CMA and Whiskey Jam Host Inaugural Artist Academy

NASHVILLE – On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Country Music Association hosted its inaugural Artist Academy in partnership with Whiskey Jam, as part of CMA’s ongoing commitment to providing the industry with essential resources for success. The Artist Academy was designed to aid emerging artists,...

Savatage’s Jon Oliva Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Ménière’s Disease

When progressive metal band Savatage takes the stage at the upcoming Monsters of Rock festival in São Paulo, Brazil, original frontman and current keyboardist Jon Oliva will be notably absent. Oliva recently announced that due to serious health conditions, including multiple sclerosis and Ménière’s...

Legendary Hard Rockers Bonfire Share New Single “I Died Tonight”

Legendary German hard rockers BONFIRE unveil their new single “I Died Tonight” via Frontiers Music Srl. the track is accompanied by a blazing new video, available below. Bassist Ronnie Parks says about the new track: “We are excited for the release of 'I Died Tonight.' The...

Saxon cancels tour in Japan

From Saxon's social media: Due to an unexpected problem with the processing of the bands Visas in the U.S. Saxon will sadly have to postpone their imminent Japanese tour . All the dates will be rescheduled for next year with details to be announcement imminently ....

Drew Baldridge releases song talking about “Tough People”

Many people lead productive lives and build successful careers in their fields, but few make history—Drew Baldridge is in that elite class. When his song “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” climbed to No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, it became the first self-released single to...

Cody Johnson Talks About His Multiple CMA Award Nominations

Cody Johnson heads into the 58th Annual CMA Awards as one of the top nominees with five nods, placing him just behind Morgan Wallen (who has seven) and tying with Chris Stapleton. Johnson’s nominations include Album of the Year for Leather, Male Vocalist of...

The Big Deal share new single for “Survivor”

DUSTIN HARDMAN (Florida) - Melodic hard rockers The Big Deal are pleased to share their new single and accompanying video “Survivor”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Guitarist Srdjan Brankovic expresses his enthusiasm for the release: “Together with Frontiers Records, we are very much looking...

Alana Springsteen’s Bus Catches On Fire, Shows Cancelled

Rising country artist Alana Springsteen faced a frightening experience early Thursday morning on October 24, when a fire broke out on her tour bus. She shared the ordeal with fans on Instagram, expressing deep gratitude that her team and crew were all safe. Her...