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Nashville notes: Josh Ross’ new dates, CRS performers & more

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Josh Ross’ Later Tonight tour of Canada was supposed to end Monday night in Vancouver, but he’s added more dates because he says he’s “having too much fun.” A presale for the new shows starts Tuesday at 10 a.m., with a March 13 general onsale date. The new dates include a June 12 show in Saskatchewan and three shows on Sept. 24, 25 and 26 in Ontario. Meanwhile, the “Hate How You Look” singer is teasing an unreleased song on his socials called “Give Er Hell.”

Keith Urban, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi, Brothers Osborne, Vince Gill, Tyler Hubbard and more are just some of the artists who’ll be playing Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on March 19. The show is being organized by MCA — formerly Universal Music Group Nashville — as part of its annual Country Radio Seminar lunchtime concert.

Some of Nashville’s top songwriters will gather in Sin City this August for the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival. Scheduled for Aug. 20 through 22, the festival will be held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Tickets go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m. PT. This year’s lineup includes Dean Dillon, who’s written over 60 George Strait songs; Liz Rose, best known for co-writing many of Taylor Swift’s country hits; Bob DiPiero, who’s written hits for artists including Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire; and for a change of pace, Marti Frederiksen, who’s written and/or produced hits for Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne and Mötley Crüe.

Neil Young back in the studio with Chrome Hearts

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Neil Young is back in the studio.

In a new post on his Neil Young Archives site, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed that he’s recording a new album with his band Chrome Hearts.

The post started out with Young commenting on what’s been going on in America, writing, “I am so hurt for this country. Politics today is sad and depressing for me. I can’t do it anymore.”

“I can go out and demonstrate my feelings about it,” he added, before calling President Donald Trump “the worst president in the history of our country.”

He then let fans know what he’s been up to.

“Now, thankfully, once again, I’m in the studio recording a new album with the Chrome Hearts,” he wrote. “I love the songs and the feelings of life and love. Music is. So far we have eight new songs. They make me feel.”

Young released his first album with Chrome Hearts, Talkin to the Trees, in June 2025. He was supposed to hit the road with the band this summer, but in February he canceled the tour, noting he “decided to take a break.”

Former Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra hospitalized following stroke

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jello Biafra, founding member and former lead singer of the seminal punk band Dead Kennedys, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Saturday.

“I hopped out of my bed because I needed to pee, and my left leg just collapsed under me and I fell to the floor,” Biafra writes in an Instagram post published Monday by his record label, Alternative Tentacles. “I couldn’t even break the fall with my left arm because it wasn’t working either. I tried to hop back up again, and I couldn’t. I realized I had ‘fallen and I can’t get up!'”

“It was [at] this point I thought, ‘Oh s***, I’m having a stroke!'” he continues. “I still have a lot of great stuff in me, but right now I gotta lotta of rehabbing to do.”

The post adds that Biafra is currently stable and updates will be provided as they come.

Biafra formed Dead Kennedys in 1978 alongside guitarists East Bay Ray and 6025, bassist Klaus Flouride and drummer Ted. The band released four albums before breaking up in 1986.

Dead Kennedys reformed in 2001 without Biafra, and the relationship between the two camps has remained contentious.

Lil Poppa laid to rest

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A funeral service for Lil Poppa was held Saturday at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was laid to rest in a gold casket, according to XXL. During the service, his manager addressed fans’ social media comments and theories, and emphasized that the rapper was loved, cared for and often given words of encouragement throughout his journey.

“I said, ‘Don’t ever stop praying.’ I said, ‘You have a son to live for,'” she said, in part. “I said, ‘You have a family of people that need you and depend on you.'”

“Everybody has to deal with they own things on they own time,” she added. “And, if you really knew Poppa, you knew this is what Poppa wanted. Poppa was never happy with life. It had nothing to do with anybody. He just feel like he wasn’t making nobody happy. And that wasn’t the way it was supposed to be. Because, in truth, he made all of us happy.”

Poppa, born Janarious Wheeler, died by suicide on Feb. 18. He was 25 years old.

Yo Gotti, to whom Lil Poppa was signed, was in attendance. His CMG label paid tribute to the star upon news of his passing. “Thank you for sharing your gift with the world,” the caption read.

If you are in crisis or know someone in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or by visiting 988lifeline.org. You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

Bruno Mars’ ‘I Just Might’ back at #1 on Hot 100

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruno Mars “just might” be topping multiple charts.

As his album The Romantic debuts atop the Billboard 200, the first single off that album, “I Just Might,” has bounced back to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

The song initially became Bruno’s first #1 debut on the chart and was his 10th #1 hit overall. It spent its first two weeks on the chart back in January. This week it jumps to #1 again from the #5 spot.

