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Star-Studded Lineup Announced for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH

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Star-Studded Lineup Announced for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH

The final star-studded lineup has been announced for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, a five-hour television special airing live Wednesday, December 31 (8:00–10:00 p.m., ET/PT, 10:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. The special will feature main stage performances from Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park by previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman, alongside special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The event culminates with the traditional Music Note Drop and firework display at midnight Central Time.

The special will also feature additional performances from venues and clubs across Nashville, including appearances by Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Dwight Yoakam. The official in-person watch party for the broadcast will take place at Luke Combs’ Category 10 in Nashville. Dwight Yoakam will take the stage there to perform his biggest hits with newly announced guest Marcus King, with appearances by Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack to ring in 2025.

The broadcast will include special guest appearances from Dusty Slay, Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, Sirius XM Host Buzz Brainard, and UFC Champion Kayla Harrison. The official watch party at Category 10 is free and open to fans 21 and older on a first-come, first-served basis, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Guaranteed entry tickets and VIP upgrade options are also available for purchase in advance here.

Mariah Carey Partners with TikTok and Apple Music to Livestream Final Las Vegas Holiday Special

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Mariah Carey Partners with TikTok and Apple Music to Livestream Final Las Vegas Holiday Special

TikTok, Apple Music, and Gamma are proud to announce they are teaming up with global music icon Mariah Carey to bring her festive holiday cheer to fans all over the world. Carey’s final iconic Christmastime show of her residency, ‘Mariah Carey’s Here for It All Holiday Special,’ taking place at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas, will be livestreamed on Saturday, December 13, at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. The special, which follows the release of her new album ‘Here For It All’ via Gamma, will be available in HD on TikTok Live and Apple Music, featuring select performances from the new album alongside the classic holiday moments that have made Mariah synonymous with the season. Apple Music subscribers will also be able to watch the show on demand exclusively after the livestream.

Carey shared her excitement for the collaboration: “It’s time! Christmas is my favorite time of year, and I love celebrating it with my fans – whether they’re in Vegas with me or singing along on TikTok and Apple Music from home! I’m so excited to bring all the sparkle and joy of the show to the world through Apple Music and TikTok.” Carey’s influence on the season is undeniable; her iconic song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has become the default soundtrack, with videos featuring the song having been viewed over 130 billion times on TikTok.

Looking ahead to the 2026 Grammy season, Carey has been named MusiCares’ Person of the Year. The 35th annual benefit gala will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, January 30, 2026, just two nights before the 2026 Grammy Awards take place at the Crypto.com Arena.

Clover County Announces Debut Headline ‘Finer Things Tour’ Alongside Deluxe Album Reveal

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Clover County Announces Debut Headline ‘Finer Things Tour’ Alongside Deluxe Album Reveal

Georgia singer/songwriter Clover County, who affectionately refers to her genre as “bootgaze,” has announced her debut headline ‘Finer Things Tour,’ kicking off in February and covering major cities including Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and Nashville. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, December 12. This announcement follows a highly acclaimed tour run earlier this year, and she is slated to rejoin Sam Barber for several dates in 2026. Clover stated that she feels “so fortunate” to be heading out on her first headline tour, adding that the experience of standing in rooms with people who have embraced her “little songs” is something she doesn’t “take lightly.”

To accompany the tour announcement, Clover shared details on ‘Finer Things (Deluxe),’ the deluxe edition of her debut album, which is set to arrive on January 23 via Undercover Lover Records / Thirty Tigers. The original album, produced by Carrie K, earned high praise upon its September release, with Holler naming it the #17 Best Country Album of the Year. The forthcoming deluxe features two brand new songs, including the gentle new single “Suitcase,” produced by Brad Cook. Clover described “Suitcase” as an apology to a lover for leaving, hoping they will join her on her “wild, selfish journey.”

Clover continues to expand her unique sound, developed while cutting her teeth in Athens, GA. She notes that the new tracks on the deluxe are “cheeky, evocative” and “blissfully over-romanticize the inevitable experiences in modern love.” Working with producer Brad Cook and featuring tasteful guitar layers by Nathan Stocker (Hippo Campus), the deluxe release is meant to “tie the bow” on her first album. Having spent the last two years supporting a diverse array of artists including Lord Huron, Madi Diaz, and Shakey Graves, Clover is ready to step into the spotlight with her own headline tour next year.

