DEREK TRUCKS AND SUSAN TEDESCHI TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM

AT THE 152ND KENTUCKY DERBY Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) announced that GRAMMY® and Blues Music Award-winning Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will perform the national anthem at the 152nd Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve this Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. The pair will perform a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” just after 5:00 p.m. EDT, with the performance broadcast live as part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage. “Tedeschi Trucks Band’s soulful sound and … Continue reading DEREK TRUCKS AND SUSAN TEDESCHI TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM

EXTREMA Unleash “Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club” – A 30-Year Thrash Milestone Captured in Full Force

Italian thrash metal pioneers EXTREMA are set to release “Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club”, a high-impact live document celebrating the 30th anniversary of their legendary debut “Tension At The Seams”. The performance was recorded at Slaughter Club in Paderno Dugnano (Milan) on October 7th, 2023 – exactly three decades after the album that helped redefine the sonic and cultural framework of Italian metal. The full show will be rolled … Continue reading EXTREMA Unleash “Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club” – A 30-Year Thrash Milestone Captured in Full Force

Keith Urban Catches the “Summer Breeze” As He Announces Yacht Rock Album Flow State – Out on June 12th

PRE-ORDER HERE Original Track “We Go Back” (ft. Michael McDonald) and Urban’s Rendition of “Summer Breeze” – Out Now Urban Set to Headline ACM Next Wave Event in Las Vegas on May 16th Urban Set to Play Nissan Stadium on June 5th as Part of CMA Fest 2026 Keith Urban Plays The Mil at Cannery Hall Tonight – Tickets Available at Box Office NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Grammy Award winning … Continue reading Keith Urban Catches the “Summer Breeze” As He Announces Yacht Rock Album Flow State – Out on June 12th

Teddy Thompson Releases “Nick Lowe Meets Roy Orbison”-Influenced Single, “The Game”

Forthcoming Album, Never Be The Same, Out May 15 via RPF Records/Royal Potato Family First Collection of New Songs In Six Years UK, Ireland, and North American Summer Tour Dates April 29, 2026 – Today, Teddy Thompson shares “The Game,” the third single to be released ahead of his forthcoming album, Never Be The Same, due May 15 via RPF Records/Royal Potato Family. A droll, tongue-in-cheek take on the … Continue reading Teddy Thompson Releases “Nick Lowe Meets Roy Orbison”-Influenced Single, “The Game”

LAINEY WILSON HEADLINES STAGECOACH

LIVE EP OUT THIS FRIDAY, PRE-ORDER HERE LAINEY WILSON: KEEPIN’ COUNTRY COOL DOCUMENTARY OUT NOW ON NETFLIX NOMINATED FOR SEVEN AWARDS AT 2026ACM AWARDS Nashville, TN (April 28, 2026) — 16x ACM, 12x CMA and Grammy Award-winner Lainey Wilson headlined Stagecoach this past weekend with an electric set featuring special guests Little Big Town and Riley Green. Of the performance, Billboard praised, “Wilson gave off true headliner energy…[her] vocals were strong and commanding, while her … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON HEADLINES STAGECOACH

JACOB HACKWORTH MAKES RECORD-BREAKING RADIO DEBUT WITH “WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG”

THE HIGHEST ONE-WEEK TOTAL FOR A NEW ARTIST’S DEBUT SINGLE IN COUNTRY AIRCHECK / MEDIABASE ADD BOARD HISTORY NO. 1 MOST ADDED THIS WEEK WITH 96 ADDS AND 128 TOTAL FIRST WEEK STATIONS NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chart-topping singer-songwriter Jacob Hackworth officially made his Country radio debut yesterday with a massive 128 first-week stations for his single “What Took You So Long,” including a record-breaking 96 adds on impact. This debut marks the highest one … Continue reading JACOB HACKWORTH MAKES RECORD-BREAKING RADIO DEBUT WITH “WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG”

Europe

ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUMCOME THIS MADNESS OUT ON SEPTEMBER 25  FIRST SINGLE/VIDEO “ONE ON ONE”OUT NOW Pre-orders available here April 28, 2026 – After nine years, Europe return with Come This Madness – their 12th studio album and their most powerful, uncompromising statement to date. Come This Madness is set for release on September 25 via Silver Lining Music / Hell & Back Recordings. Europe have seen it all. Pushed forward. Never stood still. And … Continue reading Europe

ZARA LARSSON ANNOUNCES SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SUN CONCERT AT LOS ANGELES’ GREEK THEATRE

MIDNIGHT SUN: GIRLS TRIP ARRIVES THIS FRIDAY PRE-SAVE HERE MASSIVE SUMMER FESTIVAL RUN INCLUDING LOLLAPALOOZA CHICAGO KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH – INFO HERE  ZARA LARSSON ANNOUNCES SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SUN CONCERT AT LOS ANGELES’ GREEK THEATREMIDNIGHT SUN: GIRLS TRIP ARRIVES THIS FRIDAYPRE-SAVE HEREMASSIVE SUMMER FESTIVAL RUN INCLUDING LOLLAPALOOZA CHICAGO KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH – INFO HERE  “2026’s hottest pop star.” – PAPER Magazine “Larsson delivers her most radiant body of work.” – Rolling Stone “This is the … Continue reading ZARA LARSSON ANNOUNCES SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SUN CONCERT AT LOS ANGELES’ GREEK THEATRE

17TH ANNUAL “DARIUS AND FRIENDS”  BENEFIT CONCERT RETURNS TO NASHVILLE’S RYMAN AUDITORIUM MONDAY, JUNE 1,

Tickets On Sale This Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. CT via AXS.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-time Diamond-certified superstar Darius Rucker returns to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Monday, June 1 for his 17th annual “Darius and Friends” concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The event, which unofficially kicks off the week of CMA Fest in downtown Nashville and has raised more than $5.1 million to … Continue reading 17TH ANNUAL “DARIUS AND FRIENDS”  BENEFIT CONCERT RETURNS TO NASHVILLE’S RYMAN AUDITORIUM MONDAY, JUNE 1,

Lee Newton’s Intimate Acoustic Album ‘Beautifully Undone’ Available Now

Newton Honored in Hometown with Official ‘Lee Newton Day’ Recognition on April 25, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Award-winning singer-songwriter Lee Newton’s latest project, the acoustic album ‘Beautifully Undone,’ is available now. Featuring a collection of songs from across her career, the project presents each track in a more intimate acoustic setting, bringing the lyrics and emotion to the forefront while offering a fresh perspective on the songs … Continue reading Lee Newton’s Intimate Acoustic Album ‘Beautifully Undone’ Available Now