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Jennifer Alvarado Unveils Raw, Reflective New Single “Something ’Bout A Boy”

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Jennifer Alvarado Unveils Raw, Reflective New Single “Something ’Bout A Boy”

Alternative country artist Jennifer Alvarado releases new single “Something ‘Bout A Boy.” The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

The song doesn’t just tell a story – it pulls you into its gravity. Alvarado’s lyrics cut through the noise with sharp precision, like “Four years of putting him first / Every word he said hurt a little worse” and “Never strong enough to tell him goodbye / Until one night the truth was glaring.”

These lines set the stage for a relationship marked by suffocating cycles and unspoken truths. But as the narrative shifts, empowerment emerges in the lyrics: “She always thought her love could save him / By finally letting go she found herself again.” The song tells a true story of Alvarado’s exploration of self-rediscovery through shedding what (and who) holds you back.

“Something ‘Bout A Boy” isn’t afraid to dive into uncomfortable truths, capturing the messiness of real life without offering easy answers. Alvarado’s songwriting stands out for its unapologetic honesty, painting vivid pictures without filtering the complexities of human emotion. With this track, she stakes her claim as a voice in country music, unafraid to tackle difficult subjects head-on. If you’re looking for music that cuts through the superficial, this song is a raw, emotional ride that leaves a lasting impact.

Going Bananas! ESPN and Disney Platforms Set for a Summer of Savannah Bananas Baseball

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Going Bananas! ESPN and Disney Platforms Set for a Summer of Savannah Bananas Baseball

ESPN and the Savannah Bananas are joining forces for a summer filled of Banana Ball, providing fans an opportunity to witness one of sports’ fastest growing sensations across ESPN and Disney platforms, beginning in April and continuing each month through August. MLB and football stadiums will host each of the ten games of the new agreement, including historic Fenway Park, picturesque Camden Yards and raucous Memorial Stadium, home of the Clemson Tigers, adding to the electrifying atmosphere that has become synonymous with Banana Ball.

The summer of the Savannah Bananas will be showcased on Friday and Saturday nights on ESPN or ESPN2, with all ten games also simulcast live on Disney+ and ESPN+.

“The Savannah Bananas have mastered the art of blending baseball with entertainment, creating an experience that resonates with fans of all ages, regardless of their baseball knowledge,” said Brent Colborne, ESPN Vice President of Programming & Content Strategy. “Their unique approach embodies two of ESPN’s key goals: reaching new audiences and inspiring the next generation of youth athletes. With Banana Ball showcased on ESPN and Disney linear and streaming platforms, we are confident new, avid fans will be created.”

“Our relationship with ESPN has been outstanding for the Savannah Bananas and for the sport of Banana Ball,” said Jesse Cole, founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas. “As the “Greatest Show in Sports” makes its way to sold out MLB, College Football and NFL Stadiums, ESPN is the perfect place to showcase the electricity of the game as we near the launch of the Banana Ball Championship League in 2026.”

ESPN’s summer of Banana Ball will begin with a Savannah Bananas record-breaking crowd on Saturday, April 26, when over 80,000 fans fill Memorial Stadium, on the campus of Clemson University, the first of three consecutive games played in football stadiums. In May, the traveling-team will stop at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, before an early-June stop in Charlotte to play at Bank of America Stadium, the home of the Carolina Panthers.

The seven remaining games will all be played in MLB stadiums, beginning at Nationals Park on Saturday, June 28, before playing at Fenway Park and Citizens Bank Park in July. August features four games in 15 days with stops at Camden Yards, Coors Field and Guaranteed Rate Field. The Fenway Park and the first game at Camden Yards will be showcased in primetime on ESPN.

All of The Savannah Banana games feature the team taking on The Party Animals, The Firefighters or The Texas Tailgaters.

Banana Ball, which rose to national prominence in 2020, is committed to delivering a high-octane, entertainment-packed experience. Banana Ball commentators Josh Talevski and Biko Skalla will be in the booth for each game, analyzing and educating fans. For the full rules of Banana Ball, click here.