Another song off The Romantic, “Risk It All,” debuts at #4, making it Bruno’s 22nd top-10 song.

Bruno posted the chart feats in an Instagram slideshow on Monday, along with a final slide of his head pasted on an exaggerated muscular body, with the caption, “Slide For The Vibe!”

Bruno’s The Romantic Tour kicks off April 10 in Las Vegas.

The Stray Cats announce dates for new summer tour

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After canceling their 2025 tour due to frontman Brian Setzer’s health, The Stray Cats are headed back out on the road this summer.

All three original members — Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom — are set to kick off a new monthlong cross-country trek on July 24 in Las Vegas, wrapping Aug. 16 in Morristown, New Jersey.

“It’s good to be healthy and strong again,” Setzer says. “Come on out and have some fun with us this summer.”

“The Stray Cats are back and ready to blast off!” Rocker adds. “It’s an amazing feeling to join up with Brian and Slim, hit the stage and Rock across America.”

Finally, Phantom notes, “With The Stray Cats, there’s always some extra magic around the summertime shows. It’s the perfect time for the Cats & Kittens to get dolled up, put the top down and cruise to the greatest Rockabilly show on earth!”

An artist presale for tickets will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The Stray Cats’ 2025 tour was supposed to begin in October, but was canceled so Setzer could address what was described as a “serious illness.”

It was supposed to be the band’s first tour since February 2024. It was also supposed to be their first tour since Setzer’s February 2025 announcement that he’d been diagnosed w

Franz Ferdinand announces summer US tour dates

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Franz Ferdinand has announced a run of U.S. summer tour dates in continued support of their latest album, 2025’s The Human Fear.

The headlining outing spans from Aug. 2 in Buffalo, New York, to Aug. 15 in Dallas. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit FranzFerdinand.com.

The Human Fear marked the sixth Franz Ferdinand album and spawned the single “Audacious.”

Franz’s upcoming live schedule also includes playing the 2026 Osheaga festival in Montreal and opening for My Chemical Romance at New York City’s Citi Field.

Marilyn Manson announces 30th anniversary ‘Antichrist Superstar’ concerts

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Marylin Manson has announced a pair of concerts celebrating the 30th anniversary of his 1996 album, Antichrist Superstar.

The shows take place Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

“I’m celebrating 30 years of Antichrist Superstar at The Wiltern with a set that dives deep into this defining record and spans the milestones that followed,” Manson says in an Instagram post. “It’s a tribute to where I began – and everything I have become.”

Presales begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. PT. For all ticket info, visit MarilynManson.com.

Antichrist Superstar marked the second Marilyn Manson album and spawned the single “The Beautiful People.”

Manson’s most recent album is 2024’s One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, which marked his first since being accused of abuse by his ex Evan Rachel Wood in 2021. Manson has denied the allegations, and an investigation into him was dropped by the Los Angeles district attorney in 2025.

Manson will launch a U.S. spring tour in April, followed by a run with Rob Zombie kicking off in August.

Brandy & Monica, Kehlani, Latto, Patti LaBelle, Cardi B announced as 2026 ‘Essence’ Fest performers

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Essence continues to celebrate Women’s History Month with the unveiling of its 2026 festival lineup, and it’s starting with the ladies first. According to a post on Instagram, the first performers announced for the annual event are Brandy & Monica, Kehlani, Latto, Patti LaBelle and Cardi B.

“You asked and we heard you loud and clear!” the post’s caption reads, with a clip in which the performers’ names are being typed on a typewriter. “The countdown to ESSENCE Festival has officially begun and in true ESSENCE fashion, we’re starting with Ladies First.”

“From legendary voices who built the foundation to the Hitmakers running the charts today, the women of music are stepping onto the Superdome stage,” the caption continues.

More performers and experiences will be announced at a later date.

The 2026 Essence Festival of Culture is set to take place July 3-5 at its usual location, the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Weekend packages are now available for purchase.

Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo dead at 60

March 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo died Monday at the age of 60, his family confirmed in a post on Instagram.

“After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end,” read the family statement. “During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another.”

DeCarlo joined Boston in 2007 following the death of original frontman Brad Delp, who died by suicide on March 9, 2007. DeCarlo got the gig after sending a MySpace link of him performing Boston covers, as well as an original song he wrote in honor of Delp, to the band’s management. He was working for Home Depot at the time. He has been part of Boston’s touring lineup ever since.

DeCarlo also appeared on Boston’s 2013 album Life, Love & Hope, which also featured previously recorded vocals by Delp.

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