artist’s legacy—both musically and in spirit—by supporting philanthropic and social issues that were close to Petty’s heart.

Celebrated guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) is sitting in with house band Cleto and the Cletones on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” tonight. See local listings to tune in.

Campbell’s appearance comes in anticipation of his forthcoming memoir, Heartbreaker, written with Ari Surdoval. The book is due March 18 via Grand Central Publishing; pre-order the book HERE.

Mike Campbell was the lead guitarist for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers from the band’s inception in 1976 until Petty’s tragic death in 2017. Campbell’s iconic, melodic playing helped form the foundation of the band’s sound, as heard on definitive classics like “American Girl,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” “Learning to Fly” and “Into the Great Wide Open.”

Together, Petty and Campbell wrote countless songs, including some of the band’s biggest hits: “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “You Got Lucky” and “Runnin’ Down a Dream” among them.

From their early days in Florida to their dizzying rise to superstardom to Petty’s acclaimed solo albums Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers, Petty never made a record without Campbell. Their work together is timeless, as are the career-defining hits Campbell co-wrote with Don Henley (“The Boys of Summer”) and with Petty for Stevie Nicks (“Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”).

But few know of the less-than-glamorous background from which Campbell emerged, and the sacrifices required. His rise was an at-times grueling dream come true that took him from the very bottom to the absolute top, where Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers would remain for decades, creating an astonishing body of work.

“This is my book,” Campbell says. “It’s the story of a poor kid from Jacksonville, Florida who realized a dream through music. It’s a long journey through hard work, dedication and luck. Playing guitar and writing songs has been my inspiration and purpose. It’s a story of hope, redemption and gratitude, a testimonial that dreams can come true if you believe in yourself and follow your truth. It took two years to write and it’s a labor of love. I hope you enjoy the ride!”
“Mike Campbell’s Heartbreaker is everything one hopes for in a rock memoir,” notes Ben Schafer, Executive Editor, Grand Central Publishing. “Like the remarkable body of work he co-created with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, it delivers on every level from beginning to end.”

Brilliant, soft-spoken and intensely private, Campbell opens up within these pages for the first time, revealing himself to be an astute observer of triumphs, tragedies and absurdities alike, with a songwriter’s eye for the telling detail and a voice as direct and unpretentious as his music.

Over the last year the Tom Petty Estate has been opening their vault and sharing previously unreleased music and never-before-seen, newly remastered film from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ prolific 1982 to ’83 era. Today, the Petty Legacy archives have released their latest unearthed musical treasure, a newly restored video of Petty and the Heartbreakers performing a rollicking cover of The Troggs’ classic “Wild Thing” at the Los Angeles-based studio The Record Plant in 1982. Directed by Justin Kreutzmann, the video, which boasts newly remastered audio, features footage of the band’s performance at The Record Plant, filmed for the French TV program, “Houba Houba,” alongside never-before-seen bonus footage originally captured by Cameron Crowe for his 1983 film, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party. The film has been restored and released for the first time in more than 40 years and is now streaming on Paramount+. The new clip follows The Record Plant videos of “Keeping Me Alive,” “Finding Out” and “Stories We Could Tell.”

Watch/share “Wild Thing” (French TV) HERE.

“Wild Thing” is one of the many highlights from the recently released Deluxe Edition of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers classic 1982 album, Long After Dark. The expanded album features the newly remasteredoriginal album from the original analog master tapes, plus 12 rediscovered bonus tracks newly mixed by Petty’s longtime engineer Ryan Ulyate and includes packaging designed by GRAMMY® Award-winning designer Jeri Heiden, liner notes by legendary rock journalist and Tom Petty Radio host David Fricke, with commentary from Jimmy Iovine and Cameron Crowe and iconic archival photographs by Dennis Callahan, Neil Preston and Aaron Rappaport. The set is available in a variety of configurations, highlighted by a limited edition TomPetty.com 2LP pressing on 180-gram red with black splatter color vinyl, housed in a numbered foil tip-on jacket with an exclusive lithograph.

In conjunction with the long-awaited release of Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, Geffen/UMe has also just released the digital-only Heartbreakers Beach Party: The Soundtrack which includes 35 songs from the acclaimed film alongside tracks from Long After Dark (Deluxe Edition).

Stream it now: https://tompetty.lnk.to/HBBPSoundtrackPR

Celebrated singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne announces the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary reissue of his groundbreaking debut album, Trouble, set for release on June 13. Fans can pre-save or preorder the special vinyl edition here.

In celebration of this landmark, LaMontagne will hit the road for the Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour, performing the album live in its entirety for the first time since its original release. This milestone tour includes iconic venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Toronto’s Massey Hall, and Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Reflecting on the anniversary, LaMontagne shared on social media: "There are moments in your life when you need to place a marker. Some people think that it is brave or fearless to never look back. I don’t believe that. For the simple reason that if you never look back, you will never see how far you've come."

The remastered vinyl edition, crafted specifically for this release by Brian Lee and Bob Jackson at Waygate Mastering, provides fans with a richer, fuller listening experience. LaMontagne praised the remastering, highlighting the renewed depth and warmth: "Each year, more and more music lovers appreciate vinyl for its depth of sound and tangible realness. The new vinyl remaster of Trouble truly captures this essence."

Originally released in 2004, Trouble earned widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. NPR hailed the album as "timeless, cathartic, and uplifting," while BBC called it "a classic—listen incessantly." It was certified Platinum by the RIAA, marking LaMontagne as a definitive voice in contemporary folk and Americana.

Over the past two decades, LaMontagne has continued to craft a unique musical journey marked by authenticity and soulful introspection, shunning celebrity for a quiet life in Western Massachusetts. His subsequent albums, Till the Sun Turns Black and Gossip in the Grain, both achieved RIAA Gold certifications, and he earned a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, among numerous other accolades.

Tracklist - Trouble:

Trouble

Shelter

Hold You in My Arms

Narrow Escape

Burn

Forever My Friend

Hannah

How Come

Jolene

All the Wild Horses

Fans can pre-save/pre-order the album here.

TROUBLE 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES
August 23—Boise, ID—Morrison Center
August 26—Vail, CO—Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
August 27—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 29—Omaha, NE—Holland Center
August 30—Highland Park, IL—Ravinia Festival
August 31—Minneapolis, MN—Orpheum Theatre
September 2—Iowa City, IA—Hancher Auditorium
September 3—St. Louis, MO—Stifel Theatre
September 5—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
September 6—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
September 7—Columbus, OH—Mershon Auditorium
September 9—Syracuse, NY—The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
September 10—Wilkes-Barre, PA—F.M. Kirby Center
September 12—Selbyville, DE—Freeman Arts Pavilion
September 13—Philadelphia, PA—The Met
September 14—Vienna, VA—Wolf Trap
September 16—Durham, NC—DPAC
September 17—Greenville, SC—Peace Center
September 19—Louisville, KY—The Louisville Palace
September 20—Detroit, MI—Fox Theatre
September 21—Akron, OH—Akron Civic Theatre
September 23—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall
September 24—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall
September 26—Boston, MA—Leader Bank Pavilion
September 27—Boston, MA—Leader Bank Pavilion
September 29—Portland, ME—State Theatre
September 30—Portland, ME—State Theatre
October 2—New York, NY—Beacon Theatre
October 3—New York, NY—Beacon Theatre
October 4—New York, NY—Beacon Theatre

Progressive Bluegrass-Americana troubadours Greensky Bluegrass have expanded their highly successful North American headline tour, with new dates this Summer 2025.

Additional stops include Buffalo, Asheville, Cincinnati, two nights in Interlochen, MI and more. See below for the complete list of dates.

Artist presale begins on Wednesday, March 19 at 10 A.M. ET. General on-sale begins on Friday, March 21 at 10 A.M. ET. More info HERE.

For over two decades now, progressive bluegrass band Greensky Bluegrass—Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin)—have become known for their dynamic live performances and extensive touring schedule. With music reflecting their own lives and collective experiences, their songwriting stays true to traditional bluegrass.

The band’s die-hard fans travel in droves across the country and pack multiple-night show runs at iconic venues like Red Rocks and The Ryman. “As songwriters and musicians, we have a need for people to be on board, we’re not just regurgitating the same shit,” explains Bruzza.Hoffman adds, “We aren’t a band all for money. We did it for romantic reasons such as love, catharsis, and because it mattered to us and the listeners. 

It would be easy to make decisions based on our needs to eat or the desires of others, but that’s not doing it for love. We love what we do, and we’re grateful for the love we receive in return from the people listening.” Bruzza continues, “I hope they know we’re doing this for us and them.”

BLUEGRASS GREENSKY TOUR DATES
April 19—Atlanta, GA—SweetWater 420 Fest
May 17—Clive, IA—Greenbelt Music Festival
June 19—Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 20—Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 25—Omaha, NE—Slowdown
June 26—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater
June 27—Eau Claire, WI—Blue Ox Festival
June 28—Nashville, IN—Brown County Music Center
July 2—Huber Heights, OH—Rose Music Center
July 3—Buffalo, NY—Outer Harbor
July 4—Garrettsville, OH—Grassfire Festival
July 5—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed (outdoors)
July 17—Asheville, NC—Asheville Yards
July 18—High Point, NC—Cohab Space
July 19—Snowshoe, WV—4848 Festival
July 20—Cincinnati, OH—Riverfront Live
August 9—Alta, WY—Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival
August 21—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
Aug 22 —Interlochen, MI—Kresge Auditorium (On Sale April 4)
Aug 23—Interlochen, MI—Kresge Auditorium (On Sale April 4)
Sep 13—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Sep 19-21—North Adams, MA—FreshGrass
Sep 20-21—Annapolis, MD—Annapolis Baygrass Festival
Oct 10—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
Oct 11—St. Paul, MN—Palace Theatre
*with special guest Margo Price
http://www.greenskybluegrass.com/

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Wyatt Flores will continue his extensive “Welcome Back To The Plains Tour” this summer with newly confirmed stops at Grand Junction, CO’s Warehouse 25 Sixty-Five, Emigrant, MT’s The Old Saloon and Sandy, UT’s Sandy Amphitheater. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for the new dates will be available for pre-sale starting tomorrow, March 19 at 10:00am local time with general on-sale following this Friday, March 21 at 10:00am local time. $1 from each ticket sold will go to support the Red Dirt Relief Fund.

