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Calum Scott Shares Heartfelt New Ballad “Die For You” From Upcoming Album ‘Avenoir’

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Calum Scott Shares Heartfelt New Ballad “Die For You” From Upcoming Album ‘Avenoir’

Today, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Calum Scott premieres his new single “Die For You” — a tender declaration of fiercely devoted love. The latest release from his upcoming third album Avenoir, due out September 12th, “Die For You” reaffirms the UK-based artist’s incredible talent for crafting the kind of songs that become the soundtrack to our lives’ most meaningful moments. Listen to “Die For You” HERE, watch the official lyric video below and go HERE to pre-order Avenoir now.

Anchored in his gently commanding vocal work, “Die For You” was written by Calum, Jon “MAGS” Maguire, and Corey Sanders — the very same trio of songwriters who penned his 5X platinum smash “You Are The Reason” (an iconic standout from his gold-certified 2018 debut Only Human, also featuring his 3x platinum, Brit Award-nominated cover of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own”). In a departure from the larger-than-life energy of Calum’s previous single “God Knows,” “Die For You” unfolds with an intimacy that fully intensifies its unfettered emotion.

“I have been eagerly anticipating for the last four years to release this song,” says Calum. “After experimenting with more uptempo songs on the album, I wanted something that spoke to the soul. ‘Die For You’ is a classic devotion of love, a poetic and visual kind of storytelling that from my earliest dreams of being an artist, was what I always saw myself performing. This feels just as special to me as ‘You Are The Reason’ and ‘Dancing On My Own.’ I’m so excited for the world to hear this.”

Since first rising to global fame, Calum has heard from countless fans who’ve shared their stories of incorporating his songs into weddings, end-of-life rituals, and other major life events. With “Die For You,” he continues that legacy by delivering a love song for the ages. After opening on a somber expression of regret (“I wish that it was simple/I wish there was a way/To fix what I have broken/To change the way I’m made”), the piano-led ballad reaches a glorious urgency at the chorus: “If the world was on fire/I’d fight it for you/I’d cry enough water/And breathe all the fumes.” With its sweeping strings and delicate acoustic guitar, “Die For You” also finds Calum’s voice drifting into a breathtaking falsetto — a moment that perfectly captures the bittersweet ache that comes with loving someone so intensely.

The follow-up to Calum’s acclaimed sophomore album Bridges — a 2022 LP including hits like “Rise” (hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the 50 Most inspirational LGBTQ Songs of All Time”), “Biblical,” and “If You Ever Change Your Mind” — Avenoir borrows its title from John Koenig’s The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, a word-construction project that defines “avenoir” as “the desire that memory could flow backward.” Along with soul-stirring songs like “Die For You,” Avenoir contains a number of tracks that lean toward the dance-ready sound of past releases like “Roots” (a blissed-out summer anthem released last July), “Where Are You Now” (a gold-certified collaboration with Lost Frequencies that earned a 2023 BRIT Award Nomination for Best International Song and cracked the Top 20 on the Spotify Global Chart), and “Whistle” (his gold-certified collaboration with producer/DJ/multi-instrumentalist Jax Jones).

As announced last month, Calum will soon embark on “The Avenoir Tour” — a massive headline run set to bring his phenomenal live show to 24 cities across the UK and Europe and 24 cities across North America. (Check out the tour trailer here.) With his latest live experience including performing at stadiums across Asia and Europe as support for Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour, Calum will take the stage at famed venues like London’s OVO Wembley Arena, The Wiltern in Los Angeles, and Terminal 5 in New York City. Vist www.calumscott.com/tour for the full itinerary.

With over 10 billion streams worldwide, Calum’s songs have appeared on countless TV shows over the years (including “American Idol,” “The Voice,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and many more). His television performances include “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Good Morning America,” “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” “Dancing With The Stars,” and the “The TODAY Show,” among others. In addition, Calum has garnered acclaim from outlets including Billboard (who praised his “stunningly pure voice”), The Huffington Post (who stated that “Scott makes an impressive splash…compelling”), and Rolling Stone (who declared that “[Scott] can give any listener chills”). Stay tuned for more new music from Calum soon.

