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JD Souther to Reissue 'You're Only Lonely' on LP and Expanded CD/Digital Photo JD Souther to Reissue 'You're Only Lonely' on LP and Expanded CD/Digital
by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2024

Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee JD Souther has announced a reissue of his classic third album, You’re Only Lonely, out July 26. The 9-track LP returns for the first time in 35 years, and the CD and Digital add two previously unissued bonus tracks from the album’s sessions. ...

Alison Brown Collaborates with Kronos Quartet on 'Porches' Photo Alison Brown Collaborates with Kronos Quartet on 'Porches'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023

“Porches” was composed by Brown and pianist Chris Walters who also wrote the string arrangement. Walters’ credits include stints with JD Souther, Jeff Coffin Mu’tet and Alabama. While many have come to know the banjo in the context of country and bluegrass music, its popularity dates back to late 19...

Listen: Elizabeth Ward Land's STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: THE SONGS OF LINDA Photo Listen: Elizabeth Ward Land's STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022

The new album from Broadway vocalist Elizabeth Ward Land – Still Within the Sound of My Voice: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt – has been released on CD and digital, and is now streaming!...

Haroula Rose Releases New Single 'Spades' Photo Haroula Rose Releases New Single 'Spades'
by Michael Major - February 25, 2022

With Catch the Light, Rose’s third album and first to co-produce, she has deepened and complicated her dreamy, tender repertoire. “Time’s Fool,” the album’s first single, is out now, featuring Molly Parden on harmonies and callbacks, Omar Velasco on the second guitar, and the inimitable Greg Leisz o...

THE CRICKETS to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of First Hit Photo THE CRICKETS to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of First Hit
by Marissa Tomeo - January 08, 2022

The Crickets will celebrate the 65th anniversary of their very first hit song this year, “That’ll Be The Day,” the iconic rock and roll classic written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison (produced by Norman Petty, who also received songwriting credit). To help kick off the yearlong celebration, CBS Su...

Clannad's Farewell Tour Comes to Playhouse Square Photo Clannad's Farewell Tour Comes to Playhouse Square
by Abigail Charpentier - February 24, 2020

On April 3, 2020, BMG will release IN A LIFETIME, a career spanning collection from one of the most successful Irish bands ever....

Chris Hillman to Perform at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Photo Chris Hillman to Perform at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 01, 2019

Four-time Grammy nominee and folk/rock innovator Chris Hillman chronicles his storied music career alongside long-time musical partner Herb Pedersen at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Saturday, September 21 at 8 p.m. at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts....

The Dickey Betts Band New Live Album Available This Friday Photo The Dickey Betts Band New Live Album Available This Friday
by Tori Hartshorn - July 22, 2019

The Dickey Betts Band are set to release Ramblin' Man: Live at The St. George Theatre this Friday, July 26, 2019 via BMG.  This new audio and video recording captures THE Dickey Betts BAND at a special, intimate performance recorded on July 21, 2018 at the historic St. George Theatre on Staten Islan...

Gibson Custom Shop Lee Roy Parnell 1959 Les Paul Standard Announced Today Photo Gibson Custom Shop Lee Roy Parnell 1959 Les Paul Standard Announced Today
by Tori Hartshorn - June 11, 2019

Gibson, the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Custom Shop Lee Roy Parnell Signature 1959 Les Paul Standard in Abilene Sunset Burst. The Lee Roy Parnell '59 Les Paul Standardmarks the second collaboration between the legendary country/blues artist and the iconic guita...

City Winery Chicago Announces Megan Mullally's Band, Eric Roberson, and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Megan Mullally's Band, Eric Roberson, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Grammy-nominated independent R&B artist Eric Roberson and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 17 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

City Winery Chicago Presents Cyrille Aimée, Willie Nile and More Photo City Winery Chicago Presents Cyrille Aimée, Willie Nile and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Cyrille Aimée, Willie Nile and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, January 4 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

HEAL THE MUSIC Raises $300,000 for the Music Health Alliance Photo HEAL THE MUSIC Raises $300,000 for the Music Health Alliance
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 29, 2018

As the 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day” wraps for 2018, more than 170 members of the music community – songwriters, musicians, performers, artist managers, publishers, business managers, record labels, trade organizations and more – pledged a percentage of their single-day revenues to support their f...

Ashley Gorley Named ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year Photo Ashley Gorley Named ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

The stars of country music gathered for the 56 th annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Country Music Awards on Monday, November 12, at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville. The writers and publishers of country music's most-performed songs of the past year were...

