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Live album of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1976 London residency to be released in August

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new live album highlighting Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1976 London residency is getting its first-ever official release.

Roots, Rock, Reggae: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon features 18 tracks recorded during Marley’s June 1976 sold-out residency at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. According to a press release, the tracks included on the album represent the “best performance of each song” across the residency’s four shows.

And fans are getting their first taste of the album with the release of the track “Roots, Rock, Reggae (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon),” which is now available via digital outlets.

Performances from the concert were previously only available as part of an incomplete bootleg. The album features live takes of such Marley classics as “Get Up, Stand Up,” “I Shot the Sheriff” and “No Woman No Cry,” along with the rarity “Bend Down Low” and more.

Roots, Rock, Reggae: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon will be released Aug. 14 digitally, as two-LP vinyl and two-CD sets, and as a limited-edition two-LP color vinyl. All formats are available for preorder now.

Nashville notes: Vince Gill’s ‘Prayer’ + Chris Young’s radio song

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Chris Young’s new radio single is the title track of his latest album, “I Didn’t Come Here to Leave.”

Vince Gill’s new EP in his 50 Years from Home series is A Mother’s Prayer, which features a title track co-written with Jordan Fletcher and Maggie Rose, who also lends background vocals.

Wade Bowen’s 11th studio album will arrive Sept. 25, titled The Version of Me You Get.

Tim McGraw, Reba, LBT and many more to celebrate the Fourth live on ABC

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

ABC’s planning a huge party for the 250th birthday of the USA, live from the country music capitol of the world.

“Mark your calendars — this Fourth of July just got a whole lot bigger,” the network posted on its socials Monday. “Don’t miss Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash for a night of live music, fireworks, and celebration like no other.”

Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Elizabeth Nichols and Emily Ann Roberts are set to play, along with The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, comedian John Crist, Lauren Daigle, Nick Jonas, Ne-Yo and Sublime.

Ryan Seacrest will host the show, which airs live coast-to-coast starting at 8 p.m. ET. You’ll be able to tune in via ABC, Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, FX and Freeform.

Stevie Nicks is angry at Keith Urban over yacht rock song

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Back in 1978, Stevie Nicks sang backup on a top-10 hit by Walter Egan called “Magnet and Steel,” which she also inspired. Now she’s miffed that an artist who just covered the song didn’t invite her to sing on it.

Country superstar Keith Urban has released a yacht rock album called Flow State, featuring covers of classic songs like Stephen Bishop’s “On and On,” Ambrosia’s “How Much I Feel,” Seals & Crofts’ “Summer Breeze” and Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away.” He also covered “Magnet and Steel” and invited country group Little Big Town to sing on it with him. And that, he says, caused a problem.

Speaking to Billboard, Keith says, “The full weird story about all of that … is [Stevie Nicks’ guitarist] Waddy Wachtel is a good friend of mine. … I sent Waddy the record, he played it for Stevie, and he sent me a text: ‘Stevie’s very angry that she wasn’t asked to sing on the song with you.'”

He laughs, “I’m like, ‘Oh my god, that’s fantastic!’”

While Stevie doesn’t sing on the album, the king of yacht rock, Michael McDonald, does. He guest stars on a song called “We Go Back.”

The Lumineers net gig opening US Open tennis tournament

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Before tennis players start grunting their way through difficult matches, attendees of the U.S. Open will also be able to hear exclamations of “Ho!” and “Hey!”

The Lumineers are set to perform at the U.S. Open kickoff concert, taking place Aug. 21 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

US Open Insiders will have access to a presale beginning Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET.

For more info, visit USOpen.org.

The Lumineers released their latest album, Automatic, in 2025. Their upcoming live plans also include performances at the Zootown, Minnesota Yacht Club and Newport Folk festivals.

Sleeping with Sirens announces US tour behind new ‘An Ending in Itself’ album

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sleeping with Sirens has announced a U.S. tour in support of the band’s new album, An Ending in Itself.