KAROL G Drops Summer Anthem “Latina Foreva” Following Global Netflix Documentary Success

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KAROL G Drops Summer Anthem “Latina Foreva” Following Global Netflix Documentary Success

Following the international success of her acclaimed documentary, GRAMMY-winning recording artist KAROL G releases her highly anticipated summer anthem, “LATINA FOREVA.” The new release, her first official single of 2025, is a fierce reggaeton track that blends irresistible early 2000s-inspired beats with pop charm, delivering a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. “LATINA FOREVA” is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

Produced by Mazzarri and Misha, “LATINA FOREVA” captures KAROL G’s bold and unapologetic essence in a powerful celebration of Latina identity. Her vocals glide with playful charisma over a sleek, high-energy beat, radiating confidence and style. The track honors her musical roots while pushing her sound into daring new territory, marking a dynamic new chapter in her evolution as an artist.

The video, directed by Pedro Artola, puts a playful spin on Latinas bringing the heat wherever they go. With a snowy Mammoth Lakes, California as its stage, the contrast between the cold environment and the undeniable presence of Karol G and her all-Latino cast, including the renowned Flamenco guitarist Jose Del Tomate, creates a striking visual.  Embodying confidence and cultural pride, the video places Latinas front and center.

“LATINA FOREVA” arrives on the heels of the success of KAROL G’s Netflix documentary “TOMORROW WAS BEAUTIFUL,” which skyrocketed to #1 in 19 countries, including the United States, Colombia, Mexico, and Spain. In addition, KAROL G recently received 3 nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards, including Favorite Female Latin Artist. Through her most recent single and ever-growing list of accolades, KAROL G continues to demonstrate her undeniable influence as one of the leading figures in the entertainment industry, proudly representing Latin culture wherever the upward trajectory of her boundless career takes her.

Lauren Spencer Smith Shares “Bridesmaid” Ahead Of Sophomore Album And International Tour

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Lauren Spencer Smith Shares “Bridesmaid” Ahead Of Sophomore Album And International Tour

Breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith shares a further taste of new music with “bridesmaid,” from her highly anticipated sophomore album THE ART OF BEING A MESS, out June 27 on Island Records/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada.

“bridesmaid” follows “IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL),” which landed on Spotify’s US Viral Chart. Listen/share HERE and watch/share the official lyric video HERE.

Spencer Smith will set out on THE ART OF BEING A MESS headline tour this Fall. Kicking off on September 3 in Madrid, she will embark on a 29-date tour, spanning Europe, U.K., Australia and New Zealand, including stops in Paris, London, Berlin, Dublin, Glasgow and more—with over 50k tickets already sold. See below for a complete list of dates. Tickets and more information HERE.

North American tour dates coming soon.

True to its name, THE ART OF BEING A MESS captures the emotional rollercoaster Spencer Smith experienced while writing her second album. Each song taps into a feeling—anger, devastation, love, peace, confusion and everything in between, sometimes all at once. Reflecting on the chaos of being human, each song finds Spencer Smith revisiting real stories and experiences in her life. With this album, she reminds listeners to embrace and feel comfortable in their emotions, that not everything is black-and-white.

“THE ART OF BEING A MESS is about embracing the highs and lows, the chaos and the beauty in feeling everything, no matter what the emotion is,” Spencer Smith explains, “Life gets messy, and it’s okay to be angry, sad, confused—or even unsure of what you’re feeling at all. I want this album to feel like a guidebook, helping you understand your own emotions and feeling okay to embrace the journey they take you on.”

THE ART OF BEING A MESS follows her debut album, Mirror (2023), which features the RIAA Certified Platinum singles “Flowers” and “Fingers Crossed”—the latter of which peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has reached over 875 million global streams.

From a small town on Vancouver Island, Spencer Smith began her musical journey in 2019, gaining a sizeable audience online. Through her music, she explored breakups, complex feelings about school, family and friends. Spencer Smith has performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the People’s Choice Awards—where she was also a Best New Artist nominee.

