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Photo Credit: Joshua Jackson Stewart [embedded content] Brandon Arreaga, Edwin Honoret, Nick Mara, Austin Porter and Zion Kuwonu have embraced their place in the history of pop music. For a time, the future of PrettyMuch was uncertain. Simon Cowell brought the group together in 2016, and they debuted in 2017 with “Would You Mind,” which

‘brent’ was a massive success for the duo of Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler in 2019. They are a match made in singer-songwriter heaven. They’ve collaborated on tons of songs, and the first single “this is how you fall in love” is a great introduction to their new EP brent ii. The daydreaming duet of

First thing Friday, Cardi dropped her latest single. It’s a slice of smoking-hot NSFW rhymes, accompanied with a spectacular music video, for a new single simply called ‘Up’. Cardi announced her new single on Monday, sharing the cover artwork and writing, “LETS GOOOOOO!” Of course Cardi’s last release was “WAP,” her blockbuster team-up with Megan Thee

Returning in a sparkling pop creation via a proven collaboration, we see multi-platinum singer-songwriter, KIIARA, and platinum producer Felix Cartal defy the usual industry standards and allow their creativity to guide them on their latest single. “Happy Hour” is an uplifting tune paired with wry, personal lyrics that will provide the next anthem for 2021, out now via Physical Presents.

Two days after debuting a snippet on TikTok, P!nk took to Twitter on Wednesday (Feb. 10) to announce that she and her daughter Willow Sage Hart will release the original song “Cover Me in Sunshine” today. Check it out below and here a message from P!nk herself. “Cover Me In Sunshine” ft. #WillowSageHart – Available

American rapper Young M.A. recently caused a an up roar online when she claimed that “we barely have R&B” in 2020. And you know what I would have to agree, in fact since the 90’s R&B has slowly been diminishing. Step in, dvsn, the duo made up of singer Daniel Daley and Grammy-awarding producer Nineteen85.

 After amassing over 50 million streams and receiving acclaim from FLAUNT Magazine and many more, buzzing Sacramento, California rapper and #RUNWAYCHALLENGE queen Stunna Girl is back with a new single and music video entitled “Still Smoke” directed by Cortez G West.  Get it HERE via Epic Records. Reupping Axel Foley’s classic theme from Beverly Hills Cop, she shreds through the REEFA produced beat with teeth bared and knockout bars on

Austin, Brandon, Edwin, Nick, Zion, collectively known as PRETTYMUCH have returned with their brand new single ‘Lonely’. No word on whether an album will follow, but they did just recently release an EP entitled ‘Smackables’. Be sure to check out the new song and video below. [embedded content] neillfrazer@hotmail.com

When she was a teenager in Kentucky, Carly Pearce liked to pore over the liner notes of her favorite country CDs and study who was involved: the players, producers, and songwriters. She became enamored of composers who, while not exactly household names, penned some of the most enduring hits of the era for Martina McBride,

Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah earned a 2020 Grammy Awards Best American Roots Song nomination for her song “Black Myself,” as originally recorded by Our Native Daughters, a quartet also featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla and Allison Russell. A newly released solo version, however, offers a different look at the track. “”Black Myself” is the first song I’ve

Thirty-four years ago today, on Feb. 19, 1987, Willie Nelson‘s Red Headed Stranger film premiered in Austin, Texas. The movie, which also starred Morgan Fairchild and Katharine Ross, was based on Nelson’s 1975 album of the same name. In Red Headed Stranger, Nelson plays Rev. Julian Shay, who travels to Montana to preach, along with his wife,

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill‘s private island estate in the Bahamas has gone on the market, and it could be yours — that is, if you’ve got $35 million to spend. The couple bought an island in the Bahamas called L’île d’Anges in 2003, according to Architectural Digest, but they did not move into their home there

Dolly Parton has asked that a bill proposing a statue in her likeness for the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville be dropped. The legislation was introduced in January by Tennessee House member John Windle. “I am honored and humbled by their intention, but I have asked the leaders of the state legislature to remove the

Robyn Ottolini‘s acoustic performance of her single “F-150” is daring — especially because the performance puts the singer and her guitarist in the bed of a burning truck! It’s premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play above to watch. The acoustic version of “F-150” strips the song down to how it sounded when Ottolini first

Kelly Clarkson will soon sit down with Dr. Jill Biden at the White House in what will be the first solo TV interview for the esteemed First Lady and longtime educator since her husband, Joe Biden, was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20. Clarkson revealed the news on Wednesday (Feb.

