Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” was released on October 28, 2022, by Westbury Road, Roc Nation, Def Jam, and Hollywood Records, as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the 2022 superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The song marks Rihanna’s first solo music output since her 2016 studio album, Anti, and was written by Rihanna, Nigerian singer Tems, Ryan Coogler, and produced by Ludwig Göransson.
My Next Read: “Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of 55 Hits That Changed Rock, R&B, and Soul” By Marc Myers
Following his 2016 smash hit Anatomy of a Song, acclaimed music journalist Marc Myers collects fifty-five new oral histories of iconic songs from his popular Wall Street Journal column.
Songs that sell the most copies become hits, but some of those hits become something more—iconic recordings that not only inspire a generation but also change the direction of music. In Anatomy of 55 More Songs, based on his column for the Wall Street Journal, music journalist and historian Marc Myers tells the story behind fifty-five rock, pop, R&B, country, and soul-gospel hits through intimate interviews with the artists who wrote and recorded them.
Part oral history, part musical analysis, Anatomy of 55 More Songs ranges from Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Bad Moon Rising” to Dionne Warwick’s “Walk On By,” The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations,” and Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid.” Bernie Taupin recalls how he wrote the lyrics to Elton John’s “Rocket Man;” Joan Jett remembers channeling her rage against how she had been unfairly labeled and treated as a female rocker into “Bad Reputation;” and Ozzy Osbourne, Elvis Costello, Bob Weir, Sheryl Crow, Alice Cooper, Roberta Flack, John Mellencamp, Keith Richards, Carly Simon, and many others reveal the emotions and technique behind their major works.
This new, expanded edition of the book features three new songs: “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War, and “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners. Through an absorbing chronological, song-by-song analysis of the most memorable post-war hits, Anatomy of 55 More Songs provides a sweeping look at the evolution of pop music between 1964 and today. This book will change how you listen to music and evaluate the artists who create it.
My Next Read: “The Listening Party Volume 2: Artists, Bands and Fans Reflect on Over 90 Favorite Albums” By Tim Burgess
Sit back, relax, and relive the memories of over 90 more classic albums selected by Tim Burgess from his legendary Listening Parties.
In less than 2 years, tens of thousands of music lovers have pressed play at the same time as legendary musicians to share the communal experience of a Listening Party. Over 1,000 online events, fans and artists – from McCartney to Blondie, Joy Division to Iron Maiden – have shared insightful recollections, intimate conversations and behind-the-scenes revelations. This follow-up to the bestselling The Listening Party Volume 1 gathers together over 90 more of the most essential parties and celebrates the unique power of a Listening Party to connect music creators with listeners. It’s an appropriate tribute to the unifying power of music and how it continues to enthrall millions around the world every single day.
Music Streaming Market Size to Grow USD 22610 Million by 2029 at a CAGR of 16.6%
Music Streaming Service Market Size is Segmented by Type (Software, Hardware), by Application (Personal, Commercial): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2029. It is Published in Valuates Reports Under the Category of Online Media.
The Music Streaming Service market is projected to grow from USD 8984.2 million in 2023 to USD 22610 million by 2029, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.6% during the forecast period.
Throughout the course of the projected period, the increasing use of smart devices and the adoption of digital platforms are anticipated to propel market expansion. Because of the appealing features that these services offer like automatic playlist customization, personalized song recommendations, and seamless accessibility across multiple applications and web browsers their popularity which includes websites that let users view music videos and listen to podcasts in addition to audio files is significantly growing.
With music streaming services, consumers can access huge music libraries whenever they want, with never-before-seen convenience. The market’s expansion is mostly driven by this convenience aspect. No physical media or downloads are required because subscribers may instantly listen to their favorite songs, albums, and playlists. The market for music streaming has experienced tremendous growth due to the growing usage of smartphones and other mobile devices. Users can listen to music on the go with the help of mobile apps offered by streaming platforms, which has resulted in an increase in subscribers who value portability and flexibility in their music consumption.
A wide variety of users are drawn in by competitive pricing and free, ad-supported tiers. A wide range of people can access music streaming services thanks to their multiple subscription tiers, which include free, ad-supported options and premium, ad-free subscriptions.
A wide range of musical interests can be satisfied by the vast and varied music catalogs that music streaming services provide. They also provide users with tailored suggestions based on user data and algorithms, exposing them to new artists and music and increasing user engagement.