‘The Music Of Bill Monroe’ Is The Definitive Discography Of The Bluegrass Pioneer

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‘The Music Of Bill Monroe’ Is The Definitive Discography Of The Bluegrass Pioneer

Spanning over 1,000 separate performances, The Music of Bill Monroe presents a complete chronological list of all of Bill Monroe’s commercially released sound and visual recordings. Each chapter begins with a narrative describing Monroe’s life and career at that point, bringing in producers, sidemen, and others as they become part of the story. The narratives read like a “who’s who” of bluegrass, connecting Monroe to the music’s larger history and containing many fascinating stories.

The second part of each chapter presents the discography. Information here includes the session’s place, date, time, and producer; master/matrix numbers, song/tune titles, composer credits, personnel, instruments, and vocals; and catalog/release numbers and reissue data.

The only complete bio-discography of this American musical icon, The Music of Bill Monroe is the starting point for any study of Monroe’s contributions as a composer, interpreter, and performer.

Bill Burr Reacts To Impressions Of Himself From Jay Pharoah, Jon Lovitz, And More

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Bill Burr Reacts To Impressions Of Himself From Jay Pharoah, Jon Lovitz, And More

“That’s a Bill Burr 2004 right there.” Legendary comedian Bill Burr reviews some of the most popular impressions of himself and gives his opinion on each one. From Jay Pharoah and Marina Franklin to Andrew Santino and even Jon Lovitz, here are some of the best impressions of Bill Burr.

MGK Drops Nostalgic New Single “Cliché” With Video Directed By Sam Cahill

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MGK Drops Nostalgic New Single “Cliché” With Video Directed By Sam Cahill

Multi-platinum recording artist mgk returns today with “cliché“ an upbeat anthem which was written and produced alongside longtime collaborators and friends SlimXX, BazeXX and Nick Long. Earlier this week, mgk launched a pre-save for the song on his website where he teased the album title. “cliché” made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and on the Paramount Times Square billboards.

Layered with emotion and cinematic sonics, the video directed by Sam Cahill, captures an irresistible carefree side of mgk. With inspiration emanating from the ‘90s and ‘00s, fans are taken on a nostalgic alternative journey, which was brough to life by famed choreographer Sean Bankhead (Usher/Tate McRae). “cliché” is poised to become an instant summer favorite.

Leading up to the release, mgk has been building anticipation with a series of reimagined covers, including the Goo Goo Dolls’ classic “Iris,” Juice WRLD’s “Empty Out Your Pockets,” and Green Day’s iconic “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” Each rendition offered a glimpse into mgk’s evolving artistry and emotional depth. Adding to the excitement, mgk is set to headline the 30th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour, performing in Washington, DC, and Orlando, FL.

The renowned superstar eclipsed genre expectations by releasing the widely acclaimed album Tickets to My Downfall in 2020. The platinum album topped the Billboard 200 and became his first No. 1 effort. The album landed 18 tracks on the Hot Rock Songs chart. Platinum singles, “bloody valentine” and “my ex’s best friend,” both went No. 1 at Alternative. His follow-up album, mainstream sellout, became his second album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album”

Joe Jonas Releases Intimate Solo Album ‘Music For People Who Believe In Love’ Featuring Sierra Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, And More

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Joe Jonas Releases Intimate Solo Album ‘Music For People Who Believe In Love’ Featuring Sierra Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, And More

 Today, GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and global superstar Joe Jonas proudly presents his new solo album, Music For People Who Believe In Love, out now.

Music For People Who Believe In Love unfolds as Joe’s most personal, intimate, and heartfelt body of work to date. Among many album highlights and a standout list of collaborators and featured artists, the new track “Honey Blonde” instantly enchants with its lush instrumentation and breezy hook. Co-written by Joe alongside MUNA’s Josette Maskin, Tommy English, and Paris Carney and produced by English, “Honey Blonde” joins the record’s previously released fan favorite singles, “Heart By Heart,” “What This Could Be,” and “Work It Out.”

While creating the album, Joe teamed up with a handful of notable songwriters and producers, including Maskin and English, as well as Alexander 23, Lewis Capaldi, Feist, Dan Nigro, Justin Tranter, and Jason Evigan. Not to mention, he also invited a slew of artists across genres to bring their unique voices to the record as features, including Sierra Ferrell, Louane & Tiny Habits, Luisa Sonza, Franklin Jonas, and DOMi & JD Beck. See the full album tracklist below.

