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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...)

Second Sountrack for ABC's Hit Drama NASHVILLE Released Today

THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE (SEASON I, VOLUME 2) will be released today, May 7 on Big Machine Records. (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...)

Fitz And The Tantrums to Perform on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 5/8

The band will perform on the outdoor stage on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on May 8. Tickets will be available via 1iota.com here. (more...)

HEAVEN & EARTH's New Album 'Dig' Available Now On Quarto Valley Records

HEAVEN & EARTH--guitarist STUART SMITH, singer JOE RETTA, bassist CHUCK WRIGHT, drummer RICHIE ONORI and keyboardist ED ROTH--has today (April 23) released their much anticipated new album DIG on Quar... (more...)

Of Monsters And Men, Swedish House Mafia & Will.i.am Singles Go Multi-Platinum

Ten musical acts earned first Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) digital award certifications in March, according to the RIAA's newest monthly Gold & Platinum Program tally. (more...)

Second Sountrack for ABC's Hit Drama NASHVILLE to Be Released 5/7

THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE (SEASON I, VOLUME 2) will be released May 7 on Big Machine Records. (more...)

DEVICE Releases of Self-Titled Debut Album Today

Device has announced the release of its self-titled debut album today, April 9, 2013 via Warner Bros Records. Modern hard rock icon David Draiman of Disturbed, co wrote and recorded the album with Gen... (more...)

AUDIO: First Listen - Mouse On Mars' Remix of Brandt Brauer Frick's 'Broken Pieces'

Today legendary German duo Mouse On Mars released their remix of Brandt Brauer Frick's 'Broken Pieces', featuring vocals by Jamie Lidell. Listen to the remix below! (more...)

The Band Perry & More Set for CBS's ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, 5/19

The Band Perry have been added to the all-star artist lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las ... (more...)

Beyonce, Jay Z Among All-Star Line Up Featured on GREAT GATSBY Soundtrack

THE GREAT GATSBY writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann and collaborators Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, an executive producer on the film, and Anton Monsted, its executive music supervisor, revealed the lineup... (more...)

'Tough All Over' Now Available at ABC Music Lounge Series

ABC Music Lounge's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, “Tough All Over,” co-written by songwriters Jim Lauderdale and Odie... (more...)

THE ALMOST's 'Fear Inside Our Bones' Set for June 2013 Release

THE ALMOST--the acclaimed rock group have announced their third album FEAR INSIDE OUR BONES will now be released June 2013 via Tooth & Nail. (more...)

NASHVILLE-Inspired Docu-Web Series 'On the Record' Now Live on ABC Music Lounge

ABC Music Lounge's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, “Looking for a Place to Shine,” co-written by songwriters Angela La... (more...)

'Skyfall' Among Silva Screen Records' 100 GREATEST FILM THEMES

Silva Screen Records presents 100 GREATEST FILM THEMES – TAKE 3. The third soundtrack release in the “100” series and covering over 80 years of first-class film music. (more...)

Performers Added to ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, Including Keith Urban and Pitbull

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that Country Superstars Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, along with International Music Sensation Pitbull have b... (more...)

Keith Urban, Pitbull & More Join Line Up for ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night

Country music superstars Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum along with international music sensation Pitbull, have been added to the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the... (more...)

Taylor Swift Launches North American RED Tour Tonight in Omaha

Taylor Swift previously announced that she would launch a North American stadium and arena tour in early 2013 in support of her blockbuster new album, RED. Taylor made the special announcement in part... (more...)

Zedd Completes Line-Up for mtvU Woodie Awards

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that 2013 mtvU 'Breaking Woodie' nominee Zedd will perform in the '2013 mtvU Woodie Awards,' joining previously announced artists Macklemore & Ryan... (more...)

Electronic Music Phenom Zedd Joins 2013 mtvU WOODIE AWARDS Line-Up

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that 2013 mtvU 'Breaking Woodie' nominee Zedd will perform in the '2013 mtvU Woodie Awards,' (more...)

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2012 Finalists

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), renowned as one of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the world, has announced the 2012 finalists. To view the list of finalists, go to h... (more...)

Aldean, Swift & More Set for ACM's TIM MCGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT

Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS:... (more...)

Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift & More Set for ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT

Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS:... (more...)

NASHVILLE Single 'Stronger Than Me' Now Available at ABC Music Lounge

ABC Music Lounge's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is live at abc.com/musiclounge' with the original song “Stronger Than Me,” co-written by songwriters Kate York and Sarah Buxto... (more...)

Underwood, Aldean Among Nominees for 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC Awards

Nominations were announced this morning for the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS­, a star-studded event honoring country music's best and introducing the industry's hottest emerging talent.... (more...)