There sure has been a lot of discourse this year about who can play country music. But at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s annual Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, officially inducting this year’s class, the answer was “anyone who showed up.”
That included two members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Keith Richards and Elvis Costello; Nashville’s latest pop arrival, Post Malone; bluegrass pioneer Del McCoury; Americana poet Lucinda Williams; and genre pillars Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris.
All of them, along with Eric Church, Blake Shelton,...
That included two members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Keith Richards and Elvis Costello; Nashville’s latest pop arrival, Post Malone; bluegrass pioneer Del McCoury; Americana poet Lucinda Williams; and genre pillars Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris.
All of them, along with Eric Church, Blake Shelton,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Let’s start at the end.
“We love you, Robbie!” Mavis Staples exclaimed. “We love you!”
Late Thursday night in Los Angeles, a few minutes shy of midnight, the soul-stirring vocalist had the crowd at the Forum on their feet. Staples had just performed “The Weight” onstage with Bob Weir, Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, and an all-star band for Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson, a tribute show — produced by moment-makers Blackbird Presents — that honored the Band’s guitarist, collaborator of Bob Dylan, and songwriter who...
“We love you, Robbie!” Mavis Staples exclaimed. “We love you!”
Late Thursday night in Los Angeles, a few minutes shy of midnight, the soul-stirring vocalist had the crowd at the Forum on their feet. Staples had just performed “The Weight” onstage with Bob Weir, Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, and an all-star band for Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson, a tribute show — produced by moment-makers Blackbird Presents — that honored the Band’s guitarist, collaborator of Bob Dylan, and songwriter who...
- 10/18/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
This story was originally published May 20, 2016, on rollingstone.com.
When the Highwaymen recorded “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” written by visionary songwriter Guy Clark, who died in 2016, the supergroup of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson landed on their most poignant song. While Jimmy Webb’s “Highwayman” may have been the foursome’s signature, Clark’s “Desperados,” released on their 1985 debut album, dovetailed with their own outlaw legacy: that of aging icons who indulged the young guns their bravado while still beating them on the draw. They...
When the Highwaymen recorded “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” written by visionary songwriter Guy Clark, who died in 2016, the supergroup of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson landed on their most poignant song. While Jimmy Webb’s “Highwayman” may have been the foursome’s signature, Clark’s “Desperados,” released on their 1985 debut album, dovetailed with their own outlaw legacy: that of aging icons who indulged the young guns their bravado while still beating them on the draw. They...
- 10/2/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
The key to any good road movie is a great soundtrack, and “Will & Harper” does not disappoint. The new Netflix documentary chronicles a two-week roadtrip across the United States with Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, and throughout the hilarious and emotional journey, a killer lineup of songs plays.
Steele was a writer on “SNL” and worked with Ferrell on his weirder films and projects (like that Lifetime movie with Kristen Wiig), and Steele transitioned during the pandemic. Ferrell proposed they take a road trip together, during which Steele welcomes the opportunity for Ferrell to ask a number of questions about her transition while also venturing into potentially dangerous situations (like dive bars in Oklahoma) knowing Ferrell has her back. It’s sweet and emotional, but also feels truly important and potentially life-changing for many.
The soundtrack includes road trip classics from the likes of Bob Dylan and The Band,...
Steele was a writer on “SNL” and worked with Ferrell on his weirder films and projects (like that Lifetime movie with Kristen Wiig), and Steele transitioned during the pandemic. Ferrell proposed they take a road trip together, during which Steele welcomes the opportunity for Ferrell to ask a number of questions about her transition while also venturing into potentially dangerous situations (like dive bars in Oklahoma) knowing Ferrell has her back. It’s sweet and emotional, but also feels truly important and potentially life-changing for many.
The soundtrack includes road trip classics from the likes of Bob Dylan and The Band,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Elvis Costello’s King of America, the 1986 album that found the singer-songwriter exploring American music genres, will be the focus of a massive reissue that collects unreleased demos, outtakes, a concert recording, and more from the era, plus decades-later collaborations with the album’s co-producer T-Bone Burnett.
The super deluxe edition of King of America & Other Realms, out November 1, features the newly remastered 1986 LP — including its centerpiece, a rendition of the Animals’ “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” — plus a second disc called Le Roi Sans Sabots that includes solo demos,...
The super deluxe edition of King of America & Other Realms, out November 1, features the newly remastered 1986 LP — including its centerpiece, a rendition of the Animals’ “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” — plus a second disc called Le Roi Sans Sabots that includes solo demos,...
- 9/13/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Elvis Costello has announced King of America & Other Realms, an expansive new box set that celebrates his passion for American music and the songs it has inspired throughout this career.
Due on November 1st via UMe, King of America & Other Realms will be a 6xCD set with 97 tracks in total, including a 2024 remaster of his 1986 album, King of America; a previously-unreleased London concert that was recorded in 1987; newly discovered demos; and a collection of other songs from throughout his discography, including collaborations with Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and more.
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Additionally, the King of America & Other Realms box set will include a number of Costello’s recordings with producer and longtime collaborator, T Bone Burnett, plus live tracks, outtakes, and more. There will even be three new recordings of Costello songs: a fresh arrangement of “Brilliant Mistake,” a version of “That’s...
Due on November 1st via UMe, King of America & Other Realms will be a 6xCD set with 97 tracks in total, including a 2024 remaster of his 1986 album, King of America; a previously-unreleased London concert that was recorded in 1987; newly discovered demos; and a collection of other songs from throughout his discography, including collaborations with Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and more.
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Additionally, the King of America & Other Realms box set will include a number of Costello’s recordings with producer and longtime collaborator, T Bone Burnett, plus live tracks, outtakes, and more. There will even be three new recordings of Costello songs: a fresh arrangement of “Brilliant Mistake,” a version of “That’s...
- 9/13/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
The annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival returns to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from October 4th-6th, 2024. The three-day event features 70 artists performing across six stages, and the best part is that it’s completely free to attend.
Sleater-Kinney, Mavis Staples, and Patti Smith lead this year’s lineup, which also boasts sets from the likes of Emmylou Harris, Yo La Tengo, Jessica Pratt, Cunningham Bird (Madison Cunningham and Andrew Bird) performing Buckingham Nicks, Cat Power (singing a set of Bob Dylan covers), Glen Hansard, Devandra Banhart, Ibibio Sound Machine, Levitation Room, Greensky Bluegrass.