Clover County 2025/2026 Tour Dates:

2025 Tour Dates (supporting Shakey Graves)

  • December 10 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
  • December 11 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
  • December 12 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
  • December 13 – New Haven, CT – Todd’s Place
  • December 14 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
  • December 16 – Rockport, MA – Shalin Liu Performance Center
  • December 17 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
  • December 19 – Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall
  • December 20 – Charlottesville, VA – The Jefferson Theater
  • December 21 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre

2026 ‘Finer Things Tour’ Headline Dates

  • February 19 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
  • February 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
  • February 22 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club Basement
  • February 24 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
  • February 26 – Portland, OR – The Showdown
  • February 28 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar Music Hall
  • March 2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
  • March 3 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Room at House of Blues San Diego
  • March 4 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
  • March 6 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
  • March 7 – Dallas, TX – Ferris Wheelers Backyard
  • March 8 – Oklahoma City, OK – Resonant Head
  • March 10 – Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall
  • March 15 – Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
  • March 16 – Evanston, IL – SPACE
  • March 23 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right
  • March 24 – Washington, DC – DC9 Nightclub
  • March 26 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle – Back Room
  • March 27 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
  • March 28 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl at Center Stage
  • March 31 – Nashville, TN – The End

2026 Tour Dates (supporting Sam Barber)

  • March 12 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • March 13 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • March 14 – Waukee, IN – Vibrant Music Hall
  • March 19 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
  • March 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Scarlet Tantrum Delivers Devastating Emotional Punch with “Insignificant”

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Scarlet Tantrum Delivers Devastating Emotional Punch with “Insignificant”

Alright, let’s talk about the kind of music that doesn’t just knock on your door, it kicks it in and then makes you sit down to listen. I’m talking about Scarlet Tantrum and her devastating new track, “Insignificant.” This isn’t your standard radio heartbreak—this is the slow, quiet, bone-deep ache of feeling completely unseen and unvalued by the one person who was supposed to be your home base. Hailing from North Carolina, Scarlet Tantrum (aka Laura) is pulling from some raw, personal real estate here, detailing the slow erosion of self-worth that comes when neglect creeps into a relationship and makes you doubt your own pain. It’s alt-rock meets indie confession, and it hits like a delayed reaction concussion.

The production on this thing is genius, co-piloted by Jess Soelberg. They manage to walk that razor-thin line between delicate and absolutely crushing. You get these soft, almost fragile verses that build this slow-burn tension, and then, bam! The chorus comes in like a cracked-open diary, exposing every raw nerve, every feeling of emotional gaslighting and longing. Scarlet’s vocal performance is the whole reason this works; it’s intimate, wounded, and brutally honest—she doesn’t just sing the words, she lives in them, turning the damage that silence can inflict into a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt disposable.

What we have here is more than just a song; it’s a defining creative statement for Scarlet Tantrum, who fuses the raw edge of the ’90s alt-rock she grew up on with modern pop sensibility—think Hayley Williams meets Halsey. “Insignificant” has that moody production and fearless honesty that marks the arrival of a serious artist. If you’re looking for music that’s an emotional outlet, a piece of catharsis, and a damn good rock tune that doesn’t pull any punches, you need to crank this one. It’s the sound of finding your strength when you finally decide to walk away from the silence.

KREATOR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour with CARCASS and COLD STEEL

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KREATOR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour with CARCASS and COLD STEEL

German thrash metal legends Kreator have announced an extensive 2026 touring schedule, including a return to American soil in the spring for a headline run and a major UK/European tour. The U.S. tour, which includes stops at festivals like Welcome to Rockville and Maryland Deathfest, will feature Carcass and Cold Steel. The European run will be a massive trek across the continent with Carcass, Exodus, and Nails. Both tours are in celebration of Kreator’s brand new record, ‘Krushers Of The World,’ which is set for release on January 16, 2026. Kreator stated, “Hordes! Kreator return to the U.S. next year to celebrate our brand new record ‘Krushers Of The World’. We’ll be bringing the mighty Carcass and Cold Steel for a run of headline shows, as well as making a few festival appearances.” General tickets for the U.S. tour went on sale Friday, December 12.

