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power collab “I have been wanting to work with the guys for a long time now,” Aoki says. “I’m excited to finally have gotten to do it” The beloved boy band CNCO announced last year that they were planning to disband as a group, but famed producer Steve Aoki managed to pull the guys into

Fans will have even more chances to see Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on stage together this year. The acclaimed duo will kick off their 2023 Raising the Roof Tour on April 25 with an appearance in Shreveport, La., before visiting an array of cities across the U.S. Talented singer-songwriter JD McPherson will act as support on

Multiple women have come forward with misconduct allegations against the band’s frontman The Canadian Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences announced this week the nominations for the 52nd Annual Juno Awards. Among the nominees to be awarded in March were Arcade Fire in the Group of the Year category. The nomination follows accusations of sexual

Forty-eight years ago today (Feb. 2, 1974), Dolly Parton earned her second No. 1 hit with her song “Jolene.” The tune, written by Parton, was the title track of her 13th studio album. With lines such as “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man / Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene

Big Freedia is on her way to realizing a longtime dream of opening up a boutique nightclub/hotel in New Orleans.  The bounce icon has been teasing the venture for a bit, but a recent story for Nola.com confirmed that the groundbreaking on the Hotel Freedia will take place this spring, with the aim of opening

Kacey Musgraves has been tapped to help celebrate the life and music of Loretta Lynn during this Sunday’s 2023 Grammy Awards ceremony. Earlier today (Feb. 1), CBS revealed that the Texas native will perform a rendition of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” during the live telecast’s in memoriam segment. Other performers set to appear during the tribute

Lil Jon and his lawyers are taking Live Nation to task — and mulling a potential lawsuit — over the concert promoter’s popular Las Vegas festival, Lovers & Friends. The festival, which debuted last year after a pandemic delay, boasts the same name as Lil Jon’s 2004 hit with Ludacris and Usher, “Lovers & Friends.”

As details continue to roll in about the 2023 Grammy Awards, it seems like more exciting news for country fans might be on its way. Variety reports that an all-star tribute to Loretta Lynn, who died last fall, is expected to take place during the show. According to the outlet, the musical tribute will likely

Mimi Parker Tribute The acoustic song was recorded after news of Parker’s death in November Death Cab for Cutie paid tribute to Mimi Parker, who died in November, with a cover of Low’s “The Plan.” The track was recorded after news of Parker’s death and was accompanied by a statement from Death Cab for Cutie, who said

Losing a pet is a type of pain that’s hard to express or explain to someone who has never experienced it. It’s a fate most of us try not to think about until it arrives, instead focusing on the joy of companionship they bring to our lives while they’re here. During a recent roundtable discussion, Chris Young

With the disgraced singer and convicted felon facing decades in prison, prosecutors say, “Justice has been served” Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Monday that her office is dropping the pending sexual assault and abuse cases against disgraced singer and convicted felon R. Kelly, following federal convictions against him in New York and

Reba’s Place is officially open for business! Reba McEntire hopped on social media on Saturday (Jan. 28) to show off her new hot spot in Atoka, Okla. in celebration of the grand opening, which took place on Thursday (Jan. 26.) McEntire began by serenading fans with a few bars of her signature song, “Fancy,” with

Morgan Wallen follows up Dangerous: The Double Album with what can arguably be called a triple: One Thing at a Time, loaded with 36 tracks, drops March 3rd. Among the glut of songs on the album is Wallen’s current hit “You Proof,” the song he wrote for his mother, “Thought You Should Know,” and one

Luke Bryan has announced plans for his massive 2023 Country On Tour, a trek that will kick off in mid-June in Syracuse, N.Y., and extend through October. A major focus of this particular tour is throwing a spotlight on new artists — something that Bryan has shown a passion for over the years, from the

Grammys 2023 Sam Smith and Kim Petras, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, and more will also take the stage Harry Styles is officially joining the performance lineup for the 2023 Grammys. He joins the previously announced first round of performers for the 2023 Grammys has been announced with Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Sam Smith, and Kim

Fly Birds Fly Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts previously revealed listening to the Songstress part of his post-victory routine By special request, Anita Baker performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of the NFC championship game Sunday between the home Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. [embedded content] Though a Detroit native, the legendary R&B singer was enlisted

We’re almost ready to wrap up the first month of 2023, which has already supplied a treasure trove of great new music. Today we’re back with another installment of The Boot’s Weekly Picks, highlighting the best new tracks from country, Americana, and everything in between. This week’s list of curated tracks includes a punchy new

‘Still Solid’ The singles are off of the Atlanta-based rapper’s third studio album, It’s Only Me Lil Baby took to the Saturday Night Live stage to perform “California Breeze” and “Forever,” each off of his 23-song 2022 album It’s Only Me. The album, which came out last October, “rolls as freely as a bowling ball

Twenty-five years ago today, on Jan. 27, 1998, the Dixie Chicks (now known as the Chicks) released their major-label debut album, Wide Open Spaces. Formed in 1989 by Laura Lynch, Robin Lynn Macy and sisters Martie and Emily Erwin (now Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer), the Chicks released three albums as an independent band, in 1990, 1992

Tom Verlaine, singer and guitarist for punk legends Television who crafted the band’s 1977 masterpiece Marquee Moon, has died at the age of 73. Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of Patti Smith, confirmed Verlaine’s death following a “brief illness” to Rolling Stone on Saturday. “He died peacefully in New York City, surrounded by close friends.