There will also be collaborative sets, songwriter circles, and jam sessions galore. In addition to Cat Power singing Dylan and Cunningham Bird, Kelly Willis, Chuck Prophet, Ismay, and Steve Earle will honor the catalogue of Lucinda Williams, Aoife O’Donovan will perform with Hawktail and the San Francisco Girls Choir, and Steve Earle will play a...
Sleater-Kinney, Mavis Staples, and Patti Smith lead this year’s lineup, which also boasts sets from the likes of Emmylou Harris, Yo La Tengo, Jessica Pratt, Cunningham Bird (Madison Cunningham and Andrew Bird) performing Buckingham Nicks, Cat Power (singing a set of Bob Dylan covers), Glen Hansard, Devandra Banhart, Ibibio Sound Machine, Levitation Room, Greensky Bluegrass.
There will also be collaborative sets, songwriter circles, and jam sessions galore. In addition to Cat Power singing Dylan and Cunningham Bird, Kelly Willis, Chuck Prophet, Ismay, and Steve Earle will honor the catalogue of Lucinda Williams, Aoife O’Donovan will perform with Hawktail and the San Francisco Girls Choir, and Steve Earle will play a...
- 9/11/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Each week, Consequence celebrates New Music Friday by highlighting newly released albums to stream. We’ve made to September, and fall is upon us — luckily, this week gives us plenty to savor before the leaves start changing. We’re checking out new music from David Gilmour, Fred again.., Hinds, Toro y Moi, and of course, a great singer-songwriter named Mj Lenderman. Here are 10 new albums to stream today.
Blink-182 — One More Time… Part 2
Last year, the beloved 2000s pop-punk band returned with their comeback album, One More Time…. Now, they are riding the reunion excitement with an expansion of the album, One More Time… Part 2. The new album includes eight previously-unreleased songs, some of which they’ll likely bust out during the remainder of their 2024 tour this fall (get tickets here).
Stream: Apple Music | Spotify
Buy: Vinyl
David Gilmour — Luck and Strange
The former Pink Floyd frontman is releasing his fifth solo studio album,...
Blink-182 — One More Time… Part 2
Last year, the beloved 2000s pop-punk band returned with their comeback album, One More Time…. Now, they are riding the reunion excitement with an expansion of the album, One More Time… Part 2. The new album includes eight previously-unreleased songs, some of which they’ll likely bust out during the remainder of their 2024 tour this fall (get tickets here).
Stream: Apple Music | Spotify
Buy: Vinyl
David Gilmour — Luck and Strange
The former Pink Floyd frontman is releasing his fifth solo studio album,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
This article is part of IndieWire’s 2000s Week celebration. Click here for a whole lot more.
If the movies of the 2000s were defined by a period of violent transition (both onscreen and off), the music that was written for those movies captured the full sweep of that change — and the endless possibilities it allowed for in turn. The aughts were absent a single identifying element as strong to the decade as synths were to the ’80s or symphonic grandeur was to the ’90s, and to judge by our list of the period’s best scores it sounds like they might have been all the better for it.
On the one hand, the 2000s saw venerated masters like John Williams and Terence Blanchard deliver some of the greatest work of their careers, while journeyman like “Lord of the Rings” composer Howard Shore emerged into legendary status with a single...
If the movies of the 2000s were defined by a period of violent transition (both onscreen and off), the music that was written for those movies captured the full sweep of that change — and the endless possibilities it allowed for in turn. The aughts were absent a single identifying element as strong to the decade as synths were to the ’80s or symphonic grandeur was to the ’90s, and to judge by our list of the period’s best scores it sounds like they might have been all the better for it.
On the one hand, the 2000s saw venerated masters like John Williams and Terence Blanchard deliver some of the greatest work of their careers, while journeyman like “Lord of the Rings” composer Howard Shore emerged into legendary status with a single...
- 8/14/2024
- by IndieWire Staff
- Indiewire
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Fred Again.. has “some magical places” to be later this year. On the heels of his upcoming album, ten days, due Sept. 6, the British musician will embark on a North American trek dubbed the Places We’ve Never Been Tour.
At a Glance: Where to Buy Fred Again.. Tickets Online
When Do Fred Again.. Tickets Go on Sale? Presale: Aug. 8; general sale: Aug. 9 at noon When Is the Fred Again.
Fred Again.. has “some magical places” to be later this year. On the heels of his upcoming album, ten days, due Sept. 6, the British musician will embark on a North American trek dubbed the Places We’ve Never Been Tour.
At a Glance: Where to Buy Fred Again.. Tickets Online
When Do Fred Again.. Tickets Go on Sale? Presale: Aug. 8; general sale: Aug. 9 at noon When Is the Fred Again.
- 8/8/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
The concept for Fred Again’s new album is simple: “My new record is called ten days,” Fred said in a statement. “It’s ten songs about ten days.” Those 10 songs, due out Sept. 6, feature collaborations with Anderson .Paak, Four Tet, Skrillex, Emmylou Harris, among others. Three tracks from the album, “adore u” (featuring Obongjayar), “ten” (featuring Jozzy and Jim Legxacy), and “places to be” (featuring Anderson .Paak and Chika) that have come out over the past year are available to stream now.
As simple as it is, though, Fred...
As simple as it is, though, Fred...
- 8/1/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Fred again.. has announced his new album, ten days, out September 6th via Atlantic Records. The vinyl release will follow on October 25th.
The project features contributions from Anderson .Paak, The Japanese House, Four Tet, Obongjayar, and Sampha. Other features include Emmylou Harris, Chika, Skrillex, Soak, and Jozzy. See the full tracklist below.
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In a statement, Fred again.. said the songs are about “very small quiet intimate moments.” He continued, “Some of them are like the most intensely joyful things I have felt, and some of them are the other side of things. And some days I don’t want to speak about loads cos I’m not the only person it was an important day for if that makes sense.”
Thus far, Fred again.. has previewed the album with three singles: the Obongjayar-assisted “adore u,” “ten” featuring Jozzy and Jim Legxacy, and “places...
The project features contributions from Anderson .Paak, The Japanese House, Four Tet, Obongjayar, and Sampha. Other features include Emmylou Harris, Chika, Skrillex, Soak, and Jozzy. See the full tracklist below.
