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Stephen Bishop releases previously unreleased song from ‘Careless’ reissue

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Stephen Bishop is set to reissue his debut album, Careless, on Friday in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Ahead of the release, he’s sharing one of the two previously unreleased bonus tracks included in the reissue, the song “I Don’t Know Anymore.”

“‘I Don’t Know You Anymore’ was one of those songs I really loved, and for a while I thought it might make the album,” Bishop tells Billboard in a new interview. “In the end it didn’t, but I never stopped believing in it. I’m happy that, fifty years later, people finally get to hear it.”

“I Don’t Know You Anymore” is now available via digital outlets.

The reissue’s other bonus track, “Back Again,” was also written during the Careless era.

Originally released in October 1976, Careless featured Bishop’s iconic song “On and On,” which peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as “Save it for a Rainy Day,” which was a top-40 hit.

To celebrate Careless, the 74-year-old Bishop will take part in an intimate evening at the Grammy Museum on Oct. 9, which will include an acoustic performance, Bishop’s first live performance in seven years. He will also share stories behind the songs, answer questions from the audience and take part in a live conversation, moderated by his wife and manager, Liz Kamlet. The event is sold out.

Ella Langley says she may ‘never get over’ Matthew McConaughey covering ‘Choosin’ Texas’

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

What’s better than having a song that’s been #1 for 17 weeks? Having an Oscar-winning actor sing that song.

Wednesday night on The Late Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Matthew McConaughey ended up playing and singing a bluegrass version of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” as part of the show’s ongoing Audience Suggestion Box segment.

During the segment, Fallon claimed that a viewer had suggested it would be a “dream come true” for her if he managed to combine “Choosin’ Texas” with McConaughey’s upcoming movie The Rivals of Amziah [am ZIE uh] King, in which he plays a bluegrass musician.

“This is The Tonight Show, where dreams become reality,” Fallon announced, as the curtain opened to reveal McConaughey, playing the mandolin in a bluegrass band called The Last Bison. Fallon joined them, playing washboard.

Ella reposted a clip of the performance on her Instagram Story and captioned it, “I may never get over this.” And on the original post, she commented, “Omg.”

What made the moment even more special is that McConaughey is actually from Texas. He was born in Uvalde, raised in Longview and later attended UT-Austin. And speaking of Austin, that’s where Ella is performing on Thursday night.

Lainey Wilson leads All for the Hall benefit in LA in September

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Lainey Wilson will lead this fall’s All for the Hall benefit Thursday, Sept. 17, at The Novo in Los Angeles.

While the rest of the artists are yet to be revealed, we do know it’ll be a Nashville-style “guitar pull,” with everyone onstage at once taking turns doing their songs.

“I’m so excited to host All for the Hall this fall,” Lainey says. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum does incredible work preserving the music we love and sharing it with the next generation, and it means a lot to me to support that mission. It’s going to be a special night, and I’m honored to be part of it.”

Tickets for fundraiser for the hall of fame go on sale Friday.

Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris hosted the first All for the Hall show in New York City in 2007. Blake Shelton was the force behind the latest one, which took place in 2024 in his native Oklahoma.

Lucky Daye, Yung Miami and more tapped for ‘Billboard’ R&B Hip-Hop Live

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billboard has brought together a group of R&B and hip-hop stars for its R&B Hip-Hop Live concert, taking place Sept. 10 at New York City’s own Brooklyn Steel during Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Week.

The lineup features Lucky Daye and Yung Miami, as well as rising stars Destin Conrad, Samara Cyn and Skippa.

Tickets are available on live.billboard.com/rbhh. Those signed into the Amazon Music app will have access to a “Fast Entry Lane” that allows them to move to the front of the line. Those without an account will also be able to purchase tickets via a QR code, which will give the option to sign up and receive this benefit.

“Billboard has always been at the epicenter of music and culture,” said Billboard CEO Mike Van in a statement. “As hip-hop, R&B and Caribbean music continue to shape culture around the world, we’re committed to championing the emerging voices, generational artists and passionate fans driving these genres forward.”

Warren Haynes releases new track from ‘Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey’

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Warren Haynes has released another track from his upcoming symphonic album, Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey, dropping Sept. 18.

The latest is a performance of “Thorazine Shuffle,” which originally appeared on Gov’t Mule’s 1998 sophomore album, Dose. The performance was arranged by Jon Medeski, who plays organs and keyboards on the album.

“John Medeski did the arrangement for ‘Thorazine Shuffle,’ and his unique take on music in general was what led me to ask him to arrange that particular piece,” says Haynes. “He was able to strike a balance for ‘Thorazine Shuffle’ that takes it a little further avant-garde than most of the songs but still has that beautiful symphonic quality as far as the arrangement is concerned that really transports it into another place.”

He adds, “It’s probably the most unique arrangement on the record.”

“Thorazine Shuffle (Live)” is available now via digital outlets.

