One of the most revered and respected pop groups of the 1980s, Eurythmics, with over 20 international hits and 80 million albums sold, is in the spotlight once again, both for their nomination for the 2018 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the impending re-release of their eight studio albums on […]
Danish composer Bent Sorensen has won the 2018 University of LouisvilleGrawemeyer Award for Music Composition for a triple concerto. The piece, L’isola della Città (The Island in the City), is for violin, cello and piano soloists and is played continuously in five movements. Sorensen composed the work for the Danish ensemble Trio con Brio and The Danish National Symphony Orchestra. It premiered in Copenhagen in January, […]
AT&T* is bringing Taylor Swift fans a first-ever, intimate look at the creative process behind her latest studio album, reputation, with the release of the multi-part series “The Making of a Song.” Today, we released the first episode, “Gorgeous,” online with the full series available only from AT&T on Taylor Swift NOW beginning Nov. 13. The series was shot […]
CMS Nashville, alongside their friends at Folds of Honor, celebrated the year’s top Songwriters at a party held last night in Nashville. The late night bash, which went well into the wee hours, hosted a crowd of industry VIPs and artists in addition to songwriting royalty. The 4th annual party opened with a roaring performance by […]
C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) continues to support music education by sponsoring the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. As part of a year-long celebration of 100 years of ukulele manufacturing, Martin Guitar has made a monetary donation and provided the Foundation with ten ukuleles to be used by music educators in schools throughout the country as […]
In 1952, the famous dancer, singer and film star Fred Astaire teamed up with the brilliant pianist Oscar Peterson and an all-star jazz sextet to record jazz versions of many of the songs that he helped introduce and make famous in the 1930s and ’40s. The original program, The Astaire Story, was an innovative three LP set comprised of 38 […]
Starting today, aspiring Acapella and vocal group harmony singers are invited to audition for The Next Doo Wop Star worldwide talent search. The search will culminate with a March 2018 national PBS special and digital interactive show celebrating the Doo Wop era in American musical history. The Next Doo Wop Star talent search is being conducted by famed PBS “My […]
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is pleased to announce acclaimed platinum-selling artist Lisa Loeb as the first honoree at the upcoming 2018 She Rocks Awards. Recognizing women who stand out as role models in the music industry, the live awards event will take place on January 26, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the new House of Blues in […]
Renowned comedian, actor, singer and writer Rodney Carrington announces additional tour dates for 2018 beginning January 12 in Beaumont, Texas. The announcement comes on the heels of his exclusive Netflix special Here Comes The Truth and gives fans an opportunity to see one of America’s most beloved and commercially-successful comedians live. “I am having more fun than […]
Driftwood at Doheny State Beach returns to Orange County this Veterans Day Weekend, bringing top country music acts, California-focused craft beer, and top notch BBQ to Dana Point on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12. With a heavy emphasis on supporting local breweries, the festival will feature over 100 craft beers, some of the best BBQ in the region, and a full […]