Get Fred again.. Tickets Here
In a statement, Fred again.. said the songs are about “very small quiet intimate moments.” He continued, “Some of them are like the most intensely joyful things I have felt, and some of them are the other side of things. And some days I don’t want to speak about loads cos I’m not the only person it was an important day for if that makes sense.”
Thus far, Fred again.. has previewed the album with three singles: the Obongjayar-assisted “adore u,” “ten” featuring Jozzy and Jim Legxacy, and “places...
- 8/1/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The ACM Honors has announced the initial lineup of performers for its industry awards ceremony, set for Aug. 21 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
Eric Church, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker, and Keith Urban will all perform in tribute to this year’s honorees. The ACM Honors recognizes achievement in special categories not televised during the annual ACM Awards in May.
This year’s winners include Luke Bryan (ACM Lifting Lives Award), Lainey Wilson (ACM Triple Crown Award), Trisha Yearwood and Tony Brown (ACM...
Eric Church, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker, and Keith Urban will all perform in tribute to this year’s honorees. The ACM Honors recognizes achievement in special categories not televised during the annual ACM Awards in May.
This year’s winners include Luke Bryan (ACM Lifting Lives Award), Lainey Wilson (ACM Triple Crown Award), Trisha Yearwood and Tony Brown (ACM...
- 7/31/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Jeff Tweedy is returning to the road for a fall tour, which is set to be bookended by a pair of residencies. Featuring stops in cities the Wilco member hasn’t played in some time, the solo trek will mainly take place in October following two standalone gigs in the Chicagoland area.
In addition to three nights apiece in Woodstock, NY and Melo Park, CA, Tweedy will be playing cities like Omaha, Salt Lake City, and Columbus. He’ll be bringing along fellow Chicago-area singer-songwriter Elizabeth Moen for all of the October dates.
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A ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, July 31st (use pre-sale code REGISTER2VOTE), with a public on-sale following on Friday, August 2nd at 10 a.m. local time. Visit Wilco’s website for more information.
Looking ahead to 2025, Tweedy will also be part of the Cayamo Cruise, a seven-day musical celebration on the seas...
In addition to three nights apiece in Woodstock, NY and Melo Park, CA, Tweedy will be playing cities like Omaha, Salt Lake City, and Columbus. He’ll be bringing along fellow Chicago-area singer-songwriter Elizabeth Moen for all of the October dates.
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A ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, July 31st (use pre-sale code REGISTER2VOTE), with a public on-sale following on Friday, August 2nd at 10 a.m. local time. Visit Wilco’s website for more information.
Looking ahead to 2025, Tweedy will also be part of the Cayamo Cruise, a seven-day musical celebration on the seas...
- 7/30/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Music
Sarah McLachlan’s late ’90s all-female touring festival Lilith Fair is the subject of a new feature-length documentary.
Coming from the CBC, the authorized film is inspired by the 2019 Vanity Fair article Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, written by Jessica Hopper with former Consequence editor Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly. Simply titled Lilith Fair, it’s directed by Ally Pankiw and pulls from more than 600 hours of archival footage, interviews, and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists who played Lilith Fair.
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Some of the artist interviews included in the documentary include sitdowns with McLachlan herself, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant, Mýa, Jewel, the Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, and Olivia Rodrigo. The latter will presumably be talking about the festival’s influence since she wasn’t even born yet when Lilith Fair was founded.
“Lilith Fair...
Coming from the CBC, the authorized film is inspired by the 2019 Vanity Fair article Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, written by Jessica Hopper with former Consequence editor Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly. Simply titled Lilith Fair, it’s directed by Ally Pankiw and pulls from more than 600 hours of archival footage, interviews, and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists who played Lilith Fair.
Get Sarah McLachlan Tickets Here
Some of the artist interviews included in the documentary include sitdowns with McLachlan herself, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant, Mýa, Jewel, the Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, and Olivia Rodrigo. The latter will presumably be talking about the festival’s influence since she wasn’t even born yet when Lilith Fair was founded.
“Lilith Fair...
- 7/9/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Sarah McLachlan’s late ’90s all-female touring festival Lilith Fair is the subject of a new feature-length documentary.
Coming from the CBC, the authorized film is inspired by the 2019 Vanity Fair article Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, written by Jessica Hopper with former Consequence editor Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly. Simply titled Lilith Fair, it’s directed by Ally Pankiw and pulls from more than 600 hours of archival footage, interviews, and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists who played Lilith Fair.
Get Sarah McLachlan Tickets Here
Some of the artist interviews included in the documentary include sitdowns with McLachlan herself, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant, Mýa, Jewel, the Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, and Olivia Rodrigo. The latter will presumably be talking about the festival’s influence since she wasn’t even born yet when Lilith Fair was founded.
“Lilith Fair...
Coming from the CBC, the authorized film is inspired by the 2019 Vanity Fair article Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, written by Jessica Hopper with former Consequence editor Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly. Simply titled Lilith Fair, it’s directed by Ally Pankiw and pulls from more than 600 hours of archival footage, interviews, and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists who played Lilith Fair.
Get Sarah McLachlan Tickets Here
Some of the artist interviews included in the documentary include sitdowns with McLachlan herself, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant, Mýa, Jewel, the Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, and Olivia Rodrigo. The latter will presumably be talking about the festival’s influence since she wasn’t even born yet when Lilith Fair was founded.
“Lilith Fair...
- 7/9/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s 1990s all-female music festival Lilith Fair is the subject of a feature documentary from the CBC and director Ally Pankiw.
The first Lilith Fair, which McLachlan spearheaded to defy a male-dominated music industry that couldn’t envision more than one woman performing on a concert stage or on a radio playlist, kicked off on July 5, 1997.
Over a quarter-century later, Dan Levy’s Not a Real Production Company and Elevation Pictures are co-producing Lilith Fair, with interviews by McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Natalie Merchant, Mýa, Jewel, Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile and Olivia Rodrigo.
The original ladies-first Lilith Fair tour from 1997 to 1999 attracted artists like Crow, Tracy Chapman, Fiona Apple and Liz Phair from across the music world, and went on to help launch the careers of performers like Missy Elliott, The Chicks, Nelly Furtado and Christina Aguilera.
