Shinedown are kicking off their next chapter with the release of their brand-new single “Searchlight,” out now via Atlantic Records. First debuted during their historic performance at the Grand Ole Opry, the song lit up the room and instantly became the centerpiece of the night. “We didn’t find this one, it found us,” frontman Brent Smith told the crowd before launching into the song.
Written by Brent Smith, Eric Bass, and Dave Bassett and produced by Bass at Big Animal Studio in Charleston, SC, “Searchlight” blends Shinedown’s signature emotional punch with new sonic textures, including pedal steel and banjo. Its official music video, filmed the day after the Opry debut, captures both the band’s dynamic performance and the song’s deep resonance.
Shinedown also announced their first-ever curated festival, Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, taking place October 23–25, 2026 in Miramar Beach, FL. The lineup includes two headlining sets from Shinedown along with performances from BUSH, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, From Ashes to New, Guardians of the Jukebox, Neon Mooners, and more still to be announced.
Hayley Williams has officially launched the most anticipated solo tour of 2026, with every single date on her Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party tour selling out instantly. Backed by her hair dye company and a tidal wave of fan demand, Williams will bring her new album ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’ to stages across North America, Europe, and the U.K., performing the album in full each night. From Tabernacle in Atlanta to the Roundhouse in London, fans secured every seat the moment tickets went live.
Since its surprise digital release, ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’ has jumped from No. 173 to No. 12 on the Billboard 200. Its physical release on CD and LP arrived on November 7, capping a season of career-high momentum. These dates mark Williams’ first-ever full solo tour, after years of global touring with Paramore. With her previous albums and Paramore’s catalog also in play, each night promises an unforgettable set.
Hayley Williams 2026 dates:
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Mar 27 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA* – SOLD OUT Mar 28 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA* – SOLD OUT Mar 31 – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON* – SOLD OUT Apr 1 – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON* – SOLD OUT Apr 3 – Citizens House of Blues – Boston, MA* – SOLD OUT Apr 4 – Citizens House of Blues – Boston, MA* – SOLD OUT Apr 6 – Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA* – SOLD OUT Apr 7 – Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA* – SOLD OUT Apr 9 – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY* – SOLD OUT Apr 10 – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY* – SOLD OUT Apr 12 – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY* – SOLD OUT Apr 14 – The Lyric – Baltimore, MD* – SOLD OUT Apr 15 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD* – SOLD OUT Apr 17 – The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN* – SOLD OUT Apr 18 – The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN* – SOLD OUT Apr 21 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL* – SOLD OUT Apr 22 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL* – SOLD OUT Apr 25 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN* – SOLD OUT Apr 27 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN* – SOLD OUT Apr 28 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN* – SOLD OUT May 2 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX* – SOLD OUT May 3 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX* – SOLD OUT May 5 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ* – SOLD OUT May 7 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA* – SOLD OUT May 9 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA* – SOLD OUT May 10 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA* – SOLD OUT May 12 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA* – SOLD OUT May 13 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA* – SOLD OUT May 15 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA* – SOLD OUT Jun 5 – Alcatraz – Milan, Italy# – SOLD OUT Jun 8 – Paradiso – Amsterdam, Netherlands* – SOLD OUT Jun 10 – Live Music Hall – Cologne, Germany# – SOLD OUT Jun 11 – Live Music Hall – Cologne, Germany# – SOLD OUT Jun 15 – Tempodrome – Berlin, Germany* – SOLD OUT Jun 16 – Poolen – Copenhagen, Denmark* – SOLD OUT Jun 19 – Roundhouse – London, United Kingdom*^ – SOLD OUT Jun 20 – Roundhouse – London, United Kingdom*^ – SOLD OUT Jun 22 – Academy 1 – Manchester, United Kingdom* – SOLD OUT Jun 23 – Academy 1 – Manchester, United Kingdom* – SOLD OUT Jun 26 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, United Kingdom* – SOLD OUT Jun 27 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, United Kingdom* – SOLD OUT Jun 29 – National Stadium – Dublin, Ireland* – SOLD OUT Jun 30 – National Stadium – Dublin, Ireland* – SOLD OUT
You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine will begin its North American theatrical run with a week-long engagement at Quad Cinema in New York, beginning November 28. Produced by RadicalMedia and Oh Boy Pictures, and distributed by Abramorama,You Got Goldis a tribute to the legendary songwriter’s life and music and was filmed at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The documentary features exclusive interviews and performances by musical luminaries including Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, The War and Treaty, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Bonnie Raitt, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, Kurt Vile, Lyle Lovett, Allison Russell & JT Nero, Valerie June, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Milk Carton Kids, Swamp Dogg, I’m With Her and The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir. The film, which Brad Auerbach of Entertainment Today calls “a fitting tribute to Prine,” world premiered at the Nashville Film Festival to a sold-out audience last month.