The rise of streaming services is being driven by a change in consumer behavior from music ownership to music access. Many consumers now prefer the subscription-based business model provided by streaming services over buying physical copies of music or single downloads.
North America has the greatest revenue share and is expected to expand significantly over the course of the forecast. The regional market is expanding due to the availability of online payment technologies, smart gadgets, and fixed wireless internet.
Between 2023 and 2030, the Middle East and Africa are projected to grow at the quickest rate among regional markets. The region’s growing internet penetration and growing smartphone usage trends have been key factors in the market’s expansion. Additionally, consumers now have a handy and portable way to access music streaming services thanks to cell phones. The market’s growth has been greatly aided by this tendency.
Hip-Hop Classic “It Takes Two” Takes on New Meaning in Remix to Elevate Importance of Testing for Kidney Disease
More than 35 million adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, as many as 90% of them are unaware of their condition. This is despite clinical guidelines, which show that using two tests can help detect it. That’s why Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced the launch of It Takes 2 – a new health initiative to elevate the importance of complete testing and early diagnosis of kidney disease, particularly among those who have type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure and are at greater risk for it.
For It Takes 2, Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly partnered with renowned musical artist Rob Base, who – alongside collaborator DJ E-Z Rock – famously declared that “it takes two to make a thing go right” in their 1988 mega-hit “It Takes Two.” More than three decades later, the sentiment still rings true, especially when it comes to managing kidney health. To mark the initiative’s launch, Rob Base has reimagined and rerecorded his classic single specifically for this cause. By turning “It Takes Two” into “It Takes 2 – The Remix,” he is helping Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly reach key audiences to spotlight the significance of complete testing.
In addition to the new remix, the initiative addresses the critical need for complete CKD testing, with two tests, by providing tailored resources and educational content that underscore the importance of using both blood and urine tests, with dual messaging that speaks directly to healthcare professionals as well as adults at risk for CKD.
Clinical guidelines urge healthcare professionals to routinely screen for CKD using both the eGFR blood test and UACR urine test to decrease the risk of disease progression and serious, long-term complications. However, recent data reveals that less than 20% of adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure – two of the main risk factors for developing kidney disease – received guideline concordant testing. It Takes 2 encourages healthcare professionals to add UACR testing to screen for CKD, as eGFR testing only tells half the story.
“Testing – and specifically early testing – is a significant gap in care that can have a detrimental impact on those at risk for CKD,” said Dr. Charles Vega, M.D., FAAFP, Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion, UC Irvine School of Medicine. “The stark reality is once symptoms develop, some degree of irreversible kidney damage may have already occurred. I am proud to support an initiative that is tackling this issue head-on by energizing healthcare professionals and patients to work together and follow guidelines from leading kidney and diabetes organizations. The unique approach of It Takes 2 in reaching two different audiences with two different, but equally valuable messages is a critical step forward in improving the treatment of adults in jeopardy of developing kidney disease.”
While diabetes and high blood pressure are responsible for up to two-thirds of kidney disease cases, people may not know that they have it. Many adults do not experience symptoms until their kidney disease has advanced. Kidney disease staging is based on kidney health and is used to guide treatment decisions. It Takes 2 empowers people to partner with their healthcare professional and test early and often to identify the stage as well as the risk of progression.
“It took nearly a decade to discover that I had kidney disease, and then I developed type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, which now puts me at risk for heart failure, so I know how overwhelming it can be to understand and manage these interconnected conditions,” said Thelma Barber, an advocate living with CKD. “I also know that by remembering that It Takes 2 – me and my doctor – it is possible. I’m eager to lend my voice to It Takes 2 to inspire others with cardio-renal-metabolic conditions to talk to their doctor about complete testing and utilize the informative resources that this initiative provides. By tapping into a powerful combination of nostalgia and memorability, It Takes 2 is helping bring greater recognition to kidney disease.”
It Takes 2 – The Remix, which debuts in conjunction with hip-hop’s 50th anniversary celebration this year, reinforces the initiative’s objectives with rewritten lyrics that empower people to not only listen but take action. To bring the song to life, Rob Base and Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly produced two shareable music videos for at-risk adults and healthcare professionals, which puts a modern spin on the beloved original to reflect It Takes 2 messaging. View the new videos and access educational resources on the It Takes 2 website at TestYourKidneys.com, as well as a version of the site for healthcare professionals at CKDtesting.com.