The documentary, authorized by McLachlan,...
The first Lilith Fair, which McLachlan spearheaded to defy a male-dominated music industry that couldn’t envision more than one woman performing on a concert stage or on a radio playlist, kicked off on July 5, 1997.
Over a quarter-century later, Dan Levy’s Not a Real Production Company and Elevation Pictures are co-producing Lilith Fair, with interviews by McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Natalie Merchant, Mýa, Jewel, Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile and Olivia Rodrigo.
The original ladies-first Lilith Fair tour from 1997 to 1999 attracted artists like Crow, Tracy Chapman, Fiona Apple and Liz Phair from across the music world, and went on to help launch the careers of performers like Missy Elliott, The Chicks, Nelly Furtado and Christina Aguilera.
The documentary, authorized by McLachlan,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeremy Tepper, who relentlessly championed the outlaw country genre by highlighting both its revered icons and rebellious upstarts in his role as program director for SiriusXM’s “Outlaw Country” channel, died Friday. Tepper’s wife, the singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell, announced his death of a heart attack in New York City. He was 60.
Tepper was a gregarious, ubiquitous presence in the country, Americana, and rock universe, seemingly always in the crowd or backstage at concerts and festivals, from the Luck Reunion at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas, to the Americana Music Festival in Nashville,...
Tepper was a gregarious, ubiquitous presence in the country, Americana, and rock universe, seemingly always in the crowd or backstage at concerts and festivals, from the Luck Reunion at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas, to the Americana Music Festival in Nashville,...
- 6/15/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
In 1976, Dolly Parton took a major step forward in her career when she became the host of her own variety show. While this was not her first time on television — she appeared on Porter Wagoner’s show for years — it was her first experience at the helm of a show. Unfortunately, it was not a pleasant working experience for Parton or many of the other people involved.
People were not happy on the set of Dolly Parton’s show
Parton was thrilled to begin work on her 1976 variety show, Dolly. Unfortunately, the experience of working on it was not what she had hoped.
“Everybody workin’ on the show became miserable,” Parton’s guitarist Tom Rutledge said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “It wasn’t organized well, and it was time-consuming. They had a lot of technical difficulties. They wanted a more contemporary show, and that’s why they...
People were not happy on the set of Dolly Parton’s show
Parton was thrilled to begin work on her 1976 variety show, Dolly. Unfortunately, the experience of working on it was not what she had hoped.
“Everybody workin’ on the show became miserable,” Parton’s guitarist Tom Rutledge said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “It wasn’t organized well, and it was time-consuming. They had a lot of technical difficulties. They wanted a more contemporary show, and that’s why they...
- 6/12/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton worked together on an album for the first time in 1987. Years before this, though, Harris was growing to be a big fan of Parton. She praised her voice and writing, noting that she could imbue her work with powerful emotions. Harris pointed to one song in particular that nearly brought tears to her eyes. She said it was so good that it almost wasn’t fair.
Emmylou Harris said a Dolly Parton song nearly made her weep
In the early days of Parton’s career, Harris spent so much time publicly praising her that Parton joked she should pay her for the good press.
“I just think she’s a marvelous writer,” Harris said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, if nothing else, she’s a marvelous writer, and an incredible singer, but then she’s also amazing because of the way...
Emmylou Harris said a Dolly Parton song nearly made her weep
In the early days of Parton’s career, Harris spent so much time publicly praising her that Parton joked she should pay her for the good press.
“I just think she’s a marvelous writer,” Harris said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I mean, if nothing else, she’s a marvelous writer, and an incredible singer, but then she’s also amazing because of the way...
- 6/4/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dolly Parton was proud of building her career on her own terms, but she noted that two other musicians helped her go far. While Parton denied that either of these artists influenced the decisions she made in her career, she said the publicity they gave her didn’t hurt. She joked that they did so much to bring her attention that she should have put them on her payroll.
Dolly Parton said two musicians gave her great publicity
In the 1970s, both Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt recorded versions of Parton’s songs. Their covers were successful — Harris’ version of “To Daddy” hit number three on the country charts — and brought attention to Parton’s writing. Both artists also spoke glowingly about how much they liked Parton.
“They were into my music before I even met either one of ’em,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “And I think they’re super.
Dolly Parton said two musicians gave her great publicity
In the 1970s, both Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt recorded versions of Parton’s songs. Their covers were successful — Harris’ version of “To Daddy” hit number three on the country charts — and brought attention to Parton’s writing. Both artists also spoke glowingly about how much they liked Parton.
“They were into my music before I even met either one of ’em,” she said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “And I think they’re super.
- 6/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
An upcoming episode of Johnson & Knopfler’s Music Legends will air on Sky Arts on 30 May 2024. In this episode, Brian and Mark travel to Nashville, where they meet Mark’s longtime friend and collaborator, Emmylou Harris. Brian and Mark head to Nashville, also known as Music City, where they meet the country music superstar […]
Johnson & Knopfler’s Music Legends: Emmylou Harris...
Johnson & Knopfler’s Music Legends: Emmylou Harris...
- 5/30/2024
- by Izzy Jacobs
- MemorableTV
The highly acclaimed book "The Singers Talk" by Jason Thomas Gordon, which topped charts globally, has now evolved into an engaging podcast series. Produced in collaboration with Double Elvis Productions and Volume.com, this podcast delves into intimate conversations with some of the most iconic voices in the music industry.
The Singers Talk celebrates the raw passion and dedication of artists who step up to the microphone, pouring their hearts into every note. Sometimes it’s bloody, and sometimes it’s bloody hilarious.
Season One of “The Singers Talk” features exclusive interviews with legendary vocalists like Thom Yorke, Roger Daltrey, Norah Jones, Bryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, Geddy Lee, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Joe Elliott, Simon Le Bon, Patty Griffin, Jim James, Michael McDonald, Belinda Carlisle, Chris Robinson, and John Lydon, among others. Additionally, listeners can look forward to special features including Wendy Melvoin's reflections on Prince, Tom Morello's tribute to Chris Cornell,...
The Singers Talk celebrates the raw passion and dedication of artists who step up to the microphone, pouring their hearts into every note. Sometimes it’s bloody, and sometimes it’s bloody hilarious.
