Johnny Cash

Review: MAGIC MOMENT OF RECORDING HISTORY
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 29, 2026

The 2010 jukebox musical MILLION DOLLAR, QUARTET by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux celebrates an impromptu moment in recording history when the legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry  Lee Lewis found themselves together in the studio of Sun Records. The jam session that followed was captured on an historic 1956 recording, and the story of that chance meeting forms the basis of the musical. Maine State Music Theatre co-produces with the Public Theatre in whose intimate space the explosive energy of this rock ‘n’ roll quartet is all-embracing and irresistible. Escott and Mutrux’s book is one of the better constructed among jukebox musicals in that it creates some true drama and back story for each of the artists portrayed. The score is a veritable soundtrack of early hillbilly and rock ‘n’ roll music and some of the greatest hits of each of these artists. The show requires virtually  all of the actors to be musicians who play live on stage. The company does not disappoint, and under the music and stage direction of Scott Moreau, they recreate a sense of the spontaneity, electricity, and sheer dynamism of musical moment.What did our critic think of MAGIC MOMENT OF RECORDING HISTORY at MSMT & Public Theatre?

Photos: Ruthie Foster Releases JUST SAY YES Album on Sun Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Ruthie Foster's new studio album Just Say Yes arrived on Sun Records, produced by Tyler Bryant and Rebecca Lovell, alongside a video for the focus track Yes.

Frank Mastra to Release Debut EP BITTER END
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Nashville singer-songwriter Frank Mastra has announced his debut EP, BITTER END, and released its second single, "Show Me How," following his debut track and a sold-out New York performance.

Photos: RING OF FIRE Takes the Stage at Beef & Boards
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis is staging RING OF FIRE, a musical that traces the life and songbook of Johnny Cash through his best-known recordings. Check out photos of the production.

Video: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET First Look Released Ahead of The Public Theatre Run
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2026

Maine State Music Theatre shared a first look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, a co-production with The Public Theatre in Lewiston imagining a legendary jam session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Watch the video!

Son of James Releases Cover of THE CHICKS' "There's Your Trouble"
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

Vancouver band Son of James released a reimagined cover of THE CHICKS' "There's Your Trouble," blending the track with Chinese Canadiana instrumentation and vocal harmonies.

KENNY LOGGINS: CONVICTION OF THE HEART to Open LIMEHOF Film Festival
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will host its second annual Music Documentary Film Festival in Stony Brook, featuring 43 films, live performances, and Q&A panels across two theaters.

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present Brush Arbor as part of VENTURA LIVE! '26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026

Rubicon Theatre Company will welcome legendary country, bluegrass, & gospel band Brush Arbor to the Karyn Jackon Theater for a special, one-night-only performance.

Dylan John Thomas Shares New Single COME AND GET IT Ahead of Leeds Fest
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

Dylan John Thomas released the high-energy single 'Come and Get It' ahead of a main stage performance at Leeds Festival, with his sophomore album 'Nothing Here Worth Taking' set to follow via Believe Music.

SON OF JAMES Releases THERE'S YOUR TROUBLE Cover Blending Country and Chinatown
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Vancouver band Son of James released a reimagined cover of The Chicks' "There's Your Trouble," weaving erhu and guzheng into the country classic through a Chinese Canadian lens.

John Carter Cash's Visual Art to Feature in Growing Exhibition Slate
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

John Carter Cash's paintings are being featured in an expanding series of gallery exhibitions, marking a new phase of public exposure for his visual art work.

Tiger La Flor Releases New EP HOLLYWOODLAND via Arista Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Tiger La Flor released her EP HOLLYWOODLAND along with the title track, a cinematic pop song exploring dating and heartbreak in Los Angeles.

Brandon Flowers Releases New Album THRASHER
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers released his first solo album in over a decade, THRASHER, alongside a live performance video for "Does It Ever Cross Your Mind?"

Jason James Releases HONKY TONKS IN MIND Single Ahead of CUT THE CHAIN Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Heart of Texas Records has released Jason James' new single, a traditional-country track previewing his forthcoming third album, produced by John Evans with an all-star lineup of session musicians.

Sun Records Releases David Allan Coe's TEXAS MOON (Deluxe) Edition
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Sun Records issued an expanded edition of David Allan Coe's early album, featuring previously unreleased Nashville demos and the collection's first vinyl pressing in more than four decades.

Sawyer Hill Releases Debut Album EVERYBODY'S HOME, NOBODY'S HAPPY
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Fayetteville, Arkansas singer-songwriter Sawyer Hill has released his 11-track debut album via AWAL Recordings, alongside a new music video for the track Bad Lovers.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT to Play The Park Theatre with MESSER CHUPS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Rockabilly band REVEREND HORTON HEAT will headline The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, with surf-rock act MESSER CHUPS from St. Petersburg, Russia opening the show.

Full Cast Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET London Transfer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

The full cast has been reveald for the Barn Theatre's production of Million Dollar Quartet, which transfers to London this autumn for a strictly limited season at The Arts at Marble Arch.

THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY Tour to Launch Sept. 17 in Over 35 Cities
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment will launch THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY: A TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE national tour September 17 at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, with more than 35 U.S. cities to follow.

Nicole Atkins Shares TRIPPIN' ON TEARDROPS Video Ahead of Oct. 9 Tour Launch
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Nicole Atkins released the music video for TRIPPIN' ON TEARDROPS, the opening track from her album DRAMA, due September 18 via Sun Records/Wicked Game Records. Her US headline tour begins October 9 in Columbus, Ohio.