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Lost Highway To Celebrate 25 Years Of ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ With Opry Event

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Lost Highway To Celebrate 25 Years Of ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ With Opry Event

Lost Highway Records is rolling out a major 25th anniversary celebration for the incredibly influential ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ soundtrack, starting with a special vinyl gatefold edition release on February 20th. This cultural touchstone, which sparked a 21st-century renaissance of American roots music, was primarily sold as a CD when it was first released, but the new anniversary edition gives collectors three exclusive vinyl variations: Standard Black, Sunshine Gold via the Lost Highway store, and Dapper Dan Red at independent record stores. The celebration continues on February 28th when producer T Bone Burnett and Lost Highway present a special event on the Grand Ole Opry stage, which will feature artists from the original soundtrack as part of the Opry’s 100th anniversary. Produced by Burnett for the 2000 Coen Brothers’ film, the album was the biggest-selling soundtrack of its decade and won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

TRACK LISTING:

  • A1. “Po Lazarus” – James Carter & the Prisoners
  • A2. “Big Rock Candy Mountain” – Harry McClintock
  • A3. “You Are My Sunshine” – Norman Blake
  • A4. “Down to the River to Pray” – Alison Krauss
  • A5. “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” – The Soggy Bottom Boys
  • B1. “Hard Time Killing Floor Blues” – Chris Thomas King
  • B2. “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” – Norman Blake
  • B3. “Keep on the Sunny Side” – The Whites
  • B4. “I’ll Fly Away” – Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch
  • B5. “Didn’t Leave Nobody But the Baby” – Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch
  • C1. “In the Highways” – Sarah, Hannah and Leah Peasall
  • C2. “I Am Weary (Let Me Rest)” – The Cox Family
  • C3. “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” – John Hartford
  • C4. “O Death” – Ralph Stanley
  • C5. “In the Jailhouse Now” – The Soggy Bottom Boys
  • D1. “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” – The Soggy Bottom Boys
  • D2. “Indian War Whoop” – John Hartford
  • D3. “Lonesome Valley” – Fairfield Four
  • D4. “Angel Band” – The Stanley Brothers

Luke Combs Releases New Single “Giving Her Away” Ahead Of Stadium Tour

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Luke Combs Releases New Single “Giving Her Away” Ahead Of Stadium Tour

Global superstar Luke Combs has dropped a wonderful new track, “Giving Her Away,” via Sony Music Nashville, highlighting the immense talent of his longtime buddy, Josh Phillips. Combs shared his genuine excitement about the song, noting that he was “absolutely blown away by it” and calling it a full circle moment, remembering when Phillips used to crash on his couch back in Boone and play shows together. This heartfelt release follows Combs’ earlier success this fall with ‘The Prequel,’ a three-song collection, and his latest single, “Back in the Saddle,” which just became his twentieth consecutive number one hit on country radio. This phenomenal streak extends his record for the most consecutive chart-toppers to begin a career, proving his unstoppable popularity and connection with the fans.

The announcement of this special new single lands just as Luke Combs prepares to embark on his massive My Kinda Saturday Night Tour next year, featuring sold-out stadium shows across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. The itinerary includes major stops at iconic venues like London’s Wembley Stadium, Ireland’s Slane Castle, and Green Bay’s Lambeau Field. Special guests joining the 2026 run include The Script, Thomas Rhett, and Dierks Bentley. This incredible touring capacity is fitting for an artist who recently surpassed Garth Brooks to become the highest RIAA-certified country artist ever, with 168 million units sold, following his deeply personal latest album, ‘Fathers & Sons.’

Pecos And The Rooftops Ready New Album ‘From Me To You’ And Massive Tour

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Pecos And The Rooftops Ready New Album ‘From Me To You’ And Massive Tour

Platinum-certified Texan rock quintet Pecos & The Rooftops is officially building widespread anticipation for their eagerly awaited sophomore full-length LP, ‘From Me To You,’ set for release on January 9, 2026, via Warner Records. The nine-song collection will finally complete the entire body of work that began with the previously released ‘From Me (Part One),’ adding new tracks to create a complete story. Frontman Pecos Hurley intentionally split the project to showcase different aspects of their sound, loading the first half with punchier tracks and saving the more introspective fare for this final release. They herald the album’s arrival with the reflective and emotionally charged new single “Looking Down Proud,” a truly poignant powerhouse ballad where Hurley acknowledges the hard lessons of life while paying ultimate homage to a loved one, singing, “If you see me from your castle in the clouds, I hope you’re looking down proud.” Following the fan-favorite track “Hate Waking Up,” the entire ‘From Me To You’ album traces a raw, real, and relatable journey for listeners.