  • Saturday, Apr. 26 – 7 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Memorial Stadium (Clemson)

  • Saturday, May 10 – 8 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Nissan Stadium (Tennessee)

  • Saturday, June 7 – 7 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)

  • Saturday, June 28 – 7 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Nationals Park (Washington, DC)

  • Saturday, July 5 – 7 p.m. ET
    ESPN, Disney+, ESPN+
    Fenway Park (Boston)

  • Saturday, July 26 – 7 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)

  • Friday, Aug. 1 – 7 p.m. ET
    ESPN, Disney+, ESPN+
    Camden Yards (Baltimore)

  • Saturday, Aug. 2 – 7 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Camden Yards (Baltimore)

  • Saturday, Aug. 9 – 9 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Coors Field (Denver)

  • Friday, Aug. 15 – 8 p.m. ET
    ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
    Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago)

Dierks Bentley Channels His Bluegrass Roots With New Single “Well Well Whiskey” From ‘BROKEN BRANCHES’ Album

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Dierks Bentley Channels His Bluegrass Roots With New Single “Well Well Whiskey” From ‘BROKEN BRANCHES’ Album

Following this week’s announcement of his 11th studio album BROKEN BRANCHES out June 13, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley returns to his bluegrass-tinged roots with the release of “Well Well Whiskey,” available everywhere today.

“Well Well Whiskey” finds Bentley face-to-face with the bottle and all the trouble it brings with a foot-stomping beat and standout solo from acclaimed guitarist Bryan Sutton.

“When I first heard ‘Well Well Whiskey,’ it made me think of my UP ON THE RIDGE album, which leaned heavily on the power of acoustic instruments. I heard a lot of the same opportunity for the guys in the studio to contribute ideas and collaborate together in the same spirit of that earlier project,” Bentley explains. “There is nothing more fun than turning the musicians loose on a track like this and seeing what they come up with. I definitely see this one making it into our live show this summer.”

The new track is the third release from BROKEN BRANCHES, following its already Top 30 lead single “She Hates Me,” which marked the biggest radio debut of Bentley’s career and has hailed for being “classic, comedic Bentley” (Billboard) with “anthemic energy” (Country Central). Described as “a song that celebrates fixing things – from busted alternators to broken hearts” (Rolling Stone), “Cold Beer Can” quickly struck a chord with fans and critics alike, saluting “blue-collar friendship, family ties, brotherhood, and life’s best moments” (Music Row). Like those before it, “Well Well Whiskey” finds Bentley doubling down on what makes his music stick: well crafted songs with dynamic musicianship and a commitment to doing things a little differently.

Known for his “raucous” and “electrifying” live performances (Whiskey Riff), Bentley is set to bring new music from the 11-song collection as well as fan favorite hits on the road this summer. Kicking off on May 29 in Austin, Texas, the BROKEN BRANCHES TOUR will feature support from rising country star Zach Top and new Warner Music duo The Band Loula. Continuing the path built from the ground up, as an entrepreneur, he has opened four locations of the gastropub and live music venue “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row,” has a Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection “Desert Son” and recently released ROW 94 – a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted with only “three ingredients and the truth” at Kentucky’s Green River Distilling Co.

Ashley Cooke Drops Playful, Heartfelt New Single “the f word” While Touring With Kane Brown

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Ashley Cooke Drops Playful, Heartfelt New Single “the f word” While Touring With Kane Brown

Big Loud’s powerhouse country songstress and breakout star Ashley Cooke has released her latest track, “the f word”, available everywhere today.

The song finds a lovestruck Cooke aching and regretting saying the F word in front of a paramour’s mother, only to reveal that the F word isn’t the notorious expletive but rather…forever. Ashley, deeply enamored, tells her partner, “I’m going to spend forever with you” even though the early declaration causes her to cringe.

“This song immediately caught my attention from the title,” shares Ashley Cooke. “It’s brilliantly written and resonates with an experience I had in a past relationship…The song starts with ‘I try not to swear,’ which cracks me up because I have the mouth of a sailor, often using many f-words.”

Ashley, who is currently opening for Kane Brown on his arena tour, first teased the track during her performance at Nashville’s legendary Bridgestone Arena, treating the crowd of 20,000 fans to a first listen. See the videos and hear the crowds’ enthusiastic reaction here. She also performed the song to strong response at the Country Radio Seminar (CRS).

Fans are in luck, as many will get to hear “the f word” live, as Ashley, who is known for her energetic live performances, continues to open for Kane Brown on his arena tour this spring. Additionally, Ashley also has several of her own headlining shows, plus festival appearances.

