kip the birthday dates and lucky charms. BoyleSports crunched the numbers to uncover the 5 most drawn lottery numbers.
The research looked into 1,007 draws dating all the way back to the 10th October 2015, with the latest draw being on the 31st of May 2025.
BoyleSports found that the five most frequently drawn lotto numbers are:
37: This number has been drawn 121 times, making it one of the most frequently appearing numbers in the draw. Its most recent appearance was on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, just 20 days ago.
52: Also drawn 121 times, number 52 tied for the top spot and last showed up in the lottery results on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 20 days ago.
39: With 120 appearances, number 39 is close behind the leaders. It hasn’t been seen in the draw since Wednesday, April 16, 2025, which was 48 days ago.
58: This number has appeared 116 times, most recently making its presence known on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 69 days ago.
27: With 115 appearances, number 27 last occurred on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 24 days ago.
42: Rounding out the list, number 42 has been drawn 115 times, with its last occurrence dating back to Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 34 days ago.
While the statistics reveal clear patterns in which numbers appear most often, it’s crucial to understand that lottery draws operate on pure chance. Past frequency doesn’t influence future outcomes – each number has an equal probability of being selected in every single draw, regardless of its historical performance.
That said, many players find value in analysing these trends when making their selections. Whether you prefer to follow the “hot” numbers that appear regularly or you’re someone who believes in probability patterns, this data can serve as one factor in your number selection strategy. Ultimately, your lucky numbers are just as likely to win as any others, but having insights into draw history can add an extra layer of consideration to your ticket choices.
Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.
Today, the Iowa-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Hailey Whitters returns with Corn Queen, her new album out June 6 via Pigasus Records / Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters,featuring collaborations with Charles Wesley Godwin, Molly Tuttle and The Wilder Blue. To accompany the announcement, she released the neon-tinged “High On A Heartbreak,”which finds Whitters dreamily intoxicated on the melancholia of a breakup, and its visually striking official video filmed at East Nashville’s famed pink palace – the House of Adora. The song follows Monday’s release of “High On The Hog,” a rollicking mission statement for the 16-song album that serves as a reminder that all that glitters ain’t gold.
About “High On A Heartbreak,” Whitters shares: “I wrote this song with David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey and Jessie Jo Dillon. I wanted to write the antithesis of a heartbreak song, one about a heartbreak feeling good vs. feeling bad – almost like a guilty pleasure. This song feels like something you’d put on to get ready for a fun night on the town after a breakup. It feels like owning the heartbreak rather than feeling sorry for yourself.”
Recorded once again in Nashville with longtime collaborator (and now-husband) Jake Gear, the collection is a rousing reflection on Whitters’ midwestern roots and the joys and struggles of small-town living. The writing is whip smart, full of clever wordplay and evocative storytelling, and the performances are utterly intoxicating, walking the line between classic and contemporary country with a healthy dose of bluegrass energy. Whitters has long been recognized as a master craftswoman, but Corn Queen solidifies her status as a genuine star, one with the wisdom—and the guts—to trust her instincts as she blazes her own singular trail through the industry.
“Fans started calling me the ‘Corn Queen’ because I’m from Iowa,” Whitters explains. “At first, it seemed kind of silly, but the more I thought about it, the more I loved the duality of it. Corn is this simple, humble crop, and ‘queen’ implies royalty passed down through blood. I come from a long line of blue-collar farmers and construction workers. I’ve been out here for over a decade brushing my teeth in truck stop bathrooms, sleeping on hotel floors, driving myself from gig to gig. It’s not glamorous, but I’m proud of it. I like the idea of a queen with a little grit and elbow grease.”