In addition to the upcoming headline dates, Flores will also join 49 Winchester for an extensive tour across the U.K. and Europe this fall. Full details can be found at www.wyattfloresmusic.com

An electric live performer, Flores released his first live album, Live At Cain’s Ballroom, earlier this year via Island Records (stream/purchase here). Recorded during Flores’ sold-out shows at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom this past December, the album features songs from across his catalogue as well as a cover of Turnpike Troubadours’ “Ringing In The Year,” and led Country Cue to praise, “a compelling live recording that masterfully captures the authentic spirit of his performances.”

The live project adds to a breakout year for Flores, who released his full-length debut album, Welcome to the Plains, this past fall (stream/purchase here). Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints), the project details Flores’ journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK with the highs and lows of life on the road. In celebration of the release, Flores was recently featured as part of NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, made his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” performed on “CBS Saturday Morning”and spoke with NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life. Receiving widespread critical attention, The New York Timespraised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “a fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life affirming, existential best.”

Flores has also been recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, received a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Additionally, Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, saw his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and had his song, “Before I Do,” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the Twisters movie. Most recently, Flores was highlighted as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame’s latest “American Current” exhibit.

LIVE AT CAIN’S BALLROOM TRACK LIST
1. Welcome To The Plains
2. Life Lessons
3. Little Town
4. Break My Bones
5. Wildcat
6. Stillwater
7. Losing Sleep
8. I Believe In God
9. When I Die
10. Half Life
11. Orange Bottles
12. Oh Susannah
13. Ringing In The Year
14. Please Don’t Go
15. Milwaukee
16. Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight
17. Forget Your Voice
18. West of Tulsa

WYATT FLORES CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

March 21-23—Brisbane, Australia—CMC Rocks 2025
April 4—Cottonwood, AL—Breakout at Big Creek Festival
April 5—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Tortuga Music Festival
April 6—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live*
April 9—Memphis, TN—Graceland Soundstage†
April 10—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore†
April 11—Gonzales, TX—Cattle Country Fest
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 25—Anderson, SC—Wendell’s‡
April 26—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion*
April 29—Huntsville, AL—Mars Music Hall+
May 1—Columbia, MO—9th Street#
May 2—Stillwater, OK—Calf Fry Festival
May 4—Arlington, TX—Lone Star Smokeout
May 30—St. Louis, MO—Ballpark Village~
May 31—Lexington, KY—Railbird Music Festival
June 5—Clinton, IA—Tailgate N’ Tallboys Fest
July 7—Calgary, AB—Calgary Stampede
July 9—London, ON—Rock The Park
July 12—Cavendish, PE—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 18—Redmond, OR—Fairwell Festival
July 20—Whitefish, MT—Under the Big Sky Festival
July 22—Emigrant, MT—The Old Saloon^
July 24—Grand Junction, CO—Warehouse 25 Sixty-Five^
July 25—Sandy, UT—Sandy Amphitheater^
July 26—Yerington, NV—Night in the Country Festival
July 31-August 3—Chicago, IL—Lollapalooza
August 3—Saint Charles, IA—Hinterland Music Festival
August 13—Lewisburg, WV—State Fair of West Virginia
August 15—Montreal, Quebec—Lasso Festival 2025
October 4—Dublin, Ireland—3 Olympia Theatre**
October 5—Belfast, Northern Ireland—Telegraph Building**
October 7—Glasgow, Scotland—O2 Academy**
October 8—Manchester, England—Academy 1**
October 10—Leeds, England—Stylus**
October 11—Birmingham, England—O2 Institute**
October 14—London, England—Roundhouse**
October 16—Bristol, England—O2 Academy**
October 18—Ghent, Belgium—Club Wintercircus**
October 20—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Paradiso**
October 21—Groningen, Netherlands—De Oosterpoort**
October 22—Cologne, Germany—Carlswerk Victoria**
October 24— Berlin, Germany—Astra**
October 25—Hamburg, Germany—Docks**
October 26—Copenhagen, Denmark—Vega Main Hall**
October 28—Stockholm, Sweden—Filadelfia**
October 29—Oslo, Norway—Rockefeller**
*with special guest Noah Rinker
†with special guest Bayker Blankenship
‡with special guest Blake Whiten
+with special guest Drayton Farley
#with special guest Waylon Wyatt
~with special guest Kaitlin Butts
^with special guest Jonah Kagan
**supporting 49 Winchester

2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will continue his extensive headline tour through this summer including newly confirmed stops at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, Minneapolis’ Target Center, Fargo’s SCHEELS Arena, Bozeman’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Missoula’s Adams Center and two nights at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom—Strings’ first-ever Canadian shows. Tickets for the new dates will go on-sale this Friday, March 28 at 10:00am local time. Full details can be found at www.billystrings.com/tour.

Ahead of the summer shows, Strings will make stops this spring at St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre (three nights, all sold-out), Savannah’s Enmarket Arena (two nights), Tampa’s Yuengling Center, Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre (three nights, all sold-out), St. Louis’ Chaifetz Arena (two nights), Lexington’s Rupp Arena (two nights) and Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena (two nights) among many others. He will also embark on his first headline arena tour across Australia and New Zealand in July and join Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour starting in May. See below for complete tour itinerary.

The upcoming performances add to yet another landmark year for Strings, who won Best Bluegrass Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards earlier this year for his acclaimed record, Live Vol. 1. Strings’ first live album, Live Vol. 1 debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart this past summer (stream/purchase here). Showcasing his electrifying concerts, the record features Strings performing some of his most beloved songs—including “Dust in a Baggie,” “Away From The Mire,” and “Turmoil & Tinfoil”—recorded at venues around the world including Paris’ La Cigale, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Austin’s Moody Center, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and more.

Furthermore, Strings released his latest full-length studio album, Highway Prayers, this past fall, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales Chart—the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across genres. Released via Reprise Records, Highway Prayers was produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann) and continues to receive widespread critical attention, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.” Listen to Highway Prayers HERE.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. He has also performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “Bluegrass Underground” as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.

BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, March 28 at 10:00am local time
April 3—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 4—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 5—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 9—Tampa, FL—Yuengling Center
April 11—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 12—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 15—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena (SOLD OUT)
April 17—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 18—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 19—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
May 13—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 15—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 16—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 18—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 20—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena
May 22—Spokane, WA—ONE Spokane Stadium Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 24—Ridgefield, WA—Cascades Amphitheater
May 25—George, WA—The Gorge Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 30—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
May 31—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
June 6—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 7—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 11—Kansas City, MO—T-Mobile Center
June 13—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 14—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 20—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
June 21—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
July 15—Melbourne, Australia—Margaret Court Arena
July 17—Sydney, Australia—ICC Sydney Theatre
July 19—Brisbane City, Australia—Riverstage
July 22—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena
August 8—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum
August 9—Minneapolis, MN—Target Center
August 12—Fargo, ND—SCHEELS Arena
August 15—Bozeman, MT—Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
August 16—Missoula, MT—Adams Center
August 19—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom
August 20—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom

Influential alternative rock band Garbage will embark on a 31-city tour across North America this fall in support of their anticipated eighth studio LP Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. “Happy Endings” will see stops at New York’s Brooklyn Paramount, Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, San Francisco’s The Warfield and more—tickets will go on sale April 4 here.

For over thirty years, Garbage’s powerful live show has captivated audiences and continues to inspire worldwide adoration. “Happy Endings” marks Garbage’s first extensive headline tour in the U.S. in almost ten years.

Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, set for release May 30, is the follow-up to 2021’s critically acclaimed No Gods No Masters, praised in The New York Times as a “thrumming mix of goth and orchestral pop.” According to Manson, the new album was forged out of the need to find an uplifting thread amidst the swell of chaos and extraordinary upheaval in the world.

THE HAPPY ENDINGS TOUR
September 3—Orlando, FL—Hard Rock Café
September 5—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
September 6—St Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live
September 8—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern
September 10—Nashville, TN—The Pinnacle
September 12—Cleveland, OH—Agora Theatre
September 13—Detroit, MI—Masonic Cathedral Theatre
September 16—Philadelphia, PA—Franklin Music Hall
September 17—Washington, DC—The Anthem
September 18—Boston, MA—Roadrunner
September 20—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Paramount
September 23—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE
September 24—Toronto, ON—History
September 29—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed
September 30—Newport, KY—MegaCorp Pavilion
October 1—Columbus, OH—KEMBA Live!
October 3—Madison, WI—The Sylvee
October 4—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue
October 6—Kansas City, MO—Midland Theatre
October 7—Dallas, TX—The Bomb Factory
October 12—Denver, CO—The Mission Ballroom
October 15—Seattle, WA—Paramount Theatre
October 18—Spokane, WA—Knitting Factory Spokane
October 20—Vancouver, BC—Orpheum
October 21—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
October 23—Saratoga, CA—The Mountain Winery
October 24—San Francisco, CA—The Warfield
October 26—Reno, NV—Silver Legacy Resort Casino
October 29—Salt Lake City, UT—Rockwell at The Complex
October 31—Las Vegas, NV—The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - The Chelsea
November 2—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren

Today, global music icon Elton John and eleven-time Grammy winning superstar Brandi Carlile announce the world premiere of “Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation.”  This short, intimate film gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the ‘making of’ each song off their forthcoming collaborative album, Who Believes In Angels? The premiere is set for Friday, April 4 at 92NY and will be followed by a conversation moderated by TCM host Dave Karger with Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Elton’s longtime lyricist and collaborator, Bernie Taupin and Grammy-winning producer and songwriter, Andrew Watt. Fans can watch all episodes and the recording of the live Q&A from 92NY exclusively on YouTube beginning April 5 HERE.

“Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation” is a candid, 30-minute film series that encapsulates the creative brilliance and unbridled talent of all the musicians who worked on the record. Static cameras positioned around the studio captured thousands of hours of raw footage and ultimately documented the album's entire creation. Offering fans an unprecedented, searingly honest insight into the emotionally turbulent creative process - breakdowns, breakthroughs, tears, torn up lyric sheets and all. “Stories From The Edge Of Creation” marks the first time that Elton has allowed cameras to film his writing and recording sessions while creating an album.

