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BARENAKED LADIES CLOSE OUT MASSIVE LAST SUMMER ON EARTH TOUR 2025 ON A HIGH NOTE

—NEW IN FLIGHT – CARRY ON ACOUSTIC DIGITAL EP AVAILABLE NOW LISTEN HERE TORONTO, ON. (August 4, 2025) – Over the weekend, MULTI-PLATINUM-selling legendary Rock group Barenaked Ladies concluded their massive Last Summer On Earth 2025 Tour in front of a packed house at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on Saturday (8/2). The explosive finale followed on the heels of taking over amphitheaters, pavilions, theaters, and more leading up to a victory lap in … Continue reading BARENAKED LADIES CLOSE OUT MASSIVE LAST SUMMER ON EARTH TOUR 2025 ON A HIGH NOTE

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Music Community Mourns The Loss of Jeannie Seely

Colleagues share fond memories of the star NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The country music community is mourning the loss of GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and trailblazing Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely, who passed away today at the age of 85.Born July 6, 1940, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Seely became a vital voice in country music’s evolution from the 1960s onward. With her 1966 breakthrough single “Don’t … Continue reading Music Community Mourns The Loss of Jeannie Seely

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Ellefson-Soto Set to Release Sophomore Album “Unbreakable” on August 15, 2025 via Rat Pak Records

Unveil Explosive Title Track Video GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their highly anticipated second album “Unbreakable” out on August 15, 2025, via Rat Pak Records. Alongside the album announcement, the duo has unveiled a powerful new music video for the title track “Unbreakable,” giving fans a first taste of the record’s sound. The duo Ellefson-Soto is joined by … Continue reading Ellefson-Soto Set to Release Sophomore Album “Unbreakable” on August 15, 2025 via Rat Pak Records

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FOGHAT

CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ICONIC‘FOOL FOR THE CITY’ WITH SPECIAL REISSUE FEATURING NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED LIVE ALBUM RECORDED LIVE AT THE ARAGON BALLROOM IN 1975 DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 12 VIA RHINO RECORDS; July 31, 2025 – It’s become commonplace to hear the words, “I can’t believe it’s been 50 years since that album came out!” That exclamation comes this year for legendary rockers FOGHAT–Roger Earl (founding drummer), … Continue reading FOGHAT

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Nightblaze: “Evaricade” – a final farewell from the Italian melodic rock band

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group  are proud to announce the release of “Evaricade,” the final chapter from the acclaimed Italian rock band, Nightblaze. This final release closes an era for Nightblaze. The band has disbanded, leaving a cherished mark on the underground Melodic Rock/AOR scene. Their debut album captivated both critics, who lauded it in reviews and year-end rankings, and fans who showed unwavering support for … Continue reading Nightblaze: “Evaricade” – a final farewell from the Italian melodic rock band

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MADDOX BATSON’S NEWEST RELEASE “NO MORE” OUT NOW !

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following a breakout year that included his Grand Ole Opry debut, a high-profile appearance at Stagecoach, profile by NBC Nightly News and the launch of his First Dance (The After Party) Deluxe EP, rising country artist Maddox Batson just released a powerful new track, “No More,” available now via Prosper Entertainment / Warner Records. Listen to the song here and watch the official music video here. Written by Johnny … Continue reading MADDOX BATSON’S NEWEST RELEASE “NO MORE” OUT NOW !

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ELI YOUNG BAND’S STRANGE HOURS ALBUM, OUT NOW!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 18x RIAA-certified country hitmakers Eli Young Band launch a new era with Strange Hours, out now. As the band’s first independently released album via UnLevel Records and their first full-album release in over three years, Eli Young Band shares why they keep Strange Hours. Listen to the album HERE. Strange Hours comprises 13 songs, all co-written as a band or with long-trusted collaborators, and introduces a … Continue reading ELI YOUNG BAND’S STRANGE HOURS ALBUM, OUT NOW!

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CHRIS YOUNG REVEALS SONG STACK AND RELEASES VISUALIZER VIDEO FOR 10th ALBUM’S TITLE TRACK

I DIDN’T COME HERE TO LEAVE – AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17 Nashville, Tenn. — August 1, 2025 — I Didn’t Come Here To Leave marks the start of a new chapter for global entertainer Chris Young. His upcoming tenth album, and first with Black River Entertainment, is a landmark project featuring 14 fresh songs over 11 co-writes. The multi-platinum vocalist teased the song stack in the title track’s visualizer video earlier … Continue reading CHRIS YOUNG REVEALS SONG STACK AND RELEASES VISUALIZER VIDEO FOR 10th ALBUM’S TITLE TRACK

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GABBY BARRETT CONQUERS HEARTBREAK WITH GRACE & GRIT ON TRIUMPHANT NEW RELEASE “THE EASY PART”

NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 1, 2025) — MULTI-PLATINUM star Gabby Barrett is bolder than ever with “The Easy Part,” out now via Warner Music Nashville. “The Easy Part” presents a powerful sneak peek at the highly awaited next phase of Barrett’s unstoppable career. Listen to “The Easy Part.” “I enjoyed writing on this one. It captures that emotional moment when someone thinks leaving is ‘The Easy Part,’ but what they … Continue reading GABBY BARRETT CONQUERS HEARTBREAK WITH GRACE & GRIT ON TRIUMPHANT NEW RELEASE “THE EASY PART”

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BREAKOUT TALENT TY MYERS EARNS A SLEW OF NEW RIAA PLATINUM & GOLD CERTIFICATIONS FOR SOLO-WRITTEN RELEASES

MARKS FIRST PLATINUM CERTIFICATION FOR CURRENT SINGLE“ENDS OF THE EARTH”  —SURPRISED ONSTAGE WITH TRIPLE PLAQUE PRESENTATION DURING HIS66-DATE SOLD-OUT HEADLINE TOUR  NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 1, 2025) — Continuing to elevate to star-sized heights as the artist to watch in 2025, breakout talent Ty Myers just received three brand-new RIAA certifications. During a SOLD-OUT headline show at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN, last night (7/31), the buzzed-about … Continue reading BREAKOUT TALENT TY MYERS EARNS A SLEW OF NEW RIAA PLATINUM & GOLD CERTIFICATIONS FOR SOLO-WRITTEN RELEASES

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