Jenna DeVries Unleashes Heartbreak Anthem “Someone’s Gotta Give” With Raw Power And ’90s Flair

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Jenna DeVries Unleashes Heartbreak Anthem “Someone’s Gotta Give” With Raw Power And ’90s Flair

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jenna DeVries releases highly-anticipated new single “Someone’s Gotta Give.” The single is out now on all digital streaming platforms. The single debuted on All New Country on Spotify, and New in Country on Apple Music.

Jenna DeVries doesn’t just nod to the ’90s country legends – she channels their passion. “Someone’s Gotta Give” is a steel-toed heartbreak anthem that could sit alongside the greats like Trisha Yearwood or Shania Twain, but it’s undeniably DeVries’s own storm to sing through.

With lines like, “Our therapist is choosing sides / I’m not sure it’s yours or mine / We’re two wrongs without a right,” DeVries sets the tone: this isn’t a breakup ballad; it’s a battlefield confessional. Her voice is equal parts velvet and venom, holding space for those brutal moments of realization in a fractured relationship. She twists the knife with poetic sharpness: “Part poet and masochist / Waging war on a pacifist / Ironic isn’t it, right?” – and just when you think she might pull back, she doubles down with a pre-chorus that speaks to all the lessons we thought we learned: “I thought I’d live and learn / But what do I know?”

The production, helmed by Don Miggs (known for work with Dolly Parton, Mick Fleetwood, and more), wraps DeVries’ raw vocals in a warm, rootsy glow that lets every word hit with weight. It’s the kind of track that feels like both a throwback and a breakthrough – a barroom ballad built for blasting in your car with tears in your eyes and fire in your soul. “Someone’s Gotta Give” is DeVries at her boldest yet – proof that country’s future is safe in the hands of women who aren’t afraid to write what hurts.

Kris Delmhorst Announces Final Leg Of ‘Ghosts In The Garden’ Tour With Northeast Dates This May

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Kris Delmhorst Announces Final Leg Of ‘Ghosts In The Garden’ Tour With Northeast Dates This May

Kris Delmhorst is heading back out on tour in support of her highly praised new album, Ghosts in the Garden. Dates begin May 1 in Galway, NY, continue through Maine, Vermont, DC, Brooklyn and wrap up with hometown shows in Northampton and Groton, MA.

This is the final leg of a three-part release tour which started in the Midwest in early March and was followed by a West Coast run, with a couple of solo dates in Canada supporting Rose Cousins along the way.

As with the rest of the tour, the Northeast dates will feature the band from the recording of Ghosts: Minnesotan songwriter/producer Erik Koskinen on guitar, Jeremy Moses Curtis (Booker T, Jeffrey Foucault) on bass and Ray Rizzo (Josh Ritter, Anaïs Mitchell, Amy Helm) on drums. Erik Koskinen will play an opening set in Galway, Bennington, and Waterbury. Jeffrey Foucault, one of several guest singers on the album as well as Delmhorst’s husband, shares the show in Brownfield, ME. Acclaimed Canadian songwriter Rose Cousins, who also provides guest vocals on Ghosts, opens the final four shows and Brooklyn’s own Ana Egge, yet another guest on the album, will also join the bill in Brooklyn.

Ghosts in the Garden marks the first release for Delmhorst since 2020’s Long Day in the Milky Way. The tours for that project were sidelined by the pandemic, so it’s been since 2017’s The Wild that she’s been able to properly launch a new album. “I felt a little nervous bringing this record on the road – it’s a collection of songs that deal intimately with grief, loss, and irrevocable change, and I wasn’t sure how it would be received,” she says. “What I’d hoped for in sharing it live was a sense of connection, a communal deep dive into emotion and vulnerability, and it’s felt like that night after night on this tour. It feels like a really useful antidote to this time of turmoil and distress, just to be in a room full of people willing to soften together, willing to share their humanity.”

Released on March 7th, Ghosts in the Garden, Delmhorst’s 10th album, has received raves from the likes of No Depression, “Delmhorst has created yet another Americana masterpiece”, American Songwriter, “It would be hard to imagine a more compelling set of songs” and Americana Highways “… a grand seduction of a record by an artist who has always been true to her heart and has perfected the art of digging deep to deliver spirited, nourishing compositions with lyrics which do far more than rhyme.”