Kicking off the New York premieres Nov 28 and 29, the Quad will host post-screening Q&A events with producers Fiona Whelan Prine and Jack Prine (John’s widow and son, respectively). Producer Dave Sirulnick and executive producerJon Kamen will join them for the Nov 28 Q&A. You Got Gold will screen across North America through the remainder of the year and well into 2026, with more dates being added every week. Fiona will also participate in Q&A events at screenings in Arlington, MA, on Dec 3, Chicago on Jan 14 (with Jack), Columbus, OH on Jan 22, and New Orleans on Jan 24.
You Got Gold began as a memorial concert series organized by Fiona Whelan Prine to celebrate her late husband after he passed from COVID-related complications in April 2020. The inaugural event brought together acclaimed artists, friends and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine’s enduring legacy. Oh Boy Pictures in partnership with RadicalMedia captured the special magic of this annual gathering by documenting the first concert in October 2022. The film is produced by Fiona Whelan Prine, Dave Sirulnick, and Samantha Mustari, directed by Michael John Warren, and executive produced by Jon Kamen, Meredith Bennett, Jack Prine, Jody Whelan, Eileen Tilson and Robert Meitus.
“When John passed, we couldn’t mourn together in the way we and his community needed to,” said Fiona Whelan Prine. “This film documents that long-awaited moment when we finally came together at the Ryman—John’s favorite stage—to honor him with his songs, music, stories and love. I’m grateful to everyone who shared their talent and their hearts to celebrate John’s legacy, and I’m thrilled that audiences everywhere will now have the chance to experience this special night.”
John Prine is considered one of America’s greatest songwriters, beloved by artists like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bette Midler, and Bruce Springsteen. In his distinguished career, John won four Grammys and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a three-time recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, which also honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. He won the PEN/New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award and was enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020, due to complications from COVID, and the outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial tribute that raised $500k for Covid-related community relief efforts. The Prine family also established the Hello in There Foundation; combined, these efforts have led to grants of over $2 million.
You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine Theatrical Screenings
Nov 28 – Dec 4 New York, NY QUAD Cinema*
Nov 30 & Dec 4 Dennis, MA Cape Cinema
Dec 3 Arlington, MA Regent Theatre#
Dec 12 & 18 Boise, ID The Flicks
Dec 6-7 Pittsburgh, PA Harris Theatre
Dec 7, 9, 11 & 12 Vancouver, BC VIFF Centre
Dec 7-10 Cincinnati, OH Woodward Theater
Dec 8 & 9 Houlton, ME Temple Theatre
Dec 12-18 tlanta, GA Tara Atlanta
Dec 12, 17 & 18 Cary, NC The Cary Theater
Dec 14 & 16 Salem, OR Salem Cinema
Dec 14 & 16 Newport, RI The JPT Film & Event Center
Dec 14 Jersey City, NJ WFMU’s Monty Hall
Dec 18-24 Durham, NC The Carolina Theatre
Dec 20 & 21 San Luis Obispo, CA Palm Theatre
Dec 27 Shepherdstown, WV Shepherdstown Opera House
Dec 26-28 Coral Gables, FL Coral Gables Art Cinema
Global superstar The Weeknd has cemented his legacy with the After Hours Til Dawn Tour, which now makes AHTD the top earning male solo artist tour in history. Following the onsale of his 2026 dates across Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK, the tour has now sold over7.5 million tickets and counting and has grossed more than $1 billion across 153 shows. Since first launching in 2022, the tour has made its way through North America twice, Europe and the UK, Latin America, and Australia.
Beyond commercial success, the tour has made a significant global impact. To date, The Weeknd has donated more than $8.5 million to the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen, with additional proceeds from the 2026 run set to continue supporting World Food Program Global Citizen.
The 2025 North American stadium leg alone featured 40+ sold-out shows with groundbreaking production and an electrifying setlist, breaking venue records across the U.S. and Canada:
Became the top-grossing Black male artist in the history of venues in New York, Denver, Santa Clara, Seattle, Edmonton, Montreal, Orlando, Arlington, and Houston.
Set highest attendance records for an R&B male artist in Boston, Denver, Edmonton, and Orlando.
