New Year, Full Sphere Kenny Chesney Announces Six More Shows –Music for New Dimensions July 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11“For me, if we’re gonna do this, let’s make it count!”

Tickets to Added Dates On Sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. PTvia KennyChesney.com LAS VEGAS, Nev. – When Kenny Chesney decides to do something – whether it’s Heart Life Music, his No. 1 New York Times best-seller, which he called “a love letter to the journey,” or taking No Shoes Nation into a whole new dimension with his groundbreaking Sphere residency – he truly commits to the process, … Continue reading New Year, Full Sphere Kenny Chesney Announces Six More Shows –Music for New Dimensions July 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11“For me, if we’re gonna do this, let’s make it count!”

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Hot Rod: debut single “Wasted” out now

Street Symphonies Records & Burning Minds Music Group are excited to announce the release of “Wasted,” the first single taken from “Harder Faster Glitter,” the debut album by Italian glam metallers Hot Rod. The track is now available on all major streaming platforms, along with an official lyric video. Hot Rod – “Wasted” Official Lyric Video – YouTube Guitarist Christian Balsamo states: “Wasted is rooted in raw, no-frills ’90s hard rock. Sound-wise, it sits … Continue reading Hot Rod: debut single “Wasted” out now

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BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL 2026

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER LIVE MUSIC, ART & CULINARY EVENT ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE LINEUP FOR FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE MAY 1-3, 2026 IN REDONDO BEACH, CA HEADLINING SETS FROM DURAN DURAN, THE OFFSPRING, JAMES TAYLOR AND HIS ALL-STAR BAND, AS WELL AS THE CHAINSMOKERS, MY MORNING JACKET, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, SHERYL CROW, BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS, JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, GROUPLOVE, PEACH PIT AND MANY MORE … Continue reading BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL 2026

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RASCAL FLATTS REV UP 2026 LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR

Nashville, TN – January 16, 2026 – With the wave of the green flag, country music mainstays Rascal Flatts made the first lap of their 2026 LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR last night in Raleigh, NC. The “modern country icons” delivered a multitude of hits from their “two decades of tracks radiating that signature twang” (Raleigh Magazine) with the crowd singing along to every word of “My … Continue reading RASCAL FLATTS REV UP 2026 LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR

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JAMEY JOHNSON AND MEGAN MORONEY BRING THE MOJO TO BIRMINGHAM ON JAN. 15

The Sold-Out Fundraiser Brought in $315,000 for the Artists’ Foundations BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s MOJO roared into the new year on Thursday night in Birmingham, Alabama, when Jamey Johnson and Megan Moroney performed an unforgettable one-night-only acoustic show at The Social at the Fennec that raised $315,000 for their respective charities. The show’s name, MOJO, was derived from a blend of the first two letters … Continue reading JAMEY JOHNSON AND MEGAN MORONEY BRING THE MOJO TO BIRMINGHAM ON JAN. 15

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DARRYL WORLEY’S AWFUL BEAUTIFUL LIFE LUXURY TINY HOME RESORT BREAKS GROUND IN ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA

ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Tiny living…it’s the hot new trend that many people are embracing! It’s also a good alternative to overnight hotel stays with more amenities. Now, in Enterprise, Alabama, which is located in the middle of a 75-mile corridor where 12 million cars pass through annually on their way to the Florida panhandle, Darryl Worley’s “Awful Beautiful Life” Luxury Tiny Home Resort has broken ground and … Continue reading DARRYL WORLEY’S AWFUL BEAUTIFUL LIFE LUXURY TINY HOME RESORT BREAKS GROUND IN ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA

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Rick Monroe and the Hitmen Drop New Single “Bad Thing”

From the upcoming album Southern Tea Bags via Asylum 1212 Records /TLG/Virgin Music Group For Immediate ReleaseRick Monroe & The Hitmen unleash their brand-new single “Bad Thing” via Asylum 1212 Records /TLG/Virgin Music Group. Taken from the band’s forthcoming album Southern Tea Bags, the track is a shot of bourbon-soaked rebellion—gritty, honest, and unapologetically loud. Produced by Rick Monroe & The Hitmen alongside Brandon Britton, and mixed and mastered by Britton, the song … Continue reading Rick Monroe and the Hitmen Drop New Single “Bad Thing”

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Gunshine Releases New Single “Goth Girl” Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising

Pensacola, FL — Florida rock band Gunshine kick off 2026 with the release of their new single, “Goth Girl,” offering fans a first taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through vnclm_ / Create Music Group. While the digital release of Grand Rising arrives later this summer, fans won’t have to wait long to get their hands on the record. Physical copies of the album will be available for … Continue reading Gunshine Releases New Single “Goth Girl” Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising

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BLAKE SHELTON KICKS OFF HIS 2026 RESIDENCY WITH “BLAKE SHELTON: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS” AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE

Sold Out Show Features His Current No. 1 Single “Stay Country Or Die Tryin’” LAS VEGAS, Nev. – With his current single “Stay Country Or Die Tryin’” sitting at No. 1 on the country radio charts, country music superstar Blake Shelton returned to Las Vegas in grand fashion, launching “BLAKE SHELTON: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Shelton delivered a nearly … Continue reading BLAKE SHELTON KICKS OFF HIS 2026 RESIDENCY WITH “BLAKE SHELTON: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS” AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE

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LIZ KENNEDY WELCOMES VALENTINE’S SEASON WITH NEW SINGLE “SCOOT OVER DARLING”

The San Francisco-based songwriter Delivers A Warm, Intimate Reflection On Rare Mornings Of Stillness, Shared Space, And Choosing To Linger In The Moment NASHVILLE, TN – (JAN. 16, 2026) – San Francisco-based Americana singer-songwriter Liz Kennedy announces her first release of 2026 with a new single, “Scoot Over Darling,” arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, with an official support video premiering on her official artist YouTube channel on Feb. … Continue reading LIZ KENNEDY WELCOMES VALENTINE’S SEASON WITH NEW SINGLE “SCOOT OVER DARLING”

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