Kreator 2026 U.S. Tour Dates:

  • 05/07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live *
  • 05/08 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville
  • 05/10 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade *
  • 05/11 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine *
  • 05/12 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz *
  • 05/14 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium *
  • 05/15 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre *
  • 05/16 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
  • 05/18 – Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre *
  • 05/19 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *
  • 05/20 – Chicago, IL @ Romova Theatre *
  • 05/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest
  • 05/23 – Huntington, NY @ Paramount * *w/ Carcass and Cold Steel (headline dates)

Kreator 2026 UK/European Tour Dates:

  • 03/20 – Lisbon, PT @ MEO Arena #
  • 03/22 – Madrid, ES @ Palacio Vistalegre #
  • 03/24 – Paris, FR @ Zenith Paris #
  • 03/25 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique #
  • 03/27 – London, GB @ O2 Academy Brixton #
  • 03/28 – Manchester, GB @ O2 Apollo Manchester #
  • 03/29 – Glasgow, GB @ O2 Academy Glasgow #
  • 03/31 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal #
  • 04/01 – Zürich, CH @ Halle 622 #
  • 04/03 – Den Bosch, NL @ Mainstage Brabanthallen #
  • 04/04 – Essen, DE @ Grugahalle #
  • 04/05 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle #
  • 04/07 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz #
  • 04/08 – Ljubljana, SI @ Media Center #
  • 04/09 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer #
  • 04/10 – Ludwigsburg, DE @ MHP Arena #
  • 04/11 – Munich, DE @ Zenith #
  • 04/12 – Karlín, CZ @ Forum Karlín #
  • 04/13 – Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra #
  • 04/15 – Warsaw, PL @ COS Torwar #
  • 04/17 – Hamburg, DE @ Inselparkhalle #
  • 04/18 – Berlin, DE @ Uber Eats Music Hall #
  • 04/20 – Riga, LV @ Palladium Riga #
  • 04/21 – Helsinki, FI @ Black Box Finland Oy #
  • 04/23 – Stockholm, SE @ Annexet #
  • 04/24 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene #
  • 04/25 – Copenhagen, DK @ Poolen # *# w/ Carcass, Exodus, and Nails

Nektar’s ‘Fortyfied’ Receives Definitive Re-Mastered Re-Release After Being Unavailable for 15 Years

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Nektar’s ‘Fortyfied’ Receives Definitive Re-Mastered Re-Release After Being Unavailable for 15 Years

Legendary progressive rock band Nektar, well known for iconic albums such as ‘A Tab in the Ocean’, ‘Remember The Future’, and ‘Recycled’, reformed in 2009 to celebrate their 40th anniversary, a tour which was recorded and released under the title ‘Fortyfied.’ This live album, featuring the lineup of Roye Albrighton, Ron Howden, Peter Pichl, and Klaus Henatsch, was only briefly available on Roye Albrighton’s own label but has since been unavailable for over 15 years. This re-mastered 2CD set is now receiving its first mainstream re-release, a definitive edition endorsed by the relevant lineup of Nektar, including the estate of the late Roye Albrighton.

ASIA Announces Live Album ‘Live In England,’ Performing Iconic 1982 Debut in Full

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ASIA Announces Live Album ‘Live In England,’ Performing Iconic 1982 Debut in Full

ASIA Announces Live Album ‘Live In England,’ Performing Iconic 1982 Debut in Full

Asia, Geoff Downes, Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, Harry Whitley, Frontiers Music Srl, Trading Boundaries, Sussex, John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, Mike Stone,

Legendary English rock supergroup Asia has announced the upcoming live album, ‘Asia – Live In England,’ due out on March 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has unveiled the live version of their hit song “Heat Of The Moment,” along with an official live video.

The album was recorded live on the first of three unforgettable nights at Trading Boundaries in Sussex in April 2025. It captures the band—featuring keyboardist and founding member Geoff Downes, drummer Virgil Donati, guitarist John Mitchell, and bassist/vocalist Harry Whitley—performing their iconic 1982 debut album, ‘Asia,’ in its entirety, along with a selection of greatest hits.