At Toronto’s Rogers Centre, broke the all-time record for most shows by a male solo artist on a single tour with six performances, also setting the record for any Canadian artist.
In Los Angeles, set the record for the most shows by a male solo artist at SoFi Stadium.
In Texas, he sold more tickets than any other artist this year.
Photo Credit: Sebastien Nagy
With its extraordinary scale, cultural resonance, and philanthropic reach, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour has set a new benchmark in live entertainment history.
The tour will continue with 40+ added dates across Mexico, Brazil, Europe and the UK next year. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Nespresso, the next leg will kick off on Monday, April 20 in Mexico City, Mexico at Estadio GNP Seguro and include stops in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, London, Madrid and more.
TICKETS: Remaining tickets for the 2026 dates are available now theweeknd.com/tour.
Photo Credit: Kevin Wong / @iamkevinwong
Photo Credit: Matthew Swensen
THE WEEKND AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN STADIUM TOUR 2026 DATES Mon Apr 20 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros Tue Apr 21 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros Wed Apr 22 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros Sun Apr 26 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Estádio Nilton Santos Thu Apr 30 – São Paulo, Brazil – Estádio MorumBIS Fri May 01 – São Paulo, Brazil – Estádio MorumBIS Thu Jun 11 – Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
Fri Jun 12 – Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium Fri Jun 19 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken
Sat Jun 20 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken Sat Jun 25 – Munich, Germany – Allianz Arena Fri Jul 3 – Lille, France – Stade Pierre Mauroy Wed Jul 8 – Paris, France – Stade De France Fri Jul 10 – Paris, France – Stade de France Sat Jul 11 – Paris, France – Stade de France Sun Jul 12 – Paris, France – Stade de France Thu Jul 16 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA Fri Jul 17 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA Sat Jul 18 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA Tue Jul 21 – Nice, France – Allianz Riviera Wed Jul 22 – Nice, France – Allianz Riviera Fri Jul 24 – Milan, Italy – San Siro Stadium Sat Jul 25 – Milan, Italy – San Siro Stadium Sun Jul 26 – Milan, Italy – San Siro Stadium Thu Jul 30 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park Fri Jul 31 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park Sat Aug 01 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park Tue Aug 04 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy Wed Aug 05 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy Sat Aug 08 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena Sun Aug 09 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena Mon Aug 10 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena Fri Aug 14 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium Sat Aug 15 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium Sun Aug 16 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium Tue Aug 18 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium Wed Aug 19 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium Sat Aug 22 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park Sun Aug 23 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park Fri Aug 28 – Madrid, Spain – Riyadh Air Metropolitano Sat Aug 29 – Madrid, Spain – Riyadh Air Metropolitano Sun Aug 30 – Madrid, Spain – Riyadh Air Metropolitano Tue Sep 1 – Barcelona, Spain – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Sat Sep 5 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estadio do Restelo Sun Sep 6 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estadio do Restelo
As part of the After Hours Til Dawn 2026 Tour, The Weeknd will partner with Global Citizen to raise funds to provide access to quality education for children around the world through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. He will also continue to partner with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide funds to the XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the organization’s response to the unprecedented global hunger crisis. €1 from each ticket sold across Europe, £1 in the UK and the $1 equivalent in Mexico and Brazil will be donated to these two organizations. Fans will also have the opportunity to earn one pair of free tickets to each tour date by taking action to end extreme poverty with Global Citizen. For more information, visit www.globalcitizen.org.
Wyatt Flores is keeping the pedal down in 2026. Following a breakout year that included a nationwide headlining run, a stop at Lollapalooza, and time on the road with Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Turnpike Troubadours, Flores is set to hit the road again this spring. The ‘Drive All Night Tour’ kicks off in March and features support from The Droptines, Pepe Lil Burro Jr, Kashus Culpepper, and Noah Rinker.
