Taylor Swift’s back at number one, Beyoncé scores 21st top 10, “I’m Good” bests “Blue” peak

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Now that the Billboard Hot 100 has finally calmed down from its annual Christmas music invasion, things are getting back to normal, with former number ones reclaiming the spot, various hits hitting new peaks and old songs hitting the top 10 thanks to TikTok.

First off, Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” has returned to the top of the Hot 100. That makes seven weeks on top in total for the Midnights single, tying Taylor’s previous longest-running chart-topper, “Blank Space,” which also ruled for seven weeks.

Next up, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha‘s “I’m Good (Blue),” which previously peaked at number seven, has now bounced back up to four. This gives Bebe her second top five hit, after 2018’s “Meant to Be,” and David his fourth. But what’s more impressive is that “I’m Good (Blue)” has now gone higher on the chart than the song it interpolates: Eiffel 65‘s “Blue (Da Ba Dee),” which hit number six in 2000.

Meanwhile, “Die for You,” a song that first appeared on The Weeknd‘s 2016 album Starboy, is suddenly in the top 10, thanks to its popularity on TikTok. That in turn has led to more airplay and streaming, bumping the song to number eight.

And finally, Beyoncé’s “Cuff It” has jumped from #38 to #10, giving Bey her 21st top 10 Hot 100 hit as a solo artist and her second top 10 from her album Renaissance. This is Beyonce’s first album to produce multiple top 10 hits since I Am…Sasha Fierce back in 2008 and 2009. That album gave us “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” “If I Were a Boy,” “Halo” and “Sweet Dreams.”

Jelly Roll rises to #1 with “Son of a Sinner”

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

After finding massive success in the rock world with “Dead Man Walking,” Jelly Roll officially has his first #1 country hit, as “Son of a Sinner” tops the chart this week.

“My first number 1 on country radio is official,” he tweeted. “Words can’t even begin to describe my gratitude. Thank y’all for changing my life.”

It’s a milestone that hits close to home for Jelly Roll, since he is a Nashville native.

Both of Jelly Roll’s hits appear on his Ballads of the Broken album.

Gangsta Boo’s funeral arrangements announced

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

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Details have been announced for those hoping to say their last goodbyes to Gangsta Boo. Drumma Boy shared a flyer with the information Sunday via his Instagram account.

According to the post, Gangsta Boo’s life and legacy will be honored during a celebration of life, set to take place January 13 at Railgarten in her native Memphis, Tennessee. The funeral service is scheduled for the following day at Brown Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi.

“Been a rough 2023 so far but i know you are finally at peace…,” Drumma Boy captioned the post. “Let us come together as we celebrate our legendary queen, sister, & friend! Thank you @missyeahoe for blessing us with your presence!”

Gangsta Boo, born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, passed away January 1 at the age of 43. The former Three 6 Mafia star was discovered dead on the porch of a Whitehaven home; the official cause of death has not been released.

Warren Haynes shares health update, will miss Gov’t Mule’s Island Exodus

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

As previously reported, Gov’t Mule was forced to postpone their New Year’s concerts due to a medical emergency in the band. It turns out it was Warren Haynes who suffered that emergency and now he’s giving fans an update on his health.

In a post on Instagram, Haynes shared that he is “doing OK,” but that he had been hospitalized for the past week “due to some pretty serious complications from COVID and influenza.” He is home now.

“I’m very sorry Gov’t Mule couldn’t do our New Year’s Eve run,” he writes. “Trust me when I say we were actually really excited for these shows and the band was raring to go.” He also assured fans they would be rescheduled.

But in some more bad news, Haynes let fans know that he will not be able to attend Gov’t Mule’s annual Island Exodus in Jamaica, which kicks off January 15, because doctors say he needs more time to recuperate.

The four-day festival will go on, however, and it’s added Anders Osborne, Jackie Greene, John Scofield, Robert Randolph, Audley Freed, Rob Barraco, Robert Kearns and Jeff Sipe to the lineup, which already includes special guests Jimmy Vivino and Ron Holloway, as well as Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, Duane Betts, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Little Days.

Joey Fatone crashes drag brunch and performs “Bye Bye Bye”

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

NSYNC‘s Joey Fatone gave some lucky fans a big treat at a drag brunch: he crashed the gathering to perform one of his band’s biggest hits.

Drag queens Tiffany Fantasia and Elishaly D’Witshes brunched with fans at the Palace in Miami, Florida. The venue shared video of the two performing the early 2000’s hit with the beloved boy bander.

And while they lip-synced to the song, Joey was on hand to sing his part. He even broke out some of his old dance moves for the performance, with the drag queens catching on and assisting with the iconic choreography.

