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Industry ink: Vince Gill, Triple Tigers, BMI, Charly Reynolds
Vince Gill and Friends Celebrate CMT Giants Special Pictured (L-R): Tom Forrest, EP, tail light; Leslie Fram, Talent Executive, CMT; Margaret Comeaux, EP, CMT; Vince Gil; ... -
Dua Lipa Dishes on New Album – “I Feel Even More Liberated”
Popstar Dua Lipa has been slowly revealing plans for her highly anticipated third album. The latest project update has arrived via vogue Australia on September 15. ... -
Spiky: Ghanaian music producer sues CAF for using his beat without permission
Music producer and tech analyst Spiky has taken the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to court Spiky has filed a lawsuit against CAF over alleged use ... -
A show exploring Basquiat’s relationship with music opens next month
When Jean-Michel Basquiat was growing up in Brooklyn, he drew on the floor while his music-loving father played jazz and classical records. “So for him, observes ... -
Luke Bryan performs for around 20,000 on second show at Kubiak Farms
CONWAY TOWNSHIP – About 20,000 people turned out in Conway Township for country music star Luke Bryan’s second Farm visit show in Livingston County. To get ... -
Remember when Nickelback released a rock cover of Charlie Daniels’ “The Devil Went To Georgia”?
The internet has given Nickelback a hard time, hasn’t it? I mean, they’ve basically been the music industry’s resident punching bag for years now. Hell, people ... -
Singer Jason Isbell returns to Alabama roots with ‘ShoalsFest’
By BERNIE DELINSKI, TimesDaily FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Jason Isbell recalls his teenage years standing on stage at the Spirit of Freedom Festival in McFarland Park. ... -
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ will close on Broadway next year
Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, “Phantom” tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera and falls madly in love with ... -
Best Releases of September 16: All Songs Considered : NPR
by BLACKPINK born pink promises to further accelerate the group’s domination of the American charts. YG Entertainment hide caption toggle caption YG Entertainment by BLACKPINK born ... -
Tennessee Christian Artist Shares Story of Sexual Abuse, Encourages Counseling
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) – A group has scored multiple number one albums on the Christian charts, won Dove Awards and toured with big names like Taylor ... -
With over 1.3 million subscribers and over 15 million monthly active listeners, Abhishek Yesugade has created a significant impact in the music industry.
Posted: Posted Date – 2:20 PM, Thu – Sep 15, 22 Aftermorning had caused a stir in the music industry with its distinctive music-making abilities. He ... -
Big Thief unveils extensive world tour through 2023
Big Thief has revealed a series of 2023 tour dates spanning the US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand in support of the band’s 2022 ... -
Native Music Welcomes Keeley Dwight as Executive Producer
Native Music has hired Keeley Dwight, who comes on board as executive producer. Keeley’s agency and production experience over the past twenty years brings a different ... -
Tracks Music Series is coming downtown through September, featuring local artists
A variety of musical artists performed during the first episode of this year’s Tracks Music series on Thursday at the Rosemary and Columbia St. parking lot ... -
2022 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations: Full List – Billboard
Drake takes the lead with 14 nominations at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, while Kanye West comes in second with 10 nods and Kendrick Lamar ... -
My father inspired me to make music
Kliensman Behora is one of Nigeria’s hottest and most promising artists. The recording artist, who is also a producer and network engineer, officially started recording music ... -
Jim Disney art, music, chocolate festival, Latin (Hispanic) Heritage Month celebration, holistic fair and more – Loveland Reporter-Herald
Upcoming weekend Loveland events include the opening of art exhibits honoring the late Jim Disney, new music from the Loveland Choral Society and the Loveland Orchestra, ... -
Saudi Arabia launches first virtual academy for music education
Representative image (Photo: Twitter) Riyadh: The Music Commission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the first virtual academy for teaching music ... -
Meet UT Math Professor and Bewitching Songwriter Sean Keel: The Seldom-Performing Educator’s Fragile Voice Exudes Bittersweet Nostalgia – Music
