Today marks the release of Stoned Cold Country, a tribute album that celebrates The Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary with new renditions of their classic rock hits performed by some of Country's biggest stars. Produced by Robert Deaton, the album features an impressive lineup of musicians such as Jimmie Allen, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Maren Morris, and Zac Brown Band, among others.
The list winners and finalists of the 7th Annual Christmas/Holiday Songwriting Competition have been released. Songwriters Brett Trout and Kayley Bishop won top honors with their song " Christmissin You".
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dave Hause has announced the release of his sixth full-length solo album, "Drive It Like It's Stolen", produced by Will Hoge and featuring 10 songs that showcase Hause's trademark urgency and passion.
After rocking the London C2C festival at The O2, where he delivered electrifying performances, Willie Jones continues to excite his fans with the release of his latest single, ‘No Tellin’’. The track, which Jones had kept in the vault for some time, finally found its moment as he sought to add a club banger to the country music scene. “I’ve tested it on tour and with my DJ’s homies and the reaction is always real swell," said Jones, giving credit to Chris Stevens and Mars for their contribution to the drums that take the song to another level.
Cardiff-based quartet HIMALAYAS have released their latest single, "Leave This Place," ahead of their debut album From Hell To Here set to release on May 5th. Produced by Steff Pringle at Mwnci Studios in West Wales and mixed by GRAMMY-Award winning producer Dave Sardy, the track features frontman Joe Williams' snarling vocals over guitarist Mike Griffiths' soaring riff. Williams explains that the song is about being stuck in a place that you never wanted to be and will resonate with anyone who has felt trapped.
Miley Cyrus has dropped her eighth studio album, titled Endless Summer Vacation. The album is now available globally and can be streamed online. The launch of the album was accompanied by the release of the official music video for her new track, "River," directed by Jacob Bixenman.
Indie veterans The Pigeon Detectives, who are known for their hit song 'I'm Not Sorry,' have just released their first single in seven years.
The nominees for the upcoming Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards have been announced, with singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson leading the pack with four nominations, including Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year.
Madi Simmons, a veteran performer with a musical career spanning several decades, has released a new song titled "OH YES, DON'T IT FEEL GOOD." The upbeat reggae track is sure to get listeners dancing with its infectious rhythm.
Uniting the sun-kissed folk-rock of the ‘70s West Coast scene with the grittier edge of modern Americana, Belle Roscoe are poised to make a big impression in 2023, starting with today’s release of their new single ‘The Birds’. The track will feature on their new EP ‘Talking To The Walrus’ which follows later this year, with both releases coming via a new deal with Regent Street Records. Listen below.
Flawes’ previous single, the punchy, defiant synth-pop anthem ‘Don’t Blame Me’, landed on a phenomenal 43 international Apple Music New in Alternative playlists, while also earning fresh airplay at BBC Introducing - a big follow-up to the bright-eyed pop rush of ‘Is It Any Wonder’. The trio continue to power towards the June 9th release of their new album ‘One Step Back, Two Steps Forwards’ as they now unveil their new single ‘Tears Won’t Show’, along with its official video. Watch the official video below.
Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses have been confirmed as the final headliners for the 2023 Glastonbury festival. The world-famous music extravaganza, held in Somerset, South West England, will see Alex Turner and co take to the Pyramid Stage for the third time on Friday, June 23, while the 'Sweet Child O' Mine' rockers will make their Worthy Farm debut on Saturday, June 24. The Sunday night headliner is the legendary Sir Elton John, with Lil Nas X set to perform before him, and Cat Stevens, who goes by the name Yusuf, playing the Sunday teatime legends slot. Lana Del Rey is also set to headline the Other Stage, with Eurovision winners Maneskin making their Glastonbury debut.
Meghan Trainor is back with a new song and she's inviting fans to join the celebration. The American singer-songwriter has dropped the first preview of her forthcoming single, "Mother," exclusively on YouTube Shorts with the hashtag #IAmYourMother. The track is set to be released by Epic Records in March 2023 as a single from the deluxe edition of her fifth major-label studio album, Takin' It Back.
Abby Simone’s singles ‘Walking Away’ and ‘Same Sunrise’ have seen the singer-songwriter gain early support from The Line of Best Fit, DORK, Wonderland, tmrw, NOTION and 1883 Magazine. Abby now continues that upward trajectory by sharing her third single ‘For Once’. Listen below.
New York native Emily King is set to release her latest studio album Special Occasion on May 5 via ATO Records. The new body of work is King’s first album in 4 years, following her multi-Grammy-nominated Scenery. Across eleven dynamic tracks, including “This Year,” “False Start,” and “Bad Memory” (featuring special guest Lukas Nelson), King shares a real-time exploration of the endless dimensions of heartbreak. Using music as a means of meditation, King works through the most overwhelming emotions with ineffable grace and resilience. Today King releases the project’s second single “Medal,” a joyfully upbeat song punctuated by driving-low end bass, rhythmic hand claps, and a soaring chorus.
Australian-born country artist Morgan Evans has released a five-part documentary series to accompany his latest single "Over For You." The docuseries, directed by Peter John, showcases Evans' 2022 musical journey in Australia and New Zealand, including his performance at the CMC Rocks QLD Festival, where he debuted the single for a crowd of 25,000 people. Evans describes the song as the most personal thing he has ever written and shared, adding that it was written after going through a divorce just weeks before shooting the series.
Country music icon Shania Twain has expressed interest in turning her music into a stage show and has revealed that ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus would be her go-to person for help. In a recent interview with Bjorn on 'Bjorn from ABBA and Friends' on Apple Music Hits, Shania spoke about the inspiration she gained from ABBA's music and their intricate arrangements.
Metallica is set to release their new single, "If Darkness Had A Son," today, March 1, 2023, from their upcoming album "72 Seasons." Fans were invited to duet with the band on the new track via TikTok. The album is set to be released on April 14, following the release of the tracks "Lux Æterna" and "Screaming Suicide." The band's recent "Helping Hands" benefit raised $3 million for their All Within My Hands non-profit, which will benefit several organizations, including Baby2Baby, First Star, Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, mikeroweWorks Foundation Foundation, and The Skatepark Project.
Virginia-based band 49 Winchester has announced their first-ever European live dates, supporting Luke Combs on his 2023 World Tour. The 14-date trek will kick off on September 30 in Oslo, Norway, and end with a 2-night stand at London's O2 Arena. The band's critically acclaimed New West Records debut album, Fortune Favors the Bold, has generated over 40 million global streams and over 17 million streams for the single 'Russell County Line'. Rolling Stone has dubbed them "Country Music's Buzziest of Buzz Bands," while the album was included in the "25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2022" by Rolling Stone.
As the online music market becomes increasingly saturated with new platforms emerging to stream and showcase music, a growing number of musicians are turning to music press release writing and distribution to gain an advantage. By using news distribution, they aim to establish credibility and authority over other artists, and get their music featured on high authority websites, blogs and magazines.
British rock band Bring Me The Horizon is making the most of their time on the road during their latest tour by recording new music on their tour bus. The band had a studio installed on their bus during their US tour at the end of 2022 and has been hard at work creating new material for their upcoming album.