Who Believes In Angels?, also set for worldwide release on April 4, was announced to huge excitement across the world with the eponymous single “Who Believes In Angels?” garnering widespread acclaim. The album also features the 2025 Oscar nominated song “Never Too Late,” created especially for the Disney+ documentary of the same name and unveiled last year to widespread critical acclaim. Who Believes In Angels? was devised by close friends and regular collaborators Elton John, and Brandi Carlile with producer and songwriter Andrew Watt. They set out to create a genuinely collaborative studio album between Elton and Brandi. The album would mix Elton-led songs and Brandi-led songs, with long term collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics, and producer and co-writer Andrew Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit. Entering Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound Studios in October 2023 with a completely blank slate, they pushed each other out of their comfort zones to write and record an album completely from scratch in just 20 days. They are backed by a world class band of musicians comprising of Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Pino Palladino (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan and David Gilmour) and Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam, Beck). Pre-order the album HERE.

For more information or to purchase tickets to attend the 92NY event, please visit HERE.

Last night, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats brought down the house on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with an electrifying live rendition of “South of Here,” the title track from their critically acclaimed fourth studio album—watch here. Host Jimmy Fallon introduced the band with high praise:

“Boy oh boy, do we have great music tonight. We’ve known this band and this gentleman for 10 years...they crushed it, and I just found out they sold out Madison Square Garden. That’s how you do it. We love them—Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are here! The best.”

This performance arrives just before the band’s sold-out show at Madison Square Garden this Thursday, March 27. The much-anticipated event is part of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ first-ever arena tour in support of South of Here, out now via Stax—listen here. After the MSG date, the tour continues with two sold-out nights at Boston’s MGM Music Hall.

The landmark run has included stops at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, and several major Canadian arenas, including Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Having already thrilled audiences coast to coast, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats continue to prove why they are one of today’s most dynamic live acts.

For more information, contact your local promotions representative or visit the band’s official website.

Today, Mumford & Sons release their fifth album, RUSHMERE, and detail an extensive North American tour for later this year. Stream the album HERE.

Rushmere is the spot where Mumford & Sons first met in Wimbledon. And RUSHMERE is the beginning for Mumford & Sons’ next phase, and it follows an intense period of creativity for the trio.

RUSHMERE was produced in collaboration with the nine-time Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, in Savannah, GA, and in Devon, U.K.

To coincide with the release, the band are excited to announce an arena and amphitheater tour of North America for later this year. The tour commences on June 5 in the city Bend, Oregon, and concludes a second leg at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha, Nebraska on October 26. The support acts include Japanese Breakfast, Gregory Alan Isakov, Michael Kiwanuka, Sierra Ferrell, Gigi Perez, Margo Price, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Good Neighbours and Divorce.  For a full list of dates and corresponding support artists, please see below.

Tickets for the North American tour go on-sale from Friday, April 4. For complete pre-sale and on-sale information, please visit www.mumfordandsons.com

Mumford & Sons have partnered with PLUS1 to support War Child. $1 from every ticket sold will help War Child to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children affected by war. www.warchild.org.uk.

The band’s U.K. arena tour this autumn sold out in under two hours, with two additional shows in Newcastle and Leeds added this week to meet fan demand. The trio will headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool in May.

Through four albums, Mumford & Sons have accumulated various awards for their work, notably two BRIT Awards, two Grammy Awards (including the prestigious Album of the Year), multiple chart-topping, multi-platinum album successes right across the globe, a string of festival headlining performances (including Glastonbury), and selling out arenas tour after tour (including their biggest numbers to date in the U.S. in conclusion of the Delta tour back in 2019). A distinctively Mumford & Sons sound has since influenced and inspired recent artists to find huge success in their own right. You’d be hard pressed to find too many acts that follow a similar career trajectory.

Since the band’s last album release, they’ve explored solo passions and reconnected with friends and past collaborators. During a particularly prolific run of recent songwriting inspiration, it’s led them back to the magic of where it all started for them in a leafy suburb of London.

Mumford & Sons are Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane.

MUMFORD & SONS LIVE
May 25—Liverpool, U.K.—Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025
June 5—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
June 9—Berkeley, CA—The Greek Theatre*
June 12—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl†
June 14—West Valley City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre†
June 17—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center†
June 18—Cuyahoga Falls, OH—Blossom Music Center†
June 20—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center†
June 21—Saratoga Springs, NY— Broadview Stage at SPAC‡
June 22—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion†
June 24—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage†
July 4—Dublin, Ireland—Malahide Castle (SOLD OUT)
July 7—Verona, Italy—Arena di Verona
July 18—Quincy, WA—The Gorge Amphitheatre§
July 19—Whitefish, MT—Under The Big Sky Festival
July 21—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre^
July 22—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre^
July 24—Bonner Springs, KS—Azura Amphitheater#
July 26—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre#
July 27—Charleston, SC—Credit One Stadium#
July 29—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park||
July 31—Huntsville, AL—Orion Amphitheater||
August 8—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium~
October 8—Chicago, IL—United Center**
October 9—St. Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center**
October 11—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum**
October 12—Columbus, OH—Nationwide Arena**
October 14—Philadelphia, PA—Wells Fargo Center**
October 16—Buffalo, NY—KeyBank Center**
October 17—Montréal, QC—Centre Bell**
October 19—Pittsburgh, PA—PPG Paints Arena**
October 20—Detroit, MI— Little Caesars Arena**
October 22—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena††
October 24—Austin, TX— Moody Center††
October 25—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center††
October 26—Omaha, NE—CHI Health Center Arena††
November 6—Stockholm, Sweden—Avicii Arena
November 8—Copenhagen, Denmark—Royal Arena
November 10—Berlin, Germany—Uber Arena
November 12—Cologne, Germany—Lanxess Arena
November 13—Antwerp, Belgium—Sportpaleis
November 14—Paris, France—Adidas Arena
November 16— Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg—Rockhal
November 17—Amsterdam, Netherlands— Ziggo Dome
November 19—Bologna, Italy—Unipol Arena
November 20—Zurich, Switzerland—Hallenstadion
November 21—Milan, Italy—Unipol Forum
November 23—Barcelona, Spain—Palau Sant Jordi
November 25—Lisbon, Portugal—Sagres Campo Pequeno
November 29—Newcastle, U.K.—Utilita Arena†† (NEW DATE ADDED)
November 30—Leeds, U.K.—First Direct Arena†† (NEW DATE ADDED)
December 2—Glasgow, U.K.—OVO Hyrdo†† (SOLD OUT)
December 3—Manchester, U.K.—Co-op Live†† (SOLD OUT)
December 5—Sheffield, U.K.—Utilita Arena†† (SOLD OUT)
December 7—Birmingham, U.K.— Utilita Arena†† (SOLD OUT)
December 8—Cardiff, U.K.—Utilita Arena†† (SOLD OUT)
December 10—London, U.K.—The O2†† (SOLD OUT)
December 11—London, U.K.—The O2†† (SOLD OUT)
*with special guest Divorce
†with special guest Good Neighbours
‡with special guest Gigi Perez
§with special guest Japanese Breakfast
^with special guest Madison Cunningham
#with special guest Gregory Alan Isakov
||with special guest Margo Price
~with special guest Lucius
**with special guest Michael Kiwanuka
††with special guest Sierra Ferrell

Independent American rock band The Vegabonds will release their anticipated new album, Young & Unafraid, on June 20. Ahead of the release, their new song, “Till The Hurt Don’t Hurt,” is out today. Listen/share HERE.

With the new album, the Alabama natives are poised for a long overdue breakout, as they put forth their most cohesive record to date. Produced by The Vegabonds and Tom Tapley (Blackberry Smoke, Pearl Jam), Young & Unafraid tells stories of heartbreak and redemption, as the band looks back on the highs and lows of their youth and the past decade they’ve spent on the road. Across these ten tracks, including previously released song, “Leave The Light On,” The Vegabonds showcase the genre-bending sound they’ve cultivated throughout their career, blending elements of their southern, indie and heartland rock influences.

Of the project, the group shares, “We’ve been playing together since college and this album really captures who we are as a band. It felt a little nostalgic making it, like we were sitting around a fire talking about the moments we’ve experienced together over the years; the good, the bad and the dumb. We hope that everyone can find themselves in these stories and it helps them remember what it felt like to be young and unafraid.”

Known for their dynamic live shows, the band has performed countless headline dates across the U.S. and Europe and joined renowned artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gregg Allman, Blackberry Smoke, Lukas Nelson, Whiskey Myers and The Red Clay Strays on the road. The Vegabonds will continue to tour through this summer including back-to-back nights at Charleston’s The Windjammer in June for two special album release shows. See below for the current tour itinerary, with more dates to be announced soon. Full details can be found at www.thevegabonds.com/tour.

Since forming in 2010, The Vegabonds have established themselves as “a force to be reckoned with” (Live For Live Music) and built a passionate grassroots following with fan-favorite singles such as “Georgia Fire,” “Shakey Hands,” “Partying with Strangers” and “Where We Used To Go.” Of the group, Music Row declared, “where has this awesome band been all my life…This has all the pulse-quickening snap, crackle and pop you could want of a country rocker,” while Atwood Magazine praised, “The Vegabonds are truly keeping southern rock and roll alive, but they’re not afraid to step outside of the established and partake in the experiential.”

The Vegabonds are Daniel Allen (vocals, acoustic guitar), Richard Forehand (guitars, pedal steel), Beau Cooper (keyboards), Paul Bruens (bass) and Bryan Harris (drums).

YOUNG & UNAFRAID TRACK LIST
1. Where Do You Have To Be Tomorrow
2. Till The Hurt Don’t Hurt
3. Never Cross My Mind
4. Young & Unafraid
5. Bet The Farm
6. Down to the Eagle
7. Not Today
8. Leave the Light On
9. Shortcut
10. Lonely

THE VEGABONDS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 26 /// LaGrange, GA /// Sweetland Amphitheatre at Boyd Park*
May 9 /// Huntsville, AL /// Furniture Factory
May 10 /// Memphis, TN /// Roosters
June 20 /// Isle of Palms, SC /// The Windjammer
June 21 /// Isle of Palms, SC /// The Windjammer
July 6 /// Berwyn, IL /// Fitzgerald’s - American Music Fest
August 17 /// Denver, CO /// Levitt Pavilion

*supporting JJ Grey & Mofro

A new video for Zach Top’s current single, “I Never Lie,” is out today. The video was recorded at Top’s sold-out, two-night headline debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium earlier this year, of which Billboard praised, “top-shelf vocals, ace guitar picking, energetic performances and a devotion to old-school country music…prove why he’s leading today’s crop of future country superstars.” Watch/share “I Never Lie (Live From The Ryman)” HERE.