Rusty Dinosaur: Sean Keel, UT Mathematics Research Professor and Spellbinding Songwriter (Photo by Lukas Keel) Wednesday is Song Circle night at the Cheatham Street Warehouse in ... -
The Inspire Art & Music Festival is ready
Pooniel Leigh Healy and Marissa Perkins review last minute notes for the 9/11 Inspire Art & Music Festival at Rustic Ties in Dolgeville. by Dave Warner ... -
‘Hotel California’ defendants file motion to dismiss charges
Lawyers for the three men accused of attempting to sell memorabilia from the creation of the Eagles’ landmark album ‘Hotel California’, including Don Henley’s handwritten lyric ... -
East Boston Latin Music Festival Debuts This Weekend
Photo courtesy of Zayra Pola This weekend, the sounds of salsa will echo through the streets of East Boston during the East Boston Latin Music Festival: ... -
Austin singer-songwriter to perform on ‘The Plank’
PORT TOWNSEND — Singer-songwriter Jeff Plankenhorn will perform his invention “The Plank” and other string instruments in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert, which ... -
Folk singer Amar Arshi on Kala Chashma – a catchy Punjabi number he once recorded at a modest studio in Phagwara
Over the past two weeks, Kala chashma, the Punjabi earworm that has found plenty of head and heart space in the populist music world for over ... -
How Ariana Grande made a $220 million net worth before she turned 30: Her hit records, REM Beauty makeup line, role in The Voice, collaborations with Lipsy and Reebok and upcoming movie Wicked all add up
At age 15, she auditioned for Jason Robert Brown’s Broadway musical, 13. She was cast as Charlotte and won a National Youth Theater Association award for ... -
Singer-songwriter Zynakal to focus on music creation despite questions over his status with Def Jam Malaysia label
Zynakal, a 24-year-old singer-songwriter, is happy to express himself through writing. — Image courtesy of Havoc Midnight Concert By Arif Zikri Monday 05 Sep 2022 16:03 ... -
Bringing community film festival experiences to new heights
TORONTO, September 4, 2022 /CNW/ – What began 17 years ago as a local community film festival is now an annual event that offers stunning performances, ... -
‘Invisible Fest’ rocks Huntsville with local artists
“Invisible Fest” is an event organized by the host of WLRH 89.3’s “Invisible City” radio show, bringing together local artists from different genres. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ... -
Africa’s most comprehensive music library features 11,000 songs and 4,000 artists across Africa
JosPlay has unveiled Africa Music Library (AML), a vast music data resource site containing over 11,000 songs, across multiple genres, by over 4,000 African music artists. ... -
EDM producer Freekill has passed away
Freekill, the French electronic music DJ and producer known for his offbeat and hard-hitting sound, has died. The beloved EDM producer, real name Kyllian Modeste, died ... -
Embrace the beautiful story of musical artist Ron Turgeon with his popular song ‘Bonnies song’
Sharing the beginning of their love story, Ron Turgeon, Nashville country artist compiled a masterpiece. The song “Song Bonnies” touched many hearts. JCountry is a ... -
Tank: People would rather hear rappers sing badly than singers sing well
Tank credits Ginuwine and Aaliyah for “showing him the ropes” Tankthe self-proclaimed “King of R&B”, has one mission: to proudly represent the genre. Recently, the Milkwaukee, ... -
Muziqq chooses Frontera Group, Inc. and Intellimedia
DALLAS, TEXAS, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontera Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: FRTG) (“Frontera” or “the Company”), today announced that Muziqq, Inc. (“Muziqq”) a has ... -
“I feel it has become a hot topic and the song has become more popular” Kesariya Music Producer Himonshu Parikh on “Love Storiyan” Controversy
The most talked about Bollywood movie lately is director Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra. Stellar actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Nagarjuna, among others, are ... -
Are you going to Seoul for Frieze? Here’s where to go, where to stay and where to eat Korean fried chicken, according to Art-World Insiders
In recent years, the South Korean capital has transformed into a global art hub, home to powerful collecting families, world-class museums and a thriving international gallery ... -
Yoga & Wholeness Studio unveils a safe space with friends, music and art
The Light Yoga & Wholeness Studio (The Light) welcomed over 50 guests on Saturday night for an unveiling party complete with mocktails, music, painting and candles. ... -