Season One of “The Singers Talk” features exclusive interviews with legendary vocalists like Thom Yorke, Roger Daltrey, Norah Jones, Bryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, Geddy Lee, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Joe Elliott, Simon Le Bon, Patty Griffin, Jim James, Michael McDonald, Belinda Carlisle, Chris Robinson, and John Lydon, among others. Additionally, listeners can look forward to special features including Wendy Melvoin's reflections on Prince, Tom Morello's tribute to Chris Cornell,...
- 5/9/2024
- Podnews.net
Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt may have collaborated on two albums, but the former wasn’t sure she fit in with Ronstadt’s friend group. Parton has been involved with the music industry since she was a child and rose to major fame in adulthood. Still, she didn’t feel that she fit in with a crowd at Ronstadt’s house.
Dolly Parton didn’t feel she fit in at Linda Ronstadt’s party
By the end of the 1970s, Parton, who had solidly established herself in the country music scene, crossed over to mainstream success. Through all of this, she maintained a shimmering vitality and sincerity. As she achieved increasing levels of fame, she stayed true to her roots. For this reason, she became slightly uncomfortable when surrounded by other celebrities.
“I can tell you one thing,” her guitarist Don Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
Dolly Parton didn’t feel she fit in at Linda Ronstadt’s party
By the end of the 1970s, Parton, who had solidly established herself in the country music scene, crossed over to mainstream success. Through all of this, she maintained a shimmering vitality and sincerity. As she achieved increasing levels of fame, she stayed true to her roots. For this reason, she became slightly uncomfortable when surrounded by other celebrities.
“I can tell you one thing,” her guitarist Don Roth said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash.
- 5/7/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Blake Shelton is one of the most notable names in country music — and, of course, he knows Taylor Swift. While Swift stepped into the world of pop and folk music in her later years as a songwriter, she began her career as a country sensation. Recently, Shelton noted that he’s written letters that he hoped would get back to Swift. Here’s why.
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tonight on “American Idol,” with guidance from guest mentor Gene Simmons, the Top 14 take on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes live for the Top 12. Plus, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are announced live.
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 12 airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 performed for a spot in the Top 14. The top 10 vote-getters advanced automatically before judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie saved four more. The six eliminated artists were Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Kennedy Reid, Mackenzie Sol, Odell Bunton Jr. and Quintavious. Who will go home tonight?
8:05 p.m. — Luke opened up the show with a performance of “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. Next all three judges take...
- 4/22/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In 1976, Dolly Parton spread her wings in the entertainment industry and began to host a television show. While it wasn’t always a perfect experience — she didn’t always feel that producers’ visions aligned with hers — she was incredibly proud of one episode. She worked so well with her guests that she went on to record an album with them.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
Dolly Parton was very proud of an episode of her television show
Parton hosted the variety show Dolly in 1976 and 1977. Two of her early guests were Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She felt nothing but pride for the way they gelled on the episode.
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris | Paul Harris/Getty Images
“I did manage to do one show, however, that I will always be proud of. It is probably the best half-hour of television I ever did,” she wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business.
- 4/19/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Maren Morris has announced the “RSVP Redux Tour,” kicking off in late May 2024.
The North American jaunt begins in San Francisco on May 29th, and continues with dates in Seattle, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Morrison, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater. Update: Morris has announced 15 additional dates, including stops in Kansas City, Missouri; Raleigh, North Carolina; Madison, Wisconsin; Savannah, Georgia; and Hollywood, Florida.
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For the “RSVP Redux Tour,” Morris is reviving her 2020 “RSVP Tour,” celebrating the fifth anniversary of her breakout album Girl, and partnering with the Ally Coalition, which will see $1 from every ticket sold going directly to LGBTQ+ organizations serving youth in their communities. Betty Who will also open Morris’ dates in Bend, Oregon, and Morrison, Colorado. See Maren Morris’ 2024 tour dates below.
Tickets for the new dates (bolded below) will first be available through a Live Nation pre-sale kicking off on Wednesday,...
The North American jaunt begins in San Francisco on May 29th, and continues with dates in Seattle, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Morrison, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater. Update: Morris has announced 15 additional dates, including stops in Kansas City, Missouri; Raleigh, North Carolina; Madison, Wisconsin; Savannah, Georgia; and Hollywood, Florida.
Get Maren Morris Tickets Here
For the “RSVP Redux Tour,” Morris is reviving her 2020 “RSVP Tour,” celebrating the fifth anniversary of her breakout album Girl, and partnering with the Ally Coalition, which will see $1 from every ticket sold going directly to LGBTQ+ organizations serving youth in their communities. Betty Who will also open Morris’ dates in Bend, Oregon, and Morrison, Colorado. See Maren Morris’ 2024 tour dates below.
Tickets for the new dates (bolded below) will first be available through a Live Nation pre-sale kicking off on Wednesday,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
The five artists chosen for the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors are likely being informed now in the month of April about their selections. That’s according to recent honoree Billy Crystal, who said he was told last April and had to keep quiet until mid-summer when the 2023 Kch choices were officially announced.
Crystal was honored a few months ago in Washington, D.C. for the annual CBS event, along with Renee Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick. Who do we think will be among the honorees announced this summer? Tour our photo gallery above to see who are our choices for the top 50 entertainers who need to be selected soon. You can also visit our forums thread where we have a much lengthier list of hundreds of eligible artists.
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Crystal was honored a few months ago in Washington, D.C. for the annual CBS event, along with Renee Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick. Who do we think will be among the honorees announced this summer? Tour our photo gallery above to see who are our choices for the top 50 entertainers who need to be selected soon. You can also visit our forums thread where we have a much lengthier list of hundreds of eligible artists.
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 20 Greatest Performances of All Time
Our gallery features deserving artists from the fields of acting (both film and TV), popular music,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Robert Downey Jr.’s tumultuous past with addiction might’ve made him the perfect actor to help Gwyneth Paltrow with this role. When Paltrow was tapped to play an addict, she figured she could seek inspiration from Downey Jr.’s own experiences.
Robert Downey Jr. gave Gwyneth Paltrow great advice when it came to addiction Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Paltrow did a lot of research to get into the mind of an addict for her 2010 feature Country Strong. She played troubled country singer Kelly Canter in the flick, who’d spend most of the film battling her self-destructive lifestyle. The film required Paltrow to step out of her comfort zone in multiple ways. She wasn’t a fan of country music, so she had to familiarize herself with the genre to better prepare for the role.