TRACK LISTING

  • “Sweet Tumbleweed”
  • “Missing Peace”
  • “Hate Waking Up”
  • “Rock Bottom”
  • “Never Be Enough”
  • “Eyes of Autumn”
  • “Her Drug”
  • “Looking Down Proud”
  • “Jack and Jesus (Demo)”

Pecos & The Rooftops From Me To You Tour 2026

  • Jan 23 – Lubbock, TX @ Cook’s Garage
  • Jan 24 – Abilene, TX @ Potosi Live
  • Jan 29 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theater
  • Jan 30 – Charlotte, NC @ Coyote Joe’s
  • Jan 31 – Greenville, SC @ The Foundry at Judson Mill
  • Feb 5 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Texas Club
  • Feb 6 – Oxford, MS @ The Lyric Oxford
  • Feb 7 – Hattiesburg, MS @ Brewsky’s
  • Feb 19 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
  • Feb 20 – Fort Smith, AR @ Majestic Fort Smith
  • Feb 21 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
  • Feb 25 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
  • Feb 26 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
  • Feb 27 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
  • Feb 28 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
  • Mar 4 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
  • Mar 5 – Chicago, IL @ Joe’s Bar on Weed St.
  • Mar 6 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
  • Mar 7 – Indianapolis, IN @ 8 Seconds Saloon
  • Mar 11 – Wyandotte, MI @ District 142 – Live Music & Event Venue
  • Mar 12 – Columbus, OH @ The Bluestone
  • Mar 13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
  • Mar 14 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
  • Mar 20 – Midlothian, TX @ Union 28

Country Music Hall of Fame Unveils Pop-Up Exhibit Featuring Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Album

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Country Music Hall of Fame Unveils Pop-Up Exhibit Featuring Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Album

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum just unveiled an exciting pop-up exhibit showcasing several dazzling artifacts related to Taylor Swift’s recent album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, offering fans a limited-run look at her theatrical side. The display, which is included with general museum admission and runs through January 9, 2026, features props and stunning wardrobe pieces from the commercial promoting the shimmering pink Target-exclusive version of the 2025 record, subtitled ‘The Crowd Is Your King Edition’. Among the incredible items are a show-stopping corset designed by The Blonds, a vintage Bob Mackie feather headpiece, and the sparkling Christian Louboutin “Miss Z Strass” heels worn by Swift in the campaign. These artifacts join several other items from Swift currently displayed across the museum, including pieces from the Fearless, Red, and Speak Now sections of The Eras Tour, further highlighting the artist’s immense contributions to music and her ongoing support of the museum’s mission through the Taylor Swift Education Center.

Charles Wesley Godwin Announces First Leg of The Christian Name Tour

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Charles Wesley Godwin Announces First Leg of The Christian Name Tour

After wrapping up an electrifying touring season that included an incredible sold-out headlining debut at Red Rocks and high-profile spots on the road with icons like Eric Church, Willie Nelson, and Bob Dylan, Charles Wesley Godwin is now announcing the highly anticipated first leg of The Christian Name Tour for 2026. Godwin and his phenomenal backing band, The Allegheny High, will launch the extensive run in March at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City and will continue through the spring and summer, making major festival appearances at MerleFest, Stagecoach, and Under The Big Sky. The announcement follows the September release of Godwin’s rollicking, fan-favorite live album ‘Live From The Steel City,’ a massive 23-song collection recorded during last year’s sold-out show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. Tickets for this first leg go on general sale Friday, December 12th, at 10 am local time.

TOUR DATES

  • Mar 27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverik Center
  • Mar 28 – Boise, ID @ Extramile Arena
  • Apr 10 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
  • Apr 14 – Oxford, MS @ The Lyric
  • Apr 16 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
  • Apr 17 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
  • Apr 23 – Wilkesboro, NC @ Merlefest
  • Apr 25 – Indio, CA @ Stagecoach
  • July 19 – Whitefish, MT @ Under The Big Sky

Sabaton Premieres Epic “Crossing The Rubicon” Video To 20,000 Fans In London

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Sabaton Premieres Epic “Crossing The Rubicon” Video To 20,000 Fans In London

The world’s leading power metal force, Sabaton, just unveiled the visually stunning video for their latest single “Crossing The Rubicon,” a track taken from their 11th studio album ‘Legends,’ which dropped last October. The cinematic clip had its spectacular world premiere yesterday at the sold-out Legendary Tour 2025 stop at the O2 Arena in London, captivating over 20,000 fans in attendance. Filmed over two challenging nights at the historic Teatro all’Antica in Sabbioneta, Italy, the video showcases the unique charm of one of Europe’s oldest surviving indoor theaters. Bassist Pär Sundström noted the filming flowed smoothly, praising the energy of the actors and the location itself. The track has already made waves at radio, having been released in a special version featuring Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More, and is currently climbing both the Billboard and Mediabase charts as the band continues its massive worldwide tour through Europe and preparing for a 32-date North American leg starting in February 2026.

