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Simone Biles, Jeff Bridges, & More to Present at ‘The 58th Annual CMA Awards’

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced presenters for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, the awards broadcast live on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC.

New Album From Jazz Vocalist Andy James Out Now

Jazz vocalist Andy James released her new album, LET ME SEE YOUR HEART, featuring original songs and classics. The album includes collaborations with renowned musicians like Jon Cowherd and Nate Smith.

Scottish Country Artist Chris Andreucci Releases 'Same Ol Me'

Scottish-born, Nashville-based artist Chris Andreucci released 'Same Ol' Me,' a heartfelt anthem about heartbreak and longing. Co-written with John Woods, the song delves into love lost and emotional vulnerability. Listen to it here!

Lee Brice Releases New Holiday Single 'Single Bells'

Multi-Platinum Country hitmaker, Lee Brice, is raising a glass to all the folks out there who are alone for the holidays with the release of his latest track, “Single Bells,” available now. Listen to the single, written by Matt Alderman and David Tolliver.

Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, & More Join Morgan Wallen's 'Sand In My Boots' 2025 Festival Lineup

AEG Presents and 15-time Billboard Music Awards-winner, Morgan Wallen have unveiled the lineup for Sand In My Boots. The new three-day festival and beach vacation curated by Wallen will host headliners Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, HARDY and Wallen himself. Set on the Hangout Music Festival site on the idyllic beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala., Sand In My Boots debuts May 16-18, 2025.

Lee Brice Unveils Dates for 'You, Me and My Guitar Tour'

One of Country music’s most gifted storytellers and powerhouse vocalist, Lee Brice, has announced dates for the 2025 run of his captivating acoustic You, Me and My Guitar Tour.

Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, & More Receive Nominations For 2024 CMA Awards- Full List of Nominees

Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each.

Denitia Shares Summer Anthem “Gettin' Over”

Denitia has shared her new single “Gettin’ Over,” a working-people’s anthem about working too hard for too little while dreaming of a more carefree life. She recently performed the song on the Grand Ole Opry stage, where the CMT Next Women of Country artist made her debut at the end of June. This is the latest release from Denitia’s new album Sunset Drive, which drops on September 6. 

Video: Lee Brice Releases Music Video With Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters for 'Drinkin' Buddies'

Multi-Platinum selling artist, Lee Brice, along with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters have set the tone for the summer with their hit track, “Drinkin’ Buddies.” Watch the new music video with all three stars!

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Unveils 2024�"2025 Jazz Season

The Kennedy Center’s 2024–2025 Jazz season—the 14th presented under Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran—will explore the uncharted, unplanned, and thrilling expression of “open play.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Review: MORGAN WALLEN ONE NIGHT AT A TIME 2024 at US Bank Stadium

Morgan Wallen is bringing his 'One Night At A Time 2024' tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21, with special guests Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin.

Review: DEFRANCE at Magic Springs Theme And Water Park

It was a hot day with the heat index reaching 100 degrees for the kick-off of the 2024 Webmonster Concert Series at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 East Grand Ave, in Hot Springs, with Arkansas band de France opening for the Spin Doctors Saturday, June 8. Still, what better place is there to watch an outdoor concert than at Magic Springs? You can play in the water and ride the rides with the wind blowing in your face for hours before the show starts. Then spread out your blanket or sit on your lawn chair on the grass inside the fences of the Timberwood Amphitheater, which Magic Springs had looking like some of the best Arkansas golf courses you can find. It is such an inviting venue to soak up the sun and some amazing music.  

Bill Murray, Kathryn Erbe, and More Will Perform AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE With Environmental Activists Extinction Rebellion

Theater of War Productions and the world-wide environmental movement Extinction Rebellion are joining forces to perform scenes from Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People in Times Square on the Red Steps on June 12.

Morgan Wallen Adds Six Shows for First-Ever European Tour

Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time 2024 tour, awarded Pollstar and Billboard's 2023 Country Tour of the Year with over 2.4 million fans already holding tickets, returned in the U.S. last month. As the tour continues its trek throughout the United States this summer, the 11-time Billboard Music Awards-winner will expand into his first-ever European run with an additional six shows this fall.

Post Malone, Gwen Stefani, & More to Perform at 59th ACM Awards

Country Music’s Party of the Year is getting even bigger with Post Malone set to make his debut on the legendary ACM Awards stage, alongside a newly added performance from 2022 New Male Artist of the Year Parker McCollum and must-see lineup of powerhouse duets from Female Artist and Album of the Year nominee Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan.

Dolly Parton to Kick Off Fan Fair X at CMA Fest in June

This year, global superstar Dolly Parton will kick off Fan Fair X on Thursday morning, welcoming Country Music fans from around the world to take part in a very special conversation on the CMA Close Up Stage. Fans also won’t want to miss Parton’s ALL ACCESS! Pop Up Experience at Fan Fair X, open every day. The Experience will feature many of Parton’s global branding and merchandise items.

Kiefer to Release New Live Trio Album 'Something For Real'; Listen to Lead Single 'Cute'

Pianist and producer Kiefer – known for his blend of beat-making and virtuosic jazz skills as well as his work with Drake and Anderson .Paak, among others– has announced Something For Real, a live trio album due out digitally on May 10 on Stones Throw Records. “Cute,” which originally featured on Kiefer’s 2019 EP Bridges finds itself transformed into a groove-filled six-minute adventure. Listen to the song here!

Lower East SIde Festival Of The Arts Set For Next Month

With the roster still building, Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 29th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which will be mounted May 24 to 26 in and around Theater for the New City.

Lee Brice To Play The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas For One-Night-Only Performance This May

Country music sensation Lee Brice is set to make his debut at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with a one-night-only performance on May 17. Don't miss out on this special event.

Interview: Playwright Catya McMullen on the World Premiere of ARROWHEAD produced by IAMA Theatre Company

Catya McMullen (pictured), a native New Yorker, now finds herself at home in Los Angeles. While working in film and television, her life-long love of theater inspired her to write plays. The world premiere of Arrowhead is her first being presented here, produced by IAMA at Atwater Village Theatre, directed by Jenna Worsham. I decided to speak with Catya about her journey to writing the play, why she set it in Arrowhead, its themes, and how it speaks to different generations of women about love and sexual identity.