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Ashley Cooke to visit the cities that made me as she releases album #2

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ashley Cooke will revisit pivotal places in her life as she kicks off the cities that made me tour Aug. 14 in Nashville, the same day her self-titled sophomore record arrives.

“this album was built on the memories and moments that shaped me into who I am, and I couldn’t think of a better way to spend release week than taking a trip down memory lane with you,” Ashley wrote on her socials. “each of these cities have impacted my life growing up in different eras and are truly the fabric of my tapestry so far – I want you guys to become part of it.”

After its start in Music City, the trek continues on to Ashley’s birthplace in Milwaukee, before stops in Pleasanton and Studio City, California, where Ashley lived during her youth. From there, it’s on to Parkland and Sarasota, Florida, where she lived later. It wraps Aug. 22 in West Lafayette, Indiana, where her parents met.

In addition to acoustic pop-up performances from the “your place” hitmaker, there will be meet-and-greet sessions with fans and exclusive merch to commemorate the occasion.

C’mon, get happy: Pentatonix announces Christmas tour, deluxe edition of latest album

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It’s August, so it must be time for Pentatonix to reveal their Christmas plans.

The Grammy-winning group has announced a new leg of their Christmas In The City Tour, which first launched last year. Along with that comes a deluxe edition of their 2025 holiday album, also called Christmas in the City. It features 10 new songs, seven live recordings and two new covers. There’s also a new single, a mash-up of “Get Happy” and “Happy Days Are Here Again.”

Group member Kirstin Maldonado says in a statement, “We love this iconic mashup, and it fits perfectly into our homage to the classic Christmas tunes of Hollywood’s Golden Age and the timeless jazz era on this album. We hope everyone enjoys this beautiful arrangement!”

The tour starts Nov. 5 in Tacoma, Washington, and is set to wrap up Dec. 22 in LA. The schedule includes the group’s first-ever holiday tour stops in Canada, as well as a return to Fort Worth, Texas, the group’s hometown.

You can sign up for a presale at the band’s website; the general sale begins Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. local time via PTXOfficial.com. VIP packages are also available on the website.

Guns N’ Roses go ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ with Chris Stapleton in Toronto

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Attendees of Guns N’ Roses’ concert in Toronto on Wednesday might’ve felt like they were “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” when Chris Stapleton made a surprise appearance.

The country star joined Axl Rose and company onstage to perform GN’R’s classic cover of the Bob Dylan song, which they recorded for 1991’s Use Your Illusion II album. Stapleton sang backup vocals and strummed a guitar for the nine-minute rendition.

You can check out photos from the live collaboration posted on the GN’R’s Instagram Story.

Stapleton is set to headline the same Toronto venue, Rogers Stadium, on Thursday night.

GN’R’s tour, meanwhile, continues Saturday in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Joan Jett cancels September shows so she can heal from recent surgery

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Joan Jett doesn’t give a damn if canceling shows gives her a bad reputation.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has called off the shows she was due to perform in September while she recovers from recent surgery. A note on her Instagram Story says that she’s “undergone orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebrae” due to a “recent injury,” and on the advice of her doctors, she “will not be able to perform” at the dates.

Jett was set to play the OC Fair Sept. 5 in Costa Mesa, California, and the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sept. 24. There, she was on a bill that also includes Foo Fighters, 4 Non Blondes, Cheap Trick and Queens of the Stone Age.

“While Joan hates to disappoint fans, she will be taking this time to focus on physical therapy and healing,” the note continued. “She’s looking forward to delivering tremendous concerts for many years to come.”

Neil Peart documentary ’No One’s Disciple’ to premiere on CBC

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A new documentary about late Rush drummer Neil Peart is set to air on Canada’s CBC.

The film, titled Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple, will premiere Sept. 23. According to a press release, it will explore “the artistry and enduring influence of Rush’s enigmatic drummer and lyricist through rare archival footage, intimate reflections and extraordinary live performances.”

“An all-star lineup of acclaimed drummers joins [Rush bassist/vocalist] Geddy Lee and [guitarist] Alex Lifeson to tackle Peart’s notoriously demanding drum parts, revealing the musicianship behind one of rock’s most original artists,” the description continues.

Peart died in 2020 at age 67. He last played with Rush on the final date of the band’s farewell tour in 2015.

Rush announced their reformation in 2025, with Lee and Lifeson joined by new drummer Anika Nilles. The band’s comeback Fifty Something tour launched in June and will continue through North America into December.

In other Rush happenings, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its Rush to the Rock Hall fan experience, taking place Sept. 17-20 at the Cleveland museum. Attendees can take part in Rush trivia, a few band artifacts and archival footage.