“‘It Takes Two’ is a defining piece of music history and the Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly Alliance is excited to partner with Rob Base to reinvent this song to amplify the mission of our new health initiative,” said Mohamed Eid, M.D., M.P.H., M.H.A., vice president, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Cardio-Renal-Metabolism & Respiratory Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “It Takes 2 is driving attention to the value of using two complementary tests to help identify unmet needs of the at-risk population and reduce risks associated with the growing burden of CKD.”
“Our commitment to improve care for people with cardio-renal-metabolic conditions extends beyond treatments, to include bolstering awareness of the interconnected disorders,” said Leonard Glass, M.D., F.A.C.E., senior vice president, Diabetes Global Medical Affairs, Lilly. “More than one in seven U.S. adults are affected by CKD and a majority of them are undiagnosed. It Takes 2 recognizes this public health crisis and aims to prompt action among those who are at risk, as well as those who treat them, to help transform outcomes.”
It Takes 2 is a health initiative that aims to elevate the importance of testing and early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to help reduce the risk of serious complications down the road. The initiative provides tailored resources and educational content to empower adults at risk for kidney disease to work with their healthcare professional and request one simple urine test. It Takes 2 encourages healthcare professionals to proactively use two tests – eGFR blood test and UACR urine test – to get the full picture about CKD. Learn more about It Takes 2 and access helpful resources from the initiative’s website at TestYourKidneys.com, as well as a version of the site for healthcare professionals at CKDtesting.com.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the kidneys are damaged by any cause that affects their ability to filter the blood. Kidney disease staging is based on kidney health and is used to guide treatment decisions. Most adults in the U.S. living with kidney disease are unaware of their condition – and many do not know that they are at risk until symptoms emerge when their disease becomes advanced and irreversible kidney damage has occurred.
CKD is part of a collective group of diseases known as cardio-renal-metabolic (C-R-M) conditions that are closely intertwined and share many of the same disease-related pathways and risk factors. Dysfunction in one area of the C-R-M system may accelerate the onset of dysfunction in others. As such, people with CKD are potentially living with other C-R-M conditions, such as heart failure and type 2 diabetes. The two main causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure, which are responsible for up to two-thirds of CKD cases.
In January 2011, Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company announced an Alliance that centers on compounds representing several of the largest diabetes treatment classes. Depending on geographies, the companies either co-promote or separately promote the respective molecules each contributing to the Alliance. The Alliance leverages the strengths of two of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to focus on patient needs. By joining forces, the companies demonstrate their commitment, not only to the care of people with diabetes, but also to investigating the potential to address areas of unmet medical need.
Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that transform lives, today and for generations to come. As a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, the company creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term, sustainable perspective. More than 53,000 employees serve over 130 markets in the two business units Human Pharma and Animal Health. Learn more at boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/.
Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We’ve been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help more than 51 million people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world’s most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we’re motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
New Kids On The Block Announce ‘The Magic Summer’ 2024 Tour
Multi-platinum pop icons New Kids on the Block have announced THE MAGIC SUMMER 2024 TOUR. Reimagining the smash 1990 tour of the same name, Donnie, Joey, Jordan, Jonathan & Danny will bring back the magic for fans old and new, this time with very special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff. As announced on GMA this morning, the tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on June 14 and hit over 40 cities including Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.
New Kids On The Block are bringing back their best moments and memories. They have promised to be performing their greatest hits, unexpected fan favorites and magical surprises for their diehard fans all across the country. The 2024 Magic Summer Tour is where the magic happens! Fans should expect a summer of fun and nostalgia as the New Kids embark on their first mostly outdoor venue tour in 15 years. NKOTB will be visiting some of the most iconic venues on this tour for a night under the stars, including some of the very same venues that they performed at on the original 1990 Magic Summer Tour.
The sold-out 1990 Magic Summer Tour, sponsored by Coca-Cola & McDonalds, took place at the ultimate height of New Kids’ success, and included multi-night stops at the band’s hometown Foxboro Stadium, Dodgers Stadium, Giants Stadium and many others. The band collaborated with Harry Blackstone Jr. to stage magic and illusions within their performance, impressing fans and the Magic community alike, and even went on to win a Magic award for their contributions to the medium throughout their tour.
“The true ‘magic’ of this tour is in the music, the moments and the memories that we get to create – and recreate – with our amazing fans each night,” said Donnie Wahlberg. “Feeling all the nostalgic feels of the original Magic Summer, with the bond that we’ve shared throughout the years, will make for a most magical time indeed.”
