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Nashville notes: Luke Grimes’ “Burn” + Dzaki Sukarno’s ‘Love Like 90’s Country’ EP

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Luke Grimes has released “Burn,” the latest preview of his forthcoming EP, Pain Pills Or Pews. Luke penned the track alongside Randy Montana and Josh Thompson. “‘Burn’ came from a simple classic rock style melody and the idea of running headfirst into a heartbreak, almost asking for it. The song always had a bit of Tom Petty vibe as he’s always been a big influence for me,” shares the Yellowstone star. Pain Pills Or Pews is available for presave now.

Emerging country singer/songwriter Dzaki Sukarno has dropped his debut EP, Love Like 90’s Country. The neotraditional three-song set was solely penned by Dzaki and features the nostalgic title track. “My EP talks about the happy & the painful times you experience while searching for that one love,” says Dzaki.

Tickets to Brett Eldredge‘s 2023 Glow Live Tour are on sale now. For a full list of dates and to purchase tickets, visit bretteldredge.com.

Chris Janson will be performing on Fox & Friends Saturday, September 23, at 9 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. ET.

Don’t miss Trisha Yearwood’s shows with the Nashville Symphony

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Ever wanted to see Trisha Yearwood on the Schermerhorn Symphony Center stage in Nashville? Here’s your chance.

The “XXX’s And OOO’s” hitmaker will perform with the Nashville Symphony on October 19, October 20 and October 21. Enrico Lopez-Yañez will serve as conductor for the three-night event.

For tickets and more information, visit nashvillesymphony.org.

Yes kicks off career-spanning Classic Tales of Yes tour

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Yes kicked off a new leg of their Classic Tales of Yes tour on Thursday, September 21, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the band, made up of Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, are certain fans won’t be disappointed.

Howe notes, “We’ve put together a great setlist covering the length and breadth of Yes’ career.”

“Our ‘Classic Tales of Yes’ tour is one of our most diverse and adventurous tours to date,” Downes adds, noting, “Of course, alongside many of the other Yes classics, we are also adding in a few surprises for good measure.”

According to setlist.fm, opening night featured performances of songs from their most recent album, Mirror to the Sky, as well as such Yes classics as “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Going For The One,” “Roundabout,” “Starship Trooper” and more.

Next up, Yes brings their tour to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday, September 22. The trek wraps November 4 in Riverside, California. A complete list of tour dates can be found at yesworld.com.

Watch Olivia Rodrigo blow a young fan’s mind on ‘Recess Therapy’

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Back in 2021, a young girl named Liv — short for Olivia — went viral for singing Olivia Rodrigo‘s song “good 4 u” on the web series Recess Therapy. But in the latest episode of the show, Liv comes face to face with her idol in the flesh.

Liv is asked by the host, Julian, if it’s OK if someone else joins the interview. That “someone” turns out to be Olivia, and you can see Liv’s head explode — metaphorically — as she realizes who sat down next to her.

Liv asks if she can come to Olivia’s concert; when Olivia says, “I have a ticket with your name on it,” the little girl asks incredulously, “You do?” Guess she’d never heard that expression before.

But the cutest part is when Julian asks Liv what she thinks of Olivia’s new album, GUTS.

“It makes me, like, stronger every time I listen to it,” Liv says. “Like women and girls can do anything that they dream to. I feel like I achieve more things than I would’ve done without listening to it.”

Olivia replies, “I’m tearing up … that is the sweetest, most powerful thing ever. I’m just so happy that my music makes you feel that way. That is just everything I’ve ever dreamed of and more.”

Liv tells Olivia that when she first encountered her music, she thought to herself, “This will be the best artist in the world and I bet when I’m older, I’ll meet her.”

Lil Wayne announces new project ’Tha Fix Before Tha VI’

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

With more than three decades of dropping culture-defining music under his belt, Lil Wayne is showing no signs of slowing down.

The iconic rapper announced he’ll soon drop a new project titled Tha Fix Before Tha VI.

While it’s unclear if the music update means a new mixtape, EP or full-studio album, what many are concluding is that, given its title, the project will most likely arrive ahead of Tha Carter VI.

In August 2022, Wayne confirmed rumors he was working on the long-awaited Tha Carter follow-up, saying in a clip shared by XXL Magazine, “I’m not sure if you heard, but Carter VI is on the way.”

Lil Wayne also announced a new Tyga x YG collab, “Brand New,” expected out Wednesday, September 27.

Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Totally Hot’ being rereleased in November

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The late Olivia Newton-John‘s hit 1978 album, Totally Hot, is getting a rerelease.

Totally Hot was the star’s first album to be RIAA-certified Platinum; that particular award had just been established in 1976. It’s no surprise that Totally Hot reached that sales mark, since it was released five months after the movie Grease made Olivia a global superstar. In fact, she appeared on the cover in a tight black leather outfit, mirroring her character Sandy’s transformation in the film.

Totally Hot reached the top 10 on the album chart and spun off two hits: the sultry #3 single “A Little More Love” — in which she sang, “Where did my innocence go?” — and “Deeper Than the Night,” which reached #11.