Leading up to the arrival of Music For People Who Believe In Love, Joe dropped the official music video for his latest track “Heart By Heart,” directed by Anthony Mandler [Beyoncé, Jay Z, Rihanna]. He also shared very special VEVO live performances of “Heart By Heart” and “What This Could Be.” Earlier this week, he appeared on the Season 27 finale of NBC’s The Voice and delivered the television debut performance of “Heart By Heart”—watch HERE. He also stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show for a candid interview about the new project, opening up about this new phase of his artistry—watch HERE.

Meanwhile, Joe continued his series of pop-up performances across the U.S. following his Nashville and Dallas takeovers last week. On Monday, he delivered an intimate yet star-studded stripped-back acoustic performance with some very special guests at The Mint in Los Angeles. The legendary venue was buzzing as Joe and several of his close friends and collaborators, including Aly & AJ, Sierra Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, Josette Maskin, Justin Tranter, and James Alan, performed unreleased tracks alongside fan favorites and covers. Last night, he celebrated the album’s arrival with a release night show in Miami at ZeyZey.

In addition to his own solo project, Joe’s voice has continued to resound across culture. He notably joined forces with Latin GRAMMY Award-winning phenomenon Ela Taubert on “¿Cómo Pasó? Con Joe Jonas,” which exploded with over 32 million Spotify streams and 19 million YouTube views. They also delivered a seismic performance of the track at the 2024 Latin GRAMMY Awards. Plus, he teamed up with rising superstar Alex Warren on a duet version of his breakthrough smash “Burning Down,” which they recently performed live together at Warren’s Brooklyn show, as well as appeared on buzzing country phenomenon Ashley Cooke’s “All I Forgot.”

Joe Jonas is an international pop icon, songwriter and actor. Joe is the frontman of the multi-platinum group DNCE with Jack Lawless on drums and JinJoo on guitar. DNCE initially shook-up popular music and culture with the release of their RIAA quintuple-platinum certified single “Cake By The Ocean” back in 2016. The song permeated pop culture at large, becoming an unstoppable hit, crashing the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, and emerging as “one of the most-played songs of the year at Top 40 radio.” They also won “Best New Artist” at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. To date, the band has tallied 5 billion global streams and 3.5 million global album equivalents. 2022 marked their momentous return as they teamed up with Kygo for the unshakable and undeniable anthem “Dancing Feet.” With an inimitable and intoxicating hybrid of rock, pop, dance, and funk like no other, DNCE will make you move more than ever now. He is perhaps best known for the global pop-rock band the Jonas Brothers with his brothers Kevin and Nick Jonas. The Grammy-nominated band made an explosive return in 2019 with the surprise release of their critically acclaimed and widely successful single “Sucker” following a six-year hiatus and have garnered a bevy of awards and accolades. In 2023, Jonas Brothers once again proved they are a constant force, embarking on a new era with the release of The Album, via Republic Records. The Album was produced by Jon Bellion and features hit singles “Waffle House” and “Wings.” In support of the album,, they kicked off “The Tour” with two sold-out shows at New York’s iconic Yankee Stadium. “The Tour” included stadium and arena dates around the globe through 2024, resulting in the band’s biggest and most extensive tour to date. During late 2024, he collaborated with singer-songwriter Alex Warren on a new rendition of his single “Burning Down,” as well as with Latin Grammy Award winner Ela Taubert for their joint single “¿Cómo Pasó? Con Joe Jonas.” Additionally, Joe released his solo music in 2024 with singles including “Work It Out” and “What This Could Be.” 2025 will mark a special year for Joe and the Jonas Brothers, as Joe gears up to release his solo album Music For People Who Believe In Love on May 23, as well as celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band with the release of their upcoming studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown, out August 8. To kick off the year, Jonas Brothers recently released new singles “Slow Motion” with producer Marshmello and “Love Me To Heaven.”