The crowd went wild, with fans screaming and singing along with the music.

“WHAT A WEEKEND ITS BEEN ALREADY!!” the venue captioned the video, adding, “You never know who’s going to attend our shows!”

The Palace is a famous drag bar and holds brunches every Friday through Monday.

From “Sin Wagon” to Sin City: Chicks line up Vegas dates

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

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The Chicks are the latest country artists headed to Vegas.

Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer will play six dates at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas starting May 3.

“Finally getting to play live in 2022 left us hungry to continue our tour,” the Chicks said in a statement. “After so many years without new music, last year felt like a long time coming.”

“We hope our fans are ready for more in 2023 because we are not done!” they continue. “There is a lot more to come this year and we are excited to get it all started in Las Vegas at the Zappos Theater this spring.”

Tickets go on sale this Friday.

The Chicks’ most recent album, Gaslighter, came out in July 2020. It was their first in more than 14 years.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Smashing Pumpkins headlining 2023 BottleRock Napa Valley festival

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Smashing Pumpkins will headline the 2023 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, taking place May 26-28 in the wine country of Napa, California.

The bill also includes The National, Phantogram, Sheryl Crow, Bastille, Lucius, War, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs, The Airborne Toxic Event, The Struts, KennyHoopla, Beach Weather and The Unlikely Candidates. Post Malone, Lizzo, Duran Duran and Lil Nas X will headline, as well.

Tickets go on sale this Tuesday, January 10, at noon PT.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit BottleRockNapaValley.com.

Graceland celebrates Elvis Presley’s 88th birthday

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Elvis Presley would have turned 88 on Sunday and his birthday was celebrated at his Memphis estate, Graceland, with daughter Lisa Marie Presley on hand to welcome a huge crowd of fans.

“I can speak with some authority having been here every year for a lot of years,” Elvis Presley Enterprises CEO Jack Soden told the crowd. “This is unquestionably the largest crowd we’ve ever had. You all come from all over the world … and we love you for being here.”

The celebration included several Elvis-related events, including a birthday proclamation from the city of Memphis, an Aloha from Hawaii-themed cake to mark the concert’s 50th anniversary and an appearance by actor Alton Mason, who played Little Richard in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis film.

“Thank you. It’s been a while. I missed you,” Lisa Marie told the gathered crowd. “I keep saying you’re the only people that can bring me out of my house. I’m not kidding.”

She added, “Today, (Elvis) would’ve been 88 years old, it’s hard to believe. I think that he’d be proud. This year has been an incredible year,” referring to the renewed love of Elvis thanks to the film. She added, “It’s just so moving how every year you come from all over the world. It’s moving to me and my family … so thank you.”

The celebration also marked the official opening of Graceland’s new The Making of Elvis exhibition featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 2022 film.

50th anniversary of David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ to be marked with release of half-speed master LP

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

David Bowie’s classic album Aladdin Sane turns 50 this year, and the milestone will be marked with two special vinyl releases.

On April 14, just one week before the actual anniversary, a special limited-edition 50th anniversary half-speed mastered LP of Aladdin Sane is coming out, along with a picture disc LP, which will be pressed from the same master. The new release was cut by John Webber at AIR Studios from the restored masters of the original master tapes, with no additional processing.

Aladdin Sane, Bowie’s sixth studio album, was released April 30, 1973, just ten months after The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. It featured such songs as “The Jean Genie” and “Drive-In Saturday Night,” and marked Bowie’s debut on the U.S. album charts, landing in the Top 20. It is probably best known for its classic album cover, featuring a photo by Brian Duffy of Bowie donning his iconic red and blue lightning bolt makeup.

Paramore teases new ’This Is Why’ song, “C’est Comme Ca”

January 9, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Paramore‘s much-anticipated album This Is Why is still about a month away, but it appears Hayley Williams and company will be providing some fresh material soon to tide you over.

In their Instagram Story, the “Misery Business” rockers have shared a short preview of new music alongside the letters “CCC,” presumably referring to the This Is Why track “C’est Comme Ca.” Additionally, Paramore’s ever-cryptic website calendar reveals that “CCC” will be arriving this Thursday, January 12.

“C’est Comme Ca” — which is French for “It’s Like That” — will be the third This Is Why track to be released, following “The News” and the title track. The album, the first full-length effort from Paramore since 2017’s After Laughter, arrives in full on February 10.

Paramore will launch a U.S. tour in support of This Is Why in May. They’re also playing a This Is Why release show February 6 in Nashville and will open for select dates on Taylor Swift‘s stadium tour in March.

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