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Carly Pearce Plays City Winery Benefit for Nashville Animal Care
Country performer Carly Pearce will host an acoustic benefit concert at Nashville's City Winery on April 6 to raise money for Pet Community Center's affordable veterinary services.
Madison House Booking Agents Join Dynamic Talent International in Major Merger
Dynamic Talent International absorbs Madison House Booking Agency in a major consolidation that doubles the combined roster to 600 artists and strengthens genre diversity across touring, brand partnerships, and international representation.
Sharon Vaughn Performs at Park Center's 29th Benefit Dinner
Sharon Vaughn, the songwriter behind Willie Nelson's "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys," performs at Park Center's annual fundraiser dinner honoring Debbie Carroll on Feb. 25.
Ronnie Milsap Celebrated at Grand Ole Opry as Nine Artists Join NextStage Class
The Grand Ole Opry honored country icon Ronnie Milsap's 50-year tenure with an all-star tribute show, while also introducing nine new artists to its NextStage mentorship program for 2026.
Nashville Country Festival Reveals Initial Performer Roster for June Stadium Shows
CMA Fest announces the first group of performers for its June Nashville stadium shows, featuring established stars and emerging artists across country music.
August Ponthier Breaks Free: New Album Charts Path from Texas to Self
Singer-songwriter August Ponthier debuts their full-length album <em>Everywhere Isn't Texas</em>, arriving months after a public coming out as nonbinary and name change. The record explores identity, belonging, and a complicated relationship with home.
Twenty One Pilots Film Drops With Exclusive Preview
Twenty One Pilots have unveiled a sneak peek at their concert film More Than We Ever Imagined, arriving in cinemas tomorrow and showcasing footage from their sold-out Mexico City stadium performance.
Jarvis Cocker Leads Tribute Performance for Marianne Faithfull Doc
Jarvis Cocker, Anna Calvi, Rufus Wainwright and other artists will perform at a special preview screening of the Marianne Faithfull documentary Broken English at London's Barbican Hall on March 18, ahead of its theatrical release.
Guitar Virtuoso Transforms Autechre's Dense Electronics Into Intimate Acoustic Work
Shane Parish converts Autechre's abstract 1990s electronic catalog into fingerstyle acoustic guitar pieces, extracting melodic cores from the duo's synth-heavy originals while maintaining their intricate character.
Rock Musician James Hood Reaches Peak Success With Immersive Planetarium Shows
British musician and Grammy nominee James Hood has become a major commercial force through immersive planetarium and theater experiences that have sold nearly 2 million tickets worldwide, with his new album Astronomica arriving in February.
American Football Unveil 8-Minute Epic 'Bad Moons' Ahead of LP4
American Football release 'Bad Moons', an eight-minute lead single from their upcoming fourth album, while announcing additional 2026 tour dates including a second London performance.
Malevolence Craft WoW Anthem in 12-Hour Sprint
UK metal band Malevolence released 'Twelve To Zero,' an official World Of Warcraft anthem created in just 12 hours after Blizzard issued the creative challenge to the group.
American Football Releases 'Bad Moons' Ahead of Fourth Album
American Football unveiled "Bad Moons," a new single that fuses two songs into a reflection on growing up, ahead of their fourth album LP4 dropping May 1.
17 Acts Vying for Rock Hall Class of 2026: Oasis, Mariah Carey Lead Contenders
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class nominations include Oasis, Mariah Carey, and Joy Division/New Order returning for another shot at induction, alongside first-time contenders like Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, and Wu-Tang Clan.
Mumford & Sons Surprise Brooklyn Crowd With Last-Minute Acoustic Set
Mumford & Sons played an unannounced acoustic show at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg, mixing tracks from their new album 'Prizefighter' with classic songs.
Synthetic Biology Entrepreneur Ben Lamm Pursues Species Resurrection to Combat Climate Crisis
Entrepreneur Ben Lamm's Colossal Biosciences uses synthetic biology and genetic engineering to resurrect extinct species like woolly mammoths and dire wolves, arguing that restoring keystone predators can restore ecosystems and combat climate change more effectively than traditional carbon capture methods.
Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill Among 10 First-Time Rock Hall Hopefuls
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 nominees, led by first-time contenders Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, and eight other major artists across multiple genres.
R&B Singer Brian McKnight Sues Radio Host Over Ex-Wife Interview
R&B artist Brian McKnight filed a defamation lawsuit against The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and radio host Karen Clark over an interview with his ex-wife that he says misrepresented him as an abusive and neglectful parent.
Industry Leaders Denounce Suno AI Platform in Sweeping Open Letter
Major music industry figures signed an open letter opposing Suno's AI music generation platform, comparing its unauthorized training methods to art theft and calling on the industry to reject the service.
ClicknClear Wins Round in Licensing Rights Dispute, Rival Eyes Appeal
ClicknClear wins initial dismissal of false advertising lawsuit filed by licensing rival Tresóna Multimedia, though the court allows the plaintiff to refile with additional evidence.