MUSIC FOR PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN LOVE TRACKLIST:
“Woven” feat. DOMi & JD Beck
“Parachute”
“Work It Out”
“Only Love”
“Heart By Heart”
“Honey Blonde”
“My Own Best Friend”
“Velvet Sunshine” feat. Franklin Jonas
“Sip Your Wine” feat. Sierra Ferrell
“Hey Beautiful” feat. Louane & Tiny Habits
“What We Are” feat. Luisa Sonza
“You Got The Right”
“What This Could Be”
“Constellation”

 

The Greatest Duos In Music History

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The Greatest Duos In Music History

Two voices. Two visions. One unstoppable sound. Throughout music history, something magical has always happened when two minds collide in perfect harmony (or sometimes tension). From heart-melting ballads to genre-defining innovation, duos have given us some of the most unforgettable songs of all time.

Sure, solo stars steal headlines, and bands bring the noise—but duos? Duos bring chemistry. Here’s a salute to some of the greatest duos to ever share a mic, a studio, or a beautifully co-dependent tour van.

Simon & Garfunkel
The gold standard for folk harmony. Whether it’s “The Sound of Silence” or “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” their intricate blend of melody and melancholy defined a generation—and still gives goosebumps.

The Carpenters
Karen Carpenter’s voice? Timeless. Alongside her brother Richard, they created soft pop masterpieces that somehow sound like both heartbreak and home. “Close to You” remains a masterclass in restraint.

The Everly Brothers
Before Lennon & McCartney, there were Don & Phil. Their tight vocal harmonies laid the foundation for modern pop and country crossovers, and inspired everyone from the Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel.

The White Stripes
Jack and Meg stripped rock down to its raw essentials: guitar, drums, and attitude. With tracks like “Seven Nation Army,” they proved a duo can make more noise than a full band.

Sonny and Cher
Glamorous, witty, and oddly perfect together—on stage, if not always in real life. “I Got You Babe” is pure ’60s pop perfection, and Cher’s legacy proves duos can launch solo legends.

The Righteous Brothers
The original “blue-eyed soul” duo. “Unchained Melody” and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” are so iconic, they’ve become shorthand for emotional, full-throttle romance in pop music.

OutKast
André 3000 and Big Boi didn’t just dominate hip-hop—they redefined it. Southern rap met funk, psychedelia, and space opera, and somehow it worked. “Hey Ya!” and “Ms. Jackson” still hit like day one.

Hall and Oates
Pop, soul, rock—they blended it all. With hits like “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” and “You Make My Dreams,” they became the most successful duo in music history. And their mustaches weren’t bad either.

Ike and Tina Turner
Yes, their story is complicated. But musically? Unstoppable. “Proud Mary” remains one of the greatest reimaginings of a rock song ever. Tina’s stage presence redefined frontwoman energy forever.

The Black Keys
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney took garage rock, dipped it in blues, and cranked it to 11. With gritty, riff-driven hits like “Lonely Boy,” they made raw sound mainstream again.

Daft Punk
Robot masks. Human grooves. Daft Punk turned electronic music into an emotional experience. “Get Lucky” was just the peak of a career filled with genre-defining club anthems.

Sam and Dave
The sound of soul itself. With tracks like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” their blend of gospel energy and Southern grit made them legends on Stax Records—and dance floors forever.

Eric B. & Rakim
Pioneers. Innovators. Gods of flow. Rakim changed rap lyricism forever, and Eric B.’s production laid the golden-age blueprint. “Paid in Full” is more than a song—it’s a movement.

Pet Shop Boys
Dry wit meets lush synth-pop. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe turned deadpan vocals and danceable beats into an art form. “West End Girls” is still cooler than most new wave ever was.

Richard and Linda Thompson
Folk’s greatest heartbreakers. Their chemistry—both musical and emotional—resulted in some of the genre’s most searing, haunting records. Shoot Out the Lights is required listening.

Steely Dan
Jazz-rock perfectionists with biting lyrics and pristine production. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker made albums that sound like they were recorded in a dimension where nothing goes out of tune.

Tears for Fears
Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith made cerebral pop catchy and cathartic. From “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” to “Mad World,” their songs still sound like therapy sessions set to synths.

