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HARDY Says He Didn’t Love Country Music Until He Heard Eric Church: “Sent A Chill Up My Spine”
Whiskey Riff
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July 1, 2025
When it comes to pushing the boundaries between country and rock, nobody is doing it more than HARDY. His 2023 album the mockingbird & THE CROW was half rock and half country, showing off both sides of the genre-bending superstar. And his 2024...
Doja Cat says romance in music nowadays means songs about breakups and how women are sick of men
Sportskeeda
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July 1, 2025
V Magazine had chosen Doja Cat for the new cover star of its Fall Preview issue, "Fellini Underground." This conversation surfaced on July 1, 2025, shortly before the release of Cat's much-anticipated album, Vie. During the conversation, Cat...
BTS Announces New Album and World Tour for Spring 2026
Times News Global
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July 1, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea – K-pop sensations BTS confirmed their long-awaited return on Tuesday, announcing plans for a new album and world tour set for spring 2026. During their first live stream since all members completed their mandatory military...
‘The Music Man’ heads to the Argyle Theatre July 10 to Aug. 31
TBR Newsmedia
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July 1, 2025
Up next at the Argyle Theatre, 34 West Main Street in Babylon, is six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed by David Grindrod, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Performances begin...
Regional Music Summit Adds Ben Lee, New Talks and Live Shows
The Music Network
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July 1, 2025
The second round of sessions for the Regional & Remote Music Summit has been announced. Set for Byron Bay from July 23–25, the MusicNSW-hosted event will focus on building tours and festivals under the theme ‘Strengthening Regional Music...
There Are 'No Plans' For VIMIC To Continue After Reunion Show Honoring JOEY JORDISON
Blabbermouth - California
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July 1, 2025
In a new interview with Loaded Radio, VIMIC's Kalen Chase spoke about the upcoming event reuniting the surviving members of the band and honoring Joey Jordison. Taking place in Los Angeles on October 3 at Teragram Ballroom, the Joey Jordison...
Vince Gill Shares Story Behind Massive Album He Compared to a Fleetwood Mac Record
Wide Open Country
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July 1, 2025
Vince Gill has made a lot of albums over the years, but none perhaps quite as ambitious as These Days. The four-disc project, out in 2006, had a total of 43 different songs. Videos by Wide Open Country "That was like a Fleetwood Mac record," Gill...
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, July 17
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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July 1, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 8 p.m. The Redstone Room, 129 Main Street, Davenport IA Boasting numerous chart-topping albums on the iTunes Blues Chart and top-10 smashes on Billboard's Blues, Heatseekers, and Tastemaker charts, the roots and country-blues...
At Fuji music fest, brewer will keep on rockin’ in the beer world
The Asahi Shimbun
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TOKIGAWA, Saitama Prefecture—As a craft beer brewer, Daichi Mori has often dreamed about serving the sprawling crowds at the Fuji Rock Festival, one of Japan’s largest outdoor music events. But as a musician, he has longed to actually take the...
Country Singer Recalls Fear of Having Music Career Taken Away for Being Gay
American Songwriter
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July 1, 2025
Having a dream of performing on stage from a young age, Chely Wright eventually found herself achieving that dream. Recording hit songs like “Shut Up and Drive” and “Single White Female”, the singer appeared on the rise as she released several...
FRANK BELLO Reflects On His First Show With ANTHRAX: I Was 'S****ing In My Pants' And Was 'Excited As Hell'
Blabbermouth - California
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July 1, 2025
In a new interview with The Music Zoo, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I grew up in the Bronx, New York. My heroes, my father figures were musicians, for that...
Which Album Has Been Your Favorite of 2025 So Far? Vote!
Billboard
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July 1, 2025
We’re only six months into 2025, but already a number of artists have dropped albums that have topped the charts, sparked discourse and shaped this year’s culture as we know it. And with that in mind, it’s difficult to choose a favorite. Bad Bunny...
River & Sky music and camping festival just weeks away
The Sudbury Star
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July 1, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Entertainment Music 'Powerful Indigenous voices' among the performers Thea May of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, near Sudbury, will perform at this year's River & Sky festival. Facebook photo River & Sky has...
Oasis join Drake, Ed Sheeran as musical soccer kit sponsors
ESPN Philippines
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July 2, 2025
No strangers to an extremely cool musical tie-in, League of Ireland club Bohemians have unveiled the latest in what has become a series of special edition rock 'n' roll kits. The Dublin-based side has collaborated with Oasis to create a bespoke...
Noeline Hofmann Inks With Sony Music Publishing
MusicRow - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
Noeline Hofmann. Noeline Hofmann has inked a global publishing agreement with Sony Music Publishing. Hailing from Canada, Hofmann has quickly garnered attention with the release of her debut EP, Purple Gas. The EP received recognition from Zach...
BTS Announce New Album and 2026 Tour in First Reunion Since Completing Military Service
NBC News
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July 1, 2025
It's a great day to be a BTS fan. The seven members of the group reunited during a Weverse livestream on July 1 to announce their long-awaited return to the stage and a new album. This marked the group's first joint livestream since completing...
Snoop Dogg Settlement, Diddy Trial, Jay-Z Extortion Ruling & More Top Music Law News
Billboard
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July 1, 2025
THE BIG STORY: Snoop Dogg reached a confidential settlement with Trevor Lawrence Jr., a veteran studio musician who has been credited on songs by Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar and other top artists. Snoop and Lawrence were...
Frank Foster Returns To Baton Rouge For A Big Show
Talk Radio 960AM - Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
(KNGT-FM) - Louisiana's own Frank Foster is coming back to the Bayou State in September for a big show, and we've got all of the information you need to know... The Summer and Fall seasons are when concerts are at an all-time high here in...
ROY KHAN Says CONCEPTION Has 'A Few Songs' Written For Next Studio Album
Blabbermouth - California
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July 1, 2025
In a recent interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan was asked if there are any plans for new music from CONCEPTION, his pre-KAMELOT band which reformed in 2018 and released an EP that year, "My Dark Symphony", and a...
PURPLE KISS unveils scheduler for single album 'I Miss My...'
allkpop
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On July 2, PURPLE KISS dropped a poster revealing their comeback schedule for the group's upcoming project, 'I Miss My....' This will mark PURPLE KISS' new music release in about nine months since their mini-album, 'HEADWAY.' According to the...