Madonna & Warner Music Group Announce Milestone, Career-Spanning Partnership
The deal encompasses her entire Sire/Maverick/Warner catalog, including global smash albums such as Madonna, Like a Virgin, True Blue, Like a Prayer, and Ray of Light. It also includes her three most recent studio albums, MDNA, Rebel Heart, and Madame X, which will join the Warner catalog beginning in 2025.
Straight No Chaser Brings 'The Open Bar Tour' To Van Wezel
Renowned a cappella sensation Straight No Chaser returns to the Van Wezel on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 7 p.m. with a?oeThe Open Bar Tour.a?? The chart-topping group recently announced the formation of SNC Records, their own label imprint in partnership with Warner Music Group's Arts Music division, which is set to focus on holiday music and unique artists outside of the mainstream. The first release on the label via Arts Music will be the group's new EP, a?oeOpen Bar,a?? out on November 15, 2019. The group recently revealed a teaser of the new EP, Semisonic's hit anthem a?oeClosing Time.a?? The full EP also showcases the group's ability to remake some of the crowd-favorite, bar-themed songs in pop culture such as a?oeTake Me Home Tonight,a?? made famous by Eddie Money, a?oeTennessee Whiskey,a?? recently recorded by Chris Stapleton, a?oeTequilaa?? by Dan + Shay and Smash Mouth's classic hit, a?oeAll Star.a??
Straight No Chaser Launches Imprint with WMG's Arts Music Division
Chart-topping a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced the formation of their own label imprint, SNC Records, in partnership with Warner Music Group's Arts Music division. In line with Arts Music's focus on genres outside of the mainstream, SNC Records' focus will be on holiday music and artists who boast unique vocal stylings. The group's first signing to SNC Records will be announced soon.
Warner Music Group and Sesame Workshop Partner to Re-Launch Sesame Street Records
Warner Music Group's Arts Music division and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind the iconic children's show Sesame Street, have teamed up to re-launch Sesame Street Records in the United States and Canada. As a result of the multi-year deal, a deep catalog of beloved Sesame Street recordings is now available across digital streaming and download platforms, with brand-new compilation titles on CD and vinyl formats.
BWW Interview: Lena Hall Gets Ready to Bring THE ART OF THE AUDITION to the Cafe Carlyle
Tony-winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall returns to Cafe Carlyle with an all-new show, The Art Of The Audition: From Falling Apart to Nailing The Part, March 13-17. Experience the ups and downs of a Broadway life through reenactments of Lena Hall's most unforgettable-and regrettable-musical theater auditions. From epic fails to career-defining 'Nailed it!' moments. Featuring songs from Wicked, Cats, Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Rent and more. Accompanied by the incredible Brian Nash.
This Just In: Vanessa Hudgens Led GIGI Set for New Cast Recording; Due in June on DMI Records
This just in! It's just been announced that DMI Records (Tena Clark, Founder and CEO; Kevin Gore, President and COO) will produce the new Broadway Cast Recording of Gigi, the Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe Oscar® and Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The recording will be produced and engineered by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti. The cast of Gigi will go into the studio tomorrow, Sunday, March 22 to record the album, which is slated for a June release.