Three years before Justin Timberlake stopped shaving and retreated to a cabin in the woods, bearded Colorado singer Nathaniel Rateliff was already showing the appeal – and power – of rustic-white-dude soul. Rateliff looked like Garth Hudson, and his woodsy take on vintage Southern R&B was on point enough to …
Read More »Tim McGraw Tweets Support for Dick's, Walmart's New Gun Policy
Tim McGraw doubled down on his call for common sense gun-control laws on Saturday, tweeting his support for the new firearm sales policies of sporting-goods giant Dick’s. “Thank you @Dicks for taking a stand to promote a meaningful discussion for the safety of our kids!” McGraw wrote, tagging Walmart, Kroger …
Read More »Hear DJ Khaled's New Song 'Top Off' With Jay-Z, Beyonce, Future
DJ Khaled recruits a superstar trio – Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Future – for the producer’s latest single “Top Off,” the first single of Khaled’s upcoming album Father of Asahd. Jay-Z‘s verse features references to the imprisoned Meek Mill, the late Prince and Trayvon Martin’s killer George Zimmerman. “I do the …
Read More »Watch Chris Young's Carefree 'Hangin' On' Video
Chris Young is feeling a little sunshine in 2018, having recently notched his 10th career Number One song with the title track from his album Losing Sleep along with wrapping up a sold-out first leg of his Losing Sleep Tour. In the video for his new single “Hangin’ On,” the …
Read More »Belly Prep First LP in 23 Years, Release New Song 'Shiny One'
Belly will release their first LP in 23 years, Dove, on May 4th. The alt-rock quartet previewed the album with new single, “Shiny One.” Tanya Donelly belts through the synth-y haze: “Call my fallen angel/ When the call comes, you answer it/ When the call comes, you answer it for …
Read More »See Justin Timberlake, Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' at Brit Awards
Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton logged a new entry in their collection of extended awards show performances, taking the stage together during Wednesday’s Brit Awards in London. The seven-and-a-half minute appearance kicked off with a solo Timberlake performance of “Midnight Summer Jam,” a disco-flavored tune from 2018’s Man of the …
Read More »See T-Pain Run Away With the Bride in New 'May I' Video
T-Pain portrays a wedding singer who leaves the nuptials with more than a paycheck in his new video for “May I” featuring Mr. Talkbox. Written and edited by T-Pain and co-directed with G Visuals, the black-and-white clip opens innocently enough with scenes at the church and at the reception, where …
Read More »Judas Priest Guitarist Glenn Tipton Won't Tour Due to Parkinson's
Judas Priest announced that its longtime guitarist, Glenn Tipton, is taking a step back from touring due to his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The heavy metal legends willembark on their Firepower Tour in March. “Ten years ago Glenn was diagnosed to have the onset of the early stages of Parkinson’s,” …
Read More »Metallica Plan 'Cliff Burton Day' in Late Bassist's Hometown
Late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton will be honored on what would have been his 56th birthday, with Alameda County, California proclaiming February 10th “Cliff Burton Day.” The proclamation comes after Metallica fans started a Change.org petition to recognize Burton in his hometown of Castro Valley. Metallica announced the news on …
Read More »Hear Scotty McCreery's Soaring New Song 'In Between'
Scotty McCreery embraces a fresh chapter with “In Between,” a newly released track from his upcoming third album Seasons Change. Written by the singer with Frank Rogers, Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton, the authoritative anthem presents a mature, nuanced view of life – one where there’s a time and place …
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