“I grew up in New York City where...
Robert Downey Jr. gave Gwyneth Paltrow great advice when it came to addiction Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Paltrow did a lot of research to get into the mind of an addict for her 2010 feature Country Strong. She played troubled country singer Kelly Canter in the flick, who’d spend most of the film battling her self-destructive lifestyle. The film required Paltrow to step out of her comfort zone in multiple ways. She wasn’t a fan of country music, so she had to familiarize herself with the genre to better prepare for the role.
“I grew up in New York City where...
- 4/3/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For years, Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, dealt with rumors of her infidelity. Tabloids reported on her alleged affairs with co-stars and even she discussed her flirtatious relationships with other celebrities. It never bothered Dean, though. Parton said he seldom got jealous, to the point where he was happy to wave her off on a romantic trip with another man.
Dolly Parton’s husband had no problems with her taking a trip with another man
While working on the album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, Parton became good friends with a man named Bob Hunka. The pair clicked right away.
“We just took to each other,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We had the same views on God, religion, and life. Odd as it may seem, we are soul mates, not lovers, but just warm, wonderful friends. Some of the...
Dolly Parton’s husband had no problems with her taking a trip with another man
While working on the album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, Parton became good friends with a man named Bob Hunka. The pair clicked right away.
“We just took to each other,” Parton wrote in her book Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business. “We had the same views on God, religion, and life. Odd as it may seem, we are soul mates, not lovers, but just warm, wonderful friends. Some of the...
- 3/30/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Drank someone else’s juice and left only the rind,” Katie Crutchfield boasts on her excellent new Waxahatchee album, Tigers Blood. She’s got a right to sound cocky. The long-time indie-rock underdog hero won herself a lot of new fans with Saint Cloud, her 2020 breakthrough hit, going for a laid-back style of heartland rock & roll twang. But Tigers Blood is even more rugged and confident, a master storyteller fully aware she’s on a hot streak. She sings about adult romance, struggling for sobriety, the day-to-day work of holding...
- 3/21/2024
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler are teaming up for six part documentary series Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends on Sky Arts, here are the details.
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and Dire Straits guitarist, singer and songwriter Mark Knopfler each found huge success in their respective bands.
Now, they are teaming up for six part documentary Johnson And Knopfler’s Music Legends. Johnson produced a similar documentary, Life On The Road, in which he chatted with Knopfler, Robert Plant, Dolly Parton and Dave Grohl, among others.
The new series will follow the pair as they spend time with six influential figures from the Music industry. The description for each episode reads as follows:
Episode 1: Tom Jones
In the series opener, Brian & Mark meet icon, Sir Tom Jones. In conversation and song, they reminisce on their earliest musical influences and Sir Tom shares captivating stories from his career,...
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson and Dire Straits guitarist, singer and songwriter Mark Knopfler each found huge success in their respective bands.
Now, they are teaming up for six part documentary Johnson And Knopfler’s Music Legends. Johnson produced a similar documentary, Life On The Road, in which he chatted with Knopfler, Robert Plant, Dolly Parton and Dave Grohl, among others.
The new series will follow the pair as they spend time with six influential figures from the Music industry. The description for each episode reads as follows:
Episode 1: Tom Jones
In the series opener, Brian & Mark meet icon, Sir Tom Jones. In conversation and song, they reminisce on their earliest musical influences and Sir Tom shares captivating stories from his career,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
When a bunch of all-stars get together to record a song for a cause, the result can often be cringey. But “Tennessee Rise,” featuring the pulpit-ready voices of Brittany Howard, Allison Russell, Katie Pruitt, Amanda Shires, Fancy Hagood, Emmylou Harris, and more, hits all the marks.
The heavenly choir anthem was recorded to encourage Tennesseans to register and vote for Gloria Johnson, who is challenging Republican incumbent U.S. senator — and the state’s Darth Vader — Marsha Blackburn in the November election. Johnson is one of the lawmakers known as “The Tennessee Three,...
The heavenly choir anthem was recorded to encourage Tennesseans to register and vote for Gloria Johnson, who is challenging Republican incumbent U.S. senator — and the state’s Darth Vader — Marsha Blackburn in the November election. Johnson is one of the lawmakers known as “The Tennessee Three,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler are the stars of a new music docuseries from Sky Arts.
The series, titled Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends, will run six 60-minute episodes starting April 25th via the UK channels and streaming services Sky Arts, Freeview, and Now — the latter being available to US audiences.
The series will follow Johnson and Knopfler as they interact and explore the legacies of six fellow music legends: Tom Jones, Sam Fender, Cyndi Lauper, Nile Rodgers, Carlos Santana, and Emmylou Harris (with the episodes running in that order).
“Join AC/DC singer, Brian Johnson and Dire Straits singer and guitarist, Mark Knopfler as they share their incredible knowledge and experiences with each other — and a hand-picked selection of music royalty,” reads Sky’s description of the program. “Guests including Sir Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers and Cyndi Lauper share stories from their...
The series, titled Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends, will run six 60-minute episodes starting April 25th via the UK channels and streaming services Sky Arts, Freeview, and Now — the latter being available to US audiences.
The series will follow Johnson and Knopfler as they interact and explore the legacies of six fellow music legends: Tom Jones, Sam Fender, Cyndi Lauper, Nile Rodgers, Carlos Santana, and Emmylou Harris (with the episodes running in that order).
“Join AC/DC singer, Brian Johnson and Dire Straits singer and guitarist, Mark Knopfler as they share their incredible knowledge and experiences with each other — and a hand-picked selection of music royalty,” reads Sky’s description of the program. “Guests including Sir Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers and Cyndi Lauper share stories from their...
- 3/13/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Allison Russell, Brittany Howard, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, Brittney Spencer, Amanda Shires, and many others have formed a collective of country and Americana artists called the Tennessee Freedom Singers in support of Senate candidate Gloria Johnson. Together, they have released a new song called “Tennessee Rise” inspired by movements for social justice and equality. Stream it below.