Already from the LP, she’s released “Prodigal Daughter” featuring Molly Tuttle, which was named one of the Best Songs of 2025 (So Far) by Vulture and praised as “Hailey at her best” by All Country News. She also shared “Casseroles,” which was lauded as a “Song You Need to Know” (Rolling Stone), a “nuanced reflection on grief and recovery” (Billboard), “an undeniable triumph” (Holler), a “testament that she can hang with some of the genre’s best” (Country Central), “proof she’s only getting better” (Wide Open Country) and “a beautiful and striking tune” (Whiskey Riff).
“Casseroles” marked Whitters’ first song release since her critically-acclaimed 2023 EP I’m In Love, which received raves from American Songwriter, Billboard and Stereogum. That same year, Whitters was nominated for New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards and took home the ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year, performing her platinum certified hit “Everything She Ain’t” during the show. The song marked her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 and her first top 20 hit at country radio.
This year, Whitters will perform at the inaugural Sand in My Boots festival on May 16 in Gulf Shores, Alabama and at Under the Big Sky Music Festival from July 18 to 20 in Whitefish, Montana. To keep up with tour dates, visit HaileyWhitters.com.
May 16 – Gulf Shores, Ala. – Sand In My Boots Festival
June 28 – Norco, Calif. – SilverLakes
June 29 – Santa Rosa, Calif. – Country Summer Music Festival
July 19 – Whitefish, Mont. – Under The Big Sky Festival
July 25 – Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
August 7-10 – West Chester, Ohio – Voices of America Country Music Fest
August 30 – Dyersville, Iowa – Field of Dreams
September 12 – Saanen, Switzerland – Country Night Gstaad 2025
ABOUT HAILEY WHITTERS
Hailey Whitters is a GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling singer/songwriter from Shueyville, Iowa, and currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2023, she took home the ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year and was nominated for New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards. That same year, she made her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, soon followed by performances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC’s Today and the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, where she performed her platinum-certified single “Everything She Ain’t.” The song appeared on her breakthrough album Raised, which was named Rolling Stone‘s #1 country album of the year and, like her 2020 album The Dream, appeared on over 15 other year-end best-of lists. “Everything She Ain’t” marked multiple firsts for Whitters, including her first-ever top-20 single at country radio, her debut on the Billboard Hot 100, and RIAA Platinum certification. Over the last five years, Whitters has toured with Luke Combs, Shania Twain, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church and Luke Bryan, and has performed at festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo, and C2C. She has been featured in The New Yorker, New York Magazine and on NPR’s Weekend Edition. Outside of recording her own music, Whitters has written songs for Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark and more.
Grammy-nominated rapper and CMG standout GloRilla adds a cinematic flair to her hitmaking streak with the release of her new video, “Typa,” directed by Benny Boom. The sultry-yet-street visual co-stars R&B icon Keyshia Cole and NFL rising star Xavier Legette, blending love, loyalty, and legacy into one powerful narrative.
Sampling Keyshia’s 2005 classic “Love,” GloRilla floats over the soulful backdrop with razor-sharp bars detailing a ride-or-die romance. In the video, Xavier plays Glo’s devoted partner-counting stacks, cozying up, and eventually bailing her out after an arrest that puts their bond to the test. Meanwhile, Keyshia drops gems of wisdom, counseling Glo through the highs and heartbreaks of love.
The video arrives following Big Glo’s fiery feature run in 2025, including standout appearances on Lil Baby’s “Red Bone,” Teddy Swims’ “She Got It,” and GELO’s “Can You Please.” Her critically acclaimed debut album GLORIOUS bowed at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in 2024 and delivered breakout records like “TGIF,” “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” featuring Sexyy Red, and “I LUV HER” with T-Pain. The project not only earned GloRilla the highest debut week for a female rapper in 2024, but also secured her best-selling female rap album of the year. Glo kept her momentum going with hits like “Yeah Glo!,” “Wanna Be,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and a Top 10 Hot 100 entry via Tyler, The Creator’s all-star anthem “Sticky.”