Over 3 million fans attended the Magic Summer Tour worldwide, coinciding with New Kids On The Block’s number-one album & single at the time. Watch New Kids On The Block’s throwback video HERE to see all the 90s nostalgia that will be returning this summer.
New Kids On The Block have come back to life as their official dolls in a brand-new promotional video in support of the upcoming tour. Watch HERE. With cameos from Andrea Barber of Full House & Fulller House (a dedicated BlockHead!) and influencer Brittany Nicole, the New Kids tease the magic in store for their fans this summer and transform into living versions of their iconic dolls.
Since the 1990 Magic Summer Tour, New Kids have continued to be a force with their finger on the pulse of pop culture, making waves once again in 2008, when they reunited for smash-hit album The Block. On November 3, they will be releasing a revamped version of this iconic 2008 comeback album, The Block Revisited, celebrating 15 years since their triumphant return to the music scene.
New Kids have headlined the iconic Fenway Park three times and continue to represent their hometown of Boston with pride. They have sold millions of concert tickets around the world since their return. They have traveled with their fans on NKOTB cruises, as well as held the first-ever NKOTB fan convention, BLOCKCON, which took place earlier this year.
Date City Venue
June 14, 2024 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
June 15, 2024 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
June 18, 2024 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
June 19, 2024 Burgettstown, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake
June 21, 2024 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
June 22, 2024 Maryland Heights, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis
June 23, 2024 Prior Lake, MN Mystic Amphitheater
June 25, 2024 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre
June 26, 2024 Rogers, AR Walmart AMP
June 28, 2024 Denver, CO Ball Arena
June 29, 2024 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
July 1, 2024 Highland, CA Yaamava’ Theater **
July 2, 2024 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
July 3, 2024 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 5, 2024 Inglewood, CA Kia Forum
July 6, 2024 Palm Desert, CA Acrisure Arena
July 7, 2024 Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 9, 2024 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
July 10, 2024 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
July 12, 2024 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater
July 13, 2024 The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman
July 14, 2024 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion
July 16, 2024 Franklin, TN FirstBank Amphitheater
July 17, 2024 Franklin, TN FirstBank Amphitheater
July 19, 2024 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 20, 2024 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 21, 2024 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place
July 25, 2024 Charleston, SC Credit One Stadium
July 26, 2024 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 27, 2024 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
July 28, 2024 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park
August 1, 2024 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
August 2, 2024 Hartford, CT XFINITY Theatre
August 3, 2024 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
August 4, 2024 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
August 8, 2024 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 9, 2024 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion
August 10, 2024 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
August 11, 2024 Saratoga Springs, NY Broadview Stage at SPAC
August 15, 2024 Philadelphia, PA TD Pavilion at the Mann
August 16, 2024 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
August 17, 2024 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
August 22, 2024 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater
August 23, 2024 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
August 24, 2024 Milwaukee, WI American Family Insurance Amphitheater
August 25, 2024 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
New Kids On the Block have sold more than 80 million albums worldwide — including back-to-back international #1 songs, 1988’s Hangin’ Tough and 1990’s Step By Step — and a series of crossover smash R&B, pop hits like “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” “Cover Girl,” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “Hangin’ Tough,” “I’ll Be Loving You,” “Step By Step” and “Tonight.” The group which started with humble Boston beginnings grew to shatter concert box office records playing an estimated 200 concerts a year, in sold out stadiums throughout the world. Since reuniting in 2007, NKOTB have toured consistently to sold out arenas, have sold nearly 4 million tickets and have doubled their crowd sizes. The Boston natives have been bestowed with their very own, “New Kids on the Block Day,” an honor not many can claim, and have played Fenway three times before. The group solidified their place in Hollywood with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since reuniting and will continue representing Boston on their journey long into the future. In 2024, New Kids will embark on their 2024 Magic Summer Tour, with support from special guests Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Paula Abdul has sold 60 million records and earned numerous awards and recognitions including 17 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with five wins, two GRAMMY Awards, three American Music Awards, two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, two People’s Choice Awards as Favorite Female Music Performer, five Juno Awards, and you can find her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was the first entertainer to receive the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Hall of Fame Award and was honored with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Paula Abdul began her laudable career as a Laker girl who evolved into their choreographer. She drew the attention of Janet Jackson, then Michael, both of whom had her choreograph their legendary dance moves, as did many other superstars, films and TV shows. Paula garnered worldwide attention as an original judge on the legendary TV show American Idol. Paula’s iconic hit “Straight Up!”, one of four singles that set a record for the most #1 Billboard charted singles from a debut album, has over 100M streams worldwide, is a widely used Sound on TikTok, and the song title was the name of Richard Branson’s first rocket to space making Paula Abdul not just a global icon, but an interstellar one! Paula is taking center stage again in 2024, as the Special Guest on the Magic Summer Tour with New Kids on the Block.