The 16-track Dreams & Songs was recorded in 2019 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina, Haynes’ hometown. In addition to Medeski, it has him backed by the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra, as well as musicians Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Sipe and Greg Osby. Edwin McCain and Jasmine Muhammad join on background vocals.

Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey is available for preorder now.

Since the initial 2019 orchestra concerts, Haynes has put on several other symphonic shows and has two more planned, March 11 and 12 in Nashville.

Meanwhile, Haynes and Gov’t Mule are currently on a U.S. tour and will play Aurora, Illinois, on Thursday. A complete list of dates can be found at mule.net.

Ed Sheeran says current LOOP tour is ‘my last tour of the states for a long time’

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you haven’t gotten a ticket to see Ed Sheeran on the North American leg of his LOOP tour, you may want to reconsider because he’s just revealed that he’s not going to be doing another one “for a long time.”

In his newsletter to fans, Ed says that he’s been traveling on the road between dates, as opposed to flying, which is giving him the opportunity to really check out the U.S. and Canada. “Been seeing the national parks and doing big hikes, first time doing it,” he said. “It’s weird, I’ve toured the states for the last 14 years of my career and I’ve never really seen the proper beauty of it. … But the wildness of America and Canada is stunning. Very inspiring.”

He also says that he’s got “a few more” songs coming out “before the end of the year” that he wrote for other artists. He notes how pleased he is at the success of two such songs: “Dai Dai,” the World Cup anthem by Shakira, and “Animal,” by KATSEYE. “I find it keeps my mind ticking over and keeps my creative juices flowing to write songs for other people not in my acoustic lane,” he says of his extra-curricular activities.

Finally, Ed says, “This is my last tour of the states for a long time, I’m gonna pump the brakes on touring once the Loop tour is done and be at home for a bit.” And same thing for his plans to tour Europe in 2027. He writes, “next year will be the last tour I’m on for a while.”

“I’ll still do the odd show I think but randomly and whenever it feels fun, but wanna dig into home life and write songs for a bit,” he concludes.

Rhett Akins will celebrate his birthday by becoming an Opry member

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rhett Akins will officially be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on his birthday, Tuesday, Oct. 13.

His son Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Jamey Johnson and Jon Pardi are just some of the artists who’ll play that night in his honor.

Jon surprised Rhett with the invitation back in June. Rhett’s one of the writers of Jon’s 2017 #1 “Dirt on My Boots.”

Known for his own hits “That Ain’t My Truck” and “Don’t Get Me Started,” Rhett’s written 36 country number ones, going on to become a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and ACM Songwriter of the Decade.

Tinashe releases ‘Melatonin’ alongside music video

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tinashe highlights different forms of dance and dancers in the music video for her new single, “Melatonin.”

Directed by 91 Keys, the video also finds her performing and jamming to the high-energy track in a variety of outfits, with scenes of her turning up alongside a group of partygoers.

The video is now available on YouTube.

“Melatonin” follows “Crash Out” and “Too Easy” as previews of Tinashe’s upcoming album, Popstar, which is set to arrive on Sept. 25.

She is set to perform headlining shows in Chicago, Brooklyn and Los Angeles in support of the project.

KATSEYE talks supporting members on hiatus, performs ‘Animal’ as a quartet

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The last time KATSEYE was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, back in February, there were six members of the group. But when they returned Wednesday night, there were only four, Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza both having since gone on hiatus for health reasons.

Noting that the group looked “different” from the last time they were on the show, Fallon gave them the chance to address the lineup changes. “We have nothing but so much love and support for Sophia and Manon,” said Lara Raj. “And it’s beautiful to see how the EYEKONS give them so much support and also continue to support us.”

The group was on the show to promote their new EP, WILD, their film KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS and their upcoming world tour, which will take them to arenas for the first time. Group member Yoonchae said she didn’t feel ready, adding, “I feel like it’ll hit me once I get there because it’s our first arena tour so it’s much bigger stage. So I’m a little bit nervous.”

KATSEYE also performed their new single “Animal” on the show as a quartet. It was co-written by Ed Sheeran, who they said they first met in France, when he approached them and said he had a song for them.

Linkin Park shares ’Unshatter’ doc clip featuring Mark Hoppus

August 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Linkin Park has shared a new clip from the band’s upcoming documentary, Unshatter.

The clip, streaming on YouTube, features Mike Shinoda sitting in a studio alongside blink-182’s Mark Hoppus as they listen to a recording of the song “Unshatter,” which is featured on the deluxe version of LP’s 2024 comeback album, From Zero. At one point, Hoppus shows Shinoda his arm covered in goosebumps.

“I was moved by that,” Shinoda says. “Goosebumps, you can’t fake.”

Unshatter hits theaters on Sept. 30. The film follows Linkin Park’s journey in reforming the band with new vocalist Emily Armstrong following the 2017 death of frontman Chester Bennington, featuring footage spanning from their 2022 studio sessions to 2024’s From Zero album release concert in São Paulo.

An accompanying soundtrack will be released on Sept. 25.

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