Alan Jackson is calling for one more celebratory round with his new headlining tour Last Call: One More for the Road Tour, which gets underway in June. Spanning 16 dates in total, the trek launches June 24 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and runs all the way to its Oct. 8 finish …
Read More »Joan Jett Strips Down '(I'm Gonna) Run Away' for New Acoustic Album
Joan Jett strips down her 1981 song “(I’m Gonna) Run Away” for the latest single off her and the Blackhearts’ upcoming LP Changeup, the Rock Hall-inducted band’s first-ever acoustic album. Changeup, due out digitally March 25 with a vinyl release planned for later this year, features 25 songs from Jett’s …
Read More »Syd on Erykah Badu: “She Makes What She Needs to Make”
For this year’s Icons & Influences issue, we asked 10 artists to pay tribute to the women who have shaped their sound, provided an example, and inspired them to break down barriers. Erykah Badu’s pioneering neo-soul was one of the earliest influences on Syd when she was growing up in …
Read More »'Really High Highs and Real Low Lows:' Showtime Announces Sheryl Crow Doc
A look inside Sheryl Crow‘s life — from navigating her “arduous musical career” to facing “depression, cancer, and the price of fame” — is heading to Showtime on May 6. On Friday, Showtime released the official trailer for the film, which features interviews with the likes of Keith Richards, Joe …
Read More »Jhay Cortez Explains Why He Changed His Name to 'Jhayco,' Drops 'Sensual Bebé'
Puerto Rican rapper Jhay Cortez says he’s changing his name and rebranding to “Jhayco,” a nickname he’s used in the past and started employing more frequently in recent days. In an interview with the Puerto Rican personality Chente Ydrach on Thursday night, Jhayco went into detail about why he’s switching …
Read More »Brandi Carlile Will Be 'Shouting Gay From the Rooftops' in Response to Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
Brandi Carlile had originally planned to promote her new brand of rosé wine today, but instead felt compelled to post a powerful statement about the latest tide of anti-LGBTQ legislation and rhetoric that’s been rising in the United States. “I don’t want to minimize the very real problems we face …
Read More »Dembow Star Kiko El Crazy Introduces Himself to the World on Bold New Album
Kiko El Crazy broke out in the Dominican Republic with some of the dembow’s scene most off-the-wall songs — spry and agile, like they were moving in fast-forward, punctuated with a signature shake of his neon-pink hair. However, when he started looking for a track to open up his album …
Read More »Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson's Piano-Playing 'Sister Bobbie,' Dead at 91
Bobbie Nelson, an original member of her younger brother Willie Nelson’s Family Band, has died. She was 91. Nelson, whose traditional yet graceful piano playing was a key component of Nelson’s live show, died Thursday morning surrounded by family, according to a statement from the Nelson family. “Her elegance, grace, …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa Concoct a Powerful Melange on 'Sweetest Pie'
In their first collaboration, Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa put a saccharine spin on Miami bass that can supercharge weary winter feet for a jubilant spring. “Sweetest Pie” is equal parts Megan’s relentless flow and Dua’s pristine vocals, with the two leaders of their respective scenes making a powerful …
Read More »Kanye West Still Isn't Tired of Attacking Pete Davidson in Animated 'Eazy' Video
Kanye is keeping the hate for Pete Davidson coming, at least in video form. Days after West defended a claymation visual where he’s depicted kidnapping and killing the comedian, the Game released the official animation video for his song “Eazy” with Kanye West. And, again, it features a scene where …
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