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A Night of Sweeps, Firsts, and History in Hamilton at the 2026 JUNO Awards

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A Night of Sweeps, Firsts, and History in Hamilton at the 2026 JUNO Awards

Hamilton played host to one of the most memorable nights in Canadian music history as the 55th annual Juno Awards unfolded over two evenings. More than 40 awards were handed out at the March 28 gala, setting the stage for the live broadcast the following night — and the night belonged to one artist above all others.

Tate McRae’s Historic Sweep

If there was a defining story of the evening, it was Tate McRae’s extraordinary clean sweep of the night’s biggest categories. The Calgary-born pop star took home album of the year for So Close to What, artist of the year, single of the year for “Sports Car,” and pop album of the year — the latter accepted on her behalf by rapper Tobi. Four awards. Four wins. One night.

The McRae vs. Bieber storyline was the talk of the industry: Justin Bieber, whose comeback album Swag II led nominations alongside McRae, and left empty-handed. Both stars still have a shot at the TD Juno Fan Choice Award, voted on by the public and announced during the March 29 broadcast.

Aysanabee’s Double Win

Among the night’s most celebrated moments was Aysanabee walking away with not one but two Junos — contemporary Indigenous artist of the year and alternative album of the year for Edge of the Earth. The dual win underscored how fully his work has broken through into the Canadian music mainstream while remaining rooted in its origins.

First-Time Winners Steal the Show

For all the big names, some of the warmest receptions were reserved for first-time Juno winners. Electronic artist Debby Friday was visibly thrilled picking up dance recording of the year for “Bet On Me.”

Director Karena Evans took home music video of the year for helming Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther.”

Begonia and Bahamas shared the adult alternative album of the year award in a tie — a result both seemed genuinely delighted by.

Daniel Caesar’s Songwriter Honours

Daniel Caesar was awarded songwriter of the year — a recognition of a quietly stellar creative year. Caesar is also set to receive the International Achievement Award during the March 29 broadcast, cementing his status as one of Canada’s most important musical exports.

Looking Ahead

With the broadcast night still to come — bringing the TD Juno Fan Choice Award, Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee teasing a surprise appearance ahead of their reunion tour, and more — the 55th Junos is shaping up to be a landmark edition. Canada’s musical landscape has never looked more alive.

Full List of Winners

2026 JUNO AWARD WINNERS NIGHT 1 | GAGNANTS DES PRIX JUNO 2026 SOIRÉE 1

SINGLE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SUNRISE RECORDS I SINGLE DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR SUNRISE RECORDS 

Sports car Tate McRae RCA*Sony

ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY MUSIC CANADA I ALBUM DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR MUSIC CANADA

So Close To What Tate McRae RCA*Sony

ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SIRIUSXM CANADA I ARTISTE DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR SIRIUSXM CANADA

Tate McRae RCA*Sony

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO ARTIST) I ALBUM CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE (SOLO)

Preludes by Chopin, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Messiaen, Górecki Jan Lisiecki Deutsche Grammophon*Universal

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SMALL ENSEMBLE) I ALBUM CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE (PETIT ENSEMBLE)

Kevin Lau: Kimiko’s Pearl Mariko Anraku, Conrad Chow, Ron Korb & Rachel Mercer Bravo Niagra*Independent

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (LARGE ENSEMBLE) I ALBUM CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE (GRAND ENSEMBLE)

Benedict Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem Axios Men’s Ensemble, The Tenors and Basses of Pro Coro Canada conducted by/dirigé par Michael Zaugg featuring John Tessier and Yuliia Zasimova Cappella*Naxos

JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO) I ALBUM JAZZ DE L’ANNÉE (SOLO)

Crossing Paths Renee Rosnes Smoke Sessions*The Orchard

JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (GROUP) I ALBUM JAZZ DE L’ANNÉE (GROUPE)

East Meets West: Connections Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Chronograph

VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM DE JAZZ VOCAL DE L’ANNÉE

Get Out of Town Laura Anglade Justin Time*Nettwerk/F.A.B

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM INSTRUMENTAL DE L’ANNÉE

LOTUSLAND Aaron Paris Independent*Too Lost

BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM BLUES DE L’ANNÉE

Hear My Heart Steve Marriner Cordova Bay*Fontana North/Symphonic

TRADITIONAL ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM ROOTS TRADITIONNEL DE L’ANNÉE

Heal The Divide Morgan Toney Ishkōdé*Universal

CONTEMPORARY ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM ROOTS CONTEMPORAIN DE L’ANNÉE

Strange Trip Ahead Mariel Buckley Birthday Cake*Secretly Distribution

COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM COUNTRY DE L’ANNÉE

The Hard Way Cameron Whitcomb Atlantic*Warner

ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM ADULTE ALTERNATIF DE L’ANNÉE

My Second Last Album Bahamas Barchords*Universal

Fantasy Life Begonia Birthday Cake*Secretly Distribution

ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM ALTERNATIF DE L’ANNÉE 

Edge Of The Earth Aysanabee Ishkōdé*Universal

ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY LONG & MCQUADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS I ALBUM ROCK DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR LONG & MCQUADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

No Hard Feelings The Beaches AWAL

METAL/HARD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM DE MUSIQUE MÉTAL/HARD DE L’ANNÉE

Shadow Work DESPISED ICON Nuclear Blast*Believe/ADA

ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM ADULTE CONTEMPORAIN DE L’ANNÉE

Better Broken Sarah McLachlan Concord*Universal

POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0  I ALBUM POP DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0

So Close To What Tate McRae RCA*Sony

DANCE RECORDING OF THE YEAR I ENREGISTREMENT DANCE DE L’ANNÉE

Bet On Me Debby Friday Royal Mountain*Universal

UNDERGROUND DANCE SINGLE OF THE YEAR I SINGLE DANCE UNDERGROUND DE L’ANNÉE

Phantom Vibrations feat. Teddy Bryant Gene Tellem Love Injection*!K7

ELECTRONIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY NISSAN I ALBUM ÉLECTRONIQUE DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR NISSAN

Shades of Meridian ÈBONY Turbo*!K7

RAP SINGLE OF THE YEAR I SINGLE RAP DE L’ANNÉE

Who’s Driving You? TOBi, Saukrates & Jully Black Warner*ADA 

RAP ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY MY SINGING MONSTERS I ALBUM/MICROALBUM RAP DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR MY SINGING MONSTERS

DRY CRY SadBoi LVRN*The Orchard

TRADITIONAL R&B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR I ENREGISTREMENT R&B/SOUL TRADITIONNEL DE L’ANNÉE

Say Yes Melanie Fiona PUBLIC/COLTURE*Stem

REGGAE RECORDING OF THE YEAR I ENREGISTREMENT REGGAE DE L’ANNÉE

Welcome To Paradise Naomi Cowan Dreamspace/7th C*ADA

CHILDREN’S ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM JEUNESSE DE L’ANNÉE

Maestro Fresh Wes Presents: Young Maestro “Rhyme Travellers – Back to the Time Machine” Young Maestro Independent

COMEDY ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SIRIUSXM CANADA I ALBUM D’HUMOUR DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR SIRIUSXM CANADA

Dragonflies Adam Christie Independent

TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR I ARTISTE OU GROUPE AUTOCHTONE TRADITIONNEL DE L’ANNÉE

On The Move Bear Creek Hidden Lake*Independent 

CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY DESTINATION INDIGENOUS I ARTISTE OU GROUPE AUTOCHTONE CONTEMPORAIN DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR DESTINATION INDIGENOUS

Edge Of The Earth Aysanabee Ishkōdé*Universal

FRANCOPHONE ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM FRANCOPHONE DE L’ANNÉE