Recorded at Sound Emporium Studio in Nashville, “Tennessee Rise” was masterminded by Russell after she found inspiration in the actions of Johnson, one of the Tennessee Three who was nearly expelled from the state’s House after participating in a gun control demonstration. Other artists who contributed to the song include Erin Rae, Katie Pruitt, Langhorne Slim, and Tré Burt, but the list goes on.
“‘Tennessee Rise’ is an anthem born out of resistance from the rise of extremist forces, the unwillingness to accept the rollback of protections for historically marginalized groups,...
Recorded at Sound Emporium Studio in Nashville, “Tennessee Rise” was masterminded by Russell after she found inspiration in the actions of Johnson, one of the Tennessee Three who was nearly expelled from the state’s House after participating in a gun control demonstration. Other artists who contributed to the song include Erin Rae, Katie Pruitt, Langhorne Slim, and Tré Burt, but the list goes on.
“‘Tennessee Rise’ is an anthem born out of resistance from the rise of extremist forces, the unwillingness to accept the rollback of protections for historically marginalized groups,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton seem like an unlikely duo when it comes to making music, but the married couple has successfully found a way to combine their unique styles. Shelton comes from country music, while Stefani’s famous ’90s band, No Doubt, became famous through the ska-punk scene. Recently, Stefani admitted that she found Shelton’s singing voice “jarring” when she first heard it. Here’s what she said.
Gwen Stefani admitted that she found Blake Shelton’s voice ‘jarring’ when she first heard it
Gwen Stefani loves collaborating with her husband, Blake Shelton. In 2024, they released “Purple Irises,” a beautiful (and personal) country ballad. While speaking to Alt 98.7 FM, Stefani described how she loves singing with Shelton now, even though she found his voice “jarring” when she first heard it.
“I would never, ever think that I would be on a Blake Shelton song in my life,” Stefani said.
Gwen Stefani admitted that she found Blake Shelton’s voice ‘jarring’ when she first heard it
Gwen Stefani loves collaborating with her husband, Blake Shelton. In 2024, they released “Purple Irises,” a beautiful (and personal) country ballad. While speaking to Alt 98.7 FM, Stefani described how she loves singing with Shelton now, even though she found his voice “jarring” when she first heard it.
“I would never, ever think that I would be on a Blake Shelton song in my life,” Stefani said.
- 3/10/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gwen Stefani didn’t grow up listening to country music, but her taste has certainly changed thanks to her marriage to Blake Shelton. Shelton is the king of country, and his Oklahoma lifestyle was a shock to Stefani when they stayed quarantined on his ranch. The No Doubt singer explained how she and her family would play a game with Shelton that he was freakishly good at — and it had to do with his knowledge of country music.
Gwen Stefani called Blake Shelton a ‘freak’ due to his extensive music knowledge
Gwen Stefani is leaning into country music, thanks to Blake Shelton. The couple’s new song, “Purple Irises,” demonstrates their incredible sound together — and it adds a bit of country twang. However, Stefani didn’t become famous for country music, as she’s known for the ska-punk rock band No Doubt. While speaking to Alt 98.7 FM, she explained that...
Gwen Stefani called Blake Shelton a ‘freak’ due to his extensive music knowledge
Gwen Stefani is leaning into country music, thanks to Blake Shelton. The couple’s new song, “Purple Irises,” demonstrates their incredible sound together — and it adds a bit of country twang. However, Stefani didn’t become famous for country music, as she’s known for the ska-punk rock band No Doubt. While speaking to Alt 98.7 FM, she explained that...
- 3/9/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Love Rocks NYC, the benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, will return for its eighth year on March 7. The annual event will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, Tracy Morgan, and Jim Gaffigan at the Beacon Theatre. The 2024 lineup will feature performances from Hozier, The Black Keys, Allison Russell, Nile Rodgers, Trombone Shorty, and more.
Dave Grohl and Martin Short have also joined the event, which will be livestreamed via Veeps. To access the livestream, visit the Love Rocks NYC website to sign up.
Music director and band leader...
Dave Grohl and Martin Short have also joined the event, which will be livestreamed via Veeps. To access the livestream, visit the Love Rocks NYC website to sign up.
Music director and band leader...
- 3/4/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton is celebrating her birthday Friday, January 19th, with a new deluxe edition of her November album Rockstar that includes fresh tracks.
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
- 1/19/2024
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Today marks Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday, and to celebrate, the country singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has shared a deluxe digital version of her latest LP Rockstar, with nine additional songs and covers.
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!,” Parton wrote on social media. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them,...
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!,” Parton wrote on social media. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton was born January 10, 1946 as the fourth of 12 children in Tennessee. What her family lacked in money was more than made up in love and support, and a young Parton was inspired by her upbringing and surroundings, sparking her love of music. By the age of 13, she was learning guitar, writing music and performing; upon high school graduation, she moved to Nashville and embarked on one of the most successful careers in musical history. Well beyond her country and pop career, she was a 2022 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
She pleaded with Jolene to stay away from her man. She shared her stories of growing up simple and poor, but loved, in her Tennessee mountain home, where her mother made her a coat of many colors. She’s a feminist who demands that standards shouldn’t be different for her just because she’s a...
She pleaded with Jolene to stay away from her man. She shared her stories of growing up simple and poor, but loved, in her Tennessee mountain home, where her mother made her a coat of many colors. She’s a feminist who demands that standards shouldn’t be different for her just because she’s a...
- 1/13/2024
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Selena Gomez will play Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic based on the superstar singer’s 2013 memoir Simple Dreams.
The Only Murders In The Building star and executive producer gave credence to the months-old internet rumors about the project today by posting a photo of the memoir as an Instagram Story. Deadline’s sister publication Rolling Stone later confirmed the casting.
The movie is in pre-production, with James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager John Boylan co-producing. Additional casting and release date have not been announced.
An unconfirmed report of Gomez’s involvement in the biopic surfaced last July, but the Ig Story today moved the possibility into the definite.
Keach directed the 2020 film Linda and the Mockingbirds, a documentary chronicling a road trip undertaken by Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and a group of younger musicians to the Mexican town of Banámichi in the state of Sonora, the birthplace of Ronstadt’s grandfather.
The Only Murders In The Building star and executive producer gave credence to the months-old internet rumors about the project today by posting a photo of the memoir as an Instagram Story. Deadline’s sister publication Rolling Stone later confirmed the casting.
