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Andrew Watt Wins Best Rock Album Grammy for The Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds’

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Andrew Watt Wins Best Rock Album Grammy for The Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds’

Music producer Andrew Watt made a big splash tonight at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, taking home the ‘Best Rock Album’ trophy for his co-writing and production work on The Rolling Stones’ critically acclaimed 24th studio album, Hackney Diamonds. Watt took to the stage to accept the award, representing the group during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony.

This latest win follows multiple previous Grammy successes for Watt, including the prestigious ‘Producer of the Year’ award in 2021 for his work on Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding and Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia, as well as ‘Best Rock Album’ in 2023 for his production on Ozzy Osbourne’s Patient Number 9. These major victories further cement Watt’s reputation as a versatile force in both songwriting and production.

In 2023, Watt earned widespread acclaim for his work on Hackney Diamonds, The Rolling Stones’ first album of original music in 18 years, which he produced entirely. The album’s lead single, “Angry,” also earned Watt a 2023 Grammy nomination for ‘Best Rock Song’ for his co-writing and production on the track.

Tonight’s Grammy success comes on the heels of Watt’s first Oscar nomination in the ‘Best Original Song’ category for his contribution to “Never Too Late” by Elton John and Brandi Carlile. Written for the RJ Cutler-directed documentary Elton John: Never Too Late, the song also credits Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Bernie Taupin as collaborators. The winner will be revealed at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 2nd.

Meanwhile, Watt has been enjoying major chart success with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Grammy-winning “Die With a Smile,” which took home the award for Best Pop Duo / Group Performance at tonight’s awards. The song has not only received widespread critical praise but has also become an enormous global hit. It topped the Billboard Global 200 for eight weeks-making it the longest-reigning song of 2024-and reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it has held steady for the last five weeks.

Watt also has co-producing and co-writing credits on Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated seventh studio album, Mayhem, set for release on March 7th. The album’s first single, “Disease,” was released last fall, with Watt also serving as co-producer and co-writer.

Outlaw Music Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Biggest Tour Yet With Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan

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Outlaw Music Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Biggest Tour Yet With Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan

Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Tour. The 2025 tour is the biggest Outlaw tour to date, featuring an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars, including Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, Lake Street Dive, The Red Clay Strays, Waxahatchee, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Trampled By Turtles, The Mavericks, Sierra Hull, Willow Avalon, Waylon Payne, Madeline Edwards, Lily Meola, Myron Elkins, Tami Neilson, and more. Please refer to the market lineups for artists performing in various cities below.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, February 7, at 10 AM local time via OutlawMusicFestival.com and Ticketmaster.com. VIP packages will be available, including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise. Citi is the official card of the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival Tour. Citi card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

The Outlaw Music Festival proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of unforgettable performances and camaraderie among music luminaries and fans alike. Since its 2016 inception in Scranton, PA, the festival has become a hallmark of authentic Americana, developing into one of North America’s largest annual touring franchises. The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, led by cultural and musical icon Willie Nelson, unites music legends with today’s superstars in celebration of the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. Artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Luke Combs, Neil Young, Phil Lesh, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, Tyler Childers, Van Morrison, Zach Bryan, ZZ Top and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, creating unforgettable music memories. This milestone year promises to be the biggest yet, with 35 stops across 22 states featuring an incredible lineup of artists, vibrant festival experiences, and special tributes to its storied history. Join us as we honor a decade of trailblazing music and memories, with the Outlaw Music Festival continuing to set the stage for the next generation of legendary performances. See the Outlaw Festival’s 10th Anniversary gallery at OutlawMusicFestival.com/10years.

“What an amazing lineup to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. I can’t wait to join friends and family in bringing this celebration to the fans we love,” says Willie Nelson.

