Lilly Hiatt likes being alone. Earlier this year, when one could still travel, she left her boyfriend and cat behind in Tennessee to spend four days exploring the Oregon coast. When she was a kid, she’d race off to summer camp, only to look forward to going home at the …
Read More »How the ACM Parlayed Its Postponed Awards Show into an Uplifting New Special
Most of Nashville’s country-music community should have been in Las Vegas by now. The 55th ACM Awards were to be held Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with trophies handed out, nominees performing, and 12 million or so viewers tuning in to CBS’s three-hour live broadcast. But like many …
Read More »Mexican Stars Reik Announce Cross-Coastal YouTube Live Session and Q&A
Over the last 15 years, the multi-platinum Mexican pop-rock trio Reik have excelled in crafting timeless guitar-driven ballads that pull a diverse spectrum of listeners. Whether with Ozuna and Wisin on their smash reggaeton hit “Me Niego,” or in their latest with Farruko and Camilo, “Si Me Dices Que Sí,” …
Read More »Kings of Leon Unveil Black-and-White Video for New Acoustic Song 'Going Nowhere'
Kings of Leon have unveiled a video for their new song, “Going Nowhere.” Directed by Casey McGrath, the black-and-white clip was shot live from Nashville, Tennessee and they released it on Tuesday. The visual features band frontman Caleb Followill. He is seen sitting on the arm of a couch as …
Read More »The National Expand 'High Violet' for 10th Anniversary Reissue
The National expanded High Violet into a triple-LP set for the album’s 10th anniversary reissue. The package, out June 19th, includes a full disc of songs previously unavailable on vinyl, including an alternate version of “Terrible Love” and bonus tracks “Wake Up Your Saints” and “Walk Off.” The records will …
Read More »Kehlani Unveils Sultry, Self-Shot 'Toxic' Video
Kehlani unveiled her new video for her latest single, “Toxic.” The singer filmed the “quarantine style” visual, in step with coronavirus pandemic directives, while alone in her room. “I drank some wine and locked myself in my room,” she wrote on Twitter before sharing the video. “Stay awake with me …
Read More »Geto Boys' Scarface Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Houston rapper Scarface said he has tested positive for the coronavirus during a livestream interview with his longtime Geto Boys bandmate Willie D Thursday. The rapper, whose real name is Brad Jordan, described a multi-week ordeal that started with an itch in his throat and included multiple stays in the …
Read More »Bono Enlists Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Yoshiki for 'Sing for Life'
One week after singing a ballad for the people of Italy in wake of COVID-19, Bono has evolved the song into a collaboration featuring Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Yoshiki. Originally titled “Let Your Love Be Known,” the new song is called “Sing for Life.” The accompanying video features the U2 …
Read More »Social Distancing with Kesha: Unpacking Boxes, Reading Auras, Listening to T. Rex
As the world fights a pandemic, we reached out to some of our favorite artists with three questions about these unprecedented times. Here’s what Kesha, who released her latest album, High Road, in January, had to share via email. What are you doing with your unexpected time at home? I …
Read More »Leslie Odom Jr.: 'A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way Right Now'
Leslie Odom Jr. was barely on tour when he had to start postponing dates due to coronavirus concerns. The Tony-winning actor and singer, who became a star playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton, released his first album of original music, Mr, late last year. He was looking forward to performing those …
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