Labor Day weekend features live music at Town Square Tap | Green Lake News
Summer time Live Labor Day weekend with live music Thursday through Sunday nights at Town Square Tap in Green Lake. One lane highway The Tap is ... -
Japanese singer-songwriter Junko Yagami reflects on recent Hall of Fame award
Junko Yagami, right, poses for a photo with organization representative Janice DeLoatch at the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame ... -
Kygo’s birthday – National Today
Background Kygo is a renowned Norwegian DJ and music producer. Kygo, real name Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, was born in Singapore. His parents are Norwegian and the family ... -
FWB Fest in Idyllwild was Crypto’s Woodstock
Comment this story Comment The crypto world has had a tough summer. Bitcoin and etherium prices have plunged in recent months. The NFT mania cooled off ... -
University of Georgia Saxophone Studio Quartet Wins National Competition
Students in the saxophone studio at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music have been busy and their hard work and professionalism have earned them national recognition. ... -
A look at the hip hop books of 2022
Since the 1990s, the emergence of hip hop non-fiction and historical books has grown steadily. In 1994, Tricia Rose became one of the first hip-hop documentarians ... -
5 forgotten songs from the 50s
Today, when attention spans seem to be dictated by the lifespan of the latest TikTok trend, it can be easy to forget what happened last year, ... -
DC’s black-owned breweries take center stage at new festival
Comment this story Comment Late summer and early fall are prime season for beer festivals, which can become a blur of tiny Oktoberfest-inspired tasting glasses, pretzel ... -
On the Radar (August 2022) – Billboard
Each month, Billboard Latin editors will feature a small group of new or relatively unknown artists whose music we love. Think “diamonds in the rough” or ... -
jaimie branch, acclaimed trumpeter and composer, dies at 39 : NPR
Jaimie Branch, who died Monday, August 22 at age 39, performs with her band FLY or DIE in New York City in 2020. Jonathan Chimene hide ... -
How on a moving train a musical instrument was designed
By Sukant Deepak New Delhi, August 23 (IANS): On a long train journey, he was playing the guitar when a passenger wondered why a Western ... -
Hit songwriter Charles Quillen spends
Award-winning country songwriter Charles Quillon died last Friday in East Tennessee at the age of 84. Charles Quillon His biggest hits were the lead trio he ... -
Hoosier ‘Story’: Hollywood Producer Visits Zaharakos for Video Series Segment
Mike Wolanin | Republic documentarian Craig Hall, center, interviews Tony Moravec, left, and Debra Slone about ancient soda fountains and soda making at Zaharakos in downtown ... -
Why Alicia Keys Was Hesitant To Collaborate With Other Artists
There aren’t many mainstream music artists who have as many facets as Alicia Keys. The New York-born singer writes and produces all her music, and she’s ... -
Rod Wave’s ‘Beautiful Mind’ drops to No. 1 on Billboard 200 chart – Billboard
Rod Wave’s Nice spirit bows atop the Billboard 200 chart (dated Aug. 27), marking the rapper his second No. 1 album. The set enters with 115,000 ... -
Justin Timberlake was Elton John’s first choice for ‘Rocketman’
There have been several hot music biopics released over the past few years. But few are as newsworthy as the 2019 film. Rocketman. The film, which ... -
With the success of “Hometown,” Chattanooga country singer/songwriter Brandon Stansell comes to terms with his life
Growing up gay in the Georgetown, Hamilton County area, life wasn’t always easy, Brandon Stansell said, but lots of therapy and a small supportive community helped ... -
Serpentwithfeet says “I’m in a hurry” on a new song
After his magnificent collaboration with the New York DJ and producer Moby, serpentwithfeet returns with “I’m Pressed”. It’s his first solo song since his Apple Music ... -
Nick’s Picks Vol. 2: Artists, playlists and soundtracks to discover on Apple Music
Greetings, and welcome to the new “Nick’s Picks” series, a (rather) monthly series where we’ll look at some artists, playlists, and soundtracks you may have overlooked ... -
Rhizome Concert Celebrates the Diversity of DC’s Music Scene
Comment this story Comment As the pandemic takes hold, shutting down District clubs and live music venues that spawned nationally acclaimed go-go, jazz and punk scenes, ... -
Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing infuriates music fans. Who is to blame?