The movie is in pre-production, with James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager John Boylan co-producing. Additional casting and release date have not been announced.
An unconfirmed report of Gomez’s involvement in the biopic surfaced last July, but the Ig Story today moved the possibility into the definite.
Keach directed the 2020 film Linda and the Mockingbirds, a documentary chronicling a road trip undertaken by Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and a group of younger musicians to the Mexican town of Banámichi in the state of Sonora, the birthplace of Ronstadt’s grandfather.
- 1/10/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s a reason the word honors is in the title. To help celebrate the lifetime contributions of artists in music, dance, theater, opera, movies and TV, the Kennedy Center Honors routinely pay tribute to its recipients by rewarding them with memorable performances.
Scores of artists have been feted since the Honors got their start in 1978, but there are certain tributes that remain sketched in our hearts forever. In anticipation of the 46th annual event honoring Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick on Dec. 27, we look back at some of the show’s most unforgettable performances — starting with Lenny Bernstein’s opening speech from the very first Kennedy Center Honors, of course.
Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris and Rosanne Cash honor Johnny Cash in 1996
Three of country’s greats performed hits from Cash’s eclectic songbook — “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” “Folsom Prison Blues.” and...
Scores of artists have been feted since the Honors got their start in 1978, but there are certain tributes that remain sketched in our hearts forever. In anticipation of the 46th annual event honoring Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick on Dec. 27, we look back at some of the show’s most unforgettable performances — starting with Lenny Bernstein’s opening speech from the very first Kennedy Center Honors, of course.
Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris and Rosanne Cash honor Johnny Cash in 1996
Three of country’s greats performed hits from Cash’s eclectic songbook — “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” “Folsom Prison Blues.” and...
- 12/26/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Willie Nelson & Family, a documentary series about the country music icon from filmmakers Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman, is set to bow on Paramount+ on Dec. 21.
The career retrospective is creatively driven by directors Zimny and Moverman, both recent Emmy winners — Zimny for directing the variety special Springsteen on Broadway and Moverman for the TV movie Bad Education, starring Hugh Jackman.
Paramount+ acquired the documentary series, which recalls Nelson’s life and long career as an iconic country music singer-songwriter, after its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Nelson participated in the production and allowed Zimny — a frequent Bruce Springsteen collaborator — and Moverman access to his archives.
The four-parter is executive produced by Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan and is a production of MTV Entertainment Studios, in association with 101 Studios, Blackbird Presents Films and Sight Unseen. “Willie’s music formed the soundtrack of my youth. His songwriting helped shape me as a storyteller…...
The career retrospective is creatively driven by directors Zimny and Moverman, both recent Emmy winners — Zimny for directing the variety special Springsteen on Broadway and Moverman for the TV movie Bad Education, starring Hugh Jackman.
Paramount+ acquired the documentary series, which recalls Nelson’s life and long career as an iconic country music singer-songwriter, after its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Nelson participated in the production and allowed Zimny — a frequent Bruce Springsteen collaborator — and Moverman access to his archives.
The four-parter is executive produced by Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan and is a production of MTV Entertainment Studios, in association with 101 Studios, Blackbird Presents Films and Sight Unseen. “Willie’s music formed the soundtrack of my youth. His songwriting helped shape me as a storyteller…...
- 12/14/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paul McCartney didn’t think he was self-aggrandizing by thinking his work on The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was incredible. He discussed the milieu in which he wrote the song. Notably, The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was not as popular as a country cover in the United States.
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney didn’t think he was self-aggrandizing by thinking his work on The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was incredible. He discussed the milieu in which he wrote the song. Notably, The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere” was not as popular as a country cover in the United States.
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
Paul McCartney has a high opinion of The Beatles’ ‘Here, There and Everywhere’
During a 2009 interview with Clash, Paul recalled the origin of “Here, There and Everywhere.” He remembered liking it from the beginning. Paul didn’t think he was being immodest by feeling he was on a roll when he penned that song. He went on to cite “Here, There and Everywhere” as a personal favorite. Considering he’s the same guy who wrote “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” and “Band on the Run,” that’s an incredible compliment!
“I was sitting by the pool out in Weybridge where he used to live,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fifty-six years and 49 albums into her music career, Dolly Parton has a new milestone to celebrate. The country legend’s album Rockstar recently became the singer’s highest-charting LP ever, debuting at Number Three on the Billboard 200 chart.
“Wow, this is a big thrill!” Parton said in a statement. “I owe a thank you to the fans who have always been there for me. Their support made this achievement possible.”
“I’d also like to thank my producer Kent Wells, all the wonderful artists, musicians, and engineers who brought their talents to this project,...
“Wow, this is a big thrill!” Parton said in a statement. “I owe a thank you to the fans who have always been there for me. Their support made this achievement possible.”
“I’d also like to thank my producer Kent Wells, all the wonderful artists, musicians, and engineers who brought their talents to this project,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
At 77 years young, Dolly Parton has earned the highest-charting album of her legendary career with Rockstar. The star-studded rock ‘n’ roll project debuted this week at No. 3.
Though she’s landed on the chart 49 times in the past — the first time being in 1969 — Rockstar marks Parton’s highest-charting album to date. She previously achieved two top 10 albums, with 2014’s Blue Smoke and 1987’s Trio (her collaborative LP with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) both peaking at No. 6.
Rockstar was inspired by Parton’s 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and dropped on November 17th. With a tracklist of new originals and classic rock covers, the album features appearances by rock icons like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, Sting, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, and many, many more. You can learn more about the project in Consequence’s...
Though she’s landed on the chart 49 times in the past — the first time being in 1969 — Rockstar marks Parton’s highest-charting album to date. She previously achieved two top 10 albums, with 2014’s Blue Smoke and 1987’s Trio (her collaborative LP with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) both peaking at No. 6.
Rockstar was inspired by Parton’s 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and dropped on November 17th. With a tracklist of new originals and classic rock covers, the album features appearances by rock icons like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, Sting, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, and many, many more. You can learn more about the project in Consequence’s...
- 11/26/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton isn’t done rocking yet. After sharing her new album Rockstar last week, our November cover star has returned with two new bonus tracks: Her rendition of the Eddie Money’s “Two Tickets to Paradise,” plus a new version of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin.
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
- 11/20/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
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