Fresh off a 21-city headlining tour and performances at Coachella and Dreamville Fest, Glo is primed for a scorching summer. She’s set to blaze stages at 2025 BET Awards on June 9, Hot 97’s Summer Jam on June 20 and the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in July – all ahead of her first annual Glo Bash in Memphis later that month.
Earlier this year, GloRilla was honored with the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Women in Music gala, cementing her place as one of hip-hop’s most electrifying voices.
Lauren Spencer Smith confirms the North American headline tour, produced by Live Nation, in support of her upcoming album, THE ART OF BEING A MESS. Kicking off in February 2026, Spencer Smith will embark on the 31-date tour with stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Austin and more.
General and Verizon Access presale begins Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. local time. Further Verizon Access details here. General on sale beginning Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets and more information here.
Lauren Spencer Smith has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket will be contributed by Lauren Spencer Smith to PLUS1, supporting organizations caring for young people facing housing insecurity, hunger, and addiction. www.plus1.org. No portion of the ticket purchase is tax deductible.
Spencer Smith’s highly anticipated sophomore album, THE ART OF BEING A MESS, is set for release June 27 on Island Records/Republic Records. Pre-order/pre-save here. In anticipation, she has shared “bridesmaid” and “IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL),” which landed on Spotify’s U.S. Viral Chart. Vinyl, CDs and signed product are available via her online store here.
This fall, she will tour Europe, U.K., Australia and New Zealand, beginning September 3 in Madrid and including stops in Paris, London, Berlin, Dublin, Glasgow and more—with over 50,000 tickets already sold. Newly added dates include Belfast’s Ulster Hall on September 30 and Liverpool’s Olympia on October 3. See below for a complete list of dates. Tickets and more information here.
True to its name, THE ART OF BEING A MESS captures the emotional rollercoaster Spencer Smith experienced while writing her second album. Each song taps into a feeling—anger, devastation, love, peace, confusion and everything in between, sometimes all at once. Reflecting on the chaos of being human, each song finds Spencer Smith revisiting real stories and experiences in her life. With this album, she reminds listeners to embrace and feel comfortable in their emotions, that not everything is black-and-white.
“THE ART OF BEING A MESS is about embracing the highs and lows, the chaos and the beauty in feeling everything, no matter what the emotion is,” Spencer Smith explains, “Life gets messy, and it’s okay to be angry, sad, confused—or even unsure of what you’re feeling at all. I want this album to feel like a guidebook, helping you understand your own emotions and feeling okay to embrace the journey they take you on.”
THE ART OF BEING A MESS follows her debut album, Mirror (2023), which features the RIAA Certified Platinum singles “Flowers” and “Fingers Crossed”—the latter of which peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has reached over 875 million global streams.
From a small town on Vancouver Island, Spencer Smith began her musical journey in 2019, gaining a sizeable audience online. Through her music, she explored breakups, complex feelings about school, family and friends. Spencer Smith has performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the People’s Choice Awards—where she was also a Best New Artist nominee.