You may have heard of the great Bruce Springsteen ticket debacle. After a six-year drought on the Boss Tour, tickets went on sale and fans suddenly ... -
Crowbar, 90s country and some songwriter events: Shows to watch | Entertainment/Life
RED STICK FRIDAY JUSTIN MOLAISON: Istrouma Brewing, St. Gabriel, 5:30 p.m. BRANDON NICHOLSON: Le Chien Brewery, Denham Springs, 6 p.m. DUO ERIC BASKIN: Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 6 ... -
Malaysian film music producer Santosh praised
Compiled by C. ARUNO, MESHVINNY NELSON and R. ARAVINTHAN The music produced by Santosh Logendran has been praised by filmmakers, including empire owner Skop Productions Sdn ... -
Seeking Nominations for Best Music Startups for Artists and Record Labels
Insider compiles a list of top music startups helping artists, labels and other creators. We want to hear your thoughts on the most innovative and promising ... -
Depeche Mode returns to the studio following the death of Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher
Depeche Mode is back in the studio for the first time since the passing of Andy “Fletch” Fletcher. Dave Gahan and Martin Gore have seemingly revealed ... -
BMI officially scrapped sales plans, report says
About five months after enlisting Goldman Sachs to pursue “strategic opportunities,” including a possible sale, Broadcast Music, Inc. is no longer in the market, officials confirmed. ... -
Joe Anselm discusses the art of songwriting
Joe Anselm of Zero to Ninety is a singer, songwriter, actor and model. He returned to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri to focus and release ... -
Young Nudy: EA Monster Album Review
Young Nudy sometimes looks like he’s from another planet, but he’s rooted in a real place on Earth. The neighborhood that Nudy represents in the title ... -
MetaSing raises $3 million and plans ‘fairer redistribution’ for artists
Photo credit: Andrey Metelev MetaSing, which bills itself as “the first decentralized music platform to combine a gaming model with web3 music streaming,” announced the completion ... -
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest returns to Rogers Park this weekend with live music, dancing and an art fair
ROGERS PARK – The neighborhood’s biggest summer festival returns this weekend with live music, an art fair, arts activities for kids, local food and more. The ... -
MTV Creates VMA Metaverse Space On Roblox To Attract New Viewers
MTV is creating a new virtual space in Roblox as part of a new award category for musical performance in the Metaverse. For this initiative, MTV ... -
Joseph Arthur sues LA Times over vaccine characterization
Musician Joseph Arthur is suing the LA Times, claiming that an article the outlet wrote about his position and his position on vaccines left him “avoided ... -
“A selection of world-class artists to amaze you”
A MUSIC festival returns today to the bay of St Ouen and will feature DJs playing a mix of electronic, trance, techno and drum-and-bass music. The ... -
Rihanna and Beyoncé are the two most successful artists to ever grace the music industry
IObviously when you mention Rihanna or Beyoncé you are taking the names of two megastar pop divas who dominate the music industry today and continue to ... -
Bill Pitman, revered studio guitarist, dies at 102
Bill Pitman, a guitarist who accompanied Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand and others from the late 1950s through the 1970s, and who for decades was ... -
Blake Shelton has accepted that the end of his career in the country is coming
All good things must come to an end, including careers in country music. Despite their heritage, there’s a reason you don’t hear Johnny Cash or Loretta ... -
Jammin Java will feature Alexandria’s latest promising singer-songwriter
Elizabeth Lane, a lifelong Alexandria resident and rising senior at Alexandria City High School, is set to perform at Jammin Java, Vienna’s iconic music institution, on ... -
View Photos: SongHubs SA Screen
See photos: SongHubs SA – SAFC screen WHAT IS HAPPENING News and Events View Photos: SongHubs SA Screen August 11, 2022 Photos from the Screen Songhubs ... -
SALLY BOY – LIKE THIS – 360 MAGAZINE
Today, rising artist Sally Boy releases his new single, “like that,” now through Noisy Robot/RCA Recordings. The single follows the artist to watch the artist’s latest ... -
How old is Snoop Dogg? Age of the rapper and how long he’s been making music
Snoop Dogg was born on October 20, 1971. He is 50 years old His debut album was released on November 23, 1993. It has been 28 ... -
Island Records taps Steve Rowen as SVP, Astralwerks replaces Luke Armitage
Island Records promoted Steven Rowe to the senior vice president, responsible for international marketing. In his new role, Rowen will continue to oversee global marketing across ... -
Lamont Dozier, Motown songwriter behind ‘Baby Love’ and other hits, dies at 81
Lamont Dozier, the Motown songwriter behind hits such as the Supremes’ “Baby Love” and “You Keep Me Hanging On,” has died, his family announced overnight. He ... -
Chris Maltese Joins Vydia as Director of Label and Artist Relations
Music industry veteran Chris Maltese has joined music technology platform Vydia as director of label and artist relations. In this new role, Maltese will manage a ... -
Inside making of ‘Bluey’ Season 3, coming to the US on Disney+
What makes “Bluey” so special? The beloved animated preschool show about a 6-year-old Blue Heeler dog named Bluey, his younger sister, Bingo, his mother, Chilli, and ...
