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Eli Paperboy Reed Shares New Single 'IDKWYCTD (I Came To Play)'

Eli Paperboy Reed unveils the second single, “IDKWYCTD (I Came to Play),” from his forthcoming album Hits And Misses: The Singles. The high-energy, anthemic party starter, “IDKWYCTD (I Came to Play),” one of three originals featured on the album, was featured in Disney's Marvel comic series, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.

Eli Paperboy Reed To Release 'Hits and Misses: The Singles'

Featuring songs that were previously only available as 45 rpm singles at the merch table during Reed’s international tours, this 11-track remastered collection features vividly reimagined covers spanning every genre as well as a trio of originals not on any album. 

SNL Vocalist Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez To Appear At The Emelin, April 22

Rock n' soul will rule the night on Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 pm as Christine Ohlman, the flashy, gritty platinum-blonde 'Beehive Queen,' who is the longtime vocalist with NBC's Saturday Night Live Band, brings Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez to The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck for “THE QUEEN MEETS THE KINGS,” teaming with legendary Billy Joel drummer Liberty Devitto & The Slim Kings in a night of roots-driven, soulful rock n' roll that will spotlight songs from their recordings, including Ohlman's latest, 

Billy Waldrep Shares 'Barry Waldrep and Friends Celebrate Tony Rice' Album

Featured artists on the new album include Jimmy Hall, Rodney Crowell, Darrell Scott, Marty Raybon, Mike Farris, Kim Richey, Warren Haynes, Vince Gill, Radney Foster, Teresa Williams & Larry Campbell,  Jim Lauderdale, John Berry, Patrick Simmons, John Paul White, Jacob Bunton, John Jorgenson, Rory Feek, Donna Hall & Kelli Johnson, and John Cowan.   

Barry Waldrep to Honor Tony Rice With All Star Tribute Featuring Vince Gill, John Paul White, & More

Billy Waldrep will honor Tony Rice in a new album featuring collaborations with Vince Gill, John Paul White, Darrell Scott, Warren Haynes, and more! Preorder or pre-save the album here!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julie Taymor & More Will Host Events at Sundance

Sundance Institute will curate dozens of offscreen events, including behind-the-scenes panels on the art of filmmaking, musical performances and a?" around the theme of Imagined Futures a?" a public Bonfire and several extended post-screening conversations (known as IF Screenings), at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival taking place in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Sundance, Utah, January 23 through February 2, 2020.

BMI Announces Programming For 2020 Sundance Film Festival

BMI® (Broadcast Music, Inc.®) is proud to announce its programming for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Highlights include the 22nd edition of the Composer/Director Roundtable “Music & Film: The Creative Process” on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Kimball Arts Center, followed by the 18th annual BMI Snowball on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at The Shop. Throughout the years, both events have always brought in a full house of attendees that includes a mixture of emerging composers, directors, songwriters, industry tastemakers and music fans.

The Raconteurs Unveil Two Amazon Original Recordings & Behind-the-Scenes Footage

The Raconteurs - Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler – have announced today's premiere of Amazon Original versions of “I'm Your Puppet” and “Now That You're Gone,” recorded August 23, 2019 at Muscle Shoals, AL's legendary FAME Studios and available now only on Amazon Music. Written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, “I'm Your Puppet” was made famous by James & Bobby Purify; the original version of “Now That You're Gone” can be found on The Raconteurs' acclaimed new album, HELP US STRANGER (Third Man Records). “I'm Your Puppet” and “Now That You're Gone” are available to stream and purchase now, and fans can watch behind-the-scenes footage of the band recording and discussing the tracks HERE. The tracks are also available to stream on Amazon Music HD, a new premium tier quality streaming audio from Amazon Music.

Find a Piece of Paradise with Amanda Page Cornett's Summertime Single CAROLINA COAST

Amanda Page Cornett has never been one for boundaries. Her latest single, Carolina Coast, proves just that. Released Friday, July 19, Carolina Coast is the first single from her latest album, Front Porch Rebel. Backed by her band the Almost Angels, Cornett brought summertime beach vibes to the WSMV Today in Nashville stage on July 8 in support of the release.

