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The Isley Brothers have enlisted Snoop Dogg for their first new song in four years, “Friends and Family.” “Friends and Family” is a breezy party-starter with a thumping bass groove and some slick guitar work from Ernie Isley. The track finds Ronald Isley celebrating the most important things in life — “Although we didn’t have much we still had each other,” he croons, “And what we went through, we went through it together/We stick together through thick or thin/I thank God for family and all my day one friends!” —...

American Idol contestant Cecil Ray proved his passion for country music during Sunday night's episode (April 4), opting for selections within the genre for both his solo and duet performances.When he took the stage alone, Ray opted for Tracy Lawrence's 2004 hit "Paint Me a Birmingham," offering a performance that was soulful despite some pitch issues and the extra nerves that came with performing in front of a live, in-person audience. The Idol hopeful got an extra boost of confidence from his duet partner and mentor, Jimmie Allen, who bonded with him over some...

The Weeknd announced Sunday that he would donate $1 million to relief efforts in Ethiopia, where an ongoing conflict between the government and the Tigray region has resulted in thousands of deaths and over a million displaced people. “My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the elderly are being senselessly murdered and entire villages are being displaced out of fear and destruction,” Abel Tesfaye, the Toronto-born son of two Ethiopian immigrants, wrote Sunday on Instagram. “I will be donating $1 million...

Music fans and artists alike are rallying around Exit/In, a beloved club in Nashville that was recently sold to a developer and could now be forced to close for good. Club owners Chris and Telisha Cobb have launched a GoFundMe to help raise money to hopefully purchase the property back from AJ Capital Partners, with whom it is under contract.As of publication, the GoFundMe has raised nearly $47,000 of its $200,000 goal via more than 800 donors. The online donation portal shows donations made in the names of several music industry members and...

DMX was taken to a New York hospital Friday night following a reported drug overdose. The rapper’s attorney confirmed to Rolling Stone that he is currently hospitalized and on life support. TMZ first reported Saturday that DMX was in “grave condition” — two sources said the rapper is in a “vegetative state” or has “some brain activity” — after a drug overdose triggered a heart attack. DMX was rushed to a White Plains, New York hospital late Friday night and placed in the critical care unit. The rapper’s health status...

Thirty-six years ago today (April 4, 1985) was an historic day for the Judds: It was on that date that the mother-and-daughter duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, earned their first gold album, signifying sales of 500,000 units, with Why Not Me.Why Not Me was the Judds' first full-length album; they had previously released an EP, Wynonna & Naomi, which spawned their first No. 1 single, "Mama He's Crazy," as well as the Top 20 hit "Had a Dream (for the Heart)." All three singles from Why Not Me,...

After giving fans a puzzle to decode Friday, Taylor Swift has revealed the full track list for her upcoming re-recording of the album, Fearless (Taylor’s Version), which includes the new song “That’s When” featuring Keith Urban. The track was originally written during the sessions for Swift’s 2008 album Fearless. You cracked the codes and guessed all the From The Vault titles. 👏👏👏 Here’s the full track list, my friends. pic.twitter.com/lC3awlRmm2 — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) April 3, 2021 “I’m really honored that @KeithUrban is a part of this project, duetting on That’s...

Taylor Swift has revealed the complete track listing for her upcoming re-recorded version of her classic album, Fearless. According to a social media post on Saturday (April 3), Fearless (Taylor's Version) will feature a total of 27 tracks, including collaborations with Maren Morris and Keith Urban.The news comes one day after Swift posted a string of jumbled words and brief song snippets online, challenging fans to put it all together. Her post on Friday (April 2) led fans to speculate that Urban was working with Swift; Morris' participation on a song...

Following New York’s passage of the Marijuana Legislation and Taxation Act Wednesday, Jay-Z applauded his home state for legalizing weed. “The news of cannabis legalization in New York is incredibly exciting,” Jay-Z said in a statement to the Grio Friday. “It represents a long overdue opportunity for New Yorkers, for the cannabis industry, and for social equity and social justice. I’ve seen firsthand the harm inflicted for generations against black and minority communities by the war on drugs right here in New York.” Upon signing the Marijuana Legislation and Taxation...

Seventeen years ago today (April 3, 2004) was a big day for both Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker: It was on that date that their duet "When the Sun Goes Down" soared to the top of the charts."When the Sun Goes Down" was the title track of Chesney's seventh studio album, and for the country superstar, it was also his seventh return to the No. 1 spot. But for Uncle Kracker, it was the beginning of an enduring relationship with country music fans. The artist hit the road with Chesney the following year...

Neil Young’s monumental Archives Volume II: 1972–1976 is packed with unheard treasures recorded in his artistic peak, from a Crazy Horse version of “Ride My Llama” to to a legendary late-night jam with Joni Mitchell on “Raised on Robbery” to “LA Girls and Ocean Boys,” a song previously heard only in fragments within “Danger Bird.” On the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Angie Martoccio, Rob Sheffield, David Browne, and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the highlights of Young’s treasure chest, the future of...

Alejandro Rose-Garcia -- the Austin, Texas-born singer-songwriter better known as Shakey Graves -- is in possession of a haunted guitar. And that might not even the wildest part of the story.The 1932 Gibson L-7 originally belonged to a man named Jay Manley, a World War II veteran and Kansas City-based jazz musician, and the boyfriend of the grandmother of Rose-Garcia's friend, who goes by Jason 71."If there ever was a vampire, he could be a cool vampire," Rose-Garcia says of Jason 71. "He always wore the same outfit -- which...

Demi Lovato discussed working with Ariana Grande on “Met Him Last Night,” during an interview on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up Friday, April 2nd. The track appears on Lovato’s new album, Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over, which was also released April 2nd. Lovato said she played Grande a handful of songs from Dancing With the Devil, including the title track, back in 2019, and that Grande was a close friend who “knew about the story behind it and everything” (“Dancing With the Devil” finds Lovato grappling...