Captain & Tennille
They gave us “Love Will Keep Us Together”—and somehow made that sentiment feel both cheesy and true. The duo embodied ‘70s sunshine pop with a soft-rock heart.

Eurythmics
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart mixed icy synths with red-hot soul. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” is still one of the most instantly recognizable tracks in music history.

Jan and Dean
Before the Beach Boys ruled the waves, Jan and Dean were the surf-pop pioneers. With “Dead Man’s Curve” and “Surf City,” they soundtracked the California dream.

Savage Garden
Late ’90s radio royalty. With their soaring pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones delivered hits like “Truly Madly Deeply” that still feel deeply personal today.

Indigo Girls
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are folk-rock soulmates. Their harmonies are unmatched, their activism unapologetic, and their connection with fans deeply personal. “Closer to Fine” still hits home.

Two artists, one vision, and a world of unforgettable music. And if this proves anything, it’s that sometimes, it does take two.

Alex Warren Drops “Bloodline” Featuring Jelly Roll Following Viral Stagecoach Debut

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Alex Warren Drops “Bloodline” Featuring Jelly Roll Following Viral Stagecoach Debut

Today, singer-songwriter Alex Warren releases his highly anticipated single “Bloodline (with Jelly Roll).” Warren’s vocal prowess is on full display, flawlessly meshing with Jelly Roll’s singing against a stomping beat. Warren and Jelly Roll debuted the previously unreleased song last month in front of 80,000 people as a surprise during Jelly Roll’s Stagecoach set. Fans have been eagerly awaiting its release ever since.

On the single Alex Warren shares, “Bloodline is a record about overcoming generational trauma… it’s a reminder that where you came from and the way you were raised doesn’t define who you are today.”

“Bloodline” follows Warren’s earth-shattering hit,“Ordinary,” released in February to rave reviews, counting over half a billion streams to date, and topping the charts. The smash hit has spent three weeks #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and three weeks as #1 on the Billboard Global 200 songs chart. “Ordinary” was not only Warren’s first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it  also made him the first solo artist to have a top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2025.

“Ordinary” has also spent nine consecutive weeks at No.1 on the UK chart. This marks the longest running No.1 in the UK by a US male solo act in more than 60 years. Alex has been the cover of Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits for the last month and he’s currently holding strong at the #1 spot on the playlist. “Ordinary” also continues to rise inside the top 10 at Top 40 radio. He now tallies over 1.4 billion career streams to date.

Recently, Warren made his late night debut with a performance of “Ordinary” on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – watch here. He also performed the song with Ed Sheeran at a local bar around Coachella – see his Instagram post HERE.

Warren is currently embarking on his sold-out headlining, Cheaper Than Therapy Tour, hitting 47 cities across Europe and North America. He just wrapped the UK leg where “Ordinary” is the #1 record in the territory for its 8th consecutive week this week. The shows continue tonight in Minneapolis at Uptown Theatre. He also recently announced an extension of tour dates to additional cities throughout the US.

Burgeoning pop artist Alex Warren is one of 2025’s breakout stars worldwide. Now boasting an impressive over 1.4B total career streams and over 41M monthly listeners on Spotify, his hit single “Ordinary,” released in February, is taking over the world.  With over 500 million streams and counting, the song currently sits at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Billboard Global 200 songs chart and is continuing to rise on the chart at Top 40 Radio, sitting inside the top 10 this week. The track has also just reached its 8th consecutive week at #1 on the UK songs chart and continuing to hold strong. “Ordinary” is also #1 on Spotify’s US Top 50 chart and continues to hold the #1 spot on Today’s Top Hits for the last several weeks. Alex has delivered soul bearing performances of the track making his late night television debut on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ performing an acoustic rendition with Ed Sheeran in an underplay at Coachella and joining Jelly Roll during Stagecoach.

Adding to his accolades, Alex was named Billboard’s January Chartbreaker with his track “Burning Down” with Joe Jonas joining for a reimagined version. The single marked Alex’s first time breaking onto the Billboard Hot 100 and has now amassed over 185 million streams and reached  #1 on the global charts in 8 countries. He follows his record-breaking success with live shows as he is currently embarking on his sold out, headlining Cheaper Than Therapy Global Tour, hitting 47 cities across Europe and North America.