Journal d’un Loup-Garou Lou-Adriane Cassidy Bravo*Believe/F.A.B

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM CHRÉTIEN/GOSPEL CONTEMPORAIN DE L’ANNÉE

Jubilate Ryan Ofei Independent*Believe

GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR I ALBUM DE MUSIQUE GLOBALE DE L’ANNÉE

Ghoyoum Kazdoura Independent

SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY TD I ENREGISTREMENT SUD-ASIATIQUE DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR TD

P-POP CULTURE Karan Aujla & Ikky Warner

ALBUM ARTWORK OF THE YEAR I GRAPHISME D’ALBUM DE L’ANNÉE

Kevin Moore (Art Director/Directeur artistique), Kyle Joinson (Photographer/Photographe)

Tsunami Sea – Spiritbox BMG*Universal

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY CITY OF HAMILTON I VIDÉOCLIP DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR LA VILLE DE HAMILTON

luther Karena Evans Kendrick Lamar & SZA Interscope*Universal

JACK RICHARDSON PRODUCER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY AUDIO-TECHNICA I PRIX JACK RICHARDSON DU RÉALISATEUR DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR AUDIO-TECHNICA

Cirkut

“APT.” – co-producer/co-producteur Bruno Mars, Omer Fedi & Rogét Chahayed

APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars Atlantic*Warner

“Abracadabra” – co-producer/co-producteur Andrew Watt & Lady Gaga

MAYHEM – Lady Gaga Interscope*Universal

“Disease” – co-producer/co-producteur Andrew Watt & Lady Gaga

MAYHEM – Lady Gaga Interscope*Universal

“A Little More” – co-producer/co-producteur Blake Slatkin & Ed Sheeran

A Little More – Ed Sheeran Atlantic*Universal

“IT girl” – co-producer/co-producteur Lostboy

IT girl – JADE Sony

“AEOMG” – co-producer/co-producteur M-Phazes

Why Not More? – Coco Jones Def Jam*Universal

RECORDING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR I INGÉNIEUR DU SON DE L’ANNÉE

Shawn Everett

“12 to 12”

12 to 12 – sombr Warner

“End of the World” 

Something Beautiful – Miley Cyrus Columbia*Sony

CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR I COMPOSITION CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE

Cloud Path Amy Brandon Leaf*Naxos

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SOCAN I AUTEUR-COMPOSITEUR DE L’ANNÉE PRÉSENTÉ PAR SOCAN 

Ashton Simmonds (Daniel Caesar)

PUBLISHER: Warner Chappell Music Canada

“Call On Me” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Eric Donaldson, Isaac Stalling, Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett & Rami Dawod

Son of Spergy – Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal

“Moon feat. Bon Iver” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Dylan Wiggins, Isaac Stalling, Justin Vernon, Matthew Burnett, Rami Dawod & Simon Axel Hessman

Son of Spergy – Bon Iver and Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal

“Who Knows” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Alex O’Connor, Dylan Wiggins, Justin Vernon, Matthew Burnett, Mustafa Ahmed & Romil Hemnani

Son of Spergy – Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-PERFORMER) PRESENTED BY SOCAN I AUTEUR-COMPOSITEUR DE L’ANNÉE (NON-EXÉCUTANT) PRÉSENTÉ PAR LA SOCAN

Tobias Jesso Jr. 