TOUR DATES

  • February 9, 2026 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
  • February 10, 2026 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
  • February 13, 2026 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • February 14, 2026 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • February 15, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
  • February 18, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • February 20, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
  • February 21, 2026 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
  • February 24, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
  • February 26, 2026 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena
  • February 27, 2026 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
  • February 28, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
  • March 2, 2026 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
  • March 3, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
  • March 4, 2026 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
  • March 7, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
  • March 8, 2026 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • March 10, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
  • March 11, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
  • March 12, 2026 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • March 14, 2026 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
  • March 15, 2026 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
  • March 17, 2026 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
  • March 18, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • April 6, 2026 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
  • April 9, 2026 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
  • April 11, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
  • April 14, 2026 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
  • April 17, 2026 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
  • April 18, 2026 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
  • April 20, 2026 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Unlocks The Timeless Melody Of Greensleeves

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Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Unlocks The Timeless Melody Of Greensleeves

Frank Hannon, the co-founder and lead guitarist for the multi-platinum rock band Tesla, just unveiled ‘Greensleeves (The Timeless Melody)’, a phenomenal new four-song holiday EP built entirely around the centuries-old English folk melody “Greensleeves.” Showcasing his incredible gift for melodic storytelling, Hannon arranged the traditional 1580 composition through a unique, cinematic lens, performing every track exclusively on acoustic and electric guitar. The entire project was inspired by the chime-like tone of a rare, original 1978 Ovation Adamas 12-string, the very first of its kind, which reminded him of a hammer dulcimer. Hannon explains that the concept is inspired by the classical approach of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, taking the “Greensleeves” melody through the four stages of a single day, from the layered, symphonic arrangement of “Morning Star” to the intimate, solitude-tinged acoustic performance of “Our Savior Is Born.” The cycle deepens with the Spanish-influenced flamenco passage in “A Winter’s Night” and beautifully closes with the chime-like harmonics of “Before the Dawn,” completing a truly heartwarming and instrumental holiday journey.

TRACK LISTING

  1. “Morning Star”
  2. “Our Savior is Born”
  3. “A Winter’s Night”
  4. “Before the Dawn”

Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, Jon Pardi Lead 2026 Music City Rodeo Lineup

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Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, Jon Pardi Lead 2026 Music City Rodeo Lineup

The biggest rodeo east of the Mississippi is officially coming back to Nashville, with the Music City Rodeo set to take over Bridgestone Arena from May 28th to May 30th, 2026, for three nights of high-stakes PRCA events and mega-star concerts. Co-Founder Tim McGraw, who has personal experience playing over 20 rodeos in his career, made the huge announcement alongside World Champion cowboys in Las Vegas. This event successfully joins two great American traditions, country music and rodeo, and its breakout success has earned it the designation of an official Cinch Playoff Series Rodeo, which will draw top-tier talent from across the nation for thrilling competitions like bull riding and barrel racing. The nightly headlining concerts are massive, featuring three-time Grammy-award winner Miranda Lambert on May 28th, followed by Grammy-nominated artist Charley Crockett on May 29th, and country music star Jon Pardi closing out the weekend on May 30th.

‘Landman’ Renewed for Season Three After Crushing Paramount Plus Viewership Records

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‘Landman’ Renewed for Season Three After Crushing Paramount Plus Viewership Records

There’s no question about the success of Landman: Paramount+ officially renewed the hit original series for a third season just three weeks following the phenomenal premiere of season two. The show, co-created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, is a massive viewing sensation, already projected to be one of the platform’s biggest successes, ranking in the top three for all original content since its debut. This record-breaking season opener achieved over 9.2 million streaming views in its first two days alone, marking a massive 262% jump in views from the first season premiere and establishing it as the most-watched original series premiere in Paramount+ history. The critically acclaimed drama, which stars Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton in a Critics’ Choice nominated role as Tommy Norris, alongside an incredible cast including Demi Moore and Andy Garcia, continues to draw huge audiences into the brutal, high-stakes world where oil rises from the earth and secrets surface in West Texas.

Toronto Jazz Festival Announces Emilie-Claire Barlow, Kokoroko, Hiromi, Ibrahim Maalouf For 2026

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Toronto Jazz Festival Announces Emilie-Claire Barlow, Kokoroko, Hiromi, Ibrahim Maalouf For 2026

The Toronto Jazz Festival is wasting absolutely no time getting audiences excited for its 39th season, dropping the names of four headlining concerts that instantly reflect the worldwide pulse of contemporary jazz. Artistic Director Josh Grossman notes that each of these boundary-pushing artists embodies the daring spirit driving jazz forward, and their diverse, global perspectives firmly establish Toronto as a massive music destination. The initial lineup is sensational, featuring Canadian favorite Emilie-Claire Barlow returning to Koerner Hall on June 23rd with her elegant Quebec repertoire tribute ‘La plus belle saison,’ followed by London’s radiant Afrobeat collective Kokoroko hitting the Phoenix Concert Theatre on June 25th with their joyful sound from the new album ‘Tuff Times Never Last’. The powerhouse programming continues on June 27th with GRAMMY-winning virtuoso Hiromi and her quartet Sonicwonder at Koerner Hall, sharing the evening with French-Lebanese trumpet master Ibrahim Maalouf, who leads his T.O.M.A. tour at the Danforth Music Hall for a jubilant blend of musical cultures.

TOUR DATES

  • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Emilie-Claire Barlow | Koerner Hall
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Kokoroko | The Phoenix Concert Theatre
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Hiromi’s Sonicwonder | Koerner Hall
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Ibrahim Maalouf | Danforth Music Hall
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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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