Progress often comes when people examine their past actions and make changes based on what they’ve learned more recently. Neither Luke Combs nor Maren Morris contends to be perfect, either in the past or as they’re working to grow into more inclusive individuals, but both artists took a public step in their journeys during an hour-long

Vince Gill weighed in on country music’s history with racism and debuted a new song about the issue during a reported segment on Wednesday’s CBS This Morning. The songwriter also spoke about the Morgan Wallen controversy and threw water on the argument that Wallen’s use of the “n-word” is the same as a rap artist

Troy Cartwright is Berklee trained but Red Dirt raised, and while the Dallas native says he listened close to his college professors, he also never forgot where he came from. When songwriting today, it’s still usually just him and an acoustic guitar, like it’s always been. “I was actually very, very bad at all the musical

Eric Church got out of Nashville — and his comfort zone — to make Heart & Soul, his forthcoming triple album. The country superstar says his goal in creating his latest music was to “make people really uncomfortable.” The decision was a product of the creation of Church’s last album, 2018’s Desperate Man. In a new behind-the-scenes video, the singer

Songwriting legend Harlan Howard once described county music as “three chords and the truth,” a genre that stands strong on a foundation of masterful storytelling. And what better to enhance a well-written song than a powerful music video? Triumphant, despairing or sorrowful, country music videos have long provided a visual backdrop for some of music’s

With its future already unclear due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nashville’s famed rock venue the Exit/In is now up for sale. In its 50th year of operation, Exit/In has served as a popular concert destination for Music City, hosting national touring acts including Talking Heads, R.E.M., and Lucinda Williams, as well as homegrown artists from

Hailey Whitters teams up with one of her childhood idols, Trisha Yearwood, on her new song “How Far Can It Go?” Whitters opens the summery song, reminiscent of Yearwood’s signature hit “She’s in Love With the Boy,” before the country icon takes over on the second verse. Their voices join together on the chorus as

Kenny Chesney is grieving the loss of a friend of 15 years. A helicopter pilot named Maria Rodriguez was among those killed in a crash on the Virgin Islands, the singer says. The crash on St. Thomas took multiple lives, including that of Rodriguez, a woman the country singer called a dear friend. “I have

Priscilla Presley has downsized considerably with the purchase of her new California condo, but she sure hasn’t given up any luxuries. The actress, businesswoman and former wife of Elvis Presley has sold her lavish mansion and moved to a splendid condo, and pictures show that she won’t lack any of the top-notch amenities she’s been

Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. (Check out last week’s best songs.) Tiera featuring Breland, “Miles” Singer-songwriter

Lanco‘s latest release, “Near Mrs.,” is a rock-inflected look back at the love interests who were almost — but not quite — the one. Though those relationships ultimately ended in heartbreak, it’s not a sad song. On the contrary, the narrator offers gratitude for the lessons learned from each one, and traces how each “Near Mrs.”

After a largely virtual season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are back in the studio for the TV singing competitions 19th season. They’ll be practicing social distancing as they audition hopefuls in only three California cities, rather than making their usual national rounds,but as Perry dramatically put it during Sunday

Can you imagine turning down some of country music’s most well-known names for a spot in a singing competition? That’s exactly what the crew of American Idol did — more than once, too. Awkward! The popular TV show might be known for turning out superstars including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Scotty McCreery, but those involved with American Idol also said

Singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd is joined by his wife, country star Maren Morris, on the smoldering new duet “Chasing After You,” released on Friday. It is Hurd’s first release since putting out the EOM EP, which featured his single “Every Other Memory,” in 2020. Penned by Brinley Addington and Jerry Flowers, “Chasing After You” chronicles the

Blake Shelton is keeping it all in the (soon-to-be) family with his newest music video. The clip for the country singer’s hard-times love song “Minimum Wage” was directed by Todd Stefani, who just so happens to be the youngest brother of fellow artist Gwen Stefani, Shelton’s fiancée. The video’s sure to have Shelton fans missing in-person