LAUREN SPENCER SMITH LIVE: July 3-Calgary, AB-Calgary Stampede September 3-Madrid, ES-Sala La Riviera September 4-Barcelona, ES-Razzmatazz September 6-Brussels, BE-Ancienne Belgique September 7-Brussels, BE-Ancienne Belgique September 9-Amsterdam, NL-AFAS Live September 10-Hamburg, DE-Inselpark Arena September 12-Stockholm, SE-Fållan September 13-Copenhagen, DK-KB Hallen September 14-Oslo, NO-Sentrum Scene September 17-Berlin, DE-Columbiahalle September 19-Prague, CZ-SaSaZu September 20-Vienna, AT-Gasometer September 22-Munich, DE-Tonhalle September 23-Zurich, CH-X-Tra September 25-Oberhausen, DE-Turbinenhalle 1 September 26-Paris, FR-Bataclan September 29-Dublin, IE-National Stadium September 30-Belfast, UK -Ulster Hall October 2-London, UK-Eventim Apollo October 3-Liverpool, UK-Olympia October 5-Glasgow, UK-O2 Academy October 6-Glasgow, UK-O2 Academy October 8-Manchester, UK-O2 Victoria Warehouse October 9-Leeds, UK-O2 Academy October 10-Newcastle, UK-O2 City Hall October 12-Birmingham, UK-O2 Academy October 13-Bristol, UK-Beacon November 2-Auckland, NZ-Town Hall November 4-Sydney, AU-Hordern Pavilion November 6-Brisbane, AU-The Fortitude Music Hall November 7-Melbourne, AU-Festival Hall November 8-Adelaide, AU-Hindley Street Music Hall November 10-Perth, AU-Astor Theatre February 4-Nashville, TN-Ryman Auditorium February 6-Dallas, TX-South Side Ballroom February 7-Austin, TX-ACL Live – Moody Theater February 9-Houston, TX-House of Blues February 10-New Orleans, LA-The Fillmore February 12-Orlando, FL-House of Blues February 13-Atlanta, GA-The Tabernacle February 14-Charlotte, NC-The Fillmore February 17-Silver Spring, MD-The Fillmore February 18-Philadelphia, PA-The Fillmore February 20-Brooklyn, NY-Brooklyn Paramount February 21-Boston, MA-Citizens House of Blues February 22-Ottawa, ON-Bronson Centre February 24-Montreal, QC-MTELUS February 25-Toronto, ON-HISTORY February 28-Detroit, MI-The Fillmore March 2-Indianapolis, IN-Egyptian Room at Old National Centre March 3-Chicago, IL-Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom March 4-Madison, WI-The Sylvee March 6-Kansas City, MO-Uptown Theater March 7-Minneapolis, MN-The Fillmore March 10-Denver, CO-The Fillmore March 11-Salt Lake City, UT-The Union March 13-Phoenix, AZ-The Van Buren March 14-Anaheim, CA-House of Blues March 17-Los Angeles, CA-The Wiltern March 18-San Francisco, CA-The Masonic March 19-Sacramento, CA-Ace of Spades March 21-Portland, OR-Roseland Theatre March 22-Vancouver, BC-The Orpheum March 23-Seattle, WA-Moore Theatre
It’s an East Coast takeover this summer as R&B’s boldest new voice, Honey Bxby, joins forces with rap royalty Lil’ Kim for the official remix of Honey’s breakout single “LEFT EYE.” This fierce remix is already the talk of the town and poised to be the summer’s biggest anthem.
Fresh from its live debut at Lil’ Kim’s sold-out show in Connecticut last month, the “LEFT EYE” remix finds Honey Bxby’s sweet-and-savage delivery colliding with Lil’ Kim’s signature, unstoppable swagger and flow. And the buzz doesn’t stop there. On June 9, Honey will shut down the 2025 BET Awards Pre-Show stage for her biggest moment yet-performing the official remix of her breakout single “LEFT EYE” alongside rap icon Lil’ Kim. The track, which flips Mobb Deep’s classic “Quiet Storm,” is available on all DSPs and is already being hailed as a summer anthem in the making.
And Honey Bxby isn’t stopping there. Her latest EP, Raw Honey, is out now and generating major buzz. With guest features from Coi Leray, Toosii, Lola Brooke, and Wesley Franklin, Raw Honey is an 11-track masterclass in raw emotion, bossed-up lyrics, and unfiltered attitude.
Standout singles like “Think I Might,” the sultry “3AM” ft. Toosii, and the hypnotic focus track “Laying In His Bed” have cemented Honey’s reputation as one of R&B’s most exciting new voices. “This project is me-sweet but savage,” Honey says. “It’s soft and vulnerable, but I’m still talking my sh*t. I wanted it to feel real, like you’re right there in the room with me.”
With co-signs from Mary J. Blige and Busta Rhymes, a remix with Fivio Foreign, and opening slots for Sexyy Red, Flyana Boss, and SAINt JHN, Honey’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down. She’s also gearing up for a show-stopping set at Hot 97 Summer Jam, proving that this summer truly belongs to Honey Bxby.