PUBLISHER: Universal Music Publishing Group

“La Yugular” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs David Rodriguez, Dylan Wiggins, Elliot Kozel, Noah Goldstein & Rosalia

LUX – ROSALÍA Columbia*Sony

“DAISIES” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Carter Lang, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon Duenas, Dylan Wiggins, Eddie Benjamin, Justin Bieber & Michael Gordon 

SWAG II – Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal

“Man I Need” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Olivia Dean & Zachary Nahome

The Art of Loving – Olivia Dean PLG/Capitol*Universal

LATIN MUSIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR I ENREGISTREMENT DE MUSIQUE LATINE DE L’ANNÉE

Índole Alex Cuba Caracol* Fontana North/ONErpm

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The Mountain Goats Deliver an Unrehearsed, Unforgettable Night at Sony Hall For WFUV Sesion

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The Mountain Goats Deliver an Unrehearsed, Unforgettable Night at Sony Hall For WFUV Sesion

John Darnielle and Matt Douglas walked into Sony Hall in November without a rehearsal and delivered one of the more memorable sets of the year. That kind of confidence only comes from two things: deep trust in the material and a genuine comfort with the unexpected. The Mountain Goats have both in abundance.

The stripped-back duo show, part of “An Evening with The Mountain Goats and Molly Tuttle,” served as a WFUV benefit at Sony Hall. The timing aligned with the release of a new Mountain Goats album, ‘Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan’, a title Darnielle says arrived in a dream. Two tracks from the record made the set, including “Rocks in the Pockets,” played live only for the third time, and “Broken to Begin With.”

Douglas moved fluidly between electric guitar, tenor sax, piano, and keyboards across the evening, while Darnielle held the room with stream-of-consciousness intros that zigzagged from rural Iowa to Merle Haggard to Waylon Jennings to Ozzy Osbourne without ever losing the thread. His candid, sombre reflection on his complicated relationship with his late stepfather gave the set real emotional ballast, landing just before “Southwestern Territory.”

The set closed with “No Children” from 2002’s ‘Tallahassee’, Darnielle yelping the final line with full commitment. It was a fitting exit.

Hannah Jadagu Captures Something True on Her Sophomore Album ‘Describe’ in WFUV Session

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Hannah Jadagu Captures Something True on Her Sophomore Album ‘Describe’ in WFUV Session

Hannah Jadagu started making music on her iPhone in a bedroom in Dallas. That origin story matters less than what she has built since, but it does frame the trajectory: two full-length albums, a devoted following, and a sound that keeps maturing without losing the intimacy that made people pay attention in the first place.

‘Describe’, Jadagu’s sophomore record, is out now. The Dallas-raised, Brooklyn-based indie synth-pop artist threads ethereal synths, atmospheric reverb, and genuinely addictive hooks through a record that pushes toward emotional honesty at every turn. Distance, time, and what Jadagu calls “love-adjacent” themes run through the album, grounded by a stated goal that’s deceptively simple: make music that helps listeners get at the truth of human experience. ‘Describe’ gets there.

For a WFUV Studio A session recorded on the album’s release day, Jadagu performed a three-song set with guitarist and bassist Garrett Chabot and drummer Isabella Croce. The set included “Gimme Time,” “Doing Now,” and the popular “My Love,” serving as a warm-up for her album release show that same night at Brooklyn’s Public Records, where she had the crowd singing along to songs they were hearing for the first time.

That ability to pull a room in immediately is not incidental. It is exactly what Jadagu’s music does, whether the room holds five people or five hundred. The FUV Live session is also available as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts, with new episodes dropping every Monday.

Neko Case Brings ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’ to Life in an Intimate Sheen Center Session for WFUV

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Neko Case Brings ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’ to Life in an Intimate Sheen Center Session for WFUV

Neko Case has spent over two decades building one of the most singular catalogs in American music, and 2025 made clear she has no intention of slowing down. Her eighth studio album, ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’, recorded and produced in her Vermont home studio, arrived alongside a New York Times bestselling memoir, The Harder I Fight the More I Love You. That kind of creative output demands attention on its own terms.

‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’ is a bold, fully realized record. Case moves through grief, love, and the natural world with the ferocity and defiance that have always defined her writing, anchored by sweeping string arrangements from Denver’s PlainSong Chamber Orchestra. These songs have real weight, and they carry it without effort.

