Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Feb. 10) on Billboard, choosing the iconic singer-songwriter’s new four-track project as their favorite new music release of the past week. It’s a Wrap contains the original album cut from 2009’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel and the Mary J. Blige-assisted remix originally included as a bonus track on 2014’s Me. I AmContinue reading “Mariah Carey’s ‘It’s a Wrap’ EP as This Week’s Favorite”
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Virginia Beach-It!
A country music-centered festival is poised once again to take over the sand at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this summer. Tuesday, Virginia Beach City Council is scheduled to consider approving a sponsorship agreement for a new festival dubbed “Beach IT;” a three-day, two-stage “celebration” between 1st and 8th Street beaches. 10 On Your Side hasContinue reading “Virginia Beach-It!”
Lainey Wilson Makes History As She Claims Multiple Spots In The Top 10 At Country Radio
According to US Radio Updater, the country star is currently “the only artist with multiple songs charting in the Top 10 of US Country Radio (Mediabase) this week.” “Heart Like A Truck,” Wilson’s lead single her latest album, Bell Bottom Country, is currently sitting at No. 9, while her powerful duet with HARDY, “Wait In TheContinue reading “Lainey Wilson Makes History As She Claims Multiple Spots In The Top 10 At Country Radio”
2023 Music to be Released
One month into 2023, country music fans have already had a chance to dig into tons of new music. Several artists kicked off the year with repeat-worthy singles and teasers for soon-to-release albums. Some artists who released new songs last month include Old Dominion (four new tracks in time for the band’s “No Bad Vibes Tour”: “EasierContinue reading “2023 Music to be Released”
Tyler Hubbard Makes a Singular Splash with Debut Solo Album: ‘I Have a Story and I Have a Voice’
When Tyler Hubbard says, “It feels good to be me,” you just know — from the joy in his voice and the width of his grin — that he’s talking about something much deeper than his newly minted No. 1 song or his highly anticipated debut solo album that’s out on Friday. For more than a decadeContinue reading “Tyler Hubbard Makes a Singular Splash with Debut Solo Album: ‘I Have a Story and I Have a Voice’”
Country Music and Cheat Codes New Album ‘One Night in Nashville’: ‘This Is Just That Era’
The musical trio released One Night in Nashville, their 15-song, remixed love letter to the timeless soundtrack of Tennessee (and Las Vegas, if bandmates Trevor Dahl, Matthew Russell and KEVI have anything to say about it). “I’ve always loved country music. I’ve always loved the way they write songs as storytelling, and it’s so different than any other kind of genre. It’sContinue reading “Country Music and Cheat Codes New Album ‘One Night in Nashville’: ‘This Is Just That Era’”
Willie Nelson will celebrate his 90th birthday at Hollywood Bowl shows
In 2022, Willie Nelson, then 89 and not far removed from a near-fatal bout with COVID-19, told the New York Times’ Jody Rosen, “According to the doctors, singing is the best exercise for the lungs.” This spring, the country-music legend will turn 90 and heed his doctors’ advice. On his birthday weekend, April 29 and 30,Continue reading “Willie Nelson will celebrate his 90th birthday at Hollywood Bowl shows”
Shania Twain headlining Faster Horses 10th anniversary
Shania Twain will headline the 10th anniversary of Faster Horses country music festival this summer alongside the Zac Brown Band and Luke Bryan, promoters announced Wednesday. Passes for the three-day country music festival, July 14-16 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 10. General admission passes are $249Continue reading “Shania Twain headlining Faster Horses 10th anniversary”
Rest in Peace: Marshall Tucker
Born blind but with perfect pitch, Marshall Tucker learned how to tune pianos when attending a boarding school for the blind and deaf. When a piano tuner came to the school, he discovered young Marshall Tucker could name off any note he heard, and tell if it was on pitch or not. This led toContinue reading “Rest in Peace: Marshall Tucker”
HARDY at the Fair!
HARDY, who cut his teeth as a country music songwriter before launching a solo career that has landed him multiple awards, will perform at the West Virginia State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 13, according to a news release from organizers. HARDY burst onto the scene as a performer in 2020 with his debut album “AContinue reading “HARDY at the Fair!”