DJ Jazzy Jeff is a renowned DJ, music producer, and entrepreneur with a thriving career that spans more than three decades. Jeff’s rich legacy in music includes a DMC Championship, and multiple GRAMMY Award, American Music Award, and NAACP Image Award wins and nominations. Introduced to the world as one half of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, his accomplishments extend beyond his multi-platinum, Grammy-winning collaborations with Will Smith. Notable is his acclaimed production company, A Touch of Jazz, credited for work with Michael Jackson, Jill Scott, Darius Rucker, and more. In 2015, he founded the PLAYLIST Retreat, an invitation-only event that brings artists together to inspire, motivate, and fuel
collaboration. Prior to 2020, DJ Jazzy Jeff performed all over the globe and chronicled his travels in his Vinyl Destination web series. And when a global pandemic forced the world into lockdown, Jeff moved the party, literally, in-house with his signature livestream series, The Magnificent House Party.
Iron Maiden Returns To North America With Their Epic ‘The Future Past’ Tour Coming To Arenas Fall 2024
Following their spectacular performances this year at the recent Power Trip Festival in California, in Western Canada and throughout Europe, iconic British band IRON MAIDEN will be returning to the United States and Canada with THE FUTURE PAST TOUR next year.
Bassist Steve Harris says, “We’re really excited to be bringing THE FUTURE PAST TOUR back to Canada and the United States next year. We know from the reaction of our fans at Power Trip and the shows we played in Canada recently that they really enjoyed hearing new songs from both Senjutsu and Somewhere In Time, and we’ve really enjoyed playing them! So it’s going to be a great experience for us to visit many other cities across North America and bring this new show to those fans who’ve waited patiently to see it. See you all in 2024!”
Manager Rod Smallwood comments, “THE FUTURE PAST TOUR is one of the most exciting tours we’ve ever done and to be performing both brand new material and songs that haven’t been played for many years with a mix of fan favourites has been a great experience for both the fans and the band. The energy has been incredible and we can’t wait to continue bringing this amazing and innovative show to fans around the world next year.”
THE FUTURE PAST TOUR, which includes songs from both IRON MAIDEN’s most recent studio album Senjutsu as well as 1986’s seminal album Somewhere In Time, alongside other fan favorites, played to over 750,000 fans at more than 30 sold-out shows across Europe in the summer of 2023. The band also performed in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver alongside their highly praised appearance at California’s Power Trip Festival this October which had Consequence stating “…Iron Maiden set the bar high at Power Trip” and The Desert Sun saying “Iron Maiden didn’t disappoint and delivered a hard-hitting performance to open the festival on a high note.” Featuring one of the most spectacular stage productions of the band’s career, it has received rave reviews in every city and country that IRON MAIDEN visited.
The North American tour dates, produced by Live Nation, are as follows:
OCTOBER 2024
Fri 4th: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, SAN DIEGO, CA
Sat 5th: Michelob ULTRA Arena, LAS VEGAS, NV
Tues 8th: Kia Forum, LOS ANGELES, CA
Sat 12th: Aftershock Festival, SACRAMENTO, CA
Mon 14th: MODA Center, PORTLAND, OR
Weds 16th: Tacoma Dome, TACOMA, WA
Fri 18th: Delta Center, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Sat 19th: Ball Arena, DENVER, CO
Tues 22nd: Xcel Energy Center, ST PAUL, MN
Thurs 24th: Allstate Arena, ROSEMONT, IL
Sat 26th: Scotiabank Arena, TORONTO, ON
Sun 27th: Videotron Centre, QUEBEC, QC
Weds 30th: Centre Bell, MONTREAL, QC
NOVEMBER 2024
Fri 1st: Wells Fargo Center, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Sat 2nd: Barclays Center, BROOKLYN, NY
Weds 6th: DCU Center, WORCESTER, MA
Fri 8th: PPG Paints Arena, PITTSBURGH, PA
Sat 9th: Prudential Center, NEWARK, NJ
Tues 12th: CFG Bank Arena, BALTIMORE, MD
Weds 13th: Spectrum Center, CHARLOTTE, NC
Sat 16th: Dickies Arena, FORT WORTH, TX
Sun 17th: Frost Bank Center (formerly AT&T Center), SAN ANTONIO, TX
Chris Stapleton Confirms 2024 “All-American Road Show”
Chris Stapleton will continue his extensive “All-American Road Show” tour through next summer including newly confirmed shows at San Diego’s Petco Park, Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium, Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, Cleveland’s Blossom Music Center and Philadelphia’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion among many others. Special guests on the tour, which is produced by Live Nation, include Sheryl Crow, Elle King, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Willie Nelson and Family, Grace Potter, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart, Turnpike Troubadours, The War and Treaty and Lainey Wilson. See below for complete itinerary.
