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Jason Aldean’s ready with a Christmas present for first responders

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Jason Aldean‘s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar is saying thank you to first responders as the holidays approach.

“To the brave men and women who show up for Nashville every day, let us serve you this Christmas,” the Music City restaurant said on its socials. “From Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Friday, Dec. 26, on-duty, uniformed first responders are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal on us at Aldean’s. We are truly thankful for all that you do.”

Jason’s Lower Broadway destination opened in Nashville in 2018. It now has locations in Gatlinburg, Pittsburgh and Las Vegas.

The country hitmaker’s new album, Songs About Us, is set to arrive April 26. It features his latest single, “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” which has already cracked the top 10.

Box set celebrates 50th anniversary of Rainbow

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A new box set dedicated to the early years of Ritchie Blackmore’s band Rainbow is due out in March.

The Temple of the King 1975-1976, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, is a nine-CD set that includes their debut album, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, and 1976’s Rising, as well as live recordings of concerts that took place in Germany in 1976.

The set also includes two discs of rare recordings, made up of band rehearsals, single edits and rough mixes. Many of these bonus tracks have never been released on CD before. There’s also a 24-page booklet that features rare photographs, memorabilia and liner notes.

The Temple of the King 1975-1976 will be released March 6 and is available for preorder now.

Blackmore formed Rainbow after leaving Deep Purple in 1975. The band also included Ronnie James Dio, who remained with the group until 1979, when he left to join Black Sabbath.

Dashboard Confessional featured on new Counting Crows cover with Maria Taylor

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Dashboard Confessional is featured on a new cover of the Counting Crows song “Colorblind” recorded by musician Maria Taylor of the duo Azure Ray.

“A couple of years ago, as a birthday present to [Counting Crows frontman] Adam Duritz, a group of friends decided to cover a few of his songs,” Taylor says. “[Dashboard frontman] Chris Carrabba and I met at Adam’s New York apartment years ago. We kept in touch and talked about collaborating someday.”

“I texted Chris and told him that I was going to cover my favorite Counting Crows song, ‘Colorblind,’ and asked if he would want to sing it with me,” Taylor continues. “He thought it was a great idea! That same night I went into my little home studio and recorded the dreamy guitars and vocals.”

The original “Colorblind” appears on the 1999 Counting Crows album This Desert Life and was also included on the soundtrack to the movie Cruel Intentions.

The cover arrives just before a new Counting Crows documentary, Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, premieres Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO. The film will also be available to stream on HBO Max.

New Beatles short film delves into the making of 1994’s ‘Free as a Bird’

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A new short film about the making of The Beatles’ 1994 single “Free as a Bird” has just been released to YouTube.

Free As A Bird: A Song Reborn explores the making of the song that reunited Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr after 24 years. The trio used an unfinished John Lennon demo to create the tune.

The short film features never-before-seen footage from the studio sessions for the track, and sees the trio work on it with producer Jeff Lynne. They also talk about Lennon, and how they approached the song in his absence.

The making of “Free as a Bird” is also featured in the recently rereleased The Beatles Anthology, a restored and remastered version of ABC’s 1995 documentary that’s currently streaming on Disney+. The original series was made up of eight parts, but the new version has been expanded to include a ninth installment, which features more from the “Free as a Bird” sessions.

“Free as a Bird” went on to become a top-10 hit for The Beatles, their 34th in the U.S. The track also earned them a Grammy for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal.

Stevie Wonder cancels 2026 House Full of Toys benefit event

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Stevie Wonder‘s plan to expand his House Full of Toys holiday benefit concert into a four-day event has fallen through due to time constraints. In a statement shared to his Facebook, he announced that he’s decided to cancel the shows.

“A week and a half ago I came up with the idea of doing 4 nights at the Fonda Theatre to raise money for House Full of Toys,” he began. “Big idea. Little time. So, because of that little time, I’ve decided to cancel all 4 shows.”

He added, “Yet still I will this year put my money where my heart is by giving a substantial donation for the children for House Full of Toys. And next year, we will again do House Full of Toys with the big idea and enough time to put it together.”

The 2026 edition of Stevie’s House Full of Toys celebration would have marked the event’s 26th year. Past performers have included Lionel Richie, Jazmine Sullivan, Anderson .Paak, Queen Latifah, Ella Mai, Jon Batiste, Lucky Daye and El DeBarge.

