Last April, Dolly Parton pledged $1 million to Covid-19 vaccine research, a donation that partly funded the Moderna mRNA vaccine. On Tuesday, the country-music singer and philanthropist received — as her Twitter account tweeted — “a dose of her own medicine,” sitting down at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center to …
Read More »2021 ACM Awards Nominations: Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris Lead Nominees
Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton emerged as the leading nominees with six each when the nominations for the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards were announced Friday morning. Morris’ strong showing is due in part to the success of her song “The Bones,” which landed her nominations for Single of …
Read More »Chance the Rapper Accuses Ex-Manager of Demanding Kickbacks, Exploiting Position in New Lawsuit
Chance the Rapper has filed a lawsuit against his former manager, Pat Corcoran, for allegedly exploiting his position, demanding kickbacks, and damaging the musician’s reputation, The Chicago Tribune reports. The lawsuit was filed on February 19th in Cook County court in Illinois. It arrives about two months after Corcoran filed …
Read More »What It Took to Orchestrate 'Bad Romance' for 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'
Since Broadway theaters went dark last March due to coronavirus precautions, fans of plays and musicals have been eager to experience their favorite shows and new works live onstage and in person. That still hasn’t become a reality — but many people are trying to keep the dream alive. Last …
Read More »RS Charts: Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous' Holds at Number One Despite Racial Slur
Morgan Wallen‘s Dangerous: The Double Album spent its sixth consecutive week at Number One on the Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums chart, earning 7,800 sales and more than 95 million streams. Wallen’s six-week run at Number One matched the RS 200 record set last year by Taylor Swift‘s Folklore. But …
Read More »Loretta Lynn and Margo Price Collaborate on Duet Version of 'One's on the Way'
Loretta Lynn is preparing to release her 50th studio album Still Woman Enough. Produced by John Carter Cash and Patsy Lynn Russell, the album features the new title track and updated versions of classics like “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” plus some of Lynn’s favorite songs like “I Saw The Light” and …
Read More »Amazon Prime Video Hosts 'Coda Collection' Channel of Music Docs, Concert Films
Amazon Prime Video serves as the exclusive host of a newly launched channel, the Coda Collection, that focuses on concert films, music documentaries, and rare archival performances. Starting Thursday, the Coda Collection boasts the streaming premieres of Music, Money, Madness…Jimi Hendrix in Maui, The Rolling Stones on the Air, Johnny …
Read More »Shia LaBeouf Denies Abuse Allegations in Response to FKA Twigs Lawsuit
Shia LaBeouf has denied the allegations of “relentless” physical and mental abuse levied by his former girlfriend FKA Twigs after she fileda lawsuit against him in December 2020. Although the actor took an apologetic tone in a statement following Twigs’ lawsuit filing and a New York Times article about the …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Added to Light of Day Virtual Concert Lineup
Bruce Springsteen has officially been added to the Light of Day Foundation’s Winter Love Fest 2021 lineup, a virtual concert taking place between February 12th and February 14th. He will play with Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers on February 13th. Steve Van Zandt and the Disciples of Soul have also …
Read More »Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jamila Woods Release Armando Young Remix of 'Someone'
Gabriel Garzón-Montano has released an Armando Young remix of “Someone,” featuring new vocals from Jamila Woods. The original track was included on Garzón-Montano’s album Agüita, released last fall. “I’m grateful to be able to make such beautiful music with friends,” Garzón-Montano says of the remixed track. “Armando is a beast …
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