“LEFT EYE” remix is more than a song-it’s a coronation. Honey Bxby and The Queen Bee are here to remind everyone why East Coast R&B and hip-hop are hotter than ever.
Rising bi-coastal singer-songwriter and guitarist Dylan Cotrone returns with the release of his summery new single, “Florida California (State of Mind)”. With its laid-back rhythm and nostalgic yet modern tone, “Florida California” captures the effortless duality of two iconic coasts. The track serves as a sonic postcard from Dylan’s life-an invitation to escape, reflect, and float into your own peace of mind.
“‘Florida California’ is more than just a song-it’s a state of mind. To me, it means peace of mind,” says Dylan. “There’s something about both places-whether it’s the ocean air or the wild personalities-that makes me feel weightless. In Florida, I’m walking through my small hometown, hearing music spill out of beach bars. In California, I’m roaming the chaotic streets of LA. In both, I’ve got zero worries-like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. That’s the Florida California state of mind.”
“Florida California (State of Mind)” is the first song in a wave of new music to come from Dylan, signaling a fresh creative era that blends introspective lyricism with breezy coastal soundscapes. It continues the momentum Dylan built in 2024, tallying millions of social views and music streams fueled by his debut EP title track “Dog House,” his latest song “Remedies”, and the early fan favorite “Lazy”.
Omnivore Recordings, in association with The Jeffrey Foskett Estate, is very proud to announce the release of Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett, to be released on July 11. They’ve also shared the album track “Mary Honey” which features Brian Wilson.
A loving tribute to the voice of an angel, this 25 song collection contains several key Foskett recordings (“I Live For The Sun,” “Everybody,” “Something There”), rare alliances with Robert Lamm of Chicago and Christopher Cross, and previously unissued collaborations with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, America, and Los Straitjackets. The album also includes “Splash City (A Capella),” a special recording produced for an episode of Full House, which Foskett appeared in, featuring John Stamos with all backing vocals performed by Foskett (watch the clip HERE, Foskett is second from the right). More than half of the recordings are previously unissued.
Born and bred in the Golden State of California, Jeffrey Foskett and his angelic voice were destined to be part of the California Sound forever. An early acolyte of The Beach Boys and the music of Brian Wilson, Foskett was serendipitously “discovered” by Beach Boys lead singer, Mike Love, in a bar in Santa Barbara in the early 1980s. Foskett would later describe this “chance meeting” as “opportunity knocking” and he seized it with every ounce of talent he possessed.
Soon after meeting Love, Foskett joined The Beach Boys on the road. Very quickly, his soaring falsetto and incredible musical talent earned him the title of “Vice-Principal” as he assisted Hawthorne’s favorite sons with their late ’80s resurgence (Live Aid, “Kokomo”). This experience led him to many further opportunities and ultimately led him to lead Brian Wilson’s touring band in the 1990s.
Along the way, Foskett himself was creating original music and unique collaborations which led to several solo projects, all critically acclaimed. In the late ’90s, as musical director and confidante, Jeffrey stood by Brian Wilson’s side to attend to some unfinished business . . . the completion of Wilson’s legendary opus, Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE and its accompanying tour.
In 2012 Foskett was also instrumental in reuniting The Beach Boys for their widely successful 50th Anniversary tour and reunion album That’s Why God Made The Radio. Sadly, after a lengthy battle with throat cancer, Jeffrey Foskett passed away in December of 2023.
Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett Tracklist:
1. Tell Me – The Pranks *
2. Barbara Ann – Mike Love’s Endless Summer Beach Band *
3. Splash City (A Cappella) *
4. I Live For The Sun
5. Something There
6. Thru My Window
7. Mary Honey – Jeffrey Foskett with Brian Wilson *
8. Summer Love (A Cappella) *
9. You Remind Me Of The Sun (Alternate Version) *
10. Remembering (Alternate Version) – America *
11. Cool And Gone
12. Simple – Christopher Cross
13. Sunshine All The Time (A Cappella) *
14. The Word Go (Alternate Version) – Jeff Larson & Jeffrey Foskett *
15. I Wanted You To Know – Gary Griffin with Jeffrey Foskett
16. Feeling Just The Way (Alternate Acoustic Version) – Jeffrey Foskett with Henry Kapono *
17. Everybody
18. Little G.T.O. – Los Straitjackets with Jeffrey Foskett *
19. Hurting Each Other (A Cappella) *
20. Living Alone – Jeffrey Foskett with Robert Lamm
21. Everything I Need – Jeffrey Foskett with Brian Wilson
22. Crying – Papa Doo Run Run
23. She’s The One I Know – Jeff Larson with Gerry Beckley *
24. I Can Hear Music (Acoustic Version) – Katie Foskett *
25. Love Me Do/From Me To You – David Pack & Jeffrey Foskett *
All songs performed by Jeffrey Foskett except where noted
Today, Platinum selling, award winning country quartet, James Barker Band have announced a Canadian tour in partnership with Bud Light, the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour, kicking off this fall. The tour announcement follows a #1 song at Country radio in Canada with “You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” coupled with last week’s release of their brand-new single, “Somebody I Know,” available now via Universal Music Canada.
Known for their high-energy, feel-good live performances, these Ontario natives are most comfortable on stage. Over the past 11 years, JBB has amassed over 300 million global streams, scored #1 hits with “Chills,” “Keep It Simple,” “Meet Your Mama,” “New Old Trucks,” “Over All Over Again,” plus their most recent “You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” and have earned multi-platinum certifications. With a reputation for creating unforgettable nights through their high energy performances and crowd-pleasing experiences, the collaboration with Bud Light, a brand synonymous with fun and social connection, was a natural fit.
James Barker added, “We’re so excited to finally be getting back into all of our favourite Canadian communities to headline the second year of Bud Light’s Buckle Up Tour. Feels like a proper JBB headline tour is long overdue, and we’re going to make up for the time lost. We’ve got so much new music and will have even more out by the time we hit the road. It’s going to be the party of the year, at every stop between the Atlantic and the Pacific, we can’t wait to see everybody!”
Before hitting the road this fall, the band will kick off the summer with two back-to-back shows at the iconic KEE to Bala in Muskoka on July 4th and 5th. These Bud Light Buckle Up shows will offer fans a taste of what’s to come when they hit more cities from coast-to-coast this fall.
“We launched the Buckle Up Tour as a multi-year platform as a way to bring country music experiences to fans nationwide,” said Patrick Heembrock, Marketing Director, Bud Light Canada. “With so much new and exciting music to showcase, we’re excited to collaborate with such an iconic Canadian act as JBB to make this tour easy to enjoy for Canadians every step of the way.”
“Somebody I Know” marks the fourth single released by James Barker Band this year, with more music promised throughout 2025. As the band continues to deliver catchy hooks with relatable lyrics, fans can look forward to even more great standout moments, and a good time
James Barker Band is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. Made up of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Connor Stephen (drums), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals) and Bobby Martin (bass), their big break came in 2015 at the Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, where their raw talent and undeniable charm earned them the top prize. That victory was a launchpad, leading to a record deal with Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, and the release of their breakout single, “Lawn Chair Lazy,” in 2017. The laid-back anthem quickly gained traction and earned Platinum certification, but it was just the beginning. Their subsequent singles have also earned vast achievements and acclaim.
Fueled by friendship, grit, and a shared love for storytelling, the band has gone from local dive bars to headlining stages across North America and Europe, amassing over 295 million global streams, 12 Gold and Platinum certifications, and the unwavering devotion of fans along the way. Their bustling catalogue has seen a string of successful tracks earning them vast achievements and acclaim including multiple No. 1 Canadian country radio hits, a Billboard Canada Country Chart No.1, several CCMA and CMAO awards and a JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year.
