Category: Music

Canadian Rockers ‘The Glorious Sons’ Hit The Charts

The Glorious Sons ring in the new year with their first No. 1 on a U.S. Billboard chart, as “S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)” lands atop the Mainstream Rock Songs airplay list dated Jan. 19. The track is the Canadian rockers’ initial entry on the list, making them the first chart-topping rookie act since Bad Wolves last year. “S.O.S.” concurrently […]

What Do Balloons & Garth Brooks Have In Common?

Jean Ann Crenshaw from Kentucky was involved in a freak balloon accident at a Garth Brooks concert back in Nashville for a Dec. 9, 2017, concert at Bridgestone Arena. Crenshaw’s nose was broken, scar tissue blocked her tear ducts and she still feels occasional shooting pain from nerve damage near the eye when a planned balloon-and-confetti drop […]

This Day in Music History – January 16th

1943 – Ernest Tubb made his debut appearance at “The Grand Ole Opry” in Nashville, TN. 1957 – Little Richard recorded “Lucille.” 1957 – The Cavern Club opened for business in Liverpool, England. The rock club was where the Beatles began. 1965 – The first Guess Who album, “Shakin’ All Over,” was released. 1970 – […]

Alicia Keys Slated to Host 61st Grammy Awards

CBS, along with The Recording Academy has announced that 15-time Grammy Award winner, Alicia Keys, will be hosting the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. This will be her first time as master of ceremonies for ‘Music’s Biggest Night’, which will happen at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 10th at 8pm ET/5pm PT on CBS. “A dynamic artist […]

Rihanna Sues Father for Exploiting Her Name

Singer Rihanna

Rihanna is taking Ronald Fenty, her father, to court for allegedly exploiting her name with the motive “to solicit millions of dollars from unsuspecting third parties.” In the lawsuit, which was filed yesterday, January 15th, in a California federal court and obtained by TMZ and The Blast, the singer claims that her father started a […]

The Who Announce 2019 North American “MOVING ON! TOUR”

For WHO fans everywhere, the announcement of a brand new tour means only one thing: the world’s most untameable rock band is about to deliver the goods once again. Never ones for nostalgia, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic accompaniment […]

This Day in Music History – January 15th

1958 – The Everly Brothers made their debut on British TV on The Perry Como Show. 1961 – Motown Records signed The Supremes. 1964 – Vee Jay records filed a lawsuit against Capitol and Swan Records over manufacturing and distribution rights to Beatles recordings. 1967 – The Rolling Stones performed on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show” […]

SiriusXM’s search for the next big name in country music returns

SiriusXM, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, today announced the return of SiriusXM Top of the Country in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA). This nationwide search for Canada’s next big country music star provides emerging artists with a national platform, performance opportunities at some of Canada’s biggest country music events, SOCAN songwriting […]

Maroon 5, Travis Scott & Big Boi to Perform at Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show

The Super Bowl halftime show lineup 2019 is finally complete. The NFL officially announced Sunday, January 13th, that Maroon 5 will be joined by Travis Scott and Big Boi at the big game in Atlanta on February 3rd. Numerous high-profile artists, such as Rihanna, Adele, JAY-Z, P!nk, and Cardi B just to name a few, […]

Future, Jamie Foxx And Diplo To Headline an Exclusive Event

The Maxim Experiences, a joint venture between MAXIM and global marketing agency Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, today announced that Future, Jamie Foxx and Diplo will take the stage at the Maxim Big Game Experience on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 in Atlanta, with additional artists to be announced. This year’s event will include an evening of […]