In the midst of a breakout year, Top is nominated for two awards at the upcoming ACM Awards: Album of the Year(Cold Beer & Country Music) and New Male Artist of the Year—his first ACM nominations. Additionally, “I Never Lie” is currently top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, while Top was also named “the future of country music” by Billboard, nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 58th Annual CMA Awards and received Discovery Artist of the Year at the 2024 MusicRow Awards. Most recently, Top released Me & Billy—a three-song EP featuring 2x Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings (listen here).

One of the “hottest acts right now” (Rolling Stone), Top is in the midst of his extensive “Cold Beer & Country Music Tour,” which completely sold out just hours after tickets went on sale and includes upcoming stops at New York’s Terminal 5, Philadelphia’s The Fillmore and Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway among others. Additionally, Top is supporting select dates with Alan Jackson on his “Last Call Tour” this spring and will join Dierks Bentley’s “Broken Branches Tour” kicking off in May. See below for complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.zachtop.com/tour.

The upcoming performances further celebrate Top’s debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, which was released last spring and garnered over 3.5 million streams in just its first week. Produced by Carson Chamberlain (Billy Currington, Easton Corbin), the record continues to receive widespread acclaim with The Tennessean saying it’s full of “star-making tunes,” while Country Central praised, “Cold Beer & Country Music is a masterclass in traditional country music…With a record this strong, Zach Top has proven himself as a standout rising star in this format and a premier vocalist in country music.”

Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Top grew up on classic country music around the family farm. At the age of seven, he formed a band with his siblings which set the stage for his musical ambitions. Throughout his teenage years and early twenties, Top honed his craft by playing in various bluegrass bands before moving to Nashville in 2021, where he has been steadily making his mark as an artist to watch.

ZACH TOP CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 2—Oxford, MS—The Lyric Oxford~
April 3—Starkville, MS—Rick’s Cafe~
April 4—Starkville, MS—Rick’s Cafe~
April 5—New Orleans, LA—Hogs for the Cause 2025
April 10—Columbia, SC—Township Auditorium~
April 11—Winterville, GA—Athens Fairgrounds
April 12—Opelika, AL—Sistrunk Farms
April 24—Wilmington, NC—Live Oak Bank Pavilion^
April 25—Statesboro, GA—The Blue Room^
April 26—Tampa, FL—Amalie Arena#
May 1—New York, NY—Terminal 5^
May 2—Siver Spring, MD—The Fillmore^
May 3—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore Philadelphia^
May 4—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway^
May 15—Pikeville, KY—Appalachian Wireless Arena~
May 16—Indianapolis, IN—Everwisse Amphitheater at White River State Park~
May 17—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum#
May 21—Rochester, NY—Rochester Broadway Theatre League
May 29—Austin, TX—Moody Center*
May 30—Dallas, TX—Dos Equis Pavilion*
May 31—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center*
June 5—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
June 6—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
June 7—iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*
June 8—Nashville, TN—CMA Fest
June 11—North Lawrence, OH—The Country Fest 2025
June 12—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage*
June 14—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
June 19—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 20—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
June 21—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater
June 22—Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2025
June 26—Los Angeles, CA—Intuit Dome*
June 27—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre*
June 28—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 3—Calgary, AB—Cowboys Park
July 10—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
July 11—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Libe Live
July 12—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center
July 13—Clearfield, PA—Clearfield County Fairgrounds
July 17—Twin Lakes, WI—Shadow Hill Ranch
July 18—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center
July 19—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center
July 31—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 1—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
August 2—Quincy, WA—Watershed Festival
August 7—Camden, NJ—Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
August 8—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
August 9—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion
August 10—Lewisburg, WV—The State Fair of West Virginia
August 14—Darrien Center, NY—Darrien Lake Amphitheater*
August 15—Holmdel, NJ—PNC Bank Arts Center
August 16—Bethel, NY—Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
August 21—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
August 22—Birmingham, AL—Coca-Cola Amphitheater
August 23—Biloxi, MS—Mississippi Coast Coliseum*
August 28—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden Arena*
August 29—Burgettstown, PA—The Pavilion at Star Lake*
August 30—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre*
October 4—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling 2025
#supporting Alan Jackson
^with special guest Jake Worthington
~with special guest Lauren Watkins
*supporting Dierks Bentley

Regina Spektor will reissue five of her acclaimed albums on limited edition color vinyl: Begin To Hope (Yellow Flame LP), Far (Velum Clear LP), What We Saw From The Cheap Seats (Translucent Red LP), Remember Us To Life (Black Clouds 2LP), and Live in London (Curacao 2LP).

This marks a return to vinyl for Far and Live in London, with both albums having been out of print for several years. All five will be available everywhere on May 16. Pre-order HERE.

“It’s been six years since Far was in print, and over ten years since I visited some of these cities. I’m so excited to revisit all these records and these towns! The vinyl looks so beautiful in their new colors, and I can’t wait for them to get spinning,” Spektor says.

Spektor first saw commercial success with the RIAA Gold-certified LP Begin to Hope (2006). Her breakout album includes hit singles “On the Radio,” “Better” and “Samson,” as well as “Fidelity,” which climbed the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. She followed up Begin to Hope with Far (2009) and What We Saw From The Cheap Seats (2012), both debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The repressing also includes Remember Us To Life (2016),

Spektor’s seventh studio album, and Live in London (2009), her first live album, which features twenty-two songs spanning her extensive catalog at the time and including three unrecorded tracks that have only ever been performed live.
Spektor will return to the road this summer on her Midsummer Daydream Tour, beginning July 22.

The tour includes stops in San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, and two nights in Portland. The tour will also include three stops in Texas, where she hasn’t performed in over a decade. See below for a complete list of dates. General on-sale begins this Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m. local time HERE.
    
TOUR DATES
July 22—San Francisco, CA—Masonic
July 24—Jacksonville, OR—Britt Pavilion
July 25—Portland, OR—Revolution Hall
July 26—Portland, OR—Revolution Hall
July 28—Seattle, WA—Woodland Park
Zoo Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
July 29—Spokane, WA—Martin
Woldson Theatre at The Fox
July 31—Boise, ID—Revolution
 Concert House & Event Center
August 1—Sandy, UT—Sandy Amphitheatre
August 3—Denver, CO—Mission Ballroom
August 5—Austin, TX—ACL Moody Theatre
August 6—Dallas, TX—Majestic Theatre
August 8—San Antonio, TX—Tobin Center
August 9—Houston, TX—Bayou Music Center

Last year, Spektor formally released her fan favorite second album, Songs, for the first time. Previously sold exclusively  at her live shows on homemade CD-Rs, the remaster saw Songs' first commercial release on vinyl and streaming, and was celebrated with a series of sold out shows in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile release their acclaimed collaborative studio album, Who Believes In Angels?, out now via Interscope Records. Listen here. The highly anticipated album comes the week after Elton and Brandi debuted several tracks live during a magical evening of music and conversation at The London Palladium. The show, which received widespread 5-star reviews from critics, will air on CBS on Sunday, April 6 and ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player on Saturday, April 19.

One of the tracks debuted live was album focus track, “Little Richard’s Bible.” A meditation on the rock and roll legend’s journey from outrageous gay rock star to devout Christian gospel singer and back again, set to frantic piano, a blasting brass riff and a bassline inspired by T Rex, “Little Richard’s Bible” turned out to be the key to an extraordinary album.

Speaking on the track Elton says: “I played ’Little Richard’s Bible’ just accompanied by Chad Smith hitting the hi-hat. Then Andrew put the band on it. When I heard it, I thought ‘God Almighty, this is incredible.’ The frost melted. It was a breakthrough: it had so much energy, and it was exactly the energy I wanted. I suddenly thought ‘yeah, this album’s going to be great.’”

The concept for Who Believes In Angels? was devised by close friends and regular collaborators Elton John, eleven-time Grammy-winning U.S. superstar Brandi Carlile and Oscar-nominated and multiple Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Andrew Watt. They set out to create a genuinely collaborative studio album between Elton and Brandi. The album would mix Elton-led songs and Brandi-led songs, with long term collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics, and producer and co-writer Andrew Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit. Entering Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound Studios in October 2023 with a completely blank slate, they pushed each other out of their comfort zones to write and record an album completely from scratch in just 20 days. They would be backed by a world class band of musicians comprising of Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Pino Palladino (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan and David Gilmour) and Josh Klinghoffer (Pearl Jam, Beck).

“Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation” is a 30-minute film series that encapsulates the creative brilliance and unbridled talent of all the musicians who worked on the record. Static cameras positioned around the studio captured thousands of hours of raw footage and ultimately documented the album's entire creation. Offering fans an unprecedented, searingly honest insight into the emotionally turbulent creative process - breakdowns, breakthroughs, tears, torn up lyric sheets and all. “Stories From The Edge Of Creation” marks the first time that Elton has allowed cameras to film his writing and recording sessions while creating an album. Fans can watch the short film this Saturday April 5 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT premiered on YouTube here.

The results of this creative friction are stunning, and the kaleidoscopic scope of Who Believes In Angels? draws comparisons with some of Elton’s very finest works. Ballads co-exist with raw rock and roll, pop songs and country-hued Americana rub shoulders with synth-heavy psychedelia. It’s an album as unexpected as it is triumphant. Elton sounds utterly revitalized. Brandi sounds like a singer-songwriter at the absolute top of her game, her voice melding with Elton’s like a hand in a glove. The resulting songs somehow manage to be unequivocally the work of Elton and Brandi, while sounding unlike any album either have made before.

Emerging country duo The Band Loula’s powerful and captivating new song, “Running Off The Angels,” is out today via Warner Music Nashville. Listen/share HERE.

