Green Day is teaming up with Miranda Lambert for a revised version of “Ordinary World,” a song originally released on the band’s 2016 album, Revolution Radio. The re-recorded track will appear on next month’s Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band as a duet, with Lambert and Green Day frontman Billie Joe …
Read More »Hear Aaron Lee Tasjan, Lilly Hiatt's Moving Cover of Tom Petty's 'Walls'
On a rainy day earlier this summer, Aaron Lee Tasjan and Lilly Hiatt found themselves back home in Nashville, swapping harmonies during a poignant, folky cover of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ “Walls.” “This was a special day,” remembers Hiatt. “Aaron and I got together this past summer at John …
Read More »Jhene Aiko on Her Psychedelic Journey Through Grief
In September, Jhené Aiko surprised fans with the beginning of an ambitious three-part project known as MAP. The term has a double meaning: an acronym standing for “Movie, Album and Poetry,” and a literal map of how she coped with her brother Miyagi’s death in 2012. From a mental breakdown …
Read More »See Springsteen Credit Clive Davis for 'Blinded by the Light' in New Doc
Bruce Springsteen explains how Clive Davis changed the trajectory of his career in an archival interview inClive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, an Apple Music documentary dedicated to the record mogul. “I went in, sat down, played the song. This was like the biggest days of my life,” Springsteen …
Read More »Justin Bieber: 'I Am Willing to Stand Up' for Black Lives Matter
Justin Bieber, whohas largely abstained from political discourse on social media,posted a black-and-yellow text graphic reading “Black Lives Matter” to his Instagram with a lengthy caption about the movement. The post comes one week after the pop star appeared on the Hand in Hand telethon supporting hurricane relief. “I am …
Read More »Foo Fighters 'Frustrated' After Fans Turned Away From London Show
After hundreds of Foo Fighters fans were denied entry to the band’s Tuesday show at London’s O2 Arena, Dave Grohl and company issued a statement blaming “unscrupulous secondary ticket agencies” for the widespread pre-gig confusion. The Concrete and Gold sextet, along with promoter SJM and the O2 venue, wrote they …
Read More »Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle Lead 2018 30A Songwriters Festival Lineup
It’s still summer but music fans anticipating the mid-winter blahs are already planning a trip toFlorida‘s South Walton County next January for the ninth annual 30A Songwriters Festival. Set for January 12th through 15th, 2018, the event will include appearances from Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Lee Ann Womack, …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Lost 'Millions' for Dropping Dr. Luke Co-Writing Credit
Kelly Clarkson said she chose to forgo “hundreds of thousands of dollars,” if not “millions,” nearly a decade ago when she refused to share a co-writing credit with producer Dr. Luke for her 2009 hit, “My Life Would Suck Without You.” The American Idol alum, who has spoken out against …
Read More »AmericanaFest 2017 Kicks Off With Showcases, Awards
The 18th annual AmericanaFest gets underway in Nashville today, with roots music artists, professionals and fans descending upon Music City for six days of showcases, panels and the centerpiece Americana Honors & Awards ceremony. Here’s key showcases not to miss on Day 1 of AmericanaFest. Band of Heathens, Phoebe Hunt …
Read More »Kip Moore, Tony Hawk Talk Intersection of Country Music, Skateboarding
Kip Moore staged his first ever Music City Skate Jam on Sunday in Nashville. Part concert, part skateboarding demonstration, the event united the country artist, who just released his new album Slowheart, with skate icon Tony Hawk. The Skate Jam raised money for victims of Hurricane Harvey, as well as …
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