Music Matters Magazine

Breaking News: The Prince Of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne Has Died at age 76

Very Heartbreaking news to share today that Legendary Front man of Black Sabbath . The Prince of Darkness. Ozzy Osbourne has passed away today. He was 76. Just mere weeks ago He was on stage for his final concert uniting with his Black Sabbath Brothers for one last time in Villa Park in Birmingham England to a sold out show that was viewed around the … Continue reading Breaking News: The Prince Of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne Has Died at age 76

EXILE RECEIVES FIRST EMMY® AWARD FOR HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY EXILE: 60 YEARS OF MUSIC

A Powerful Look at 60 Years with One of Kentucky’s Most Trailblazing Bands NASHVILLE, TN. – (July 22, 2025) – The Emmy®, considered one of the highest honors in television, and Exile are proud to be on the receiving end of a documentary that covers more than six decades of their career. Exile: 60 Years of Music, produced by KET (The Kentucky Network) captured defining moments of the band’s … Continue reading EXILE RECEIVES FIRST EMMY® AWARD FOR HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY EXILE: 60 YEARS OF MUSIC

OMG GIRLZ SPILL THE “TEA” WITH NEW SINGLE

NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 22, 2025) — The “Tea” is red-hot as powerhouse Atlanta female R&B trio OMG Girlz – Zonnique “Star” Pullins, Bahja “Beauty” Rodriguez, and Breaunna “Babydoll” Womack – serve their head-turning single via Pretty Hustle. Out now, listen to “Tea” here. “‘Tea’ is a bold, feel-good anthem about flaunting what you’ve got and owning it, no matter your body type. It’s inclusive, empowering, and made to make you move,” shares OMG Girlz. “As … Continue reading OMG GIRLZ SPILL THE “TEA” WITH NEW SINGLE

COUNTRY THUNDER WISCONSIN ROARS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST THIS WEEKEND

UNFORGETTABLE SETS FROM HARDY, DIERKS BENTLEY, COLE SWINDELL, JELLY ROLLY, GAVIN ADCOCK, ASHLEY MCBRYDE, ZACH TOP & MORE —CELEBRATES ARRIVAL OF “ONE MILLIONTH FAN”—COUNTRY THUNDER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES DANCING WITH THE THUNDER, SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE, AND MEMORABLE WEEKEND OF CAMPING, ART, & FRIENDS NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 22, 2025) – Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — continues to shine brighter, bolder, and better with … Continue reading COUNTRY THUNDER WISCONSIN ROARS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST THIS WEEKEND

IAN MUNSICK MAKES HISTORY WITH CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS HEADLINING DEBUT Munsick Becomes the First Wyoming Native to Headline CFD

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A native son of Sheridan, Wyoming, Ian Munsick returned home Saturday night (July 18), for his ultimate bucket list moment: headlining the “Daddy of ‘em All,” Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Country star Travis Tritt took the stage prior to Munsick, in a full-circle moment which Munsick reflected on in an interview with CBS News: “He was the first country star to really … Continue reading IAN MUNSICK MAKES HISTORY WITH CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS HEADLINING DEBUT Munsick Becomes the First Wyoming Native to Headline CFD

MIRANDA LAMBERT NOTCHES BIGGEST STREAMING DEBUT OF HER CAREER WITH CHRIS STAPLETON DUET“A SONG TO SING”

3.3M+ U.S. Streams & 4.3M+ Global StreamsSurpasses Record Previously Set by “Wranglers” NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With critics lauding Miranda Lambert’s “A Song To Sing” collaboration with Chris Stapleton – including Rolling Stone praising “its dreamy disco groove and lovestruck devotion” while Stereogum raves about its “slinky arrangement and the two singers’ enormous, intertwined vocals” and Billboard celebrates the way “two of country music’s most distinct voices entwine…with their emotive harmonies” – fans across … Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT NOTCHES BIGGEST STREAMING DEBUT OF HER CAREER WITH CHRIS STAPLETON DUET“A SONG TO SING”

LEONID & FRIENDS RETURN FOR FALL 2025 ‘25 OR 6 TO 4’ TOUR – THEIR MOST COMPREHENSIVE NORTH AMERICAN RUN EVER.

Over 300 million views online – viral Chicago tribute phenomenon goes coast-to-coast ! NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 18, 2025 – Leonid & Friends, the internationally acclaimed tribute to Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, and other classic rock icons, will return to the U.S. this fall for their ‘25 or 6 to 4’ Tour – the band’s biggest North American tour to date. Kicking off with an appearance on … Continue reading LEONID & FRIENDS RETURN FOR FALL 2025 ‘25 OR 6 TO 4’ TOUR – THEIR MOST COMPREHENSIVE NORTH AMERICAN RUN EVER.

KOE WETZEL USHERS IN THE NEXT ERA WITH “SURROUNDED” New Song + Visualizer Out This Friday, July 25!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a pair of home state stadium dates in Texas with Morgan Wallen and in the midst of a high-energy run of summer festival dates amid Jim Bob World Tour legs with HARDY, Koe Wetzel returns this week with the highly anticipated release of “Surrounded” – the first official preview of new music since his chart-topping 9 Lives. The long-awaited single arrives this Friday, … Continue reading KOE WETZEL USHERS IN THE NEXT ERA WITH “SURROUNDED” New Song + Visualizer Out This Friday, July 25!