For a WFUV Marquee concert at the Sheen Center, Case brought her full band: guitarist Paul Rigby, bassist Andrew McKeag, guitarist and vocalist Nora O’Connor-Kean, drummer Kyle Crane, and keyboardist Adam Schatz. The nine-song set included three tracks from ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’, “Rusty Mountain,” “Louise,” and “Wreck,” delivered with the kind of intimacy the album’s themes deserve.

Case also spoke during the session about her ongoing work with The New Pornographers and her decade-long collaboration with screenwriter Calli Khouri on a musical adaptation of the 1991 film “Thelma & Louise.” Two decades in, the ambition keeps expanding.

Tyler Ballgame Strips It Down at the Bitter End for WFUV on a Debut That Demands Attention

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Tyler Ballgame Strips It Down at the Bitter End for WFUV on a Debut That Demands Attention

Tyler Ballgame arrived with something to prove, and ‘For the First Time, Again’ delivers on every bit of it. The debut album from the Los Angeles-based, Rhode Island-raised singer and songwriter landed in late January on Rough Trade, backed by serious industry buzz and a wave of strong notices from critics who recognize the real thing when they hear it.

The record earns that attention. Produced by Jonathan Rado (Foxygen, The Killers, Miley Cyrus) and Ryan Pollie (Los Angeles Police Department), ‘For the First Time, Again’ moves between the wide-open romantic sweep of “I Believe in Love” and the bluesier, aching pull of “You’re Not My Baby Tonight” with impressive range. Ballgame’s vocals carry undeniable echoes of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, but his delivery has its own weight and dimension. This is not imitation. It’s a voice that has lived something.

That backstory matters. Ballgame, born Tyler Perry, has navigated depression and stalled momentum to reach this moment, and the emotional honesty embedded in these songs reflects exactly that journey. The production is bright and generous, but the songs hold up without it.

For a recent WFUV “FUV Live” Marquee session recorded at the Bitter End, Ballgame scaled back with Max Woobs on piano and Clay Fuller on guitar and backing vocals, performing “I Believe in Love,” “Let You Down,” and “Matter of Taste.” Stripped down, the songs land just as hard.

Dr. Martens and Metallica Drop a Limited-Edition Collection Built for the Pit

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Dr. Martens and Metallica Drop a Limited-Edition Collection Built for the Pit

Two icons of counterculture just made it official. Dr. Martens has announced its first-ever creative partnership with Metallica, producing a limited-edition footwear collection that pulls directly from the band’s most definitive visual eras. The designs are sharp, the sourcing is deep, and the result earns the collaboration.

The collection centers on Dr. Martens’ signature eight-eye boot in two versions. The standard edition features artwork from Metallica’s 1988 “Damaged Justice” tour, rendered by legendary visual artist Pushead. The second is a black-on-black build nodding to the band’s 1991 self-titled record, The Black Album, available exclusively through Metallica.com. Both are exactly what a collaboration like this should be: specific, considered, and rooted in real history.

Rounding out the drop is Dr. Martens’ three-eye shoe, carrying Pushead’s artwork from Metallica’s 1986 “Damage Inc.” tour. Every piece in the collection is built from durable Backhand leather and loaded with custom Metallica details: a branded ‘M’ heel stud, special-edition dog tags, and an extra set of laces printed with the phrase “Boredom comes from a boring mind.” Nothing here feels like a cash grab.

Dr. Martens frames the partnership around a shared philosophy rooted in outsider identity and self-expression, values both brands have carried across decades of mainstream success without abandoning. That alignment gives the collection genuine credibility beyond the merch shelf.

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Brings a Reimagined Broadway Cast to the Broadhurst Theatre

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‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Brings a Reimagined Broadway Cast to the Broadhurst Theatre

The full cast for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” is here, and this production means business. The reimagined Broadway staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical begins previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 18, with an official opening night set for April 7.

