Margaret Brennan Returns to FACE THE NATIONNovember 9, 2018Sunday will mark Margaret Brennan's first day back hosting FACE THE NATION since leaving on maternity leave. She is diving right in with a big guest line up, which includes House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham.
whenyoung Release Debut EP 'Given Up'November 9, 2018Few bands can boast the kind of striking musical identity as whenyoung. The trio - singer/bassist Aoife Power, guitarist Niall Burns, and drummer Andrew Flood - make some of alternative music's most compelling new sounds; a soaring, stunning, but still singalong take on musical anthemia, that fuses the storyteller's nature of their home country of Ireland with the effortless cool of the London scene they now call home.
GREAT PERFORMANCES Presents Tony Bennett & Diana KrallNovember 9, 2018Great Performances presents an unprecedented union of two of the greatest living jazz singers, Tony Bennett and Diana Krall, as they honor the legacy of the premiere songwriting duo of the Great American Songbook, George and Ira Gershwin. In Love is Here to Stay, Bennett and Krall team up to perform definitive interpretations of Gershwin favorites such as "Love is Here to Stay," "Fascinating Rhythm" and "They Can't Take That Away From Me." Behind-the-scenes sequences recorded during the making of their Billboard #1 jazz album, "Love is Here to Stay," highlight the personal and musical rapport that these two artists have established over the course of their 20-year friendship. Interviews with Bennett and Krall reveal the meaning behind the music and the process of creating this collaborative album together.
Brad Paisley, Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris to Perform at the CMA AWARDSNovember 9, 2018Lauren Alaina, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, and Chris Stapleton with Maren Morris and Mavis Staples have been added as performers for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” as well as just added special appearances by Lindsay Ell, Vince Gill, Sierra Hull, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, David Lee Murphy, Jon Pardi, Carson Peters, Marty Stuart, and Cole Swindell. Country Music's Biggest Night, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network.
Fathom Events Announces Its Winter ProgrammingNovember 9, 2018This winter, Fathom Events presents moviegoers with a lineup of holiday favorites in movie theaters nationwide: Die Hard's 30th anniversary; a new adult-themed holiday tradition with A Bad Mom's Christmas; the enchanting, music-filed Buttons: A New Musical Film, the evergreen classic White Christmas; two heartwarming films in Jim Henson's Holiday Special; and beloved holiday favorite The Nutcracker, performed by the Bolshoi Ballet.
Sara Evans to Guest Cohost on THE TALKNovember 9, 2018Multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans will guest cohost on "The Talk" next week, joining hosts Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, and Eve for the live talk show airing Tuesday, November 13 at 2pm ET / 1pm CT on CBS. The appearance takes place weeks before the return of Evans' popular, limited-engagement "At Christmas Tour," with festive shows created to get fans of all ages into the spirit of the season. The tour kicks off November 24 in Cincinnati, Ohio with special guests Fairground Saints.
Jon Spencer Releases Debut Solo AlbumNovember 9, 2018Jon Spencer has released his debut solo album, Spencer Sings The Hits!, today via In The Red Records. Additionally, US tour dates have been announced beginning January 11 in Philadelphia and including a show at Rough Trade in Brooklyn. See below for full tour dates. Buy the album here.
Best Coast Release Children's Record 'Best Kids' VinylNovember 9, 2018CA's Best Coast -- comprised of singer/guitarist Bethany Cosentino and guitarist Bobb Bruno -- released their first ever children's record, entitled Best Kids, as an Amazon Original this summer. Today, the album is being released on limited edition colored vinyl via the band's webstore and via Amazon Music. All orders from the band will include a Best Kids coloring book with original illustrations by Jess Rotter.
Marcus Strickland Releases New AlbumNovember 9, 2018Today, Brooklyn composer-saxophonist Marcus Strickland released his thrilling new LP People of the Sun via Blue Note/Revive Music.
Stone Mecca Releases 'Alienman'November 9, 2018Today, Dallas-based blues-funk guitar god STONE MECCA released his fiery new LP Alienman, garnering praise and comparisons to Prince, Lenny Kravitz, and Gary Clark, Jr. With his own unique blues-rock blend, Stone carries on the legacies of the greats as he combines his love of hard-hitting hip-hop beats with funk-driven bass lines, grinding riffs, and soulful melodies, and forges his own formidable sonic forification which trips along genre lines and refuses to be confined--or contained.
Will Ferrell, Sarah Silverman Announced to Present at the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDSNovember 9, 2018E! announced today the list of presenters set to take the stage to hand out the only awards voted on by the people at “The E! People's Choice Awards” on Sunday, November 11. The event, which will feature unique fan experiences and a variety of surprises throughout the show, will broadcast live across the cable networks of NBCUniversal, including Bravo, E!, SYFY, Universo, and USA Network, and will air in 161 countries.
Major Murphy Announce New 'Lafayette' EPNovember 9, 2018Major Murphy follows up their debut long play 'No. 1' with a set of bedroom recordings archiving a time when Jacob Bullard was discovering his voice as a songwriter and the band was finding their footing within that space. Introducing this set of songs is the first single “Come By Sunday”, a breezy retro-tinged, sentimental love song that Bullard says that he 'wrote this song when I fell in love with Jacki. It's about that feeling you get when you are with someone and, as the saying goes, 'time stops,' and you simply enjoy each others company.' Find 'Come By Sunday' on Spotify and Apple Music while you can pre-order the EP here.
CRYSTAL FIGHTERS Release EP, HYPNOTIC SUNNovember 9, 2018CRYSTAL FIGHTERS continue their boundary-breaking sonic adventures by sharing the new EP 'Hypnotic Sun', which is out today on Warner Bros. Records.
THE BLACKLIST Moves to Friday Nights in JanuaryNovember 9, 2018The sixth season of NBC's 'The Blacklist' will premiere with a two-hour special on Friday, Jan. 4 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT and air regularly on Fridays from 9-10 p.m. beginning Jan. 11.
August Burns Red Release Christmas EPNovember 9, 2018August Burns Red are gearing up for the holiday season by dropping their thoroughly festive and metallic Winter Wilderness EP today, November 9. The EP features ABR's signature take on Christmas classics. There are four covers, while 'Winter Wilderness' and 'Avalanche' are new and original compositions. The full track listing is posted below.
Charles Bradley's Acclaimed Final Album 'Black Velvet' is Out TodayNovember 9, 2018Black Velvet is the fourth and final album from the late, great soul singer Charles Bradley. Out today via Daptone imprint Dunham Records, the well-received 10-track album is a celebration of the life of the singer who would have turned 70 this past Monday, November 5, and was lovingly assembled by his friends and family. Fans were able to stream the album early via NPR Music First Listen, and can now stream and purchase the album here: https://ffm.to/charlesbradley.
Iron Maiden Confirms Return To North America In 2019November 9, 2018IRON MAIDEN will bring the Legacy Of The Beast Tour to North America in 2019 for an extensive series of arena and amphitheater shows produced by Live Nation, including a first ever headline appearance at the Banc of California Stadium in LA. The tour will cover a total of 33 cities right across the U.S.A. and Canada, including Portland, Oregon where they haven't played since 1987 on the Somewhere In Time Tour, Hartford, Connecticut where they last played in 2005, and many other places not visited since the Maiden England 2012/13 Tour. The full list of dates is below.