All ticket holders will receive refunds.

Jon Anderson’s ‘Earth Mother Earth’ and ‘Survival & Other Stories’ to be reissued

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Two of Yes singer Jon Anderson’s solo albums are set to be reissued.

The artist’s label will rerelease Anderson’s 1997 album Earth Mother Earth and 2011’s Survival & Other Stories digitally and on CD and vinyl on March 27. Earth Mother Earth will be released on green vinyl and Survival & Other Stories on gold marble vinyl.

To coincide with the announcement, Anderson has released a new visualizer video for the Earth Mother Earth song “Time Has Come.”

The vinyl editions of both Earth Mother Earth and Survival & Other Stories are now available for preorder as part of the Record Store Day Essentials Program.

Anderson is set to hit the road in 2026 with The Band Geeks on the 10-show Yes Epics, Classics and More tour. The trek kicks off April 17 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with stops in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It wraps on May 7 in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Anderson and The Band Geeks released their first album together, True, in August 2024; songs from the album will be included in the set, along with tracks from the Yes catalog.

Ludacris to headline NBA Crossover concert series during All-Star Weekend

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ludacris is headed to Los Angeles for All Star Weekend in February, where he’s set to perform as part of the NBA Crossover concert series. He’s been tapped to headline the 2026 event alongside Shaboozey and K-pop group Cortis, with each artist taking over the Los Angeles Convention Center for a night.

Luda’s show will take place on the second night, Feb. 13, at the Michelob ULTRA Courtside Concert, following Cortis’ headlining set the night before. Shaboozey will then close out the weekend with a Valentine’s Day performance on Feb. 14.

“This year has been quite a ride, and closing out NBA All-Star Weekend in L.A. really feels special,” Shaboozey said in a statement, according to Billboard. “I’m a big fan of the NBA and I can’t wait to bring my energy to such a legendary city and event.”

Tickets for the Crossover concert series are now available.

Sally, when the ice runs out: Role Model to perform during 2026 NHL Winter Classic

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Sally better bring her ice skates, because Role Model is headed to the rink.

The “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” artist will be performing during the NHL’s 2026 Winter Classic hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers.

As for who will follow the likes of Natalie Portman, Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo in playing the role of Sally during the set, you’ll have to tune in to find out.

“As much as I would love to give you a hint into the identity of ‘Sally,’ that’s part of the intrigue,” NHL president of content and events Steve Mayer tells NHL.com. “Role Model has exploded — especially in the last year — and we’re so excited that we’re now a part of his tour as he’s building and building. … We’re as excited as anyone as we look forward to what that moment will be … but the identity of ‘Sally’ will be kept a secret until the moment it happens.”

The 2026 NHL Winter Classic takes place Jan. 2 at Miami’s loanDepot park and will air at 8 p.m. ET on platforms including HBO Max and TNT.

Finger Eleven launches fantasy-themed video series inspired by new album

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Finger Eleven has launched a new video series inspired by the band’s new album, Last Night on Earth.

The series reimagines songs from Last Night on Earth in tribute to the F11’s favorite fantasy and sci-fi movies, such as The Beastmaster and Flash Gordon.

For example, the first episode features the band members armed with classic fantasy weapons as they fight off bats beset upon them by an evil sorcerer, all set to the Last Night on Earth song “Blue Sky Mystery.”

You can watch the series via Finger Eleven’s socials.

Last Night on Earth was released in November, marking the first new F11 album in 10 years.

Finger Eleven will launch a U.S. tour with Filter and Local H in March.

Billie Eilish is part of ‘Survivor”s 50th season, but not as a player

December 18, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Billie Eilish sang, “I put on Survivor just to watch somebody suffer” in her 2022 song “TV.” Now, she’s part of the beloved CBS reality show’s landmark 50th season.

In the trailer for the new season, which begins in February, one player says, “It’s a Billie Eilish boomerang idol!” Jimmy Fallon‘s involvement is teased, and the season also features cameos from country singer Zac Brown and YouTube star Mr. Beast. According to a press release, “Billie Eilish and Jimmy Fallon will be included in the milestone season in unique ways,” with “more details to come.”

In 2023, Billie told Variety about Survivor, “I kinda wanna go on it. I think that the physical stuff, I’d be great at. But you have to do math and s***, and I would not be good at that.”

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