Written by the duo—Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons—along with fellow Georgian Peytan Porter, “Running Off The Angels” establishes the pair as a group to watch. The song has already received an overwhelming response from fans after the band first posted it on social media last year, leading many to share their own personal experiences from growing up in the Bible Belt.

Reflecting on track, The Band Loula shares, “We wrote this song with love in our hearts and fire in our bones. ‘Running Off The Angels’ is a lament born from our roots in the Bible Belt, a story of struggle, judgment and redemption. It’s for those who’ve been cast aside and misunderstood — and a reminder that love, even in its darkest form, can still light the way.”

North Georgia natives and longtime friends, The Band Loula is poised for a big breakout this year and has already garnered widespread attention across the industry with their undeniable chemistry and near-blood harmonies. Last year, the band began a landmark partnership with Warner Music Nashville and is currently in the studio working on their debut project with John Osborne (Brothers Osborne). The new music follows previously released singles such as “Marshall County Man,” “Don’t Call Me” and “A Little At A Time,” all of which showcase the duo’s powerful storytelling and unique swampgrass sound.

Powerful live performers, Mills and Simmons will join Dierks Bentley and Zach Top on Bentley’s extensive tour this summer and have spent much of the past few years on the road including dates with Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Paul Cauthen, Elle King and Brent Cobb. See below for current tour itinerary.

THE BAND LOULA CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 11—Nashville, TN—3rd & Lindsley – WMOT Finally Friday
April 13—Macon, GA—South of Atlanta Fest
April 25—Charlotte, NC—Tuck Fest 2025
May 17—Florence, IN—Belterra Casino Resort
May 24—Brilliant, AL—Coalfest
May 29—Austin, TX—Moody Center*
May 30—Dallas, TX—Dos Equis Pavillion*
May 31—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center*
June 5—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
June 6—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Amphitheater*
June 7—West Palm Beach, FL—iTHINK Financial Amphitheater*
June 12—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage*
June 14—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheater*
June 19—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheater*
June 20—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater*
June 21—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater*
June 26—Los Angeles, CA—Intuit Dome*
June 27—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheater*
June 28—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre*
July 10—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*
July 11—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live*
July 12—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center*
July 18—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center*
July 19—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center*
July 31—Sale Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater*
August 1—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater*
August 7—Camden, NJ—Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
August 8—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park*
August 9—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion*
August 14—Darien Center, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater*
August 15—Holmdel, NJ—PNC Bank Arts Center*
August 16—Bethel, NY—Bethel Woods Center for the Arts*
August 21—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena*
August 22—Birmingham, AL—Coca Cola Amphitheater*
August 23—Biloxi, MS—Mississippi Coast Coliseum*
August 24—Gainesville, GA—Smithgall Arts Center
August 28—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden*
August 29—Burgettstown, PA—The Pavilion at Star Lake*
August 30—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theater*
*supporting Dierks Bentley and Zach Top

2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings joins forces with renowned guitarist Bryan Sutton to release their new collaborative album, Live at the Legion. Recorded live on April 7, 2024 at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82, the album showcases the acclaimed duo performing 20 traditional bluegrass and folk songs, including new renditions of Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” Doc Watson’s “Way Downtown” and more.
Released as a surprise today—the one-year anniversary of the recording—the album is now available to stream and pre-order CD or vinyl HERE.

In celebration of the release, Strings and Sutton will perform a series of intimate shows this fall (with Royal Masat) including stops at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, KY (two nights), Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Chattanooga’s The Signal and Boone, NC’s Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts (two nights). These shows will be ticketed as a lottery, with ticket requests open now until April 21 at 2:00pm ET. Request tickets here: billystrings.com/LATL.

Ahead of the joint dates, Strings will continue his extensive headline tour through this summer including stops at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, Lexington’s Rupp Arena (two nights), Minneapolis’ Target Center, Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena (two nights), Tampa’s Yuengling Center and Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom (two nights, both sold-out)—Strings’ first-ever Canadian shows. He will also embark on his first headline arena tour across Australia and New Zealand in July and join Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour next month. See below for complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.billystrings.com/tour.

The release adds to yet another landmark year for Strings, who won Best Bluegrass Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Live Vol. 1. Strings’ first live album, Live Vol. 1 debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart this past summer (stream/purchase here). Furthermore, Strings released his latest full-length studio album, Highway Prayers, this past fall, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales Chart—the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across genres. Released via Reprise Records, Highway Prayers was produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann) and continues to receive widespread critical attention, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.” Listen to Highway Prayers HERE.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. He has also performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “Bluegrass Underground” as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.  

LIVE AT THE LEGION TRACK LIST
1. Nashville Blues
2. Tom Dooley
3. Little Darling Pal of Mine
4. Walk on Boy
5. Texas Gales
6. Cold, Cold World
7. Way Downtown
8. Randall Collins > Done Gone
9. Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents
10. Groundhog
11. Open Up Them Pearly Gates
12. Two Soldiers
13. Last Day At Gettysburg
14. Salt Creek > Big Sandy River
15. Travelin’ Man
16. Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
17. Darling Corey
18. Mary Of The Wild Moor
19. Give The Fiddler A Dram > Whistling Rufus > Ragtime Annie
20. Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar

BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD: ticket registration open now
April 9—Tampa, FL—Yuengling Center
April 11—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 12—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 15—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena (SOLD OUT)
April 17—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 18—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 19—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
May 13—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 15—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 16—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 18—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 20—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena
May 22—Spokane, WA—ONE Spokane Stadium Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 24—Ridgefield, WA—Cascades Amphitheater
May 25—George, WA—The Gorge Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 30—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
May 31—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
June 6—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 7—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 11—Kansas City, MO—T-Mobile Center
June 13—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 14—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 20—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
June 21—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
July 15—Melbourne, Australia—Margaret Court Arena
July 17—Sydney, Australia—ICC Sydney Theatre
July 19—Brisbane City, Australia—Riverstage
July 22—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena
August 8—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum
August 9—Minneapolis, MN—Target Center
August 12—Fargo, ND—SCHEELS Arena
August 15—Bozeman, MT—Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
August 16—Missoula, MT—Adams Center
August 19—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
August 20—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
September 5—Owensboro, KY—Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum – Woodward Theatre*
September 6—Owensboro, KY—Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum – Woodward Theatre*
September 11—Boone, NC—Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts*
September 12—Boone, NC—Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts*
September 14—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium*
September 15—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium*
September 16—Chattanooga, TN—The Signal*
*Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton with Royal Masat

One of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours will release their new album, The Price of Admission, digitally this Friday, April 11 via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers (pre-save HERE, with physical pre-order to launch soon).

The surprise release adds to an already historic year for the band, who will perform their largest shows to date this weekend with “The Boys From Oklahoma”—a one-of-a-kind, sold-out, four-night run at Stillwater, OK’s Boone Pickens Stadium, kicking off this Thursday, April 10.

Furthermore, Turnpike Troubadours will continue to tour through this summer including back-to-back headline shows at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre next month and several dates with Zach Bryan across the U.K. including a stop at London’s BST Hyde Park. They will also join Willie Nelson’s 10th Anniversary Outlaw Music Festival Tour this summer alongside Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, The Red Clay Strays and more. See below for tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.turnpiketroubadours.com/tour.

The eagerly awaited follow up to their widely acclaimed 2023 album, A Cat in the Rain, The Price of Admission was produced by Shooter Jennings and further cements the band as an undeniable force in the music world, showcasing their “superior, tightly-knit musicianship and ever maturing, evocative lyricism” (Billboard). Track list details to be announced soon.

Turnpike Troubadours has amassed a massive following throughout their career with more than 2.2 billion streams globally and over 1.7 million equivalent units sold to date. Furthermore, the band was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, appeared in the penultimate episode of “Yellowstone” this past fall performing three songs (“Good Lord Lorrie,” “Brought Me” and “Pay No Rent”) and has become a recurring presence in Paramount’s new show, “Landman,” with six of their songs featured to date.

Since their 2005 debut, Turnpike Troubadours has released six studio albums including 2023’s A Cat in the Rain, which was released to overwhelming acclaim. The Associated Press praised, “they’ve returned with the kind of ferocity that feels destined to put them right back on that long-term upward trajectory…The earnestness is palpable,” while Spinproclaimed, “the Oklahoma group is better than ever…one of the most beloved groups in country and roots music.” Originally from Tahlequah, OK, Turnpike Troubadours is Evan Felker (vocals, guitar), Kyle Nix (fiddle), Ryan Engleman (electric guitar), RC Edwards (bass), Gabe Pearson (drums) and Hank Early (steel, accordion).

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 10—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
(SOLD OUT)
April 11—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
(SOLD OUT)
April 12—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
(SOLD OUT)
April 13—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
(SOLD OUT)
May 8—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 9—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 20—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 21—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 22—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 25—Manchester, U.K.—New Century
June 26—Birmingham, U.K.—O2 Institute
June 27—London, U.K—Islington Assembly
June 29—London, U.K—BST Hyde Park+
July 10-13—Milwaukee, WI—Harley Davidson Homecoming
July 11—Waite Park, MN—The Ledge Amphitheater
July 25—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 26—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 27—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 29—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 3—Portland, ME—Back Cove
August 8—Darien Center, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 9—Hershey Park, PA—Hersheypark Stadium (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 10—Syracuse, NY—Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 15—San Francisco, CA—Golden Gate Park
August 17—Springfield, IL—Illinois State Fair
August 23—Waco, TX—McLane Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
September 4-6—Madison, IN—Unbroken Circle Music Festival
September 20—Durant, OK—The Grand Theater – Choctaw Casino & Resort
October 11—Birmingham, AL—Iron Hills Country
October 12—Birmingham, AL—Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
*co-headline with Cross Canadian Ragweed
+with Zach Bryan

Garbage have today revealed the single There’s No Future In Optimism - accompanied by a gorgeous cinematic video, shot and directed by Benjy Kirkman. This is the first single from the band’s forthcoming new album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, out May 30.
 
