Andrea Bocelli has endeared himself to those with a penchant for elegant pop classical, but “Because We Believe” seems ambitious for radio airplay, particularly given its bilingual English/Italian delivery. Fans of new album “Amore” — which popped onto the Billboard 200 at No. 3 in Feburary — are sure to find the melodramatic cut inspiring, […]
Wills is a recent addition to the Equity roster, and he weighs in with a solid single that should perk up programmers’ ears. Though the title might suggest another tribute to Hank Williams Sr., in reality it’s about tolerance and freedom of expression. Wills has always had an appealing vocal quality that he put to […]
After a dozen years and three albums, Christian-rooted MercyMe has touched the airplay charts enough times to arrive at a crossroads: Does it maintain a somewhat random path with the occasional poignant hit ballad or record a focused, commercial project with songs that wallop radio instead of slowly seeping across the airwaves? Resulting “Coming Up […]
Goo Goo Dolls have the Midas touch on adult top 40 radio. The format has buddied up to the long-lived act for more than a decade now, and except for the occasional too-much-like-the-last-song release, John Rzeznik and his mates consistently have delivered. “Stay With You,” from the upcoming “Let Love In,” is quintessential Goos and […]
There’s a distinguishable line between schmaltz and melodrama. Push about five notches past the latter and you’ve got Barry Manilow’s “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing,” as close to pure camp as you’re going to find without a wig and press-on fingernails. The classic 1955 movie theme, which hit No. 1 by the Four Aces, […]
The Red Hot Chili Peppers return with a killer lead from upcoming double disc “Stadium Arcadium,” their first studio release in four years. In typical Chili fashion, the verse finds frontman Anthony Kiedis rhyming “black bandana” with “sweet Louisiana” over stripped-down guitar funk, while bassist extraordinaire Flea and drummer Chad Smith work up an outrageous […]
June is welcomed this year with the addition of the opportunity to celebrate American music at the Country Music Fest and Tribute to Blues. All events will be held at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
The Delaware Celebration of Jazz, Inc has announced the first Country Music Fest Saturday, June 3, to complement the Blues Fest Weekend […]
A big star with a big heart spent the day in Knoxville, singing, visiting and just spending time with those who needed it.
A queen of country music singing her heart out for a good cause. Lee Ann Womack is raising money for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.
Heather Edgley from Children’s Hospital says, “We really need […]
Every time country music newcomer Carrie Underwood strode down the runway at Country Thunder Saturday evening, a throng of fans a few hundred deep abandoned their seats and swarmed the wooden plank.
Underwood has that effect on people. In just about a year, she’s gone from the girl who dreamed big to the girl who realizes […]
Fifteen thousand fans are expected to tour the Country Music Expo this weekend.
It was a beautiful day to hit the country music trail and catch up with a few of the people who love their country.
Country music is filling the air and fans are filling the Blue Ribbon pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
The No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 success of James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful” restored much faith to those who feared that straight-ahead pop melodies were a wistful memory on top 40 radio. Follow-up “High” is getting its trial run at triple-A radio. The ballad is similar in tempo and vocal intonation to his striking debut, though […]
CMT will offer a live radio simulcast of its April 10 CMT Music Awards to the 131 affiliates of the CMT Radio Networks. Also, for the first time in the five year history of the awards, CMT will show a live simulcast of the awards on CMT.com.
Another first for country music’s only fan-voted awards show […]
Since the successful launch of the well attended Welwitschia Music Tour 2005, the organizers received numerous requests for more live music performances from the people, especially those in the southern regions.
The request was considered and Welwitschia Music Tour 2006 is now the response to that call.
Welwitschia Music Tour 2006 is a promotional road show across […]
Reba McEntire is back as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
McEntire will preside over the 41st edition of the show, which will air live May 23 on CBS from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the Burbank-based Academy announced Thursday. It will be the eighth time she has hosted the show.