2025 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR DATES & LINEUPS:

May 13, 2025
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix, AZ
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Sierra Hull
Lily Meola

May 15, 2025
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Sierra Hull
Lily Meola

May 16, 2025
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Sierra Hull

May 18, 2025
Toyota Amphitheatre, Wheatland, CA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Sierra Hull
Lily Meola

May 20, 2025
Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, Nampa, ID
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Sierra Hull
Lily Meola

May 22, 2025
ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, WA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Sierra Hull
Lily Meola

May 24, 2025
Cascades Amphitheater, Ridgefield, WA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Lake Street Dive
Sierra Hull
Lily Meola

May 25, 2025
The Gorge Amphitheatre, Quincy, WA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Billy Strings
Lake Street Dive
Sierra Hull
Lily Meola

June 20, 2025
Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Trampled by Turtles
Myron Elkins

June 21, 2025
Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Myron Elkins

June 22, 2025
Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Trampled by Turtles
Myron Elkins

June 25, 2025
FirstBank Amphitheater, Franklin, TN
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Trampled by Turtles
Tami Neilson

June 27, 2025
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis, TN
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Trampled by Turtles
Tami Neilson

June 28, 2025
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, MO
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Trampled by Turtles
Tami Neilson

June 29, 2025
Thunder Ridge Nature, Arena Ridgedale, MO
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Trampled by Turtles
Tami Neilson

July 5, 2025
Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas, TX
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
The Avett Brothers
The Mavericks
Tami Neilson

July 6, 2025
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented By Huntsman, The Woodlands, TX
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
The Avett Brothers
The Mavericks
Tami Neilson

July 25, 2025
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Turnpike Troubadours
Charles Wesley Godwin
Willow Avalon

July 26, 2025
PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Turnpike Troubadours
Charles Wesley Godwin
Willow Avalon

July 27, 2025
Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Turnpike Troubadours
Charles Wesley Godwin
Willow Avalon

July 29, 2025
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Turnpike Troubadours
Willow Avalon

August 1, 2025
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Wilco
Lucinda Williams
Waylon Payne

August 2, 2025
Broadview Stage at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Wilco
Lucinda Williams
Waylon Payne

August 3, 2025
BankNH Pavilion, Gilford, NH
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Wilco
Lucinda Williams
Waylon Payne

August 8, 2025
Darien Lake Amphitheater, Buffalo, NY
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Turnpike Troubadours
The Red Clay Strays
Waylon Payne

August 9, 2025
Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, PA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Turnpike Troubadours
The Red Clay Strays
Waylon Payne

August 10, 2025
Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Turnpike Troubadours
The Red Clay Strays
Waylon Payne

September 5, 2025
Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, ME
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Sheryl Crow
Waxahatchee
Madeline Edwards

September 6, 2025
Xfinity Theatre, Hartford, CT
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Sheryl Crow
Waxahatchee
Madeline Edwards

September 7, 2025
Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
TBA
Waxahatchee
Madeline Edwards

September 12, 2025
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, NJ
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Sheryl Crow
Waxahatchee
Madeline Edwards

September 13, 2025
PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Sheryl Crow
Waxahatchee
Madeline Edwards

September 14, 2025
Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Sheryl Crow
Madeline Edwards

September 19, 2025
Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Sheryl Crow
Waxahatchee
Madeline Edwards

For complete tour details, please visit: outlawmusicfestival.com

KSDS Jazz 88.3 Presents “Freedom Now!”: Exploring Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement

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KSDS Jazz 88.3 Presents “Freedom Now!”: Exploring Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement

In celebration of Black History Month, KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM proudly announces Freedom Now! Jazz and Civil Rights, a limited-run, on-air series exploring the deep connections between jazz and the fight for civil rights in America. Airing every weekday throughout February, each hour-long episode will reexamine the landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement through the lens of the music that fortified and galvanized the nation’s signature campaigns for equality and dignity.

Curated by some of the foremost jazz historians of our time, including Will Friedwald, Kenny Washington, Neil Tesser, Loren Schoenberg, Chuck Granata, and Ricky Riccardi, the series will feature rare recordings and insightful analysis. Each episode will highlight a seminal artist, composition, or historic moment where jazz and activism intersected, illustrating how the two became inextricably bound.

“Jazz artists have been at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in our country from the beginning, and this project is about honoring the musicians and artists who used their music to confront injustice and inspire change,” said KSDS General Manager Ken Poston. “We hope to educate, inspire, and celebrate the incredible cultural impact of jazz during one of the most pivotal movements in history.”

KSDS invites listeners in San Diego and worldwide to tune in at Noon PST each weekday throughout February at 88.3 FM or via live stream at jazz88.org and the KSDS mobile app. Additional multimedia content and commentary will be available on the website throughout the month.