Music Venues Nationwide Join #iVoted on Election Night Photo Music Venues Nationwide Join #iVoted on Election Night
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2018

#iVoted, the massive voter turnout initiative founded by manager / entrepreneur Emily White, Pat Sansone of Wilco, and Madison House's Mike Luba, has activated 78 venues nationwide to reward fans who vote November 6th for fans who show a selfie from outside of their polling place with tickets and no...

Country Music Association Makes Matching Contribution to 'Heal the Music Day' Photo Country Music Association Makes Matching Contribution to 'Heal the Music Day'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 11, 2018

With just over a week until the 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day,” held Friday, October 19, 2018, the Country Music Association has teamed with Music Health Alliance to offer a matching contribution for donations raised within the music industry. CMA will match dollar for dollar donations in support o...

Maybe April Embark on East Coast Tour Following YOU WERE MY YOUNG Music Video Release Photo Maybe April Embark on East Coast Tour Following YOU WERE MY YOUNG Music Video Release
by Tori Hartshorn - September 21, 2018

Nashville-based indie country/Americana trio Maybe April (Alaina Stacey, Katy DuBois, Kristen Castro) have embarked on an East Coast fall tour, which includes an appearance at Audiotree Music Fest this Saturday as well as a set at North Carolina's LEAF Festival next month. Please see below for full ...

Lee Ann Womack To Be Honored With Golden Note Award At ASCAP Country Music Awards Photo Lee Ann Womack To Be Honored With Golden Note Award At ASCAP Country Music Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2018

Country music's finest will join ASCAP in honoring GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, AMA and Billboard Award-winning artist and songwriter Lee Ann Womack when she accepts the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award at this year's ASCAP Country Music Awards on Monday, November 12. The exclusive, invitation-only gala, wh...

Popicana Duo Freddy & Francine Release New Song AIN'T NO WAY Ahead of New EP Photo Popicana Duo Freddy & Francine Release New Song AIN'T NO WAY Ahead of New EP
by TV News Desk - August 06, 2018

Culture Collide unveiled 'Ain't No Way,' the soulful new single from Nashville-based popicana duo FREDDY & FRANCINE (Bianca Caruso and Lee Ferris). The song is featured on their forthcoming EP Moonless Night produced by Dan Knobler (Lake Street Dive) due out September 7th, and follows their grooveta...

Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Alice Wallace Releases Powerful New #Metoo Inspired S Photo Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Alice Wallace Releases Powerful New #Metoo Inspired Single ELEPHANTS
by Macon Prickett - April 23, 2018

Southern California Americana singer/songwriter Alice Wallace debuts new single 'Elephants,' it was announced today. With the current #metoo and #timesup movements, 'Elephants' is particularly powerful because it addresses the experiences women have every day concerning sexism, objectification, safe...

Singer/Songwriter Alice Wallace Releases Powerful New #MeToo and #TimesUp Single ELEP Photo Singer/Songwriter Alice Wallace Releases Powerful New #MeToo and #TimesUp Single ELEPHANTS
by Macon Prickett - March 23, 2018

Southern California Americana singer/songwriter Alice Wallace debuts new single 'Elephants,' it was announced today. With the current #metoo and #timesup movements, 'Elephants' is particularly powerful because it addresses the experiences women have every day concerning sexism, objectification, safe...

MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT To Release New Album LIKE A RADIO March 9 Photo MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT To Release New Album LIKE A RADIO March 9
by Macon Prickett - February 15, 2018

Never let it be said that Iain Matthews is one to dwell on past successes. These days, most band 'reunions' take place because of the huge financial rewards available and occasionally, record company pressure. In the case of Matthews Southern Comfort, neither reason applies. ...

Lee Roy Parnell Signs Exclusively With New Frontier Touring For Worldwide Booking Photo Lee Roy Parnell Signs Exclusively With New Frontier Touring For Worldwide Booking
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2017

Ace guitarist and hit singer/songwriter Lee Roy Parnell has signed exclusively with New Frontier Touring for worldwide booking representation. Parnell's latest project, Midnight Believer, was released earlier this year by Vector Recordings/BFD...

Lee Roy Parnell's New Album 'Midnight Believer' Available Now Photo Lee Roy Parnell's New Album 'Midnight Believer' Available Now
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2017

Ace guitarist and hit singer/songwriter Lee Roy Parnell has released his first album in 11 years, Midnight Believer. The 10-track project has been released by Vector Recordings/BFD and is available for purchase...












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