Pre-orders Begin for Billy Ray Cyrus Album 'The Snakedoctor Circus'

The long-planned release of Billy Ray Cyrus' new studio album, The SnakeDoctor Circus, is available for pre-order now from BMG. Fans will receive two tracks upon pre-ordering, including 'Guns, Gold & Guitars' and 'Goddess of Democracy.'

John Rooney Details The Making Of JOY, Shares Video Performance Of DON'T GIVE UP NOW Live From Studio 606

Pulling back the curtain on the star-studded sessions that produced his latest album, Joy, John Rooney has opened up on the creation of the album on Medium and shared video of a live performance of 'Don't Give Up Now,' filmed during recording at the legendary Studio 606. 

The 2019 Sundance Film Festival Presents Offscreen Panels and Events

Sundance Institute will convene dozens of offscreen events, including inclusive and intersectional conversations on the next wave of storytelling, radical data transparency, the future of democracy at its intersection with the arts, behind-the-scenes panels on the art of filmmaking and musical performances that range from intimate to raucous at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival taking place in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Sundance, Utah, January 24 through February 3, 2019.

John Rooney Releases Star-Studded New Album JOY, Out Now

For the first time in the US, Australian rocker John Rooney has unleashed a stunning new album, Joy, that combines his razor-sharp jangle pop songcraft with a star-studded cast of session musicians. The results are a vibrant record that breathes with an absolutely timeless urgency.

John Rooney Announces New Album JOY, Out January 11

Recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles on the legendary Sound City Neve Console (used by Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Dr. John, Pat Benetar, and Nirvana), John Rooney's latest album Joy represents a significant leap forward in his songwriting.  Rustic, soulful, and endlessly searching in his observational wit, John's skill is complemented beautifully by the powerful production of Don Dixon (R.E.M.), whose elegant touch at the recording console gives the record a bright, driving, yet emotionally rich sonic palette - a lush mix of groovy soul and jangle pop.  

TROUBLE NO MORE Starring Bob Dylan To Debut On Cinemax

TROUBLE NO MORE, a feature-length presentation starring Bob Dylan, debuts MONDAY, FEB. 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on CINEMAX. Directed by Jennifer Lebeau, TROUBLE NO MORE spotlights Dylan's passionate, faith-based music, featuring electrifying, digitally restored footage from concerts in Toronto and Buffalo in late-April and early-May 1980, which is interspersed with fiery sermons written by Luc Sante and delivered by Michael Shannon (HBO Films' upcoming “Fahrenheit 451”; Oscar®nominee for “Nocturnal Animals” and “Revolutionary Road”).

Gregg Allman's 70th Bday Celebrated With New Video Out Now

To celebrate what would have been Gregg Allman's 70th birthday today, Rounder Records is excited to announce the release of the new official music video for 'Song for Adam,' from the legendary rocker's Grammy-nominated final album, SOUTHERN BLOOD.

Gregg Allman's Final Record Celebrated with GRAMMY Nominations

SOUTHERN BLOOD, the extraordinary final album from the legendary Gregg Allman, has been honored with two prestigious nominations for the upcoming 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Gregg Allman to be Celebrated at UGA Football Game this Weekend

The extraordinary life and legacy of Gregg Allman will be honored by the University of Georgia with a very special halftime celebration during the highly anticipated SEC Football game between the #1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs and the University of South Carolina Gamec*cks, set for this Saturday, November 4th at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. The UGA will honor Allman for his remarkable contributions to American music as well as his personal generosity towards the University.

Gregg Allman and 'Southern Blood' Make Stunning Chart Debut

SOUTHERN BLOOD, the extraordinary final album from the legendary Gregg Allman, has made a spectacular chart debut, entering the SoundScan/Billboard 200 at #11 after its first week of release.

Pegi Young & The Survivors Set Out on Next Leg of National Tour in Support of New Album

Earlier this year, Pegi Young & The Survivors released Raw, a moving collection of songs about love, loss and forgiveness.