From global superstar & Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine,

a powerful reflection on the harsh truths and raw realizations that can only come from confronting death In My Darkest Hour A Memoir By Dave Mustaine With Joe Layden September 8, 2026 | Da Capo | 240 pages 9780306837432 | $30.00 Hardcover 9780306837456 | $15.99 eBook 9781668655955 | $27.99 Audiobook New York, NY (March 19, 2026)—Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette … Continue reading From global superstar & Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine,

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RYAN AND RORY EMERGE AS BREAKOUT STARS AT C2C: COUNTRY TO COUNTRY 2026

Rising duo deliver defining international moment with standout festival performances, standing ovations and stellar reviews: “it was quite simply iconic” (Entertainment Focus) LONDON, U.K. – (March 19, 2026) – Rising country duo Ryan and Rory have cemented their status as one of the most talked-about new acts in country music following a standout weekend at C2C: Country to Country Festival at the O2 Arena in London. Performing across … Continue reading RYAN AND RORY EMERGE AS BREAKOUT STARS AT C2C: COUNTRY TO COUNTRY 2026

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Out Friday Whey Jennings “Baptized By Fire”

Out Friday: Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Self-Reflects On His Life’s Story Of Redemption & Being Saved On New Single “Baptized By Fire,” The Title Track From His Forthcoming Sophomore Album NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 19, 2026) — Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will release his self-reflective new single and music video for “Baptized By Fire” on Friday, March 20 and on YouTube (@WheyJennings) at 1pm EST. Reflecting on … Continue reading Out Friday Whey Jennings “Baptized By Fire”

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Belles Launches Songs & Stories Tour

Rising Country Artist to Bring Story-Driven Performances to Cities Across the U.S. Throughout Summer 2026 (NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 18, 2026) Rising country artist Belles is hitting the road this summer with her newly announced Songs & Stories Tour, a run of shows designed to bring fans closer to the music and the inspiration behind it. The tour launches May 1 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, and … Continue reading Belles Launches Songs & Stories Tour

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BROOKS & DUNN’S FIRST-EVER C2C “FELT LESS LIKE A FESTIVAL HEADLINE SET AND MORE LIKE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION”

The Duo’s Inaugural UK Shows Included Stops in Belfast, Glasgow and Surprise Guest Darius Rucker in London Nashville, TN – March 18, 2026 – Country music’s best-selling duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn delivered what was hailed as “”worth the wait” with their first-ever sets in the UK at the Country to Country Festival (C2C) 2026. The legendary pair brought “deafening singalongs, spontaneous line … Continue reading BROOKS & DUNN’S FIRST-EVER C2C “FELT LESS LIKE A FESTIVAL HEADLINE SET AND MORE LIKE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION”

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MULTI-PLATINUM HIP-HOP STAR DDG ANNOUNCES BLAME THE CHAT TOUR U.S. HEADLINE DATES FOR SPRING 2026

TOUR KICKS OFF APRIL 21 WITH A HOMETOWN SHOW IN DETROIT IN SUPPORT OF HIS BREAKOUT 2025 ALBUM blame the chat WATCH THE TRAILER HERE MULTI-PLATINUM HIP-HOP STAR DDG ANNOUNCES BLAME THE CHAT TOUR U.S. HEADLINE DATES FOR SPRING 2026 TOUR KICKS OFF APRIL 21 WITH A HOMETOWN SHOW IN DETROIT IN SUPPORT OF HIS BREAKOUT 2025 ALBUM blame the chat WATCH THE TRAILER HERE(Los Angeles, CA – March 18, 2026)— Today, … Continue reading MULTI-PLATINUM HIP-HOP STAR DDG ANNOUNCES BLAME THE CHAT TOUR U.S. HEADLINE DATES FOR SPRING 2026

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M.A.G.O. ( My Absolute Greatest Obsession ) Release New Single “BELLA STREGA”

+ Official Video Out Now Currently on the European Bass Warrior Tour Currently on the European Bass Warrior Tour, M.A.G.O. (My Absolute Greatest Obsession) originally formed in Northern California and now based in Rome, Italy have released their haunting new single “Bella Strega.” Fronted by Italian-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Fab “Vestod” Rizzi, the dark alternative rock project blends atmospheric textures with deeply spiritual themes. The music channels an … Continue reading M.A.G.O. ( My Absolute Greatest Obsession ) Release New Single “BELLA STREGA”

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THE CROWNED Rise from the Shadows with Explosive New Single “Fallen One”

“We praise the skies for fallen angels…” Hard rock powerhouse THE CROWNED return with a thunderous new single, “Fallen One,” a gripping and emotionally charged track that showcases the band’s signature blend of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and unapologetic intensity. ABOUT THE SONG “Fallen One” is an onslaught of groove riff’s and thrash going back and forth competing with each other. Until finally, you hit the chorus that breathes big … Continue reading THE CROWNED Rise from the Shadows with Explosive New Single “Fallen One”

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DONEFOR and We’re Wolves Unite for the “Beasts of the East” Tour Kicking Off June 12

Two rising forces in the rock and alternative scene are joining together this summer for the “Beasts of the East” Tour, featuring powerhouse performances from DONEFOR and We’re Wolves. The tour kicks off June 12 and will run through June 27, bringing a high-energy run of shows to fans across the eastern United States. The “Beasts of the East” Tour promises a relentless mix of aggressive riffs, powerful vocals, and electrifying live … Continue reading DONEFOR and We’re Wolves Unite for the “Beasts of the East” Tour Kicking Off June 12

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BRAXTON KEITH AND TYLA RODRIGUES DUET THE GENTLE CLASSIC “DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND” AS AN AMAZON MUSIC ORIGINAL – AVAILABLE NOW

Keith Continues Australian Tour Dates Supporting Riley Green Ahead of CMC Rocks QLD Performances This Weekend Nashville, TN – Mar. 17, 2026 – One of Amazon Music’s handpicked “Artists to Watch” for 2026, Braxton Keith and soulful Australian rising talent Tyla Rodrigues release their own take of the gentle country classic “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind” today as an Amazon Music Original. Honoring the … Continue reading BRAXTON KEITH AND TYLA RODRIGUES DUET THE GENTLE CLASSIC “DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND” AS AN AMAZON MUSIC ORIGINAL – AVAILABLE NOW

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