Newly added to the company is Leiomy Maldonado as Mavacity, alongside Kya Azeen as Etcetera and Bryson Battle as Jellylorum. In a genuinely remarkable piece of casting, Ken Ard, who originated the role of Macavity in the 1982 Broadway premiere of “Cats,” joins the production in the newly conceived role of DJ Griddlebone. That kind of full-circle casting is rare, and it lands with real weight.

Much of the returning Off-Broadway ensemble from Perelman Performing Arts Center comes back for Broadway, anchored by Tony Award winner André De Shields as Old Deuteronomy, Chasity Moore as Grizabella, Junior LaBeija as Gus, and Sydney James Harcourt as Rum Tum Tugger. The continuity between the Off-Broadway and Broadway runs gives this production a cohesion that serves it well.

“Cats: The Jellicle Ball” is co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, with choreography by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons. The full Off-Broadway creative team returns for the Broadway engagement. Casting is by Victor Vazquez and Sujotta R. Pace of X Casting.

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers Team Up for the Southern Hospitality Tour This Summer

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The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers Team Up for the Southern Hospitality Tour This Summer

Two of rock’s most compelling live acts just made summer 2026 a lot more interesting. The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers have announced the Southern Hospitality Tour, a co-headlining North American run spanning more than 40 cities from May through August, with Southall opening across most of the run.

The Black Crowes hit the road behind ‘A Pound of Feathers’, released March 13, following a year that included a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album for ‘Happiness Bastards’ and a first-time nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That kind of momentum on a stage this size is going to be something to watch. Whiskey Myers brings their own firepower, touring in support of ‘Whomp Whack Thunder’, an album that cemented their standing as one of the hardest-working outfits in American rock.

The tour launches May 17 in Austin at Moody Center and moves through Nashville, Tampa, Charlotte, Cincinnati, New York, Newark, Indianapolis, Toronto, Denver, Houston, and Salt Lake City before closing out August 20 in Mountain View at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. The routing is ambitious and the venues are serious.

The highlight of the entire run lands August 17 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, where The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers, and Tedeschi Trucks Band share co-headlining billing for the first time at that storied venue. That night alone is an event.

Tickets are on sale now via LiveNation.com. Full details are available at the official websites for both acts.

Southern Hospitality North American Tour Dates:

May 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center^

May 19 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP^

May 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena^

May 23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater^

May 24 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amp^

May 26 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^

May 27 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^

May 30 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live^

May 31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^

June 2 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre*

June 4 – Augusta, GA – Bell Auditorium*

June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^

June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park^

June 9 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center^

June 10 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^

June 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^

June 13 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium^

June 16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion^

June 17 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre^

June 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^

June 20 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center^

July 17 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center^

July 18 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater^

July 21 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^

July 22 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater^

July 24 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^

July 25 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^

July 28 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater^

July 30 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater^

August 1 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater^

August 2 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^

August 4 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater*

August 6 – Tulsa, OK – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino=

August 8 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^

August 9 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion*

August 12 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^

August 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^

August 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center^

August 17 – Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Bowl-

August 19 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^

August 20 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre^

^ With The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers & Southall

  • With The Black Crowes & Southall only
  • Co-headlining show with The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band & Whiskey Myers

= The Black Crowes only

Breakaway Ohio Brings Kygo, GRiZ, Rezz, and Disco Lines Back to Columbus This May

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Breakaway Ohio Brings Kygo, GRiZ, Rezz, and Disco Lines Back to Columbus This May

Breakaway Music Festival has a hometown, and Columbus knows it. The nationally touring electronic and dance festival returns to its roots for Breakaway Ohio on May 29 and 30 at the Historic Crew Stadium Festival Grounds, headlined by Kygo, GRiZ, Rezz, and Disco Lines across a stacked two-night run.

The full lineup stretches well beyond the headliners. Twenty national touring acts, including D.O.D, Lilly Palmer, Mersiv, Devault, and Hayla, share the bill alongside four Ohio-based artists: 2ŁØT, Stoney, Tano, and VryBad. That local commitment has been part of Breakaway’s identity since the beginning, and it shows in how the festival programs each year.