Speaking about There’s No Future In Optimism, Shirley Manson says:
 
“I love the title. The band sent it me and I was like, “This is great. I’m keeping that.” But the lyrics are an action against that title. Because if we allow our fatalism or our negativity to really take over, we will crumble. It’s about a city, in my case, Los Angeles, but it could be anywhere where bad stuff is happening. After the George Floyd murder, which is one of few things in my life that I wish I’d never seen: I was changed entirely by seeing the footage of that cop kneeling on George Floyd’s neck. In Los Angeles there were huge protests and a lot of upheaval after that. Above our house in Hollywood, there were helicopters all day long, for days on end. It was precarious, chaotic and terrifying.”
 
Garbage will embark on a 31-city tour across North America this Autumn, in support of the new album. “Happy Endings”, Garbage’s forthcoming tour, will stop at New York’s Brooklyn Paramount, Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, San Francisco’s The Warfield and more, with tickets on sale from April 4. For over thirty years, Garbage’s powerful live show has captivated audiences and continues to inspire worldwide adoration and this year’s shows are the band’s first extensive headline tour dates in the U.S. in almost ten years. For more information on Garbage’s live dates, visit their website.
 
Garbage’s new album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light was recorded at Red Razor Sounds in Los Angeles, Butch Vig’s studio Grunge Is Dead, and Shirley Manson’s bedroom. The record was produced by the band and longtime engineer Billy Bush. The album is unmistakably Garbage and all the hallmarks and signatures for which they are known are present. Big angular guitars, precise, propulsive beats and cinematic soundscapes all lurk beneath Shirley Manson’s unmistakable voice, her lyrics bristling with attitude. This is the sound of a group at the peak of their creative powers - characteristically harnessing sonic juxtapositions and moods to create an album that thrums equally with both light and shade.
 
Speaking about the album, Manson adds:
 
"This record is about what it means to be alive, and about what it means to face your imminent destruction. It’s hopeful. It’s very tender towards what it means to be a human being. Our flaws and our failures are still beautiful, even though we’re taught that they’re not. This is a tender, thrilling record about the fragility of life."
 
Garbage consists of all four original band members, Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig. Over the 30 years since their inception in 1995 they have sold over 20 million albums. Their unique sound, songwriting and electric live performances have inspired worldwide adoration, chart success and critical acclaim. They are considered one of the most influential bands of their generation.
 
Garbage’s new single There’s No Future In Optimism is out now and their new album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is released on May 30, pre-order here.

Let All That We Imagine Be The Light tracklist
There’s No Future In Optimism
Chinese Fire Horse
Hold
Have We Met (The Void)
Sisyphus
Radical
Love To Give
Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty
R U Happy Now
The Day That I Met God

The official music video for Lukas Nelson’s new song, “Ain’t Done,” is out today. Watch/share the video, directed by Gus Black (Sheryl Crow, Phoebe Bridgers), HERE.

“Ain’t Done” is the first song unveiled from Nelson’s highly anticipated new album, American Romance, which will be released June 20—his first solo project and first in partnership with Sony Music Nashville (pre-order/pre-save here). Already receiving widespread acclaim, Billboard praises the song saying it “brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for,” while Relix declares, “the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s new project brings more masterfully crafted Americana, but with a newly intimate focus on the soloist’s words and voice” and Whiskey Riff proclaims, “a beautiful song full of hope…showcases his incredible, very honest talent for songwriting that is unlike anyone else in country, but music in general.”

Produced by Grammy Award-winner Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), American Romance cements Nelson as a singular artist, as he showcases his songwriting dexterity and country-blended sound in a way that feels both familiar and new. Across these twelve tracks, including collaborations with Sierra Ferrell and Stephen Wilson Jr., Nelson tells stories of his life on the road, detailing the joys, complexities, beauty and heartbreak he’s encountered during his travels across the country.

Reflecting on the project, Nelson shares, “This album is the first chapter in a whole new era of my life as an artist. It’s a love story to the country that raised me. Diners and highways that carried me through the joy and pain that led to the music you hear now.”

In addition to Nelson and Jennings, the record also features special contributions from Anderson East (“Disappearing Light,” producer) and SistaStrings (“Montana,” cello and viola) as well as Matt Chamberlain (drums), Corey McCormick (bass), Marty Muse (dobro), Russ Pahl (pedal steel), Chris Powell (drums), Brian Whelan (acoustic guitar) and Eleanor Whitmore (fiddle).

Since his debut over a decade ago, Nelson has become one of the most respected voices in music and released eight studio albums, including 2023’s Sticks and Stones, which spent 18 weeks in the top 10 of the Americana Albums chart and reached #1 on the Alt Country chart. A highly sought-after collaborator both in the studio and on stage, Nelson recently joined forces with The Travelin’ McCourys and Sierra Ferrell for a bluegrass-inspired rendition of Adele’s iconic hit, “Someone Like You,” and has also worked with artists such as Lainey Wilson, Ernest, Miranda Lambert, The Pistol Annies and more. Most recently, he performed at the MusiCares 2025 Person of the Year Gala, where he honored the Grateful Dead by performing “It Must Have Been the Roses” with Sierra Ferrell.

Known for his captivating live performances, Nelson has sold out countless headline shows, been featured at renowned festivals such as Stagecoach, Ohana Festival, Bourbon & Beyond and Farm Aid and has made multiple appearances on late night shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Additionally, Nelson co-produced and co-wrote much of the music for the acclaimed 2018 film A Star is Born, in which he also appeared. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

AMERICAN ROMANCE TRACK LIST
1. Ain’t Done
2. Pretty Much
3. Make You Happy
4. Outsmarted
5. Disappearing Light (feat. Stephen Wilson Jr.)
6. Born Runnin’ Outta Time
7. All God Did
8. Montana
9. Friend in the End (feat. Sierra Ferrell)
10. The Lie
11. American Romance
12. You Were It

LUKAS NELSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
May 6—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
May 7—Santa Fe, NM—Lensic Performing Arts Center
May 9—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
May 10—Flagstaff, AZ—Orpheum Theater
May 11—Tucson, AZ—Rialto Theatre
May 15—West Des Moines, IA—Val Air Ballroom
May 16—Kansas City, MO—Knuckleheads
May 17—Bentonville, AR—FreshGrass
June 26—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest 2025+
July 19—Trumansburg, NY—Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival 2025
August 1—Big Sky, MT—Wildlands Festival#
August 2—Big Sky, MT—Wildlands Festival#
August 8—Park City, UT—Canyons Village at Park City
August 10—Alya, WY—Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival
September 13—Telluride, CO—Telluride Blues and Brews 2025
September 19-21—Bristol, TN—Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
*with Shane Smith & The Saints
+with Lainey Wilson
#with Dave Matthews

One of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours’ new album, The Price of Admission, is out now digitally via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. Stream HERE. The record will also be available on CD and vinyl starting June 27, pre-order HERE.

The release adds to an already historic year for the band, who kicked off “The Boys From Oklahoma” last night—their one-of-a-kind, sold-out four-night run at Stillwater, OK’s Boone Pickens Stadium and their largest shows to date.
Furthermore, Turnpike Troubadours will continue to tour through this summer including back-to-back headline shows at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre next month and several dates with Zach Bryan across the U.K. including a stop at London’s BST Hyde Park. They will also join Willie Nelson’s 10th Anniversary Outlaw Music Festival Tour this summer alongside Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, The Red Clay Strays and more. See below for tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.turnpiketroubadours.com/tour.

The eagerly awaited follow up to their widely acclaimed 2023 album, A Cat in the Rain, The Price of Admission further cements the band as an undeniable force in the music world, showcasing their “superior, tightly-knit musicianship and ever maturing, evocative lyricism” (Billboard). Produced by Shooter Jennings, the album features songwriting collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor (“On The Red River”), Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett (“Leaving Town (Woody Guthrie Festival)”), and John Fullbright (“Searching For A Light”).Turnpike Troubadours has amassed a massive following throughout their career with more than 2.2 billion streams globally and over 1.7 million equivalent units sold to-date. Furthermore, the band was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, appeared in the penultimate episode of “Yellowstone” this past fall performing three songs (“Good Lord Lorrie,” “Brought Me” and “Pay No Rent”) and has become a recurring presence in Paramount’s new show, “Landman,” with six of their songs featured to date.  

Since their 2005 debut, Turnpike Troubadours has released six studio albums including 2023’s A Cat in the Rain, which was released to overwhelming acclaim. The Associated Press praised, “they’ve returned with the kind of ferocity that feels destined to put them right back on that long-term upward trajectory…The earnestness is palpable,” while Spinproclaimed, “the Oklahoma group is better than ever…one of the most beloved groups in country and roots music.” Originally from Tahlequah, OK, Turnpike Troubadours is Evan Felker (vocals, guitar), Kyle Nix (fiddle), Ryan Engleman (electric guitar), RC Edwards (bass), Gabe Pearson (drums) and Hank Early (steel, accordion).

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 11—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
(SOLD OUT)
April 12—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
(SOLD OUT)
April 13—Stillwater, OK—Boone Pickens Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
(SOLD OUT)
May 8—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 9—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 20—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 21—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 22—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 25—Manchester, U.K.—New Century
June 26—Birmingham, U.K.—O2 Institute
June 27—London, U.K—Islington Assembly
June 29—London, U.K—BST Hyde Park+
July 10-13—Milwaukee, WI—Harley Davidson Homecoming
July 11—Waite Park, MN—The Ledge Amphitheater
July 25—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 26—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 27—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 29—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 3—Portland, ME—Back Cove
August 8—Darien Center, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 9—Hershey Park, PA—Hersheypark Stadium (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 10—Syracuse, NY—Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 15—San Francisco, CA—Golden Gate Park
August 17—Springfield, IL—Illinois State Fair
August 23—Waco, TX—McLane Stadium - The Boys From Oklahoma*
September 4-6—Madison, IN—Unbroken Circle Music Festival
September 20—Durant, OK—The Grand Theater – Choctaw Casino & Resort
October 11—Birmingham, AL—Iron Hills Country
October 12—Birmingham, AL—Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
*co-headline with Cross Canadian Ragweed
+with Zach Bryan

Today, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Looking Out Foundation announced a landmark initiative—the “Who Believes In Angels?” Campaign—to address the urgent global humanitarian crisis caused by recent cuts to HIV/AIDS funding in the United States.