In 2024, Warren released his acclaimed full-length debut album, You’ll Be Alright Kid (Chapter 1), which instantly skyrocketed onto charts around the world. The album is further highlighted by Warren’s global success with another standout track, “Carry You Home,” which has garnered nearly half a billion streams worldwide. Known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over fans with these deeply personal singles. He was named to People Magazine’s list of “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark”, Sirius XM’s Artist Accelerator Program, and was named one of 2025’s artists to watch by both Tidal and Amazon Music. Most recently he was named an iHeart Radio “On The Verge” artist.

Award-winning, GRAMMY nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart for the first time with his acclaimed 2024 album, Beautifully Broken—which also earned the highest critical praise of his career so far from Rolling Stone,Billboard, Associated Press, NPR, and more. The release concluded his most successful year yet and followed his sold out Beautifully Broken Tour in arenas nationwide.

Just a year earlier, Jelly debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut Country Album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) – earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT Music Awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List Cover star and “country’s ‘most authentic’ new artist” (The New Yorker) received Billboard’s 2023 Breakthrough Award and the People’s Choice Award for Male Country Artist of the Year. Nominated for Best New Artist and Best Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me (with Lainey Wilson)” at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, “I Am Not Okay” nominated for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, along with eight genre-spanning nominations at the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards and a win for Best New Country and Pop artist wins, Jelly is one of three artists alongside Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to have scored three Country Airplay #1s in 2023 and the first to do it with his first three singles. He has earned five consecutive #1s to date at Country radio and is “one of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times). A 4X winner at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards and the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with five total nominations capturing his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Jelly continues to break boundaries. His #1 hit single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt— set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. Most recently, “Save Me” earned Jelly his first ACM win for Music Event of the year, released his new album Beautifully Broken on October 11 and launched his Beautifully Broken Tour on August 27th following his seven consecutive #1 singles: “I Am Not Okay,” “Chevrolet” – Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll, “Halfway To Hell,” “Save Me,” “Need A Favor,” “Son of A Sinner” & “Dead Man Walking.”

Not just an artist but a humanitarian, Jelly continues to resonate with fans on a global scale while racking up numerous milestones – from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to donating a recording studio at the juvenile detention center he served in as a teen, to the release of his record-breaking documentary by ABC News, “Save Me” – the most watched music documentary on the platform – to his visits with rehab centers and those incarcerated across the US. Featured by Nightline, GMA, GMA3, The New York Times, LA Times, The Tennessean, Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, CMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, “for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,” and American Songwriter echoing, “with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”

ALEX WARREN – CHEAPER THAN THERAPY TOUR DATES:
Friday, May 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, May 24 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre
Tuesday, May 27 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
Wednesday, May 28– Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center (SOLD OUT)
Friday, May 30 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, May 31 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, June 1 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday, June 4 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Thursday, June 5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Nova
Friday, June 6 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Saturday, June 7 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Tuesday, June 10 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Saturday, Aug 9 – San Diego, CA – Frontwave Arena
Thursday, Aug 14 – Honolulu, HI – Waikiki Shell
Monday, Aug 18 – Auckland, NZ – The Civic
Tuesday, Aug 19 – Auckland, NZ – Auckland Town Hall
Thursday, Aug 21- Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion
Friday, Aug 22 – Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion
Saturday, Aug 23 – Brisbane, QLD – Riverstage
Monday, Aug 25 – Melbourne, VIC – Margaret Court Arena
Tuesday, Aug 26 – Adelaide, AUS – Adelaide Entrtainment Center
Thursday, Aug 28 – Perth, WA – Perth HPC
Tuesday, Sep 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Thursday, Sep 25 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Tuesday, Sep 30 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wednesday, Oct 01 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Friday, Oct 03 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
Saturday, Oct 04 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Sunday, Oct 05 – Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Arena
Wednesday, Oct 08 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Friday, Oct 10 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Saturday, Oct 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre
Sunday, Oct 12 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
Tuesday Oct 14 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Wednesday, Oct 15  – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!

