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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 20 Artists Depart Wasserman Music Amid Epstein Revelations
More than 20 artists have departed Wasserman Music following founder Casey Wasserman's documented ties to the Epstein files, though major clients Coldplay and Ed Sheeran have remained silent on their status.
Spotify Stock Slides Despite Analyst Optimism on Recovery
Spotify's stock price continues sliding despite analyst upgrades. Major firms like Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim maintain bullish stances but have trimmed price targets as the company enters a new leadership era under co-CEOs Söderström and Norström.
Iron Maiden Documentary Arrives in Theaters This May
Iron Maiden documentary 'Burning Ambition' premieres in cinemas May 7, featuring the band and celebrity guests like Javier Bardem and Lars Ulrich.
Strait, Lambert Among Four Honored at Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame
George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Don Cook, and Keith Gattis were inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Austin featuring performances from Brooks & Dunn, Parker McCollum, Jamey Johnson, and other country artists.
Sun Label Group Expands Executive Team With Eight Leadership Appointments
Sun Label Group promotes eight executives across commercial, catalog, creative and streaming divisions, including Ben Binner to Senior Director of Commercial Development and Strategy and Laura Pochodylo to Director of Strategy and Marketing for Sun Records.
SACEM Partners With UAE's First Collective Rights Organization
SACEM establishes representation agreement with EMRA, bringing collective rights management to the United Arab Emirates for the first time and creating a coordinated system for artist royalty collection and distribution.
Audacy Backs Zach John King, Stephen Wilson Jr. With LAUNCH Program
Audacy names Zach John King and Stephen Wilson Jr. as LAUNCH artists, backing their tracks with radio and digital promotion across country stations.