Canada’s IRON KINGDOM Forge “Blood and Steel” w/ Second Single From New Album “Shadows and Dust” Out June 2026

Sixth Album “Shadows and Dust” Out June 6th, 2026 via Steel Shark Records Headline Hometown Show in Vancouver + Cross Canada Tour! and Armstrong Metal Fest, Loud As Hell Open Air Fest L-R – Leighton Holmes (Bass), Max Friesen (Drums), Chris Osterman (Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar), Megan Merrick (Lead Guitar) Photo Credit – Cailin Haley Vancouver, Canada’s traditional heavy metal torchbearers IRON KINGDOM return with the … Continue reading Canada’s IRON KINGDOM Forge “Blood and Steel” w/ Second Single From New Album “Shadows and Dust” Out June 2026

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Symphonic Metal Heavyweights ZORNHEYM Unleash Video for Single

“Somewhere Far Beyond” Announce New Album! Swedish symphonic metal act ZORNHEYM has released the first single and music video, “Somewhere Far Beyond”, taken from their upcoming studio album Descending Into Madness, which is set for release on October 2, 2026 via Noble Demon. Marking the band’s third full-length release, Descending Into Madness serves as a prequel to the dark and intricate story surrounding the asylum “Zornheim”, its inmates and their doctors – … Continue reading Symphonic Metal Heavyweights ZORNHEYM Unleash Video for Single

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FRANKY PEREZ

TO PERFORM ON “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE” TOMORROW NIGHT, APRIL 22 CELEBRATING THE RELEASE OF ‘DAMELO,’ THE NEW ALBUM BY FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS, AND THEIR NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, “MAD WORLD” Singer, songwriter, and frontman FRANKY PEREZ, acclaimed for his powerhouse voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-blending artistry, will perform his latest single “Mad World” tomorrow night (Wednesday, April 22) on ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” His appearance with the show’s house band, … Continue reading FRANKY PEREZ

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AARON TIPPIN’S “AMERICAN SKY” VIDEO PREMIERES ON

RFD-TV JUKEBOX: DIGITAL EXCLUSIVES NASHVILLE, TN (April 21, ’26)— The official music video for “American Sky,” the uplifting new single from award-winning 8 Track Entertainment country star Aaron Tippin, premieres today on RFD-TV Jukebox: Digital Exclusives. Watch the new video here. Directed by Ryan Nolan and filmed in Tippin’s airplane hangar outside Nashville, the video brings the song’s message to life with a powerful blend of aviation, … Continue reading AARON TIPPIN’S “AMERICAN SKY” VIDEO PREMIERES ON

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TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL,

THE COLORFUL 80’S NEW WAVE EXTRAVAGANZA, ANNOUNCES 2026 CROSS-COUNTRY SUMMER TOUR LAUNCHING JULY 17 FEATURING: THOMAS DOLBY & THE LOST TOY PEOPLE, A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS, THE MOTELS, THE PRODUCERS, ANIMOTION, THE ESCAPE CLUB, AND TOMMY TUTONE TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL—the acclaimed multi-act ‘80’s extravaganza which originated in 2024—returns for a full 2026 summertime tour of the US launching July 17 in Phoenix and wrapping August 16 in Aurora, IL. … Continue reading TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL,

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THE GENERATIONS TOUR Featuring Three Iconic British Artists : THE HUMAN LEAGUE, SOFT CELL, and ALISON MOYET SELLING OUT VENUES With Low Ticket Alerts Issued

North American Tour Kicks off June 2nd in San Diego, CA APRIL 17 2026 [New York, NY] – As the countdown starts for the GENERATIONS TOUR kick off on June 2nd in San Diego, CA, three shows have already sold out: San Francisco (June 5), Salt Lake City (June 11), and Niagara, ON (July 2nd). Cities including Chicago (June 23) and New York City (June 26) have been issued low ticket alerts, warning of imminent sell outs. … Continue reading THE GENERATIONS TOUR Featuring Three Iconic British Artists : THE HUMAN LEAGUE, SOFT CELL, and ALISON MOYET SELLING OUT VENUES With Low Ticket Alerts Issued

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MIRANDA LAMBERT ALIGNS WITH MCA

Miranda Lambert Aligns with MCA (L-R: Stephanie Wright, EVP/Head of A&R, MCA; Mike Harris, President & CEO, MCA; Miranda Lambert; Katie McCartney, EVP/General Manager, MCA; Rob Femia, COO/EVP Business & Legal Affairs, MCA; Damon Moberly, SVP Promotion, MCA) | Photo Credit: Tyler Conrad NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Miranda Lambert will release future music with MCA, marking an exciting new chapter in her … Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT ALIGNS WITH MCA

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SOUTHALL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM KINFOLK ON MAY 1

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE—SET FOR BUSY SUMMER ON THE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TOURWITH THE BLACK CROWES & WHISKEY MYERS NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 20, 2026) — Today, PLATINUM Country-Rock standouts Southall announce the release of their brand-new album Kinfolk, on May 1. Pre-order/pre-save here. Representing the culmination of the band’s journey so far, the project reflects their intense level of commitment to the music, above all – from the meticulous songcraft and arresting storytelling to the … Continue reading SOUTHALL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM KINFOLK ON MAY 1

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MULTI-HYPHENATE STAR DYLAN CONRIQUE FINDS A LOVE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME ON SWOON-WORTHY NEW SONG “A LITTLE LIKE YOU”

NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 17, 2026) – Today, multi-hyphenate rising star Dylan Conrique returns with “A Little Like You” — a sweetly moving portrait of falling for someone who feels familiar in all the right ways. A luminous piece of Country-Pop, “A Little Like You” spotlights the 22-year-old singer/songwriter/actress’ undeniable gift for penning love songs that land with lasting emotional truth. Go here to listen now. Written by Conrique, Sam Mackenzie Ellis, and Lydia … Continue reading MULTI-HYPHENATE STAR DYLAN CONRIQUE FINDS A LOVE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME ON SWOON-WORTHY NEW SONG “A LITTLE LIKE YOU”

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Belles Teams with Dolly Parton for ‘Son of Jolene,’A Cross-Generational Country Moment – Available Now

“The story of ‘Jolene’ has a new chapter, thanks to Belles and Dolly Parton” – PEOPLE Belles Teams with Dolly Parton for ‘Son of Jolene,’A Cross-Generational Country Moment – Available Now“The story of ‘Jolene’ has a new chapter, thanks to Belles and Dolly Parton” – PEOPLE(NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 17, 2026) Country artist Belles unveils her new single “Son of Jolene,” featuring international music legend Dolly Parton – a modern sequel … Continue reading Belles Teams with Dolly Parton for ‘Son of Jolene,’A Cross-Generational Country Moment – Available Now

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