The upcoming performances add to yet another landmark year for the 8x Grammy, 15x CMA and 15x ACM Award-winner, who will release his highly anticipated new album, Higher, November 10. Produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton and Chris Stapleton, Higher was recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A and showcases his supernatural voice and musical versatility across 14 songs that defy genre.
Already receiving critical attention, Stapleton has unveiled three album tracks ahead of the release: “It Takes A Woman,” “Think I’m In Love With You” and “White Horse,” of which Billboard praises “a hell-raising anthem, meant to be blared with windows down and enjoyed with ears ringing. ‘White Horse’ finds Stapleton pairing an outlaw swagger with some heaven-scraping vocals, going for the gusto throughout the chorus to try and match the guitar snarl.” Furthermore, Consequence declares, “‘White Horse’ certainly suggests that Stapleton is leaning into his strengths as a cross-genre act” and Brooklyn Vegan proclaims, “one of the most jaw-dropping singles yet from an artist who rarely if ever misses.”
Alongside Stapleton (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide electric guitar), the new album features Cobb (acoustic guitar, eclectic guitar), J.T. Cure (bass), Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Derek Mixon (drums), Morgane (background vocals, synthesizer, tambourine) and Lee Pardini (organ, piano).
One of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians, in the past year Stapleton was named Entertainer of the Year at the 58th ACM Awards—resulting in a prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award—and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards—his sixth time earning the award, setting the record for most wins ever in the category. Additionally, in February, he performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVII and has collaborated in recent years with Adele, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Santana and many more.
The new album follows 2020’s acclaimed Starting Over, which went on to win three awards at the 67th Annual GRAMMYs: Best Country Album, Best Country Solo Performance (“You Should Probably Leave”) and Best Country Song (“Cold”) in addition to earning Album of the Year honors at both the CMA and ACM Awards. Called a “a sure-footed masterpiece” by the Associated Press, the album landed on “Best of 2020” lists at NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, The Tennessean and The New York Times, who declared, “Chris Stapleton’s roar isn’t designed to scare you off. It’s regal, an announcement of an alpha figure asserting his primacy…on this, his fourth album, the thrill is back.” Prior to Starting Over, Stapleton released a pair of Platinum-certified releases in 2017—From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2—as well as his x5 Platinum breakthrough solo debut album in 2015, Traveller.
In addition to their work as musicians, the Stapletons are founders of the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund, which supports a variety of causes that are close to their heart.