The rerelease of the album on November 17 will see it return to vinyl for the first time in decades; it’ll also be available on CD and on digital platforms. The vinyl LP comes in two options: neon coral red vinyl and black vinyl. All versions of the album are available now for preorder.

New Music Friday: K. Michelle, Moneybagg Yo, EarthGang and more

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

From international projects to final albums and hot rap collabs, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music.

K. Michelle, I’m the Problem — The Memphis singer delivered her final R&B album, now shifting focus to her country career. The 19-track project doesn’t include many features, but fellow Memphis native Gloss Up does make an appearance on “Wherever the D May Land.”

EarthGang, EarthGang vs the Algorithm: RIP Human Art — The beloved Atlanta duo dropped off their debut EP as part of a three-project installment. The five-song album was preceded by “Bobby Boucher” in March, with a video inspired by The Waterboy.

Bakar, Halo — Hailing from the U.K., the rising star released his second album, along with new singles “All Night” and the Summer Walker collaborative remix track of “Hell N Back.”

Moneybagg Yo ft. Sexyy Red, “Big Dawg“ — It’s a Memphis x St. Louis linkup on the rapper’s latest single, an upbeat banger expected to show up on Moneybagg’s upcoming compilation album, Gangsta Art 2.

Hits in Heavy Rotation:

—Diddy ft. The Weeknd, 21 Savage & French Montana — “Another One of Me“

—Tee Grizzley ft. Chris Brown & Mariah the Scientist — “IDGAF“

—Queen Naija & Youngboy Never Broke Again — “No Fake Love“

—Busta Rhymes ft. Coi Leray — “Luxury Life“

—Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion — “Bongos“

—SZA — “Snooze“

Bruce Springsteen adds New Jersey-centric playlist to ‘Live Series’

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

There’s nothing quite like seeing Bruce Springsteen play a show close to his home in New Jersey, and now the rocker is sharing some of his favorite local performances with fans.

The Boss, who turns 74 on Saturday, just shared The Live Series: Songs of New Jersey, a playlist made up of previously unreleased live performances recorded in the New Jersey/New York area, many of which are about the Garden State.

They include such performances as “Born To Run,” live from the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 9, 1981; “Jersey Girl,” performed at Giants Stadium, also in East Rutherford, on August 22, 1985; “My Hometown,” from St. Rose of Lima School in Freehold, New Jersey, on November 8, 1996; “Atlantic City” from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on January 31, 2016; and “My City of Ruins” at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on August 25, 2016.

You can listen to The Live Series: Songs of New Jersey now streaming on digital outlets.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are currently on a break from touring, after postponing September shows so The Boss could recover from a peptic ulcer. Their next show is scheduled for November 3 in Vancouver, Canada. A complete list of dates can be found at brucespringsteen.net.

The Rolling Stones’ “Angry” featured on ‘EA SPORTS FC24’ soundtrack

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Rolling Stones’ latest single, “Angry,” is featured on the official Spotify soundtrack to EA SPORTS FC24, the football (soccer to most folks in the U.S.) entertainment platform with a community of over 150 million users.

“Angry” is the first single off The Stones’ upcoming album, Hackney Diamonds, dropping October 20. EA Worldwide Executive and President of Music Steve Schnur tells HitsDailyDouble the band approached them about featuring the song on the soundtrack.

“The premiere of EA Sports FC 24 delivers a definitive global soundtrack that builds on innovation and authenticity,” Schnur shares. “We’ve curated a player experience that celebrates diversity and discovery via new music that defies genres, erases borders, creates football culture and powers football life.”

Other artists featured on the soundtrack include Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow, Run the Jewels and more.

EA SPORTS FC24 comes out September 29.

Beyoncé fan finally attends Renaissance show after airline couldn’t accommodate wheelchair

September 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

After Jon Hetherington took to TikTok with a heartfelt video about missing out on a Beyoncé show due to airline issues with his wheelchair, he finally got a chance to see — and even hug — the singer.

In a now-viral clip, captioned “Ableism strikes again,” Hetherington shared his experience with an unnamed airline that couldn’t accommodate him because his wheelchair was “apparently 4 inches too tall to be loaded on the plane.” That caused him to miss his flight to Seattle, making his 25-year wait to see Queen Bey an even longer journey.

But once the video reached the Beyhive, the hardcore Beyoncé fanbase stepped in.

Messages filled the man’s comment section — many of which offered words of encouragement, as well as their own tickets to the show; most pointed to the need to get Beyoncé and/or her team involved.

And they did get involved. And he did finally get to see one of his favorite artists.

Hetherington attended a Renaissance show in Houston after representatives for Beyoncé reached out to him, according to The New York Times. Not only did he get a floor seat, they arranged for his travel, including the flight, says The Times.

Sharing a picture of himself at the concert, Hetherington posted about the special moment on Instagram, writing, “Beyhive, you made this happen, you pushed and tagged like the internet has never seen.”

“Welcome to the RENAISSANCE,” he added.

In another image posing alongside Tina Knowles, Hetherington thanked her daughter, “the Queen,” for “those words you said and the hugs you gave.”

Amid his travel issues, Hetherington shared another TikTok video, delving deeper into problems he encounters flying with a wheelchair in an effort to bring awareness to people with disabilities.

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