Maddie and Tae’s newly-released video for “Fly” could easily be taken as the duo’s response to hurdles they’ve had to jump to make country music history. The Oklahoma and Texas-born singers were 17 years old when they were granted emancipation from their parents in order to pursue music in Tennessee. “We… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]
With the post-Grammys sales surge ebbing away — and no other major debuts to battle with — Imagine Dragons cruised to the top of the Billboard 200, as the Las Vegas arena rockers’ second LP, Smoke and Mirrors, grabbed the Number One spot thanks to 195,000 units sold. It’s the best sales week yet for the… Source: RollingStone Link: On the […]
An investigation into sexual assault allegations against 74-year-old musician Sir Cliff Richard has “increased significantly in size,” U.K. police recently disclosed. The singer, who is best known for a string of U.K. hits with the group the Shadows, previously faced only one claim against him, but now authorities say he… Source: RollingStone Link: Cliff Richard […]
On one of the stand-out tracks from last fall’s Ferg Forever mixtape, New York rapper A$AP Ferg coined a new dance: the dope walk, a loose stut that he describes as “hotter than Cara Delevingne’s.” The song’s guerilla music video puts that to test, bringing the move to New York Fashion… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch A$AP […]
A federal jury has ruled that Apple willfully infringed on patents when developing iTunes’ data storage systems, following eight hours of deliberation. The Tyler, Texas–based judge presiding over the case has ordered the company to pay 2.9 million in damages, according to Reuters. The plaintiff, Smartflash LLC — which is based on… Source: RollingStone Link: Apple […]
While Kid Rock has incorporated elements of country music into his previous albums, his 10th studio album, First Kiss, which was released this week, most seamlessly marries a Nashville radio vibe with the 44-year-old’s increasingly classic-rock sound (case in point, Foreigner will open Rock’s upcoming tour). On First Kiss, Rock has… Source: RollingStone Link: Cowboy, Baby: […]
After blowing away Academy Award audiences with her Sound of Music medley, Lady Gaga will return to the small screen in a much more terrifying role this October: The singer announced on Twitter that she will appear in the fifth season of FX’s American Horror Story. The Hollywood Reporter takes it one step… Source: RollingStone Link: Lady Gaga […]
From “Mercy, Mercy” to “Chain of Fools,” Don Covay wrote some of R&B’s most powerful songs. Peter Wolf became a fan during his musically formative years and has continually paid tribute to Covay (who passed away January 31st) in his work with the J. Geils Band and during his solo… Source: RollingStone Link: Peter Wolf […]
For the second week in a row, America’s top-selling country record isn’t a big budget release by Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert or any of the usual suspects. It’s Aaron Watson’s The Underdog, an independent album released without the help of a traditional record label or a national… Source: RollingStone Link: Aaron Watson […]
Country music will be featured on Saturday Night Live for the second time this season when Zac Brown Band serve as musical guest on March 7th. Actor Chris Hemsworth (Thor) will host the episode, which comes hot on the heels of the NBC comedy sketch show’s recent 40th anniversary special…. Source: RollingStone Link: Zac Brown […]