Program Schedule:

Week 1

  • February 3 – Black and Blue: Louis Armstrong and Civil Rights (Will Friedwald & Ricky Riccardi)
  • February 4 – Breaking Barriers: Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and Lionel Hampton (Loren Schoenberg)
  • February 5 – Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday – Protest in Song (Will Friedwald)
  • February 6 & 7 – Jump for Joy: Duke Ellington’s 1941 Musical Review (Ken Poston)

Week 2

  • February 10 – Black, Brown, and Beige: Duke Ellington’s Musical History of the African American Experience (Loren Schoenberg)
  • February 11 – Norman Granz: Jazz for Justice (Ken Poston)
  • February 12 – Miles Davis’ Lincoln’s Day Concert: The 1964 CORE Benefit at Carnegie Hall (Claudia Russell)
  • February 13 – The House I Live In: Frank Sinatra and the Fight for Racial Equality (Chuck Granata)
  • February 14 – Jazz Ambassadors: Jazz and Cultural Diplomacy (Ken Poston)

Week 3

  • February 17 – The Real Ambassadors: Dave and Iola Brubeck’s Civil Rights Era Musical (Will Friedwald & Ricky Riccardi)
  • February 18 – Nat King Cole: We Are Americans, Too (Will Friedwald)
  • February 19 – Moanin’: The Jazz Cry for Freedom (1955-1963) (Ron Dhanifu & Matt Silver)
  • February 20 – We Insist: Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite (Kenny Washington)
  • February 21 – I Have a Dream: The Jazz Cry for Freedom (1964-1968) (Larry Murry & Matt Silver)

Week 4

  • February 24 – Ella Fitzgerald’s Race Problem (Will Friedwald)
  • February 25 – Jazz Exiles: The American Jazz Expatriates (Loren Schoenberg)
  • February 26 – Fire Music: Archie Shepp’s Quest to Liberate America Aesthetically and Socially from its Inhumanity (Chad Fox)
  • February 27 – Message to Our Folks: The Art Ensemble of Chicago and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (Neil Tesser)
  • February 28 – Let Freedom Ring

About KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM KSDS is a full-time jazz radio station, licensed to the San Diego Community College District and broadcasting 24 hours a day from the San Diego City College campus. Founded in 1951, KSDS has been dedicated to jazz programming since 1973 and became San Diego’s only full-time jazz station in 1985. The station has received numerous accolades, including the National Association of Broadcasters’ prestigious Marconi Award for Jazz Station of the Year.

For more information, visit jazz88.org.

SiriusXM Unveils Sports and Entertainment Programming Lineup for Super Bowl LIX Week

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SiriusXM Unveils Sports and Entertainment Programming Lineup for Super Bowl LIX Week

SiriusXM today announced its extensive programming plans for Super Bowl LIX Week – February 3-9 – in New Orleans, Louisiana. SiriusXM listeners will have access to multiple broadcasts of the game, a dedicated Super Bowl pop-up channel and special exclusive sports and entertainment programming live from Media Row in The Big Easy.

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 9 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LIX from Caesars Superdome. Listeners can tune in to the team broadcasts from the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, the Westwood One national radio broadcast and a Spanish-language broadcast. Channels can be found at SiriusXM.com/NFLschedule.

Super Bowl game broadcasts – as well as SiriusXM programming airing throughout Super Bowl Week – are available to subscribers in SiriusXM-enabled vehicles and on the SiriusXM app.

During the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, SiriusXM will offer listeners the broadcast of the on-field musical performance by Kendrick Lamar. Listeners can hear it live on Hip-Hop Nation (SiriusXM 44) and Super Bowl LIX Radio (SiriusXM 106).

SiriusXM’s 24/7 NFL channel – SiriusXM NFL Radio (SiriusXM 88) – will broadcast live from Media Row at the New Orleans Convention Center each day of Super Bowl Week. SiriusXM NFL Radio hosts in New Orleans will include Rich Gannon, Alex Smith, Jim Miller, Pat Kirwan, Kirk Morrison, Solomon Wilcots, Patrick Peterson, Ed McCaffrey, Max Starks, Tim Brown, Amber Theoharis and Bruce Murray.

Listeners will also get live coverage of special Super Bowl Week events including Super Bowl LIX Opening Night tonight Feb. 3, the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Feb. 6, and live postgame coverage from the stadium after the Super Bowl. Also on Feb. 6, SiriusXM NFL Radio will have live interviews from the red carpet before the annual NFL Honors event that salutes the top performers of the 2024 season, including the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide, the AP Most Valuable Player and AP Coach of the Year.