Kris Delmhors Tour Dates:
5/1 GALWAY NY – COCK ‘N’ BULL
5/2 BROWNFIELD ME – STONE MT ARTS CENTER (w Jeffrey Foucault)
5/3 BENNINGTON VT – THE COFFEE BAR
5/4 WATERBURY VT – ZENBARN
5/7 VIENNA VA – JAMMIN JAVA (w Rose Cousins)
5/8 BROOKLYN NY – LITTLEFIELD (w Rose Cousins AND Ana Egge)
5/9 NORTHAMPTON MA – IRON HORSE (w Rose Cousins)
5/10 GROTON MA – GROTON HILL MUSIC CENTER (w Rose Cousins)

Lana Del Rey Releases New Single “Bluebird,” Ahead Of Stagecoach And UK Stadium Tour

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Lana Del Rey Releases New Single “Bluebird,” Ahead Of Stagecoach And UK Stadium Tour

Lana Del Rey releases her new single, “Bluebird.” The single is out now via Interscope Records. “Bluebird” was written by Lana Del Rey and Luke Laird. The pair produced the single together with Drew Erickson.

Last week, Lana Del Rey released her first single of 2025, “Henry, come on.” This month, Lana Del Rey will play Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California on Friday, April 25th.

2025 will also see Lana Del Rey embark upon a sold-out UK & Ireland summer tour which will see her play dates in London, Dublin, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Cardiff. It is her first UK & IE stadium tour, including two dates at Wembley Stadium.

Friday, April 25th, Stagecoach Festival, Indio USA
Sunday, August 3rd, Hinterland Music Festival USA
Monday, June 23rd, Principality Stadium, Cardiff UK
Thursday, June 26th, Hampden Park, Glasgow UK
Saturday, June 28th, Anfield Stadium, Liverpool UK
Monday, June 30th, Aviva Stadium, Dubin IE
Thursday, July 3rd, Wembley Stadium, London UK
Friday, July 4th, Wembley Stadium, London UK
Sunday, August 3rd, Hinterland Music Festival USA

UB40 Announces 2025 U.S. Relentless Tour With Over 30 Dates Coast-To-Coast

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UB40 Announces 2025 U.S. Relentless Tour With Over 30 Dates Coast-To-Coast

UB40 announces their upcoming U.S. “RELENTLESS TOUR” – which will begin on August 17 in Atlanta, Georgia through October 5 at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The legendary reggae-pop band returns to the U.S. for a fourth consecutive year, performing at major amphitheaters and performing arts centers across America – and will bring fans electric live performances of their worldwide hit singles to the stage with “Red Red Wine,” “Food For Thought,” “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You,” and much more; in addition to songs from their current album, “UB45.”

Says Robin Campbell, “We always look forward to returning to the U.S. Traveling coast-to-coast with over 30 dates, visiting some of our favorite places with great support acts, we can’t wait.”

Adds Jimmy Brown, “We are looking forward to our upcoming U.S. tour. No doubt we’ll be clocking up the miles on the road, as we always, do with many hours spent on the tour bus, but American audiences are so much fun to play to and are so loud in their appreciation that it is one of the most rewarding countries to tour. We’ve toured the U.S. every year for the last three years, this being the fourth, and it gets better every time.”

UB40 “Relentless Tour” Dates:
August 17 – Atlanta, GA – Woodruff Arts Center
August 19 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
August 21 – Clearwater, FL – BayCare Sound
August 22 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
August 23 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
August 24 – Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre
August 27 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia w/ Buena Vista Orchestra
August 28 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
August 29 – Buffalo, NY – Artpark w/ Inner Circle
August 31 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
September 2 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
September 4 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
September 5 – Toronto, ON – Casino Rama
September 6 – Philadelphia, PA – Parx Casino
September 9 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre w/ The English Beat
September 10 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
September 11 – Albany, NY – The Palace Theatre w/ The English Beat
September 13 – Asbury Park, NJ – Sea Hear Now Festival
September 15 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
September 16 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theatre
September 17 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
September 19 – Wendover, NV – Peppermill Concert Hall
September 21 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
September 22 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
September 24 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery, w/ The English Beat
September 26 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield w/ The English Beat
September 27 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino w/ Inner Circle & Big Mountain
September 28 – Cerritos, CA – Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
September 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Chandler Center for the Arts
October 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre w/ The English Beat
October 3 – Temecula, CA – Pechanga Theatre
October 4 – San Diego, CA – Open Air Theatre w/ The English Beat
October 5 – Las Vegas, NV – Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas w/ The English Beat

Gabry Ponte Reimagines Village People Classic With Euphoric Dance Anthem “Frequency (Go West)”

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Gabry Ponte Reimagines Village People Classic With Euphoric Dance Anthem “Frequency (Go West)”

Heads turn across the globe as Gabry Ponte, one of modern dance music’s leading forces, fuses sonics with iconic music group Village People to revamp their 1979 smash hit ‘Go West.’

