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Bonnie Raitt and Pat Benatar to appear on season 49 of ‘Austin City Limits’

September 8, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Bonnie Raitt and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are among the artists booked to perform on the upcoming 49th season of Austin City Limits.

Benatar and Giraldo are set to tape their ACL debut on September 24. Raitt is booked for October 15, with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Sunny War joining her as special guest.

This will be Raitt’s first ACL performance in over a decade. She made her ACL debut in 1984 and last appeared on the program in 2012, although she did perform on the 2014 40th anniversary special. She was also inducted into the ACL Hall of Fame in 2016.

Other artists booked for season 49 include Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette and Brittney Spencer.

Austin City Limits airs on PBS. Episodes will also be available to stream via PBS.org.

Country star Zach Bryan arrested: Police

September 8, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Country star Zach Bryan was arrested Thursday night, according to the Craig County Sheriff’s Office in Oklahoma.

According to online records from Craig County, Bryan was arrested around 6:40 p.m. local time.

Records show that Bryan was arrested for obstruction of an investigation.

The sheriff’s office hasn’t responded to ABC News.

Bryan took to X, formerly Twitter, regarding the arrest, stating, “Today I had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Emotions got the best of me and I was out of line in the things I said.”

“I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated in the moment, it was unlike me and I apologize. They brought me to jail, and there is a mug shot of me floating around,” he continued. “Prayers we can all move on from this and prayers people know I’m just trying the best I can, I love you guys and I am truly sorry to the officers.”

The post concluded, “I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated in the moment, it was unlike me and I apologize.”

Bryan currently has the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with his self-titled fourth LP, as well as the No. 1 song on Billboard‘s Top 100, “I Remember Everything,” his duet with Kacey Musgraves.

‘Billboard’ reveals #1 all-time Alternative Airplay artist & song to mark chart’s 35th anniversary

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Billboard has updated the Alternative Airplay chart’s all-time rankings in honor of its 35th anniversary.

Foo Fighters remain the #1 Alternative Airplay artist, a position Dave Grohl and company previously held when Billboard celebrated the chart’s 25th and 30th anniversaries in 2013 and 2018. The Foos have a total of 30 top-10 singles on Alternative Airplay — the most in the chart’s history — 11 of which hit #1.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, who have the most #1 Alternative Airplay hits with 15, slot it at #2. The rest of the top 10, in order, goes Green Day, Linkin Park, U2, Weezer, Imagine Dragons, R.E.M., Cage the Elephant and Pearl Jam.

Meanwhile, the #1 Alternative Airplay song is now All Time Low‘s “Monsters” feat. blackbear, dethroning the previous champion, Muse‘s “Uprising.” “Monsters” took the title in large part to the record-breaking 88 weeks it spent on the Alternative Airplay chart, 18 of which were spent at #1.

“Uprising” is now the #3 all-time Alternative Airplay song, as it was also jumped by lovelytheband‘s “Broken,” which takes the #2 spot. After “Uprising,” the order of the top 10 goes Rise Against‘s “Savior,” Portugal. The Man‘s “Feel It Still,” Muse’s “Madness,” Foo Fighters’ “The Pretender,” Imagine Dragons‘ “Radioactive,” Panic! at the Disco‘s “High Hopes” and Cold War Kids‘ “First.”

The Billboard Alternative Airplay chart launched in September 1988 as the Modern Rock Tracks chart and measures radio spins on alternative formatted stations.

Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen debuts new song “Desert of Doom” with Asinhell band

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Asinhell, Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen‘s death metal side project, has released a new song called “Desert of Doom.”

“‘Desert of Doom’ was inspired by Bolt Thrower, Death, Entombed, and Motörhead,” says Poulsen. “Bang your head ’til it doesn’t bang no more!”

You can listen to “Desert of Doom” now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying lyric video streaming now on YouTube.

“Desert of Doom” will appear on the debut Asinhell album, Impii Hora, due out September 29.

Volbeat’s most recent album is 2021’s Servant of the Mind. The group plans to record a new album in 2024.

NBC to celebrate ‘Christmas at Graceland’

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Elvis Presley’s iconic Memphis mansion Graceland will be the setting for a new NBC holiday special, Christmas at Graceland, airing November 29 and streaming on Peacock.

It will be the first live musical holiday special televised from Elvis’ former home, and while performers have not yet been announced, the network promises a lineup of “music’s biggest stars celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, his music and his favorite time of year.”

“My family and I are elated to open the doors to Graceland in this first-of-its-kind special,” said Elvis’ granddaughter and show executive producer, Riley Keough. “With intimate musical performances drawing inspiration from my grandfather Elvis’ cherished Christmases in Memphis, viewers will be invited to experience firsthand the magic that is Christmas at Graceland.”

Christmas at Graceland will air Wednesday, November 29, at 10 p.m. ET.

More new Prince music: Previously unheard version of his hit “Cream” released

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The upcoming reissue of Prince’s 1991 album, Diamonds and Pearls, features 47 previously unreleased tracks — and now fans are getting to hear another one of them.

NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises have just released “Cream (Take 2),” giving fans a taste of the iconic performer experimenting with alternative arrangements on the top 10 hit. It follows the release of two other previously unheard tracks, “Alice Through The Looking Glass” and “Insatiable (Early Mix-Full Version).”

You can listen to “Cream (Take 2)” now via digital outlets and on YouTube.

The newly remastered Diamonds and Pearls will be released October 27 in a variety of formats, including a two-CD/four-LP deluxe edition and a seven-CD with Blu-ray or 12-LP with Blu-ray super deluxe edition.

The super deluxe edition will feature 75 tracks, including remixes and B-sides, alternate versions of songs, tracks recorded on the road, and even songs Prince gave to other artists. It also features a live 1992 concert of Prince and his then-new band, The New Power Generation, at Prince’s Minneapolis club, Glam Slam, ahead of the Diamond and Pearls tour.

All formats of the Diamonds and Pearls reissue are available for preorder now.

See 10-year-old Dua Lipa in unearthed photos from singer’s scrapbook

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Some kids go from ugly ducklings to beautiful swans, but Dua Lipa has just proven that she’s always been adorable.

The singer has posted a series of images from a scrapbook she made when she was 10 years old, including a photo of herself look extremely cute, and a pass from her school visit to the BBC Broadcasting House in London in September 2005. In an entry about the visit, she writes that she and her classmates made their “own radio dramas,” and noted that they arrived at “approximately 10:00 sharp.”

Also included are some paper doll fashion designs, along with photo booth stickers of herself and some friends.

Patti Smith, who wrote the book that Dua has chosen for her Service95 September Book Club selection, commented on the photo, “The same enchanting face.” Donatella Versace, who recently made Dua’s childhood fashion design dreams come true by tapping her to co-design a collection, commented, “So cuuuuuteeeee.”

“Finally back home [in England] and found my scrapbook from when I was 10 years old with some pics, designs and school trips,” she captioned the images. “Swipe to see my timekeeping obsession ‘approximately 10:00 sharp.’”

“if someone had told me i’d be working with @bbcsounds on my @service95 podcast 18 years later I wouldn’t have believed it!!!” she continued. Season 3 of the podcast, featuring guests like Billie Eilish, drag queen Sasha Velour and singer/actor Troye Sivan, is available now.

The BBC Sounds account responded, “It’s been a pleasure supporting the brilliant conversations on this series!”

Nashville notes: Charlie Worsham + The War And Treaty react to CMA nods

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Worsham is nominated for Musician of the Year at the 57th annual CMA Awards. “hell of a thing to wake up to this morning! thank you CMA and congrats to my fellow nominees,” Charlie shares on Instagram. “the Nashville musician community is near and dear to my heart. proud to represent it alongside some of my favorite people and friends,” he adds. Charlie’s forthcoming Compadres EP drops October 13 and can be preordered now.

Rising country duo The War And Treaty are nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at this year’s CMA Awards. The pair shared their excitement and gratitude for the milestone on Instagram, writing in part, “To all of our fans, to every team member who has work for us, to all of the soldiers and veterans, their families and the POWERFUL caretakers of the world. We share this nomination with y’all.” Read their statement in full on Instagram.

Darius Rucker, former Nashville record label executive Joe Galante and more are set to get their stars on the Music City Walk of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 4, at 11 a.m. at Music City Walk of Fame Park. More information can be found at visitmusiccity.com.

Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and more

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Rodrigo has joined the lineup of performers for the MTV VMAs, set to take place Tuesday, September 12, live from Newark, New Jersey. She has six nominations this year, including Video of the Year for “vampire.” The singer’s sophomore album, GUTS, drops Friday, September 8.

Doja Cat insisted that her neck is fine after posting Instagram pictures of herself wearing a neck brace. On Wednesday, the rapper/singer’s post sparked concern among her followers, but she assured them in the caption, “I’m fine my neck is fine.”

Following news of Joe Jonas‘ split from wife Sophie Turner, his brother Nick showed him a little extra love at the Jonas Brothers‘ Arizona show Wednesday night. “It is so good to be back in the birthplace of my favorite person in the entire world, Joseph Adam Jonas,” Nick told the crowd. Joe was born in Casa Grande, Arizona. Before the show began, the brothers — including Kevin — had a group hug.

Music notes: Sarah McLachlan, Cher and more

September 7, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Sarah McLachlan is among the artists coming together to help raise money for the victims of the Maui wildfires. She’s set to take part in #MauiStrong, a livestream event happening Friday, September 8, on YouTube at 8 p.m. ET. Funds raised will benefit the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, as well as the Recording Academy charity MusicCares. A future soundtrack from the event will also benefit the two organizations.

Cher posted what appears to be the album cover for her first-ever Christmas album. Standing on a snowball surrounded by festive ornaments, the 77-year-old legendary singer wears a white shirt and bedazzled denim jeans. “Are you spending Christmas with me?” she captions it. In a recent interview with Good Morning Britain, she teased that the album will feature collaborations with some as-yet-unknown special guests.

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