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THE GENERATIONS TOUR Brings Together Three Iconic British Artists THE HUMAN LEAGUE, SOFT CELL, and ALISON MOYET

North American Tour Kicks off June 2nd in San Diego, CA Artist Presale: Wednesday, January 21st at 10am Local TimeLocal/Venue Presale: Thursday, January 22nd at 10am Local TimeSpotify Presale: Thursday, January 22nd at 12noon Local TimeGeneral On Sale: Friday, January 23rd at 10am Local Time * Note: All Presales end on Thursday, January 22nd at 11:59pm Local Time JANUARY 20, 2026 [New York, NY] – Collecting … Continue reading THE GENERATIONS TOUR Brings Together Three Iconic British Artists THE HUMAN LEAGUE, SOFT CELL, and ALISON MOYET

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THE BELLAMY BROTHERSANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER RYMAN AUDITORIUM HEADLINING SHOW CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HITS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time ever in 50 years, ACM and CMA celebrated duo The Bellamy Brothers will headline the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, June 25. Tickets for this momentous date will go on sale Friday, January 23. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Fifty years ago, on January 3, 1976, The Bellamy Brothers released “Let Your Love Flow,” a song that would become one of the most enduring hits of the era. … Continue reading THE BELLAMY BROTHERSANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER RYMAN AUDITORIUM HEADLINING SHOW CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HITS

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MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK LEGENDS BLUES TRAVELER AND GIN BLOSSOMS ANNOUNCE RETURN TO THE ROAD FOR CO-HEADLINING SUMMER TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPIN DOCTORS

THE TOUR WILL HIT ICONIC STAGES IN LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK CITYTICKET ON-SALES BEGIN FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 NASHVILLE, TN (January 20, 2026) — Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. The bands behind signature hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy” have announced a 35-date run set to kick off on Monday, July 6 at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park. Along the way, the tour will light … Continue reading MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK LEGENDS BLUES TRAVELER AND GIN BLOSSOMS ANNOUNCE RETURN TO THE ROAD FOR CO-HEADLINING SUMMER TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPIN DOCTORS

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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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