A portion of proceeds from each ticket will benefit Music Health Alliance, thanks to a new partnership with PLUS1. The organization helps music industry professionals access healthcare and mental health resources. “Blending country, Americana, and bluegrass, Flores is bringing a sound rooted in tradition and built for the road ahead,” say fans and critics alike. With ‘Welcome to the Plains’ as his foundation and his sights set on new heights, Flores will also join George Strait, Cody Johnson, and Turnpike Troubadours later in 2026, appear at Stagecoach, and make his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Tour Dates:
December 2, 2025 – Nashville, TN, Grand Ole Opry House December 11, 2025 – Stateline, NV, Tahoe Blue Event Center *support for Turnpike Troubadours December 13, 2025 – Mesa, AZ, Mesa Amphitheatre *support for Turnpike Troubadours March 26, 2026 – Fort Worth, TX, Billy Bob’s Texas March 29, 2026 – Little Rock, AR, The Hall *support from The Droptines March 31, 2026 – Sioux Falls, SD, The District *support from Pepe Lil Burro Jr, April 1, 2026 – Saint Paul, MN, Palace Theatre *support from Kashus Culpepper April 3, 2026 – Grand Rapids, MI, GLC Live at 20 Monroe *support from Kashus Culpepper April 4, 2026 – Columbus, OH, KEMBA Live! – Indoor Music Hall *support from Kashus Culpepper April 11, 2026 – Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University – Boone Pickens Stadium *support for Turnpike Troubadours April 14, 2026 – Greensboro, NC, Piedmont Hall *support from Kashus Culpepper April 15, 2026 – Charleston, SC, The Refinery *support from Kashus Culpepper April 16, 2026 – Statesboro, GA, The Blue Room *support from Kashus Culpepper April 18, 2026 – Georgetown, TX, San Gabriel Park – Two Stepp Inn April 22, 2026 – El Paso, TX, Lowbrow Palace *support from Noah Rinker April 23, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ, The Van Buren *support from Noah Rinker April 26, 2026 – Indio, CA, Stagecoach May 2, 2026 – Clemson, SC, Memorial Stadium *support for Cody Johnson & George Strait May 28, 2026 – Panama City Beach, FL, Gulf Coast Jam 2026 – Frank Brown Park June 18, 2026 – North Lawrence, OH, The Country Fest June 19, 2026 – Bloomington, IL, Tailgate N’ Tallboys Bloomington – McLean County Fairgrounds June 25, 2026 – Bonner Springs, KS, Country Stampede June 26, 2026 – South Greenfield, MO, Baker Spain Stampede July 23, 2026 – Three Forks, MT, Headwaters Country Jam 2026 August 7, 2026 – Oshkosh, WI, XRoads41 Music Festival
Rising East Texas singer-songwriter today released, “Seasons,” his new single and masterclass in moody country rock, showcasing Bolt’s powerful vocals and diaristic gift for transforming personal pain into universally relatable storytelling. Travis Bolt has announced the release of his debut full-length album, Burning Bridges, will be arriving March 6, 2026 via Gravel Road.
Of the track, Bolt shared, “Sometimes love can change as fast as the weather. Like sunshine one minute and a storm the next. But when the connection is strong you often times feel the need to see it through.”
Proceeds from royalties generated from the song will be donated to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They are the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization and are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Their alliance includes more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in communities raising awareness, providing support and education to those in need. For more information please visit: https://www.nami.org/
Gravel Road Records president Anthony Martini, “Music can be a powerful tool to help people through the dark days, this is something I know first hand. We all struggle at times and it’s important to destigmatize asking for help. Seasons’ is a powerful song, so pairing it with a cause and organization like NAMI felt right. We’ll proudly be donating all royalties from the song through December 31st to help fund the critical mental health resources they provide.”
On the campaign to raise funds for NAMI, Bolt explains, “I made ‘Seasons’ during a time when everything in my life felt like it was falling apart and even during my best days I still had my doubts. I learned that even the hardest seasons would eventually pass, but none of us should have to go through them alone. Partnering with NAMI is important to me because we can all use a reminder that there are people out there who care and are willing to help when you need it.”
Kasey Smith, Executive Director of NAMI, North Texas added, “Music has a unique ability to reach people in moments when they feel unseen or overwhelmed. We’re grateful to partner with Travis Bolt and his label Gravel Road Records to help reinforce the message that no one has to face mental health or substance use struggles alone.”
Produced by Jason Burt (Leon Bridges, John Mayer, Paul Cauthen), Burning Bridges blends raw country songwriting with urgent rock guitars and pounding drums, all anchored by Bolt’s unflinching, soulful voice. Across its tracks, Bolt channels heartbreak, perseverance, and redemption—each song a chapter in a larger story of self-discovery.
Bolt’s journey to music was anything but typical. Diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome as a child, he discovered that playing guitar quieted his symptoms — a form of therapy that quickly became his lifeline. “It’s the best medicine I’ve found,” he says. “And I’ve taken all of them.”
Growing up in East Texas, Bolt was immersed in country music at a young age, with early exposure to artists like Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen through his father’s work, supplying backstage BBQ to Larry Joe Taylor’s famed music festival. His influences evolved from bluegrass to blues to country rock, shaping the eclectic style that now defines his sound.