CHRIS STAPLETON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
March 2, 2024—San Diego, CA—Petco Park‡
April 3, 2024—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre+
April 4, 2024—Grand Forks, ND—Alerus Center+
April 6, 2024—Minneapolis, MN—U.S. Bank Stadium^
May 4, 2024—Indianapolis, IN—Lucas Oil Stadium#
May 9, 2024—West Palm Beach, FL—iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre~
May 11, 2024—Jacksonville, FL—Everbank Stadium#
May 22, 2024—Rapid City, SD—The Monument**
May 25, 2024—Ames, IA—Jack Trice Stadium#
May 31, 2024—Cleveland, OH—Blossom Music Center**
June 1, 2024—Charlotte, NC—Bank of America Stadium#
June 6, 2024—Philadelphia, PA—Freedom Mortgage Pavilion††
June 7, 2024—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live††
June 8, 2024—East Rutherford, NJ—MetLife Stadium#
June 12, 2024—Kansas City, MO—T-Mobile Center‡‡
June 26, 2024—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl++
June 29, 2024—Salt Lake City, UT—Rice-Eccles Stadium#
July 11, 2024—Buffalo, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater††
July 12, 2024—Pittsburgh, PA—The Pavilion at Star Lake††
July 13, 2024—Detroit, MI—Ford Field#
July 18, 2024—Toledo, OH—Huntington Center††
July 19, 2024—Columbus, OH—Schottenstein Center††
July 20, 2024—Chicago, IL—Soldier Field#
July 25, 2024—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena^^
July 26, 2024—Portland, OR—RV Inn Styles Resort Amphitheater^^
July 27, 2024—Seattle, WA—T-Mobile Park##
August 1, 2024—Gilford, NH—BankNH Pavilion++
August 2, 2024—Gilford, NH—BankNH Pavilion++
August 9, 2024—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena~~
August 21, 2024—Birmingham, AL—The Legacy Arena at the BJCC++
August 22, 2024—Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena++
October 16, 2024—Manchester, England—AO Arena++ (SOLD OUT)
October 17, 2024—Glasgow, Scotland—OVO Hydro Arena++ (SOLD OUT)
October 20, 2024—Dublin, Ireland—3Arena++ (SOLD OUT)
October 22, 2024—Birmingham, England—Utilita Arena++ (SOLD OUT)
October 23, 2024—London, England—The O2++ (SOLD OUT)
December 7, 2024—Las Vegas, NV—Allegiant Stadium#
*with special guests Charley Crockett and Nikki Lane
†with special guest Nikki Lane
‡with special guests Turnpike Troubadours and Elle King
+with special guests The War and Treaty and Allen Stone
^with special guests Lainey Wilson and Marcus King
#with George Strait and special guest Little Big Town
~with special guests Grace Potter and Nikki Lane
**with special guests Marcus King and The War and Treaty
††with special guests Marcus King and Nikki Lane
‡‡with special guests Marcus King and Allen Stone
++with special guests Grace Potter and Allen Stone
^^with special guests Nikki Lane and Allen Stone
##with special guests Willie Nelson and Family and Sheryl Crow
~~with special guests Marty Stuart and Nikki Lane
Lainey Wilson Announces 2024 “Country’s Cool Again” North American Tour
Today, multi-award-winning singer songwriter and breakthrough actress, Lainey Wilson announced she will be performing 35+ dates across North America on her headlining “Country’s Cool Again Tour” next year.
Already this year, Wilson has won four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, three PCCA Awards, in addition to being honored as Billboard Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker,” and the most nominated artist at this year’s CMA Awards with a record breaking nine nominations.
Tickets will be available starting with the Wild Horses presale beginning Monday, October 23. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, October 27 at 10am local time at LaineyWilson.com. Dates may vary by market. See website for more details.
“Nothing gets me buzzin’ like putting on a show and singing along with the crowd,” said Wilson. “I want to give a big thank you to all of the fans who have continuously showed up and showed out this year. We can’t wait to see you nationwide on the “Country’s Cool Again Tour!”
As the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM awards with, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year and reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch,” to being crowned the most nominated artist at both the 2023 CMA Awards (with a record breaking nine nominations) and CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA-nominated album of the year with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, she recently achieved her third and fourth No. 1 song with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”. Her current single “Watermelon Moonshine” topped the Country charts marking her fifth No. 1 single and making her the first female artist in two years to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country airplay chart. Her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, quickly rose to No. 1 on iTunes charts and has amassed over 650 million streams to date. Wilson made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series “Yellowstone” as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo”. Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was recently named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador,” was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women’s collection.
