Not long after winning Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys, Karol G took the stage in shiny black leather and yellow fringe to perform her sassy, unforgettable hit “Mi Cama.” Fittingly, for a song that rebukes a doltish ex, the Colombian singer performed with all-female instrumentalists and female dancers. …
Read More »CMA Awards 2018: How to Watch, What Time It Starts, Performers, Nominees
The Country Music Association Awards return for the 52nd time on Wednesday night, with this year’s show set to celebrate another fruitful year in country, and also look ahead to what’s next. The CMAs feature a number of interesting races this year, but as always it’s the performances that generate …
Read More »Chris Cornell Benefit Concert to Feature Soundgarden, Foo Fighters and Metallica Members
UPDATE:Miley Cyrus, Fiona Apple and Chris Stapleton have been added to the Chris Cornell “I Am the Highway” tribute concert, which is set to take place tomorrow, January 16th, at the Forum in Los Angeles. The latest lineup additions also include Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and …
Read More »Review: Kane Brown Forges His Own Path to Country Stardom on 'Experiment'
Kane Brown achieved country stardom his own way — after bailing onX Factor USA’s attempt to shoehorn him into a boy band, the baritone decided to post covers of tracks by Nashville stars like George Strait and Lee Brice online, which led to him racking up numbers that no label …
Read More »Florence Welch on Sobriety, Embracing Loneliness and Loving Patti Smith
It’s the day before Florence Welch embarks on the North American leg of her current tour, and she’s making the most of her time in Vancouver. This morning, strangely, she went to a museum exhibit that was all about cabins. “I grew up with a Little House on the Prairie …
Read More »'The Voice' Recap: Knockouts End With a Dramatic Coin Flip
The knockout rounds of The Voice season 15 wrapped up with a dramatic flourish on Monday night, with the final performance coming down to a coin flip and plenty of country music throughout the show. The lineup is now set for next week’s live playoffs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5VvqyoySaU Beginning with a fitting …
Read More »On the Charts: 'A Star Is Born' Stays Number One, Greta Van Fleet Debut at Three
A Star Is Born became the first theatrical film in 15 years to have its soundtrack spend three straight weeks at Number One as the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper-led album again topped the Billboard 200. A Star Is Born sold an additional 109,000 total copies, including 61,000 traditional albums, …
Read More »Hear Sara Bareilles' Celebrate Female Strength on New Song 'Armor'
Following her Broadway debut with Waitress, Sara Bareilles has released her new single “Armor.” It is the lead single off her forthcoming fifth album, which is set to be released next year. “Armor” was produced by T Bone Burnett and celebrates the strength of women. Above a groovy, jazz-inflected bassline, Bareilles …
Read More »XXXTentacion Admitted to Domestic Abuse in Secret Tape
Late rapper XXXTentacion reportedly admitted to domestic abuse and other violent acts in a secret recording,Pitchforkreports. The audio recording was obtained via the Miami-Date County state attorney’s office. Prior to his death this past June, XXXTentacion – real name Jahseh Onfroy – was facing several charges related to a 2016 …
Read More »See Joey Purp, RZA Perform Rousing 'Godbody Pt. 2' on 'Fallon'
Chicago rapper Joey Purp teamed with RZA to perform “Godbody Pt. 2” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. It’s the latest single from Joey Purp’s 2018 album, Quarterthing. Backed by a drummer and keyboardist, RZA delivered the intro detailing success. “Sitting on Oprah’s sofa/ My drink is …
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