Rush was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2013.

Hilary Duff brings ex-boyfriend Joel Madden out at NYC concert

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It was truly a millennial throwback moment at Hilary Duff’s concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.

As captured on social media, Hilary took the stage wearing a Good Charlotte T-shirt and then brought out the band, led by twin brothers Joel Madden and Benji Madden, to perform the Good Charlotte hit “The Anthem.” But it wasn’t just the music that was a throwback — Hilary and Joel dated from 2004 to 2006.

Hilary is currently married to musician Matthew Koma, while Joel is married to Nicole Richie and Benji is married to Cameron Diaz. All the families are close, though. Matthew, Hilary, Benji, Joel and Nicole all posted a photo of themselves backstage at MSG to their Instagram Stories. It was captioned “FAMILY NIGHT.”

Michelle Branch wanted Olivia Rodrigo on remake of ‘The Game of Love’

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Michelle Branch is back on the Billboard charts with her new version of “The Game of Love,” the Grammy-winning hit that she originally released with Carlos Santana back in 2002. The new version is a duet with Gregg Alexander of New Radicals, who wrote the song. But Michelle said she originally wanted the new version to feature a current female star.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Michelle said, “Originally, Gregg and I were wanting Olivia Rodrigo to sing [the remake of ] ‘Game of Love,’ and we were like, ‘Let’s ask her, and maybe we’ll produce it or something.’ Like, we didn’t really know what we were gonna do.”

But after she and Gregg went into the studio and sang the song together, they realized how good they sounded. Michelle says, “We were like, ‘Wait a minute. Actually, we should do this. This is crazy.'”

“The Game of Love” remake is the first single from Michelle’s upcoming EP, Everywhere and Back Again, which drops Nov. 6 and features reimagined versions of her hits. She’s kicking off a sold-out tour Sept. 27 in Seattle.

Twenty-five years into her career, the “Everywhere” singer tells ET, “To still have fans showing up, singing the words, caring about not only the old music but the new stuff and still along for the ride is, like, the biggest gift. I think it’s really because we all grew up together.”

Melissa Etheridge loves that her concerts are ‘a family destination’

August 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Melissa Etheridge’s joint summer tour with Wynonna Judd wraps up Sunday, and then she’ll continue touring on her own through October in support of her new album, RISE. And when she looks out in the audience these days, she sees multiple generations of fans.

Melissa says the fans who reach out to her on social media or talk to her at her shows aren’t just those who were around in the late ’80s and ’90s when she recorded her classic hits. Often, it’s younger people who discovered her music through their family members — and she says that provides her with some powerful motivation.

“I love that, and that always makes me, like, ‘Keep going, keep writing, keep playing the the hit songs,'” she tells ABC Audio. “And I’ve gone from, you know, ‘Oh, I’m a big fan of yours’ to then it was, ‘My mom’s such a big fan of yours.'”

“And the last couple years I’ve started to get, ‘My grandma’s a big fan of yours,'” she laughs. “So you know what? Let’s hear it for the grandmas! It’s OK!”

But she doesn’t just have fans of all ages; Melissa says sometimes they all come to see her together.

“Sometimes I get the … whole family showing up: the kids, the grandkids, the grandma, you know, they’re all there,” she says. “And I love that I can be a family destination.”

Melissa is set to appear at LA’s Grammy Museum on Aug. 24 for a conversation about RISE, followed by a special performance on the museum’s rooftop terrace. Tickets are on sale now.

Rod Stewart postpones show due to travel issues

August 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rod Stewart postponed his show at the Fallsview Casino Resort on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls due to travel issues.

According to a post on the “Maggie May” artist’s Instagram Story, Stewart’s journey to the venue was hampered by a “mechanical fault with the aircraft’s landing gear,” which made it unable for him to travel to the venue.

“Rod is deeply disappointed and apologizes to fans for the inconvenience,” the post reads.

The show is now set to take place on March 4, 2027, during which Stewart endeavors to “make it up to his fans.”

Stewart previously postponed and canceled shows due to vocal issues in June.

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell taking part in upcoming Rock Camp

August 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil and Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell will be taking part in a newly announced edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp themed around the ’90s grunge scene.

The camp will take place in Seattle from Dec. 3-6. Campers will be able to jam with Thayil and Cantrell, as well as original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen.

“We’d love to welcome all the campers to head to our town from December 3-6 to play in our rock clubs and jam on our tunes with your best rock riffing!” Thayil says in a statement. “See you there!”

You can sign up now via RockCamp.com.

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