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Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Joe Bonamassa Among Artists Set to Open for The Rolling Stones on New Tour
The Rolling Stones recently revealed that blues-rocker Gary Clark Jr. will be opening for them at the first show of their impending 2024 tour this Sunday, April 28, at NRG Stadium in Houston. Now, the British rock legends have announced the acts that will be supporting them at nearly every other concert on the 19-date trek.
3 Songs for People Who Say They Don’t Like Lady Gaga
For as obviously talented and accomplished as the pop star-turned-actor Lady Gaga is, she is often seen as a polarizing figure. She tends to be one of those mainstream artists that music listeners either love or stay away from completely. Nevertheless, the 38-year-old, New York City-born artist is here to...
Keith Urban, Jelly Roll to Headline iHeartCountry Festival: How To Get Tickets
The official lineup for iHeartCountry Festival has been announced! It looks like big names like Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Old Dominion, Riley Green, Walker Hayes, and Brothers Osborne will be performing at the one-day fest in Austin, Texas. And shockingly, there are still quite a few tickets available for the upcoming event. We’ll break down how to get your tickets quickly, as the lineup announcement will likely spur a lot of fans to buy tickets soon.
‘The Voice’ Winner Huntley Sings Hozier Tune For Friend Going Through a Rough Time
Huntley knows the healing powers of music. It’s what The Voice season 24 champion relied on when he was sleeping on a park bench. And it’s what lifted the Virginia blues-rocker out of that valley when he took home the $100,000 cash prize and record deal with Universal Music Group. Recently, Huntley shared his powerful vocals with a person currently having a hard time.
Evanescence’s Amy Lee Clears The Air on Linkin Park Rumors
If you’re an Evanescence or Linkin Park fan (or both, they’re far from mutually exclusive), you’ve likely heard rumors circulating social media lately about singer Amy Lee potentially taking over as Linkin Park’s new vocalist. Earlier in April, Jay Gordon (of Orgy) had fans buzzing about...
Neil Young And Crazy Horse Kick Off Love Earth Tour 2024: Here’s The Setlist
Neil Young’s highly-anticipated Love Earth Tour just kicked off with Crazy Horse in San Diego, California yesterday at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre. As always, Young puts on one hell of a show and hasn’t slowed down at this point in his six-decade career. [Buy Tickets...
How Bob Dylan Confronted Mortality on “Not Dark Yet”
In 1997, before Bob Dylan released Time Out of Mind, he thought he was going to die. A life-threatening heart infection put him in the hospital, and when he recovered, he said, “I really thought I’d be seeing Elvis soon.”. Time Out of Mind, his 30th studio album,...
Everclear Announce US Tour With Marcy Playground in Fall 2024
Multi-genre outfit Everclear will kick off a tour of the United States this year with support from Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack! The newly-announced tour will be an all-around celebration of the band’s fourth album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One, which came out 25 years ago. While the band won’t play the album in its entirety, they will be featuring the biggest hits from the album as well as a few deep cuts here and there.
Live Review: CMT Next Women of Country Artists Shine on the City Winery Stage
Any event put on by CMT Next Women of Country (NWOC) is sure to excite. It’s a fostering community that seeks to build up women who are starting to stake their claim in the genre. On Wednesday night (April 24), several up-and-coming performers (alongside a few heavyweight mentors) gave an audience at Nashville’s City Winery a taste of what they have to offer. Spoiler, it was a delight from start to finish.
Colt Ford Issues a Promise From Hospital Bed After Being Given a “0.1 Percent” Chance of Surviving
Colt Ford still has a long road ahead after a heart attack left him clinically dead twice. The country-rap star collapsed April 4 following a show at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Gilbert, Arizona. Three weeks later, Ford (born Jason Farris Brown) is feeling well enough to send a strong on-camera message to his fans and supporters.
Boris Announce US Tour in 2024: How to Get Tickets
Japanese noise rockers Boris are kicking off a tour of the United States this fall, and it’s going to be a special one. The Amplifier Worship Service Tour will see the band performing their hit 1998 album of the same name in its entirety. This is going to be...
Exclusive Premiere: Jack McKeon Paints a Vivid Picture With His New Single “Crooked Teeth”
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Jack McKeon is poised to release his debut album Talking to Strangers on June 21. Today, American Songwriter is proud to premiere the latest sample from his upcoming collection. Listen to “Crooked Teeth” below. McKeon’s laid-back blend of country, bluegrass, and folk is on full display...
Dionne Warwick Expresses Surprise Over Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Selection
The legendary Dionne Warwick has been chosen as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024. Yet, she recently expressed surprise at being considered for the honor. Speaking with Rolling Stone, Warwick shared that she wasn’t initially sure why she was chosen for the Hall of Fame.
Cold War Kids Extend 20th Anniversary Tour: How To Get Tickets
Cold War Kids kicked off and completed their 20th-anniversary tour earlier this year, but it looks like the band is already launching a second leg of the tour across the US. If you missed them earlier this year, you’re in luck!. “We had so much fun earlier this year...
Founding Moody Blues Keyboardist Mike Pinder Has Died at Age 82; Ex-Bandmates Pay Tribute
Founding Moody Blues keyboardist Mike Pinder, the last surviving member of the band’s original lineup, died on Wednesday, April 24. He was 82. According to a message from his family posted on The Moody Blues’ official website, Pinder passed away peacefully “at his home in Northern California, surrounded by his devoted family.”
Behind the Meaning of Taylor Swift’s Plea to a Higher Power, “The Prophecy”
Among the stunning songwriting bouts on Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department is “The Prophecy.” This introspective ballad sees Swift submit a plea to a higher power in the hopes that her lot in love will be changed. Find out whether or not she gets her answer, below.
3 Eternal Beatles Songs from the 1960s
When it comes to popular music, there is one fact more than any other that is universally agreed upon and that’s that the British-born band The Beatles is rock music’s best ever. Pop stars, innovators, masterful songwriters—the Mop Tops, Fab Four or whatever else you want to call them are just the cream of the musical crop.
Pearl Jam Discusses New Music, Needing 100 Takes on “Even Flow” and Their Legal Troubles With KISS
Formed in the 1990s, Pearl Jam is considered one of the most popular bands in the United States that came from that era of music. Throughout their time in the spotlight, the band sold over 85 million albums, landed a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and found themselves on Rolling Stone’s Top Ten Live Acts of All Time. With the band recently releasing their twelfth studio album, Dark Matter, Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Matt Cameron discussed their lives on stage, their new album, and the time Cameron found himself in legal trouble with Kiss.
Reba McEntire to Host Academy of Country Music Awards for 17th Time, Perform New Music
Reba McEntire has been chosen to host the 59th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16 this year. This is McEntire’s 17th time hosting the award show. In addition to hosting more times than any other artist, she’ll also be taking the stage to perform new music. The ACM Awards will stream live for everyone on Prime Video at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Taylor Swift Just Accomplished Something Never Seen in Music History With ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
“Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it,” Taylor Swift said of her latest album. The Tortured Poets Department may have marked the end of a “sensational and sorrowful” chapter in the pop star’s life. But for Swifties, the ‘Tortured Poets’ era is just beginning. Swift’s 11th studio album of original material eclipsed a billion streams on Spotify in its first week.
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