After years of grinding in bands, in between servicing Harley Davidson motorcycles in his spare time, and booking his own shows, Bolt’s breakthrough came with “Never Tried Cocaine.” Released independently, the song went viral on TikTok and streaming platforms, amassing over 30 million streams, half a million new followers, and spots on Spotify’s Fresh Finds and multiple Apple Music country playlists. The track also earned Bolt a standing ovation opening for Paul Cauthen at the Ryman Auditorium, plus a European run at Country to Country Fest.
With momentum surging, Bolt is poised for a massive 2026 singles including “Coming Home” that capture both his hard-won resilience and his emergence as one of country music’s most soulful new voices.
Bolt’s gritty songwriting is poised to carry him far beyond his East Texas roots. With Burning Bridges, he proves he’s not just surviving his battles — he’s transforming them into anthems for anyone seeking the strength to do the same.
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam are teaming up in 2026 for the Dos Amigos Tour, bringing together bluesy Texas riffs and hard-charging Americana for a night of pure roots power. The tour kicks off March 26 in South Dakota and hits cities across the U.S., including stops in Kansas, Kentucky, Texas, and the Carolinas. With ZZ Top’s legendary licks and Yoakam’s unmistakable twang, this is a show built for loud guitars and denim jackets.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m. local time. The tour follows a busy year for ZZ Top, who spent 2025 touring while drummer Frank Beard recovered from health issues. Yoakam returns to the road with momentum behind his 2024 release Brighter Days, his first new album in nearly a decade. Fans can expect a night full of hits, grit, and good old-fashioned guitar work.
Tour Dates:
March 26 – Brookings, SD – Dacotah Bank Center March 27 – Grand Island, NE – Heartland Events Center March 28 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Arena
April 17 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena April 18 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater April 19 – Lexington, KY – Gatton Park Amphitheater April 23 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County Coliseum April 24 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena April 25 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater
May 7 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater May 8 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater May 9 – El Reno, OK – Lucky Star Amphitheater May 21 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum May 22 – Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheater May 23 – Huntington, WV – Marshall Health Network Arena
Fresh off an unforgettable performance by Charlotte Cardin at Spotify’s EQUAL Fest – its very first large-scale festival dedicated to Francophone female artists from around the world — Spotify Canada is marking its 11th anniversary in Quebec with record growth, new investments in creators and fans, and a deepening commitment to Francophone culture. From international stages to local playlists, Spotify continues to amplify Quebec’s voices and bring the province’s rich musical identity to audiences around the world.
Spotlighting the Quebec Artists and Francophone Music Making It Big on Spotify
For more than a decade, Spotify has grown from its roots in Sweden to help artists worldwide build loyal audiences — and in 2025, that partnership is reaching new heights both in and expanding out of Quebec.
Over the past year, Spotify’s royalty payments generated by Quebec artists has expanded significantly. Quebec artists are defined as artists self-reporting a Quebec city as their locality. Royalties generated by self-reporting Quebec artists on Spotify alone in 2024 grew over 20% year on year, and the number of self-reporting Quebec artists generating above $10k is growing at each threshold.
Spotify makes discovering Francophone music easier – and Quebecers agree:
4 in 5 Quebecers (82%) agree they can easily find French-Canadian content on Spotify*.
Francophone music continues to gain popularity, with streams in Quebec up 16% YOY, outpacing global growth in streams of Francophone music throughout 2024 (+15%).
More than half (55%) of all Francophone music streamed in Quebec comes from Canadian artists.
Streams of Francophone music among 18–24-year-olds jumped 32% YOY, with nearly 4 in 10 Francophone streams coming from listeners under 29.
Altogether, Quebecers streamed 7.8B minutes of Francophone music in 2025, with listening more than doubling on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (+115%) — proof that Quebecers are embracing Spotify as a home for cultural expression.
Building Fan-First Experiences
Spotify is also investing in how Quebecers listen, with a new lineup of features that make music more vivid, personal, and connected. These new tools are more than just technical upgrades — they make it easier for Quebec fans to experience more music, including music in French, discover local cultural moments, and share playlists that celebrate their favourite artists.