Co-Founder Zach Ruben put it plainly: “Columbus is where Breakaway began 13 years ago, and it’s still at the core of who we are.” That grounding in community gives the festival a genuine energy that bigger, more anonymous events rarely replicate. The lineup this year earns that legacy.

Breakaway Ohio lands as the fifth stop on a record-setting 2026 national tour spanning 14 cities, with new markets Houston and Salt Lake City added to the roster. CELSIUS returns as presenting sponsor for a third straight year, bringing activations and complimentary sampling across the weekend. Jimmy John’s presents the Silent Disco, with additional partners including BeatBox, Fumi x Cloud Nurdz, Hiyo, and NOYZ.

Tickets are on sale now at BreakawayFestival.com, with GA, VIP, Ultimate VIP, and Space Deck Terrace packages available.

Breakaway Music Festival 2026 National Schedule:

April 10–11: Breakaway Dallas

April 17–18: Breakaway Tampa

April 24–25: Breakaway Arizona

May 15–16: Breakaway Atlanta

May 29–30: Breakaway Ohio (Columbus)

June 26–27: Breakaway Minnesota

August 14–15: Breakaway Michigan

August 21–22: Breakaway Mass

September 11–12: Breakaway Philadelphia

September 25–26: Breakaway Carolina

October 2–3: Breakaway Utah

October 16–17: Breakaway Norcal

November 13–14: Breakaway Houston

Alice Cooper Hits the Road This Spring on the “Alice’s Attic” Tour

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Alice Cooper Hits the Road This Spring on the “Alice’s Attic” Tour

Alice Cooper has a simple philosophy about touring: it keeps him alive. At 77, the shock-rock icon shows no signs of slowing down, and the newly announced “Alice’s Attic” tour makes that abundantly clear. The spring run kicks off April 14 in San Antonio and works its way across 19 dates before wrapping May 9 in Camden, New Jersey.

Cooper recently reflected on his longevity with characteristic directness. “I’ve been touring since I was 16-years-old,” he said. “I think I’m doing my best shows now. I get up and do 90 minutes a night 200 times a year. I feel great.” That kind of commitment translates to the stage every single night, and this tour delivers plenty of opportunities to see it firsthand.

The “Alice’s Attic” run hits a strong cross-section of markets, including Toledo, Virginia Beach, Albany, Fort Myers, Durham, and Spartanburg, with stops at storied rooms like the Durham Performing Arts Center and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The routing covers real ground and rewards fans in cities that don’t always land on major touring itineraries.

Beyond the spring dates, Cooper teams up with Criss Angel for the “Welcome to Our Nightmare” residency at the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, with remaining dates in April and May. He also appears at Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach on May 7. Tickets for the “Alice’s Attic” tour are on sale now.

Alice Cooper | “Alice’s Attic” 2026 Tour Dates:

04/14 – San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre

04/15 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

04/17 – Topeka, KS @ Topeka Performing Arts Center

04/18 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse

04/19 – Terre Haute, IN @ The Mill

04/21 – Toledo, OH @ Stranahan Theater

04/23 – Columbus, OH @ Mershon Auditorium

04/24 – Pikeville, KY @ Appalachian Wireless Arena

04/25 – Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights

04/27 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome

04/28 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center

04/29 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

05/01 – Albertville, AL @ Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater

05/02 – Albany, GA @ Albany Civic Center

05/03 – Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Bay Center

05/05 – Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

05/06 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Broward Center @ Au-Rene Theater

05/07 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville

05/09 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Alice Cooper + Criss Angel | “Welcome to Our Nightmare” Las Vegas Dates:

04/03 – Las Vegas, NV @ Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

04/04 – Las Vegas, NV @ Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

05/22 – Las Vegas, NV @ Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

05/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

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