Super Bowl LIX Radio launches as a special week-long pop-up channel on Monday, Feb. 3 on SiriusXM channel 106 and on the SiriusXM app. The channel will be hosted by former NFL running back and Louisiana native Jacob Hester. Hester, who is also a host for the SiriusXM College Sports Radio channel, will conduct interviews with players and personalities throughout the week, and highlight the many aspects of Super Bowl Week for listeners around the country, from the game to the Super Bowl city’s unique culture, food, music and more. The channel will also be a source for fans who want info on the NFL activities happening in New Orleans and game day specifics on transportation, stadium security and more. Super Bowl LIX Radio’s daily show, “Super Bowl Drive,” will also be available on the NFL One Pass app throughout Super Bowl Week for users in New Orleans.

SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio channel, headlined by Radio Hall of Famer Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, will broadcast live from SiriusXM’s Media Row set at the New Orleans Convention Center throughout the week, featuring shows hosted by Russo, Damon Amendolara, Mike Babchik, Adam Schein, Michelle Beadle, Cody Decker and Steve Torre.

In addition to its sports channels, SiriusXM brings an exciting lineup of entertainment and talk programming to New Orleans for Super Bowl Week:

  • Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Camille Kostek, Christen Goff, Jena Sims, Katie Austin and Brooks Nader will host a special SiriusXM broadcast on Media Row on Friday at 10 am ET/9 am CT that will feature special guests. The show will air on Super Bowl LIX Radio that night at 7 pm ET/6 pm CT.
  • Nikki and Brie Garcia will host a Super Bowl Week episode of their SiriusXM podcast, “The Nikki & Brie Show,” on Media Row on Friday at 1 pm ET/noon CT.
  • “This Is Happening with Mark Zito and Ryan Sampson,” on SiriusXM Faction Talk (SiriusXM 103), will originate from Media Row throughout the week.
  • Jacob Hester will also host his college sports show, “Off Campus,” heard on SiriusXM College Sports Radio (SiriusXM 84), from Media Row weekdays at 3 pm ET/2 pm CT.
  • The SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio show “Fantasy Life,” hosted by Kendall Valenzuela and Adam Ronis, will air live from Media Row each weekday at 1 pm ET/noon CT (SiriusXM 87).
  • Adam Schein will host his VSiN show from the SiriusXM set on Media Row each weekday at 3 pm ET/2 pm CT (SiriusXM 158).
  • On SportsGrid Radio (SiriusXM 159), “Ferrall Coast to Coast,” hosted by Scott Ferrall, will air from SiriusXM’s Media Row set each weekday at 3 pm ET/2 pm CT.

 

Master Your Music Career with Singers Playground’s Career Mastery Sessions

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Master Your Music Career with Singers Playground’s Career Mastery Sessions
Singers Playground is making career coaching more flexible with Pop In Career Mastery Sessions! These monthly online group coaching sessions cover essential topics like artist identity, release strategies, fanbase building, social media content, publicity, booking, recording, songwriting, and overcoming career-limiting fears. Now, with a 4-session pass, you can use your sessions throughout the year—tailoring your learning to your schedule.

At the heart of these sessions is Micah Barnes, a highly respected music industry mentor, vocal coach, and former member of The Nylons. With years of experience guiding emerging and established artists, Micah provides invaluable expertise, helping musicians refine their craft, build sustainable careers, and navigate the ever-evolving music industry. His hands-on approach, combined with direct access to top industry professionals, makes these sessions an unparalleled opportunity for growth.

Each 90-minute session features Q&A with top industry guests. Upcoming speakers include former Warner Music Canada exec Ron Lapata (Feb 4), professional grant writer Brooklyn Bohach, booking agent Nicole Rochefort (AIM Agency), artist bio-writer and longtime music journalist Karen Bliss, and SOCAN’s VP of International Relations, Catherine Saxberg.

Sessions happen the first Tuesday of every month at 7 PM (EST) on Zoom. Secure your spot now and take control of your career!

🔗 https://singersplayground.com/career-mastery

Sara Grdan and Ivan Terrazas Tango to Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” in Stunning Performance

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Sara Grdan and Ivan Terrazas Tango to Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” in Stunning Performance

At the 2016 Belgrade Tango Encuentro, Sara Grdan and Ivan Terrazas redefined tango tradition, blending the dance’s rich heritage with the urgent, rhythmic intensity of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” The result was a fusion of old and new, grace and grit.