Downes reflected on the recording, stating that revisiting the entire first album brought back “all the great memories” from 43 years ago. He noted that while they knew they had made a good album, they could not have predicted its “enormous success.” The band’s current, fresh incarnation brings reverence for the classics and a thrilling new energy, with the setlist featuring fan favourites like “Only Time Will Tell,” “Sole Survivor,” and “Time Again,” alongside bonus tracks such as “Ride Easy” and “Video Killed The Radio Star.”

‘Asia – Live In England’ Track List:

  1. “Heat Of The Moment”
  2. “Only Time Will Tell”
  3. “Sole Survivor”
  4. “One Step Closer”
  5. “Time Again”
  6. “Wildest Dreams”
  7. “Without You”
  8. “Cutting It Fine”
  9. “Here Comes The Feeling”
  10. “Ride Easy” [Bonus Track]
  11. “Video Killed The Radio Star” [Bonus Track]
  12. “The Heat Goes On” [Bonus Track]

USHER Joins Protégé JayDon and Paradise on New “Lullaby (mega remix)”

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USHER Joins Protégé JayDon and Paradise on New “Lullaby (mega remix)”

JayDon, the young R&B triple threat signed by USHER to his co-founded label, mega, has released the new “Lullaby (mega remix),” featuring his mentor and mega labelmate Paradise. The new version of the viral hit, out now via Zoo/mega/gamma, dials up the emotion as USHER delivers a trademark confession, JayDon elevates his vocals to match his mentor, and Paradise adds a melodic new verse. Produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer Harv (“Peaches”) and written by Felisha King (Cherish), the remix is a significant “torch-passing moment” from USHER to two artists he deems worthy of carrying on his legacy.

The original “Lullaby,” a lush ballad in stately 6/8 time, showcasing JayDon’s exquisite control and falsetto, became a viral sensation, topping the Spotify Viral 50 in South Korea for multiple weeks. “Lullaby” is a highlight from JayDon’s recently-released debut EP, Me My Songs & I, which also features the USHER-sampling track “I’ll Be Good” and the Jersey club-inspired “Boujee Baby.” The 18-year-old actor and singer, who has also appeared in films like The Lion King and TV shows like The Paynes, is now determined to solidify his place as one of his generation’s most vital R&B artists with the support of USHER and L.A. Reid.

RUSSIA Designates Art Collective PUSSY RIOT as “Extremist Organization” and Bans All Activity

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RUSSIA Designates Art Collective PUSSY RIOT as “Extremist Organization” and Bans All Activity

Russia’s campaign against the feminist art collective Pussy Riot reached its apex today as the Tverskoy District Court of Moscow, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, officially classified the group as an “extremist organization” and banned its activities within the country. The ruling effectively criminalizes all association, circulation, and support for Pussy Riot, recasting the protest collective as a threat to national security and making simple actions—such as owning a balaclava, having a song on a computer, or even “liking” a social media post—punishable by prison time.

The ruling was delivered by Judge Maria Moskalenko, who has a history with the collective, having imprisoned Ilya Yashin, Alexei Navalny, and Peter Verzilov in 2011. This group designation follows a string of individual charges against members, including the sentencing of five members in absentia in September 2025 and the earlier arrests in absentia of founders Nadya Tolokonnikova and Peter Verzilov. The court order is designed to erase Pussy Riot’s existence from the minds of Russians, placing the group in the same category as Meta (Facebook/Instagram), the International LGBT movement, and the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.

The group’s founder, Nadya Tolokonnikova, currently in exile, responded with defiance: “In today’s Russia, telling the truth is extremism. So be it – we’re proud extremists, then. I can say what I think about putin—that he is an aging sociopath spreading his venom around the world like cancer.” She added that while the ban is meant to sow fear, Pussy Riot remains committed to truth, progress, and justice, stressing, “We wear masks because you cannot stamp out an idea.” Alexey Knedlyakovsky, a Pussy Riot member since 2011, called the designation an “important event” confirming he was “extremely right to choose this path — the path of traditional human values: freedom, love, and equality.”

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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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