But beyond their record-breaking metrics and awards, James Barker Band’s magic lies in their connection, to each other, to their roots, and to the fans who see themselves in their songs. Every note they play is a tribute to the small towns that raised them, the families that support them, and the communities that keep showing up to cheer them on. With their grounded ethos, infectious energy, and heartfelt storytelling, James Barker Band has made it clear: they’re not just chasing dreams, they’re sharing them. As they continue their rise in Canada, Nashville, and beyond, the band remains the same four humble friends who started it all, proof that sometimes, the best stories come from the simplest beginnings.
With this, the multi-award-winning four-piece is continuing its steadfast ascent in Canada, Nashville and beyond as they reunite with their home country label Universal Music Canada and gear up for a year of new music.
“You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” is not only the #1 song at country radio, but it also currently sits at over 9.3M streams globally. Social views are over 25M across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook and Snapchat.
Don’t miss your chance to catch James Barker Band – Bud Light Buckle Up Tour in a city near you – HERE
· 07/04 – Bala, ON at The KEE To Bala
· 07/05 – Bala, ON at The KEE To Bala
· 09/18 – Saint John, NB at Imperial Theatre
· 09/21 – Montreal, QC at Le Studio TD
· 10/22 – Burlington, ON at Burlington PAC
· 10/23 – London, ON at London Music Hall
· 10/25 – Milton, ON at FirstOntario Arts Centre
· 10/30 – Chatham, ON at Chatham Capitol Theatre
· 10/31 – Ottawa, ON at Algonquin Commons Theatre
· 11/01 – Markham, ON at Flato Markham Theatre
· 11/02 – Guelph, ON at River Run Theatre
· 11/04 – Brantford, ON at Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
· 11/05 – St. Catharines, ON at Partridge Hall
· 11/06 – Kingston, ON at Grand Theatre
· 11/07 – Keswick, ON at Stephen Leacock Theatre
· 11/09 – North Bay, ON at Capitol Centre
· 11/11 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON at The Machine Shop
· 11/13 – Thunder Bay, ON at NV Music Hall
· 11/14 – Winnipeg, MB at Club Regent Event Centre
· 11/17 – Brandon, MB at Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
· 11/29 – Penticton, BC at South Okanagan Events Centre
· 11/30 – Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom *More Canadian tour dates to be announced over the summer
In October 1974, Ken Boothe became just the third Jamaican artist ever to top the UK chart (after Desmond Dekker and Dave & Ansel Collins), and the teenaged Jah Wobble was just one of the many who celebrated the achievement.
“Growing up in London, in the 60’s and 70’s , Ken Boothe was a household name to me. His chart-topping success with ‘Everything I Own’ and his string of ska classics weren’t just hits – they were cultural touchstones that helped shape British music identity. While American soul had its giants, Ken stands shoulder to shoulder with any of them, his emotional delivery and range second to none.”
Today Wobble, too, enjoys household name status – Public Image Ltd, Invaders of the Heart and a string of wizard productions including just last year, a phenomenal new album by another reggae great, Horace Andy.
Ken Boothe, though, occupies a very special place in Wobble’s heart.
“Few voices have stirred the soul like Ken Boothe’s. Working alongside this legend has been nothing short of magical. His voice – that unmistakable, warm vibrato – carries decades of musical wisdom yet remains as powerful as when he first graced the Kingston scene.”
And the chance to work alongside him only amplified those emotions. Previewed today by the lush, luscious single “A Song for You,” the album Old Fashioned Ways already feels like an all-time Boothe classic, up there alongside Boothe Unlimited (1972), Blood Brothers (1976) and, of course, Everything I Own.
“What strikes me most is Ken’s humility, despite his monumental influence,” says Wobble. “The man who helped shape rocksteady and touched charts worldwide still brings the same passion to the studio as a newcomer with something to prove.”