From Trash to Treasure: Meet the Musicians Crafting Instruments from Recycled Materials

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From Trash to Treasure: Meet the Musicians Crafting Instruments from Recycled Materials

Who needs a music store when the world is your instrument? Ken Butler builds hybrids from everyday objects, David Klavins reimagines the piano, and Kolja Kugler’s punk rock robots play their own tunes. Their work challenges the boundaries of traditional instruments, proving that music is as much about ingenuity as it is about melody.

Watch Tom Morello Join Jackson Browne for “Take It Easy” at Wayne Kramer Memorial Show

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Watch Tom Morello Join Jackson Browne for “Take It Easy” at Wayne Kramer Memorial Show

At Wayne Kramer’s memorial show, Tom Morello and Jackson Browne’s rendition of “Take It Easy” bridged generations of rock, connecting the protest anthems of Rage Against the Machine with the folk-rock storytelling of the Eagles.

SiriusXM’s Chris Stapleton Radio Channel Now Available For Free In All SiriusXM-Equipped Vehicles Through February

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SiriusXM’s Chris Stapleton Radio Channel Now Available For Free In All SiriusXM-Equipped Vehicles Through February

SiriusXM today announced its exclusive Chris Stapleton Radio channel is now available for free in all SiriusXM-equipped vehicles through the month of February giving non-subscribers a chance to experience the human curated, premium service.

“Chris Stapleton is a country music icon and his exclusive SiriusXM channel gives listeners the perfect way to connect with this prolific singer-songwriter,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “We’re thrilled to light up vehicles across North America with the Chris Stapleton Radio channel and give more than 100 million potential listeners a taste of what Chris and SiriusXM have to offer,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer.

Chris Stapleton Radio (ch. 63) is curated and presented by the 11-time GRAMMY award winning singer-songwriter and his band, The Honchos, and features the collection of music that covers his life as well as the kings and queens of Country, Rock, Soul, and more. Listeners will have access to Stapleton’s exclusive concert for SiriusXM and Pandora at The Fillmore in New Orleans on Thursday, February 6.

For more information visit www.siriusxm.com/freetoair.

Martin Guitar Foundation Awards Nearly $600K in Grants to Music and Community Organizations

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Martin Guitar Foundation Awards Nearly $600K in Grants to Music and Community Organizations

The Martin Guitar Foundation has announced its 2024 grant recipients, awarding $596,500 to over 93 nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating opportunities in Nazareth and the Lehigh Valley, as well as supporting acoustic music organizations nationwide.

These grants align with the foundation’s core mission, focusing on:  Performance, participation, and education in acoustic steel-string guitar music
Community development in the Nazareth region
Preservation of America’s acoustic guitar heritage
Arts education programs emphasizing acoustic guitar
Educational institutions in the Lehigh Valley
Arts & culture promotion, primarily in the Lehigh Valley
Support for underserved communities, including those experiencing poverty, hunger, illness, and homelessness
Environmental action related to sustainable guitar-making

2024 Grant Recipients

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $35,000 were distributed among local and national organizations.

Lehigh Valley & Regional Organizations

Recipients include:

  • Allentown Art Museum
  • ArtsQuest
  • Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering
  • Lehigh Valley Zoological Society
  • Meals on Wheels Greater Lehigh Valley
  • Nazareth Area Food Bank
  • Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
  • WXPN
    (and many more!)

National Organizations with Strong Arts & Guitar Programs

Recipients include:

  • Country Music Hall of Fame (TN)
  • Folk Alliance International (MO)
  • Guitars in the Classroom (CA)
  • Old Town School of Folk Music (IL)
  • Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour (KY)

The foundation will accept proposals for 2025 grants from June 1 to August 31, 2024. For more information, visit www.martinguitar.com/martin-foundation.

Founded in 1996 by C.F. Martin IV, The Martin Guitar Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting music, arts, education, environmental action, and human services. Through strategic grantmaking, the foundation strives to maximize its impact on communities and the arts.

For nearly 200 years, C.F. Martin & Co. has been crafting some of the finest handmade acoustic guitars—played by legendary musicians across genres and generations. Committed to artistic passion, community, and sustainability, Martin continues to inspire pioneers, rebels, and dreamers through music.

The Martin Guitar Foundation remains dedicated to amplifying voices and opportunities through music, culture, and community service.

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