Venue Search, letting fans follow their favourite local stages like Montreal’s Bell Centre
In-app music sharing and chat, for easier discovery and conversation
Fine-tuned Taste Profiles and playlist blending for greater personalization
Lossless audio, delivering crystal-clear sound for all Premium users
Listeners in Quebec and Canada are also engaging with Spotify’s newly launched audiobooks offer, with Francophone audiobook listening in Canada up 121% year-over-year – another sign that digital discoverability is augmenting French-language storytelling. And with the launch of Audiobooks+, listeners now have even more choice and additional hours of storytelling — perfect for Quebec’s most devoted book lovers.
Spotify Canada continues to dive deeper into artists and groups from Québec, and now features Francophone artists on 24 playlists, with 15 playlists totally dedicated to Québec and its incredible music scenes – whether it’s new Country music, trending R&B, edgy Alternative, or classics for the whole family.
Investing in Quebec Talent
To build on this momentum, Spotify is expanding its on-the-ground presence with new hires dedicated to supporting Canadian and Quebecois artists and audiences.
Nick Younès joins as Francophone Editor, Spotify Canada, curating playlists that spotlight French-Canadian artists for listeners around the world.
Ali Hills joins as Artist and Label Partnerships Manager, Spotify Canada, focused on helping Quebec’s artists and labels grow their careers and deepen fan connections.
“Quebec’s Francophone music has never travelled this far, this fast — and Spotify is investing in that growth,” said Elizabeth Phipps, Artist and Label Partnerships Lead, Spotify Canada. “We aspire to be a cultural ally to Quebec’s fans and artists. When creators have the freedom and tools to connect with fans on their own terms, Quebec’s culture doesn’t just survive — it thrives.”
Empowering Quebec’s Creators
Innovation extends to creators too, with new features helping Quebec voices grow and connect more deeply with audiences:
Spotify for Podcasters has rolled out Clips, Host Recommendations and an expanded Partner Program, helping Quebec creators grow their audiences, engage with fans, and earn directly from their shows.
Spotify for Authors now offers direct publication, promo tools, and audience insights – empowering Francophone authors to better understand and expand their listenership.
Together, these tools are helping Quebec’s artists, podcasters, and storytellers build engaged communities, share their craft, and strengthen the province’s growing influence in global audio culture. They give Quebec artists and storytellers the ability to directly engage with fans — empowering them to earn discoverability through their craft and creativity.
As Spotify marks 11 years in Canada and Quebec, the nation’s cultural heartbeat has never sounded stronger – with Canadian and French-Canadian culture strengthened in the digital age. With every investment, innovation, playlist, partnership, and performance, Canadian and Quebecois artists are finding new audiences – and Spotify is proud to help their stories travel the world.
Lamb of God are turning the volume all the way up in 2026. Kicking off March 17 in National Harbor, MD, their new North American tour promises full-throttle riffs and mosh pits coast to coast. Backed by heavyweights Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg, the tour will hit 26 cities before closing in Boston on April 26. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m. local time, with artist pre-sales launching today at 12 noon Eastern. All info and VIP packages are available at lamb-of-god.com/tour.
The announcement follows the band’s recent success with “Sepsis,” their first new track since 2022’s Omens, and now the #1 song on U.S. metal radio. Produced by Josh Wilbur and introduced live at Aftershock Festival, the track celebrates Richmond’s underground roots and has already been praised by Consequence and Revolver. With festival appearances lined up across Europe and the U.S., plus the return of Headbangers Boat in October, Lamb of God are keeping the pedal to the floor all year long.
Tour Dates:
March 17 – National Harbor, MD The Theater MGM National Harbor March 19 – Montreal, QC Bell Centre March 20 – Toronto, ON GCT Theatre March 22 – Detroit, MI Fox Theatre March 24 – Minneapolis, MN Armory March 25 – Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom March 27 – Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium March 28 – Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center March 30 – Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds March 31 – Seattle, WA WAMU Theater April 1 – Vancouver, BC PNE Forum April 3 – San Francisco, CA The Masonic April 4 – Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater April 5 – Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre April 7 – Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center April 10 – Austin, TX Moody Amphitheater April 11 – Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory April 12 – Houston, TX 713 Music Hall April 14 – Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium April 15 – Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre April 16 – Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater April 18 – Reading, PA Santander Arena * April 19 – Virginia Beach, VA The Dome April 21 – Buffalo, NY Buffalo RiverWorks April 23 – Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount April 25 – Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena * April 26 – Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway *-Not a Live Nation show
2026 Festival Performances:
May 14 – 17 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival July 24 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air August 5 – 9 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat
Viral musical sensation Jesse Welles brings his GRAMMY-nominated political folk to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for a solo performance of “Join ICE,” a tune from his latest EP, ‘No Kings.’