The headlining trek launches Oct. 6 in Phoenix and concludes Nov. 12 in Atlanta. Presales are open now, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit SirensMusic.co.

An Ending in Itself, the eighth Sleeping with Sirens record, dropped Friday. It’s the follow-up to 2022’s Complete Collapse.

Bonnie Tyler out of coma ‘but remains very unwell,’ according to statement

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Singer Bonnie Tyler is still recovering after undergoing surgery in May.

Tyler’s rep confirmed in May that doctors had put the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer in a medically induced coma to aid in her recovery from intestinal surgery. A post on the 75-year-old Tyler’s website on Monday reveals that she is “no longer in a coma but remains very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal.”

“Although her condition is improving it is a slow process,” the statement reads. “Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery but it is going to take time.”

Tyler did have some shows scheduled for 2026, and the post apologizes to fans “for the disappointment that this will cause.”

“We would like to thank everyone for the huge outpouring of love and support from all over the world that we have received for Bonnie and want to tell you that she is aware of, and very grateful for, your good wishes,” the post continues. “Bonnie’s family continue to ask for privacy and promise that we will issue further updates as soon as there are significant developments to share.”

Tyler, known for her husky voice, rose to fame in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Her career launched to superstardom in 1983 thanks to her hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Bob Dylan reflects on the best and worst parts about being in your 80s

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bob Dylan turned 85 in May, and in a new opinion piece for The New York Times he reflects on the best and worst things about being an octogenarian.

The article was tied to President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday Sunday, although Dylan doesn’t mention Trump.

Dylan notes that the best part about being 80 “is that you outlive the clocks that have been chasing you.”

“It’s freedom from that lie that anything was ever under control,” he writes. “You don’t chase the parade anymore. You’re an old king from some vanished country. You’re harder to program. You’re not rushing to become anything and you’re not haunted by things that you did.”

He adds, “You’re haunted by how little of it really mattered in the way you thought it would.”

As for the worst things about being 80, Dylan notes, “The old fire in your heart still tells you to do this and that, but your body says we already did it. Also, nothing surprises you. It sounds like a luxury but it’s not, and also you’ve run out of illusions.”

“The really worst part about being 80 is that you find, at last, you’ve got an understanding of something that might have altered everything in the past, had it come at a time when something could still be altered,” he continues. “When you’re young you think that time moves forward. At 80 you know that it doesn’t, it stands still. We’re the ones that move.”

But turning 85 hasn’t slowed Dylan down. He’s currently on a North American tour that hits Santa Barbara on Wednesday. A complete list of dates can be found at BobDylan.com.

Chris Janson and Steven Curtis Chapmen update ‘America the Beautiful’ for 2026

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Chris Janson and Christian music superstar Steven Curtis Chapman have come together to create a new version of “America the Beautiful” for the United States’ 250th birthday on July 4.

“I’ve always believed music has the power to bring people together,” Chris says. “No matter where you’re from or what you believe, we all share this beautiful country and its story. Recording ‘America the Beautiful’ with Steven was an opportunity to celebrate what connects us and remind people that unity starts with listening to one another.”

The two Grand Ole Opry members performed the song together June 12 on the historic stage, along with the children’s choir featured on the track.

Chris’ latest hit, “Me & a Beer,” just peaked at #9 on the Mediabase radio airplay chart.

French Montana reaches out to cab driver after Knicks fans damage his vehicle

June 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

French Montana wants to lend a helping hand to a cab driver whose car was damaged during celebrations for the NBA’s newest champions: the Knicks.

After coming across a video of the driver watching helplessly watching as a crowd climbed and ran across his cab, French reposted it on X and wrote, “Somebody find him for me so we can help him get back on his feet.” He followed up on Instagram Monday, writing, “lets find this brother.”

The celebrations in New York came after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals, securing their first championship in 53 years.

French recently added Remy Ma to his collaboration with Max B, “Ever Since You Left Me,” in honor of the Knicks’ playoff run and overall journey.

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