President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Sunday following the early morning attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, which he noted was the deadliest shooting in U.S. history. “Today as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder, the horrific massacre of dozens of innocent people,” he said. Keeping his remarks relatively brief,… Source: RollingStone Link: […]
John Legend and Imagine Dragons are among the musicians showing their support after a mass shooting killed 50 and injured 53. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Music Stars React to Orlando Nightclub Massacre, Deadliest Mass Shooting in U.S. History
The fatal shooting of Christina Grimmie brought back painful memories to members of Pantera, who lost their guitarist, “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, in a similar incident more than a decade ago. Responding to the recent news on Sunday, the band posted a note on Facebook calling on club owners and promoters to do… Source: RollingStone Link: Pantera Calls […]
Saturday was another day of surprise duets at CMA Music Fest: Martina McBride with Steven Tyler, Blake Shelton and the Oak Ridge Boys, and Chris Young with tourmate Cassadee Pope. We caught them backstage and onstage during Nashville’s hottest weekend of the year so far — both temperature and talent-wise…. Source: RollingStone Link: CMA Music […]
Selena Gomez offered a heartbroken tribute to her slain friend Christina Grimmie during her concert in Miami on Saturday night. After breaking down in tears during her performance of “Nobody” at the American Airlines Arena, Gomez apologized to the crowd and sat down at the piano. She then recalled her history with… Source: RollingStone Link: Selena […]
At least 50 people were killed and more than 30 hospitalized when a gunman opened fire at a nightclub in Orlando early Sunday morning. Authorities are calling the attack on Pulse, a popular gay bar in the city’s downtown, an act of domestic terrorism. Orlando Police Chief John Mina said that the gunman, armed with… Source: RollingStone Link: At […]
Playing an entire set of songs from his critically acclaimed latest album Mr. Misunderstood to a stadium full of country fans at CMA Music Fest early Friday night apparently wasn’t enough for Eric Church. In the wee hours, the Chief took to a tiny stage at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop… Source: RollingStone Link: See Eric […]
“Free Bird!” someone from the back of the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California yelled Thursday night. Bob Dylan and his band responded accordingly. The legendary folk singer, who turned 75 last month, closed the evening’s performance with the ultimate southern rock jam “Free Bird,” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It’s the first time Dylan covered the rock… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]
In a lengthy Facebook post, Neil Young cleared the air about how he feels about Donald Trump using his songs: “YOUNG CONTINUES TO DENY TRUMP PERMISSION TO USE HIS MUSIC,” the rocker wrote, attaching a short clip of him yelling “Fuck you, Donald Trump” onstage. The discrepancy began with an interview with… Source: RollingStone Link: Neil […]
In Manchester, Tennessee, 22-year-old Casey Young died early Saturday, WSMV-TV reports. Young was struck by two vehicles on Interstate 24 near the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival taking place this weekend. He was found wearing a Bonnaroo wristband and a Bonnaroo t-shirt. The collision happened just after 1 a.m. near the McMinnville Highway… Source: RollingStone Link: Bonnaroo […]