The partnership, spearheaded by global superstar Elton John and multi-Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile, is bringing their communities together to raise funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's lifesaving work globally and its Rocket Response Fund. This emergency initiative will help Elton John AIDS Foundation’s partners maintain essential services following significant cuts in funding due to the termination of USAID support. The Rocket Response Fund will direct resources to reopen clinics, restore access to essential medications, and maintain prevention services — ensuring people around the world continue to receive the vital HIV care they need.

“Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent,” said Elton John, Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. “Our mission is more important than ever - we refuse to leave anyone behind – and I’m so fortunate that Brandi is not only a wonderful collaborator and artist, but a dear friend who shares my vision of a world where HIV care is prioritized and protected.”

International funding has been critical to reducing new HIV transmissions and deaths worldwide. However, many countries in addition to the U.S. are now considering cuts to aid, which will have devastating consequences. Recent projections from The Lancet HIV, based on data from 26 countries, estimate that up to 10.8 million additional HIV cases and 2.9 million HIV-related deaths could occur by 2030 if international support declines.  Without urgent action, decades of progress in the global HIV response are at risk of being undone.

“It was a lifelong dream come true for me to come together with my hero and friend Elton John to make our album Who Believes In Angels? and now, we're excited to announce that our foundations are also partnering to make our music mean even more,” said Brandi Carlile, Founder of the Looking Out Foundation. “Elton’s activism and work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation was what led me to Elton before I even heard a note of his music. It’s an incredible honor to launch this partnership and raise funds for the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Rocket Response Fund at a time when support is needed the most.”

Donations to this campaign can be made here via the Looking Out Foundation.
Announcement video can be downloaded here or viewed on Instagram.

About the Elton John AIDS Foundation
The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world. The Foundation's mission is simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to overcoming the stigma, discrimination and neglect that keep us from ending AIDS. With the mobilization of our network of generous supporters and partners, we fund local experts across four continents to challenge discrimination, prevent infections and provide treatment as well as influencing governments to end AIDS. www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org. @ejaf on Instagram.

About the Looking Out Foundation
Founded by Brandi Carlile in 2008, the Looking Out Foundation amplifies the impact of music by empowering those without a voice, with campaigns focused on children living in war zones, prevention and reduction of youth incarceration, and raising awareness for victims of sexual assault.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brent Cobb will release his new album, Ain’t Rocked in a While, July 11 via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers—the first project he’s recorded with his band, The Fixin’s (pre-order/pre-save here). Ahead of the release, the title track is debuting today. Listen to the song HERE and watch the official music video HERE.

Produced by Cobb and Oran Thornton, Ain’t Rocked in a While captures the electric energy of Cobb’s live shows, while still keeping his signature storytelling at the forefront. Recorded live to tape at The Black Palace in Springfield, MO, the album finds Cobb returning to his roots, as he blends his timeless country sound with influences from the classic rock bands he grew up listening to, such as Black Sabbath, Metallica and AC/DC.

Reflecting on the project, Cobb shares, “I feel like sometimes when people come to our shows, there might be a disconnect. People might view me as just a singer-songwriter. You know, sit down and tell ‘em a nice, little Southern story. Sing ‘em a song. And our live show kinda rocks. Sometimes people are taken aback. I want people to have an album of reference.”

In addition to Cobb (vocals, guitar), The Fixin’s are Len Clark (drums), Matt McDaniel (guitars) and Josh Williams (bass).

Cobb and The Fixin’s will continue to tour through this summer including upcoming headline shows at Charleston’s The Windjammer, Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre and Lexington’s The Burl as well as festival performances at Stagecoach, MerleFest, FairWell Festival, Under the Big Sky and more. See below for current itinerary, additional headline dates to be announced soon.

Based in Ellaville, GA, Cobb has released five albums to date, including 2023’s acclaimed record, Southern Star—a love-letter to his southern roots, filled with the sounds and stories of his home state of Georgia. Of the record, Rolling Stone declared, “Few artists embody the South quite like Brent Cobb…he summons the easygoing vibes and sounds of his native Georgia,” while No Depression praised, “A true songwriting craftsman with a disarming drawl and plainspoken lyricism, Cobb’s music often feels like it exudes a sense of authenticity and tradition.”

In addition to his work as an artist, Cobb is an esteemed songwriter with cuts by Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Little Big Town, Hailey Whitters, Whiskey Myers and many more. Additionally, his song, “Snakebite,” was featured in the first season of Paramount’s “Landman” this past fall, and he released his first children’s book, Little Stuff, in 2021, which was written as a reflection on what’s truly important in life and was inspired by Cobb’s song of the same name from his album, Keep ‘Em On They Toes.

AIN’T ROCKED IN A WHILE TRACK LIST
1. Beyond Measure
2. Ain’t Rocked in a While
3. Bad Feelin’
4. Do It All the Time
5. Even If It’s Broke
6. In Our Hands
7. Power Man
8. Take Yer Meds
9. Til Dawn
10. Beyond Measure (Fixin’s)

BRENT COBB CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 27—Indio, CA—Stagecoach
May 8—Isle of Palms, SC—The Windjammer
May 9—Raleigh, NC—Lincoln Theatre
May 10—Lexington, KY—The Burl
June 5—Newport, KY—Southgate House Revival
June 6—Huntington, WV—The Loud
June 7—Maryville, TN—The Shed
June 28—Alton, IL—Mississippi River Festival
July 18—Redmond, OR—FairWell Festival
July 19—Whitefish, MT—Under The Big Sky Festival
August 29—Lexington, VA—Lime Kiln Theater

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke, in partnership with Cloud 9 Adventures, proudly presents “High Tide Getaway”—a brand new, four-night destination concert vacation from December 6-10, 2025. This intimate experience takes place at the oceanfront Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa, a fully updated and recently expanded all-inclusive resort.

“High Tide Getaway” will feature 3 full shows from Blackberry Smoke, showcasing their “unique blend of hard rock, southern rock, country, blues, and masterful songwriting” (Forbes), with additional performances by Little Feat, JJ Grey & Mofro, 49 Winchester, The Band of Heathens and Elizabeth Cook, plus a comedy set from Dusty Slay and special guests The Black Bettys during the four-night event.

Of the event, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr shares, “After years of joining friends of ours at their destination events, we’re thrilled to announce that we have created our own: Blackberry Smoke’s High Tide Getaway! Our goal is to offer experiences you won't find anywhere else. More than anything, we want to slow down, relax on a beautiful beach, and spend quality time with all of you. We also have some fantastic surprises in store! We’re excited to invite our brothers and sisters to join us in Mexico this December 6-10.”

“High Tide Getaway” has a full resort takeover at Dreams Sapphire, exclusively hosting event guests. The concert venues—a beachfront main stage, poolside gazebo, and open-air palapa with late night shows—are revered for their uniqueness and intimacy. These carefully designed spaces sit just steps away from guest accommodations and the resort's comprehensive all-inclusive amenities. This is the perfect winter concert getaway for music fans and avid vacationers alike.

The intimate event brings artists and fans together with activities and workshops, poolside contests and games, daily yoga, charity opportunities, and theme nights during this tropical getaway. Blackberry Smoke will be hosting a Welcome Party Happy Hour on the first day of the vacation. Charlie Starr will perform a special bluegrass jam by the pool with The Steed Brothers. Fans can also expect a Wellness Hour with Christine Butler, Charlie’s wife, with breathwork, movement & meditation – plus more artist-led experiences to be announced. In addition to the happenings on the property, guests can book off-site excursions to explore the beauty and culture of the surrounding region extending from Cancun to Tulum.

Event on-sale details

All-inclusive packages for guests who opted in to the pre-sale will be available for purchase on April 23, 2025. As a bonus, all guests who book their room during the pre-sale will receive a free signed poster from Blackberry Smoke. Remaining rooms will go on sale to the public starting April 24 at 1:00pm ET on the High Tide Getaway website.

Packages include a four-night stay at the resort, 3 full Blackberry Smoke concerts - plus shows from the curated lineup of additional artists, access to luxurious all-inclusive resort amenities with unlimited food and drink in multiple onsite restaurants and bars, and the musical adventure of a lifetime. Rooms at Dreams Sapphire start at $2,299 per person - with many upgraded suite types available including beachfront swim outs, private villas, and expansive suites overlooking the main stage.

Blackberry Smoke’s “High Tide Getaway” is brought to you by Cloud 9 Adventures, the premier provider of international concert vacations since 2003. Cloud 9 Adventures brings bands and fans together to create unforgettable memories & life-changing experiences at all-inclusive resorts and on luxurious cruise ships.

ABOUT BLACKBERRY SMOKE

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke is “one of the premier acts of bluesy country-rock” (Rolling Stone) and an undeniable force in music today. Throughout their renowned and prolific career, the band has released eight studio albums including their latest, Be Right Here, which was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and debuted at #1 on the Current Country Albums chart, Americana/Folk Albums chart and Current Rock Albums chart last year. Released to widespread acclaim, Premier Guitar praised, “Blackberry Smoke is what happens when real musicians tell authentic stories through great songs,” while Relix proclaimed, “Be Right Here is what Blackberry Smoke has been heading toward all along.”

Since forming in 2001, the Georgia-based band has toured relentlessly, performing countless headline shows across the U.S., Europe and beyond, building a strong and loyal community of fans. In addition to their work as musicians, the band is deeply committed to charitable work and formed the Brit Turner Family Fund, a non-profit supporting several national foundations committed to curing children’s cancer. With these efforts, the band has raised over $1,000,000 to date benefitting cancer research. Most recently, Blackberry Smoke raised over $26,000 with their hometown show at Atlanta’s Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park this past summer, which celebrated the life and legacy of the band’s late drummer, Brit Turner.

5x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter will release her anticipated new album Personal History on June 6 (pre-order). In advance of the release, the album song “Bitter Ender” is out today—listen HERE.

Carpenter’s 17th album, Personal History was produced by Bonny Light Horseman’s Josh Kaufman (Bob Weir, The National) and recorded live at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Bath, England. Across the eleven tracks, Carpenter presents a set of songs more autobiographical than any collection that has come before.