LAINEY WILSON “Country’s Cool Again” SCHEDULE
5/31 – Nashville, TN (Ascend Amphitheater) *^
6/14 – Camden, NJ (Freedom Mortgage Pavilion) *^
6/15 – Gilford, NH (Bank NH Pavilion) *^
6/20 – Saratoga Springs, NY (Broadview Stage at SPAC) *^
6/21 – Syracuse, NY (Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview) *^
6/26 – New York, NY (Radio City Music Hall) *^
6/28 – Bridgeport, CT (Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater) *^
6/29 – Bangor, ME (Maine Savings Amphitheater) *^
8/8 – Huntsville, AL (The Orion Amphitheater) *^
8/9 – Southaven, MS (BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove) *^
8/10 – Rogers, AR (Walmart AMP) *^
8/22 – Prescott Valley, AZ (Findlay Toyota Center) +^
8/23 – Chula Vista, CA (North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre) +^
8/24 – Concord, CA (Toyota Pavilion at Concord) +^
9/1 – Los Angeles, CA (The Greek Theatre) +^
9/13 – Salt Lake City, UT (USANA Amphitheatre) +^
9/14 – Boise, ID (Ford Idaho Center) +^
9/15 – Missoula, MT (University of Montana – Adams Center) +^
9/19 – Fresno, CA (Save Mart Center) +% ON SALE NOV 3
9/20 – Lake Tahoe/Stateline, NV (Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys) + ^
9/26 – Vancouver, BC (Rogers Arena) + ^
9/27 – Auburn, WA (White River Amphitheatre) + ^ ON SALE DEC 1
9/28 – Ridgefield, WA (RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater) + ^ ON SALE NOV 17
10/10 – Lubbock, TX (United Supermarkets Arena) + ^
10/18 – Raleigh, NC (Red Hat Amphitheater) *^
10/19 – Alpharetta, GA (Ameris Bank Amphitheatre) *^
10/20 – Wilmington, NC (Live Oak Bank Pavilion) *^
10/24 – London, ON (Budweiser Gardens) *^
10/25 – Oshawa, ON (Tribute Communities Centre) *^
10/26 – Pittsburgh, PA (Petersen Events Center) *^
11/1 – Little Rock, AR (Simmons Bank Arena) + ^
11/2 – Evansville, IN (Ford Center) *^
11/3 – Charleston, WV (Charleston Coliseum) *^
11/7 – Oklahoma City, OK (Paycom Center) + ^
11/8 – Omaha, NE (CHI Health Center) + ^
11/9 – Sioux Falls, SD (Denny Sanford Premier Center) + ^ ON SALE NOV 17
11/15- Monroe, LA (Monroe Civic Center) *^
* – Ian Munsick
^ – Zach Top
+ – Jackson Dean
% – To Be Announced
SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Returns With Live Coverage Of The 2023-24 NHL Season
SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company and the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NHL, today announced comprehensive coverage of the 2023-24 NHL season, right through the Stanley Cup Final. SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (ch. 91) will bring subscribers across North America compelling insight, expert analysis, special programming, interviews, and live-play-play of every game starting Tuesday, October 10.
SiriusXM NHL Network Radio is entering its 19th season offering listeners all the action across the ice and behind-the-scenes and welcomes a dynamic roster of former players bringing their knowledge and perspective on a daily basis, including Mike Johnson, Anthony Stewart, Mike Rupp, Martin Biron, Shane O’Brien, Mike McKenna and Andrew Raycroft.
Get expert opinion, analysis and season previews for all 32 NHL teams with the regular roster of listener favourites, including Gord Stellick, Scott Laughlin, Steve Kouleas, Boomer Gordon, Mick Kern, Linda Cohn and Dave McCarthy. Insiders Brian Burke, Elliotte Friedman, Bruce Boudreau, Dave Poulin, Craig Button, Jeff Marek and Dave Pagnotta also return every week for another season.
The season opens on Tuesday, October 10 with a tripleheader broadcast. The first puck drop is in Tampa Bay, where the Lightning host the Nashville Predators, followed by rookie sensation Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks taking on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Night one concludes with the Vegas Golden Knights, the defending Stanley Cup champions, facing off against the Seattle Kraken.
In addition, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio will be offering subscribers comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers on October 29.
SiriusXM NHL Network Radio is the only 24/7 audio channel dedicated to the NHL and is available to subscribers nationwide on SiriusXM radio (channel 91) and on the SiriusXM app (SiriusXM NHL Network Radio). For more SiriusXM NHL Network Radio programming, visit: SiriusXM.ca/SiriusXM-NHL-Network-Radio.
Fans can also search their favourite NHL team’s name in the SiriusXM app in their cars, at home and on the go for additional content including podcasts, player interview, press conferences, and more. The SiriusXM app offers 32 NHL team channels, each dedicated to carrying the official radio broadcast for each NHL team, making it easy for fans to find and listen to their favourite team’s announcers for every game. All 32 team channels are also available in vehicles equipped with SiriusXM’s latest-generation 360L radios. French-language broadcasts for all Montreal Canadians games will be available via Attitude Franco (ch.163).
For a schedule of NHL games on SiriusXM go to SiriusXM.ca/NHL Keep up with SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on X, formerly known as Twitter and Facebook.