AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS MUSIC COVERAGE

Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Vocal Competition Set for 6/1 in Chicago

High school vocalists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri will compete on Saturday, June 1 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by th... (more...)

TPAC to Feature Artists-in-Residence in 2013 Work & Show Festival, Beg. 6/6

In its 17th (and final) season, the BMCC Tribeca PAC's Artists-in-Residence (AIR) hallmark program enables four to eight emerging and established artists-writers, dancers, and composers-to create and ... (more...)

Taylor Swift Wins Big at Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift was the big winner at last night's Billboard Music Awards, sweeping the top all-genre categories and taking home eight awards. Taylor won Artist of the Year, Top Billboard 200 Artist (her... (more...)

FLASH SPECIAL: Always - An Irving Berlin 125th Birthday Celebration

Today we are tipping our best top hat to one of Broadway and Hollywood's most significant songwriters, the one and only Irving Berlin, in honor of what would have been his 125th birthday this week. (more...)

Ed Sheeran Set for Busy Spring and Summer Seasons

Elektra recording artist Ed Sheeran is poised for an exceedingly eventful spring and summer, with a wide array of TV appearances slated for the coming months. (more...)

Carly Rae Jepsen to Perform New Song, “Take a Picture” on Tonight's AMERICAN IDOL

People across the country have spoken and tonight their picks will come to life in “Perfect Harmony” on the big stage. Weekly input from AMERICAN IDOL fans helped complete chart-topping singer/songwri... (more...)

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno and Jimmy Webb to Be Inducted Into Songbook Hall of Fame, 6/28-29

The Center for the Performing Arts and the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative announce the 2013 Encore Celebration Gala Weekend presented by Krieg DeVault on Friday, June 28 and Satu... (more...)

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise to Co-Host National Memorial Day Concert

On the eve of Memorial Day, the 24th annual National Memorrial Day Concert will bring to life the moving stories of America's servicemen and women who have given so much to preserve America's freedoms... (more...)

LL Cool J's Latest Album AUTHENTIC Debuts at #4 on Billboard Rap Chart

Two-time Grammy-winning recording artist LL COOL J's new album AUTHENTIC debuted at #4 on Billboard's Rap Chart, and also landed at #7 on the R&B Chart and #23 on the Top 200 Album Chart. With the rel... (more...)

Tim McGraw to Headline the First Delta Country Jam Music Festival in Memphis, 10/4-5

Event organizers for the First Annual Delta Country Jam Music Festival held a press conference today (May 7,) at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN, announcing megastar Tim McGraw to headline the two-da... (more...)

Miranda Lambert Earns 4 CMT MUSIC AWARD Nominations

The party for the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is underway as Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert lead the nominations, each picking up four for this year's live show. (more...)

Bryan, Church, Lambert Lead 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARD Nominations

The party for the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is underway as Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert lead the nominations, each picking up four for this year's live show. Nominees were announced this mo... (more...)

Grammy-Winner LL COOL J Releases New Ablum AUTHENTIC Today

Two-time Grammy -winning recording artist, LL COOL J, will release his 14 th studio Album, AUTHENTIC, today, April 30, 2013 on 429 Records/The Savoy Label Group. (more...)

Pen World Voices Festival, Leslie Kritzer and More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 5/5

This week at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, April 29 through May 5, 2013, performances will feature: The New Yorker, Leslie Kritzer, Paris Combo, Pen World Voices: McSweeney's, Pen World Voices: Mon... (more...)

2013 Juno Awards Winners Announced

The 2013 Juno Awards were announced last night in Regina, Saskatchewan. Three of the four classical categories were won by Naxos and its distributed labels including the first ever win for a composer ... (more...)

METALLICA THROUGH THE NEVER to Rock IMAX 3D Theaters Beg. 9/27

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Picturehouse today announced that Metallica Through the Never, filmmaker Nimród Antal's captivating 3D movie featuring one of music's most enduring and iconic... (more...)

RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL 2013 Announces Full Lineup; Kicks Off 6/15

As part of its 40th Anniversary year, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) unveils the 2013 edition of the annual River To River Festival, Downtown's completely free summer arts festival. This year... (more...)

Music Accord Announces Upcoming World Premieres, Website Launch

Music Accord, a consortium of ten presenting organizations across the United States dedicated to supporting the cultivation of American chamber music, announces the upcoming premieres of five commissi... (more...)

Glen Campbell to Release New Record 'See You There', 8/6

As announced today by Associated Press, Glen Campbell will release a new album, See You There, on August 6. (more...)

Douglas Carpenter Wins Eastman School's 2013 Lotte Lenya Competition for Singer-Actors

Douglas Carpenter, baritone, of New York, won the $15,000 First Prize in the finals of the 15th annual Lotte Lenya Competition, held on April 13, 2013, at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y... (more...)

Patti LuPone to Headline New Jersey Symphony's Pops Program, 6/1-2

Two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone headlines the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's 2012-13 NJSO POPS season finale in Newark and New Brunswick, June 1-2. The legendary diva, who last appeared with ... (more...)

Faith Hill Exits NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Faith Hill will not be returning to NBC's Sunday Night Football this fall. Hill has sung the opening theme, a version of 'I Hate Myself for Loving You', since 2007... (more...)

Six Dance Premieres, World City and More Set for The Music Center's 2013-14 Season

Exemplifying its commitment to provide Los Angeles with inspiring, immersive entertainment for all ages, The Music Center announced its 2013-2014 Season, which includes major dance premieres, multi-cu... (more...)

Aerosmith, Toby Keith to Perform at Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary Celebration In Milwaukee

Rock n' Roll Hall-of-Famers Aerosmith and superstar Toby Keith will join Kid Rock as headline performers for Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee over Labor Day weekend. (more...)