Carpenter shares, “A novel that I’ve loved for years is My Name is Lucy Barton, written by Elizabeth Strout. There’s this moment where the main character is taking a creative writing course, and her teacher says to her, ‘You will only have one story. You will write your one story in many ways.’ I remember reading that line and taking an audible breath. In that moment, I said out loud to no one, ‘Oh, that’s what the songs are.’”

On the heels of the album’s release, Carpenter will join forces with fellow Grammy Award-winning artist and songwriter, Brandy Clark, for a special tour this summer and fall. The extensive run kicks off June 9 in Portland, OR and includes stops at New York’s Town Hall, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Los Angeles’ Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Denver’s Botanic Gardens, Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre, Ridgefield, CT’s Ridgefield Playhouse (two nights), Vienna’s Wolf Trap and Evanston’s Cahn Auditorium among many others. Additional summer performances include a return to the legendary Newport Folk Festival on July 27 and a stop at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival on September 12. See below for complete tour itinerary. 

One of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfork), Carpenter has sold over 17 million records over the course of her renowned career. With hits like “Down At The Twist And Shout” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 18 nominations), two CMA Awards, two ACM Awards, is one of only twenty-two female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the 2023 ACM Honors Poet’s Award.

Carpenter’s last solo recording, 2021’s One Night Lonely (Live), was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards—exactly 30 years after her very first nomination. A rare solo performance, the album was recorded at Virginia’s legendary Wolf Trap and features songs from across her acclaimed career, including from her last solo studio album, The Dirt And The Stars.

Most recently, Carpenter released Looking For The Thread, a collaborative album with legendary Scottish folk stars and songwriters Karine Polwart and Julie Fowlis. Released to widespread praise, Folk Alley describes it as, “a set of warm, introspective, and stunningly gorgeous songs…It’s beauty and warmth touch our souls deeply, and each song is a many faceted gem of love and hope,” while Music Row calls the project “enchanting” and The Arts Desk declares, “It’s only January but this is an album of the year…a class act, heartfelt and beautifully crafted.”

In addition to her work as a musician, last fall Carpenter unveiled her new podcast, “Hope is a Muscle,” which finds her in conversation with people from all walks of life including Joan Baez, Adriene Mishler, John Darnielle and U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin. During its run, the podcast was in the top five music podcasts on both Apple and Spotify Platforms. Previously, in 2020, Carpenter released the three-part audio liner notes podcast, “One Story,” with American poet, Sarah Kay.

PERSONAL HISTORY TRACK LISTING
1. What Did You Miss
2. Paint + Turpentine
3. New Religion
4. Girl And Her Dog
5. The Saving Things
6. Hello My Name Is
7. Bitter Ender
8. The Night We Never Met
9. Home Is A Song (feat. Anäis Mitchell)
10. Say It Anyway
11. Coda

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER 2025 TOUR DATES
June 9—Portland, OR—Revolution Hall*
June 10—Seattle, WA—Benaroya Hall*
June 11—Eugene, OR—Hult Center*
June 13—Napa, CA—Uptown Theatre*
June 14—Saratoga, CA—Mountain Winery*
June 16—Santa Barbara, CA—Lobero Theatre*
June 19—San Diego, CA—Humphreys*
June 20—Los Angeles, CA—Wilshire Ebell Theatre*
June 21—Tucson, AZ—Fox Theatre*
June 22—Scottsdale, AZ—Scottsdale Performing Arts Center*
June 24—Aspen, CO—Wheeler Opera House*
June 25—Denver, CO—Botanic Gardens*
June 26—Colorado Springs, CO—Pikes Peak Performing Arts Center*
June 27—Steamboat Springs, CO—Strings Music Pavilion*
June 28—Fort Collins, CO—The Gardens on Spring Creek*
July 27—Newport, RI—Newport Folk Festival
July 29—Brownfield, ME—Stone Mountain Arts Center
July 30—Brownfield, ME—Stone Mountain Arts Center
August 1—Portland, ME—State Theatre*
August 2—Laconia, NH—Colonial Theatre*
August 3—Nashua, NH—Nashua Center for the Arts*
August 6—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall*
August 7—Grand Rapids, MI—Frederik Meijer Gardens*
August 8— Chautauqua, NY— Chautauqua Amphitheater*
August 9—Poughkeepsie, NY—Bardavon*
August 10—Northampton, MA—Academy of Music*
August 12—Ridgefield, CT—Ridgefield Playhouse*
August 13—Ridgefield, CT—Ridgefield Playhouse*
August 14—Kennett Square, PA—Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre*
August 15—Richmond, VA—The National*
August 16—Vienna, VA—Wolf Trap*
September 12—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond Festival
September 25—Medford, MA—Chevalier Theatre*
September 26—Rutland, VT—Paramount Theatre*
September 27—New York, NY—Town Hall*
September 28—Princeton, NJ—McCarter Theatre*
September 30—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music Hall*
October 1—Durham, NC—Durham Performing Arts Center*
October 2—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium*
October 3—Chattanooga, TN—Walker Theatre*
October 4—Charlotte, NC—Knight Theater*
October 5—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theatre*
October 7—Akron, OH—Goodyear Theater*
October 8—Ann Arbor, MI—Michigan Theater*
October 9—Evanston, IL—Cahn Auditorium*
October 10—Madison, WI—The Orpheum*
October 11—Minneapolis, MN—Orpheum Theatre*
*with Brandy Clark

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson’s new song, “Pretty Much,” is out today alongside an official music video. Listen to the song HERE and watch the video, directed by Dustin Haney (Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson), HERE.

Of the track, Nelson shares, “Sometimes I wonder about a love so strong that I want their face to be the last I see. This is a song about that kinda love. Surrounded by family, recounting all the different times you fell in love with each other again, and again, and again….”

“Pretty Much” is the second song unveiled from Nelson’s highly anticipated new album, American Romance, which will be released June 20—his first solo project and first in partnership with Sony Music Nashville (pre-order/pre-save here). Produced by Grammy Award-winner Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), American Romance cements Nelson as a singular artist, as he showcases his songwriting dexterity and country-blended sound in a way that feels both familiar and new. Across these twelve tracks, including collaborations with Sierra Ferrell and Stephen Wilson Jr., Nelson tells stories of his life on the road, detailing the joys, complexities, beauty and heartbreak he’s encountered during his travels across the country.  

Already receiving critical attention, Nelson recently shared album track, “Ain’t Done,” of which Billboard praised, “it brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for,” while Relix declares, “the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s new project brings more masterfully crafted Americana, but with a newly intimate focus on the soloist’s words and voice” and Whiskey Riff proclaims, “a beautiful song full of hope…showcases his incredible, very honest talent for songwriting that is unlike anyone else in country, but music in general.”

Reflecting on the project, Nelson shares, “This album is the first chapter in a whole new era of my life as an artist. It’s a love story to the country that raised me. Diners and highways that carried me through the joy and pain that led to the music you hear now.”

In addition to Nelson and Jennings, the record also features special contributions from Anderson East (“Disappearing Light,” producer) and SistaStrings (“Montana,” cello and viola) as well as Matt Chamberlain (drums), Corey McCormick (bass), Marty Muse (dobro), Russ Pahl (pedal steel), Chris Powell (drums), Brian Whelan (acoustic guitar) and Eleanor Whitmore (fiddle).

Known for his captivating live performances, Nelson will perform select headline shows this spring and summer including stops at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Phoenix’s The Van Buren, Tucson’s Rialto Theatre and Charlottesville’s Jefferson Theater. He will also perform at several major festivals this year such as CMA Fest, Newport Folk Festival and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. See below for current tour itinerary, additional dates to be announced soon.

Since his debut over a decade ago, Nelson has become one of the most respected voices in music and released eight studio albums, including 2023’s Sticks and Stones, which spent 18 weeks in the top 10 of the Americana Albums chart and reached #1 on the Alt Country chart. A highly sought-after collaborator both in the studio and on stage, Nelson recently joined forces with The Travelin’ McCourys and Sierra Ferrell for a bluegrass-inspired rendition of Adele’s iconic hit, “Someone Like You,” and has also worked with artists such as Lainey Wilson, Ernest, Miranda Lambert, The Pistol Annies and more. Most recently, he performed at the MusiCares 2025 Person of the Year Gala, where he honored the Grateful Dead by performing “It Must Have Been the Roses” with Sierra Ferrell.

Nelson has also sold out countless headline shows, been featured at renowned festivals such as Stagecoach, Ohana Festival, Bourbon & Beyond and Farm Aid and has made multiple appearances on late night shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Additionally, Nelson co-produced and co-wrote much of the music for the acclaimed 2018 film A Star is Born, in which he also appeared. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

AMERICAN ROMANCE TRACK LIST
1. Ain’t Done
2. Pretty Much
3. Make You Happy
4. Outsmarted
5. Disappearing Light (feat. Stephen Wilson Jr.)
6. Born Runnin’ Outta Time
7. All God Did
8. Montana
9. Friend in the End (feat. Sierra Ferrell)
10. The Lie
11. American Romance
12. You Were It

LUKAS NELSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
May 6—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
May 7—Santa Fe, NM—Lensic Performing Arts Center
May 9—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
May 10—Flagstaff, AZ—Orpheum Theater
May 11—Tucson, AZ—Rialto Theatre
May 15—West Des Moines, IA—Val Air Ballroom
May 16—Kansas City, MO—Knuckleheads
May 17—Bentonville, AR—FreshGrass
June 6—Nashville, TN—Ascend Amphitheater – CMA Fest
June 26—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest 2025+
July 17—Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theater
July 18—Allentown, PA—Archer Music Hall
July 19—Trumansburg, NY—Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival 2025
July 23—Kingston, NY—Ulster Performing Arts Center
July 25—Rutland, VT—Paramount Theatre
July 26—Newport, RI—Newport Folk Festival
July 28—Deerfield, MA—Tree House Brewing Company
August 1—Big Sky, MT—Wildlands Festival#
August 2—Big Sky, MT—Wildlands Festival#
August 6—Billings, MT—Pub Station
August 8—Park City, UT—Canyons Village at Park City
August 10—Alya, WY—Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival
September 13—Telluride, CO—Telluride Blues and Brews 2025
September 19-21—Bristol, TN—Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
October 10—North Charleston, NC—Riverfront Revival Music Festival
*with Shane Smith & The Saints
+with Lainey Wilson
#with Dave Matthews