Benson Boone Shares Emotional New Ballad “Momma Song” Ahead Of ‘American Heart’ Album Release

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Benson Boone Shares Emotional New Ballad “Momma Song” Ahead Of ‘American Heart’ Album Release

Today, Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone shares his heartfelt new ballad, “Momma Song.” The track serves as the next taste of his highly anticipated new album American Heart, arriving June 20.

Dedicated to his mother, “Momma Song” sees Boone lean into the vulnerable side of his songwriting. “Take me down your old street, tell me your memories of when you were young and when you fell in love.”

The track arrives on the heels of recent anthem “Mystical Magical.” Benson first debuted the song last month at Coachella, where he also brought out surprise guest Brian May of Queen for an acclaimed, viral performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

He first introduced American Heart with “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” his first release of the year. The track is currently climbing the radio charts, sitting in the top 10 at Top 40 and Hot AC radio. It followed his show-stopping performance of smash hit “Beautiful Things” at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in February, where he was nominated for Best New Artist. Earlier this month, he lit up the Saturday Night Live stage, where he made his debut as musical guest performing  “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else” and “Mystical Magical.” Up next, Boone will hit the stage at the American Music Awards, performing “Mystical Magical” live this Monday, May 26 on CBS.

“Beautiful Things” was the #1 most streamed song in the world last year, earning Boone the IFPI Global Single Award for 2024.. Certified 5x Platinum, the chart-conquering track has now surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and over 4 billion total streams since its release last year. Featured on his acclaimed, Platinum certified debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, the viral smash logged an impressive 7 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, hit #1 at Top 40, Hot AC, and AC radio, and vaulted to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also earned Boone two Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, an iHeartRadio Music Award, the BMI Champion Award, and multiple global accolades.

Boone is on track for a record year of touring in 2025. His American Heart North American arena tour—which includes stops at Madison Square Garden in New York and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, among others—sold out instantly. Last year, he opened for Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour in London at Wembley stadium, following a performance with Lana Del Rey at Hangout Festival in May, in addition to embarking on his own fully sold-out Fireworks & Rollerblades Tour, playing shows across the globe.

With the upcoming release of American Heart, performances at landmark festivals across the globe, and a highly-anticipated arena tour on the horizon, Boone is on track for another chart-topping, boundary-breaking year ahead.

BENSON BOONE 2025 TOUR DATES:

May 24 — Napa, CA — BottleRock Music Festival
Jun 5 — Canandaigua, NY — CMAC
Jun 6 — New York, NY — The Governors Ball Music Festival
Jul 3 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest
Jul 5 — Québec City, Canada — FEQ Festival
Jul 10 — Algés, Portugal — Nos Alive Festival
Jul 11 — Madrid, Spain — Mad Cool Festival
Jul 13 — Berlin, Germany — Lollapalooza Berlin
Jul 15 — Montreux, Switzerland — Montreux Jazz Festival
Jul 16 — Monaco, France — Monte-Carlo Summer Festival
Jul 18 — Paris, France — Lollapalooza Paris
Aug 22 — St. Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center
Aug 23 — Chicago, IL — United Center
Aug 25 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
Aug 26 — Cleveland, OH — Rocket Arena
Aug 27 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
Aug 29 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Aug 30 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Sep 2 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
Sep 3 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center
Sep 5 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
Sep 6 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
Sep 7 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center
Sep 9 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
Sep 10 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
Sep 11 — Louisville, KY — Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival
Sep 13 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena
Sep 14 — Miami, FL — Kaseya Center
Sep 16 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center
Sep 18 — Houston, TX — Toyota Center
Sep 19 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
Sep 20 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
Sep 22 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
Sep 24 — Glendale, AZ — Desert Diamond Arena
Sep 26 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena
Sep 27 — San Diego, CA — Pechanga Arena San Diego
Sep 30 — Los Angeles, CA — Crypto.com Arena
Oct 3 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
Oct 4 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Oct 5 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Oct 8 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Oct 9 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Oct 11 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Dec 4 — Abu Dhabi, UAE — Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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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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