Boothe, too, was thrilled by the experience. Old Fashioned Ways, he says, at last offered him the opportunity “to sing songs I have loved over the years. Songs like Donny Hathaway and The Temptations, I am happy that I get the chance to sing them.”
Barbara Lynn’s “You Left the Water Running,” Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” Motown landmarks “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” – these songs are as much a part of our, the listeners’, musical landscape as they are Boothe and Wobble’s, and they shine as bright as they ought to.
Then there are Boothe’s own past hits – “Everything I Own,” of course; “Crying Over You,” which he first cut in 1966, “Artibella” (1969) and the title cut of 1970’s immortal Freedom Street album… “The songs I sang long ago,” he says, “are like vintage wine; they only get better over time and lots of people love them. I feel elated doing them again”
Wobble continues, “Our recent collaboration breathed new life into those timeless reggae and soul classics. Ken approaches each song not just as a performer, but as a storyteller who’s lived every emotion in those lyrics.
“To collaborate with Ken Boothe isn’t just to work with a reggae icon – it’s to connect with a living piece of our shared musical history. Long may his silver words continue to echo through the hearts of music lovers everywhere.”
1. Is It Because I’m Black 2. Old Fashioned Way 3. Artibella 4. You Left The Water Running 5. Everything I Own 6. A Song For You 7. Ain’t No Sunshine 8. Crying Over You 9. Freedom Street 10. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 11. My Girl 12. Reggae Christmas
Legendary garage‐rock revivalists The Chesterfield Kings return with their explosive new single “Your Strange Love,” out now via Wicked Cool Records on limited‐edition green vinyl. Co‐written by founding King Andy Babiuk and Steven Van Zandt, the track marks another powerful collaboration between longtime friends and rock-’n’-roll purists. The single’s flip side is a cover of The Beatles’ “It’s Only Love”—the band’s first Beatles cover in their decades-long career.
“I always enjoy writing songs with Steven,” says Babiuk. “I had this idea for ‘Your Strange Love,’ and Stevie took the lyrics to a whole different level with a Venus in Furs vibe. He even had us add a tambura to give the song a more mystic feel. Stevie knows how to get the job done!”
“Your Strange Love” was selected as the Coolest Song in the World on Little Steven’s Underground Garage for the week of June 9—a clear nod to the track’s psychedelic atmosphere, rich textures, and gritty, melodic hooks.
On the flip side, the band tackles the Beatles’ “It’s Only Love” with reverent swagger. “Through the years, we never touched a Beatles song because it felt almost sacrilegious,” admits Babiuk. “But when the label asked us to record some covers, I thought, ‘Fuck it—let’s do a Beatles song.’ After all, they are my favorite band! This is our tribute.”
The new single is pulled from the band’s thunderous LP We’re Still All the Same, produced by Ed Stasium (Ramones, Talking Heads, The Smithereens). The 14-track album features recent singles including “Fly the Astral Plane,” “Electrified” (also co-written with Van Zandt), “Meet You After Midnight,” and the title track.
The LP showcases the band’s signature sonic chemistry, fueled by more than 50 vintage guitars and an arsenal of classic amps and keyboards from Babiuk’s vast collection—delivering a record that’s both timeless and unapologetically raw.
With the release of “Your Strange Love,” The Chesterfield Kings kick off their first UK/European tour in decades, beginning June 12. Fans can also catch an in-depth, seven-page feature in the July issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine, where the band breaks down the making of the new LP and the vintage gear behind the sound.
Formed in the late ’70s in Rochester, NY, The Chesterfield Kings have long been heralded as architects of the 1980s garage-rock revival. They’ve released 11 albums, 15 singles, toured worldwide, and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and The Sopranos.
“Your Strange Love” b/w “It’s Only Love” is available June 6 on Wicked Cool Records as a limited-edition green-vinyl pressing.