Grammy-nominated artist Gabry Ponte is held in high regard as one of Italy’s greatest music exports Having first shot to fame as founding member of Eiffel 65 in the gleaming success of 90s breakthrough single ‘Blue (da ba dee).’ Today, Gabry Ponte remains an ever-evolving leader in electronic music and prepares for yet another career milestone as the official representative of San Marino in The Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Taking place next month in Basel, Switzerland, he performs spirited dance anthem ‘Tutta L’Italia.’

From one musical star to another, American music group Village People are synonymous with upbeat chart-topping sing-along anthems that resonate across the planet. From ‘Macho Man’ to ‘In The Navy’ and their biggest hit ‘Y.M.C.A.’ However, it is another of the group’s beloved fan favourites, 1979 release ‘Go West,’ which has caught the ear of Gabry Ponte and now goes under the influence of his renowned dance beats.

‘Frequency (Go West)’ bounces in on the instantly recognisable melody of the Village People original with revamped vocal delivery made to spark flames on dancefloors worldwide. The seamless fusion of classic soul-led disco-pop and driving modern dance beats laid down by Gabry Ponte make for an immediate dopamine hit and the sing-along chorus is sure to unite and inspire meaningful moments of friendship throughout the upcoming summer festival season.

Jin Of BTS Announces First Solo Tour ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR’ Alongside Second Album ‘Echo’

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Jin Of BTS Announces First Solo Tour ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR’ Alongside Second Album ‘Echo’

Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS officially announced his first-ever solo tour ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR’ set to visit 9 cities around the globe. The tour will kick off with a two-night run in Goyang, South Korea from June 28 to 29 at Goyang Auxiliary Stadium, before heading to Chiba and Osaka in Japan. The first two shows in Korea will be available for livestreaming via Weverse, bringing the performances directly to fans around the world.

The tour title, ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR,’ is a spin-off of Jin’s beloved variety content series Run Jin on BTS’ official YouTube channel. As the series comes to a close, Jin expressed his desire to continue connecting with fans by meeting them in person. In this way, the title is also a representation of Jin running to meet ARMY (BTS’ official fandom) around the globe through the upcoming tour.

Titled ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in U.S. & EUROPE,’ the North American and European leg begins July 17 in Anaheim, California, followed by stops in Dallas (TX), Tampa (FL), Newark (NJ), London (UK), and wrapping up in Amsterdam (Netherlands). This marks Jin’s highly-anticipated solo tour debut across North America and Europe.

The announcement, made today via global fandom platform Weverse, sent waves of excitement through his dedicated fanbase. Alongside the announcement, a tour poster was revealed, featuring Jin in a chic leather jacket, posed against a classic band setup complete with keyboard, drums, guitar, and amp.

Ahead of the solo tour announcement, Jin unveiled the release date of his second solo album Echo, arriving on May 16. Echo offers Jin’s perspective on universal life experiences, capturing everyday emotions with warmth and sincerity. The release comes six months after Jin’s solo debut album Happy. Its main track “Running Wild” topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 70 countries and regions including Brazil, New Zealand, and more, reinforcing his status as a megastar at the center of worldwide attention.

Pre-sale and ticketing details for ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in U.S. & EUROPE’ will be released on April 22 ET.

‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR’ TOUR DATES & VENUES:
June 28-29 Goyang, Korea – Goyang Auxiliary Stadium
July 05-06 Chiba, Japan – Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 4-6
July 12-13 Osaka, Japan – Kyocera Dome Osaka
July 17-18 Anaheim, California – Honda Center
July 22-23 Dallas, Texas – American Airlines Center
July 26-27 Tampa, Florida – Amalie Arena
July 30-31 Newark, New Jersey – Prudential Center
August 5-6 London, United Kingdom – THEO2
August 9-10 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

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