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“I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor approves of Miley Cyrus’ new female empowerment anthem

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Music fans have been drawing a lot of comparisons between Miley Cyrus’ latest single, “Flowers,” and the ultimate female empowerment anthem “I Will Survive.” Gloria Gaynor, who made the latter track a hit, is all for it.

“I’m in Nashville working on new music and just heard, ‘Flowers,’ for the first time,@MileyCyrus… ,” Gaynor shared on Instagram. “Your new song carries the torch of empowerment and encourages everyone to find strength in themselves to persevere and thrive. Well done Miley!”

Miley’s new song has her singing about getting over a breakup and realizing she’ll be just fine, actually better, on her own. It’s already a huge hit for Miley, debuting at #3 on the Spotify charts and eventually getting to #1, her first single to lead the platform’s Daily Top Songs Global chart.

The 1975, Depeche Mode receive streaming bumps following Taylor Swift cover & ’The Last of Us’ placement

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift and a new HBO show have led to increased streams for The 1975 and Depeche Mode.

Billboard reports that Matty Healy and company’s song “The City,” a single off their 2013 self-titled debut album, jumped by 276 percent in U.S. streams after Swift covered the track during a surprise appearance at The 1975’s concert in London last week. Her brief set also included the live debut of her hit single “Anti-Hero.”

Meanwhile, the 1987 Depeche Mode single “Never Let Me Down Again” saw a bump of over 220 percent in U.S. streams following its placement in the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us, which aired Sunday.

In addition to seeing increasing streaming numbers, The 1975 has been touring in support of the group’s 2022 album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language. Depeche Mode, meanwhile, is prepping a new album called Memento Mori, their first following the 2022 death of member Andy Fletcher.

Mumford & Sons performing at 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year gala

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Mumford & Sons will perform at the 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year gala, taking place February 3 in Los Angeles.

The annual event will honor Motown legends Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson.

Other performers include Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Lalah Hathaway, The Isley Brothers, John Legend, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick, Jimmie Allen, Chloe x Halle and the Four Tops.

MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, supports members of the music industry by providing “health and human services across a spectrum of needs.”

As always, the MusiCares Persons of the Year gala will lead up to the Grammys, which this year will be held on February 5.

Rick Springfield, Michael McDonald & more set for annual Power of Love gala in Vegas

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Rick Springfield, Michael McDonald and REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin are among the artists taking part in Keep Memory Alive’s 26th annual Power of Love gala, taking place February 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The event features a lineup that also includes Paula Abdul, Sam & Dave’s Sam Moore, Alice Cooper, John Mayer, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, comedian Nikki Glaser and Sammy Hagar, who will perform and serve as the night’s musical curator.

The annual Power of Love gala raises funds for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, which provides care and resources to patients and caregivers as they fight diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick & more set for Berry Gordy & Smokey Robinson’s MusiCares Persons of the Year tribut

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Motown founder Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson are set to be honored during Grammy week as the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Persons of the Year, and now we know some of the artists booked to help celebrate them.

The first lineup of performers announced includes Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, The Temptations, Isley Brothers and the Four Tops, along with John Legend, Brandi Carlile, Chloe x Halle, Rita Wilson, Mumford & Sons, Trombone Shorty, Jimmie Allen, Molly Tuttle, PJ Morton, Sabastian Yatra, Samara Joy, Lalah Hathaway and Valerie Simpson.

“I am so excited to share the always wonderful MusiCares event with my best friend Smokey Robinson and I can’t wait to hear these wonderful artists celebrate the Motown music,” says Gordy, with Smokey adding, “I’m so excited for this year’s MusiCares lineup. These artists are my friends and I not only love them, but I’m honored that they will be performing my music, along with hits from the Motown catalogue.”

The 32nd annual MusiCares Persons of the Year benefit gala is set for February 3, two days before the Grammys, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Proceeds from the gala, which also includes a silent auction, will provide essential support for MusiCares, which provides music professionals with health and human services across a spectrum of needs.

Michael McDonald to perform at Berry Gordy & Smokey Robinson’s MusiCares Persons of the Year celebration

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Michael McDonald is one of the many artists booked to help celebrate Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson as they are honored as the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Persons of the Year.

McDonald is part of an all-star lineup that also includes Lionel Richie, Sheryl Crow, Dionne Warwick, The Temptations, Isley Brothers and the Four Tops, along with John Legend, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons and Trombone Shorty.

The 32nd annual MusiCares Persons of the Year benefit gala is set for February 3, two days before the Grammy Awards, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Proceeds from the gala, which also includes a silent auction, will finance essential support for MusiCares, which provides music professionals with health and human services across a spectrum of needs.

Eagles add another ‘Hotel California’ tour date

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Eagles are extending their time on the road. The band just added another date to their Hotel California tour.

The latest show is set to take place April 8 in Baltimore, Maryland, with tickets going on sale January 27 at 10 a.m. ET.

The Hotel California tour, which the Eagles launched in 2019, has the band playing their classic 1976 album in its entirety, backed by an orchestra and choir. In addition to the album, the band, which currently consists of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill, also treats fans to a set of greatest hits.

The 2023 leg is set to kick off February 17 in Lincoln, California. Eagles.com has the complete list of tour dates.

Saying goodbye to Christine McVie: a peek inside her memorial service

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Fans have been given a peek inside the memorial service held earlier this month in honor of the late Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie. A photo shared on her Instagram page shows a piano covered in flowers, along with two photos of Christine and an arrangement of candles.

“One week ago today we celebrated Christine’s extraordinary life in an intimate gathering just above the ocean waves in one of her favorite places – Malibu,” reads the post. “We honored our beautiful Songbird by sharing stories and toasting her legacy that will continue to inspire … She is missed beyond words and will remain in our hearts forever.”

McVie passed away November 30 at the age of 79. Her celebration of life took place at Little Beach House in Malibu, with her Fleetwood Mac bandmates Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks, as well as former bandmate Lindsey Buckingham, in attendance. Mick recently posted the eulogy he gave at the service, sharing a poem he wrote the day after he found out she had passed away.

You’ve been warned: Ashley McBryde’s ‘Lindeville’ is coming to your house

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

There’s good news and bad news from Ashley McBryde.

The bad news: If you were hoping to go to either of her Lindeville Live shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, you’re outta luck, because they’re sold out.

The good news: you can stream the February 15 and 16 events from the comfort of your own home via Mandolin. Ashley plans to give all the profits to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

The concerts feature the full cast of characters from her Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville album: TJ Osborne, John Osborne, Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammock, Pillbox Patti, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis.

The record’s up for Best Country Album at next month’s Grammys.

Season two of ‘Queen The Greatest Live’ YouTube series launching Friday

January 19, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Queen is set to launch the second season of their YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live on Friday.

The new season, which debuts at 7:00 a.m. ET, will feature 50 videos and will once again include archival and contemporary footage of live performances, along with behind-the-scenes interviews, with visuals crated by longtime multimedia collaborator Simon Lupton.

Episode one, titled “Rehearsals – Part 1,” will feature interviews with Brian May and Roger Taylor as they share their rehearsal secrets with fans, sharing footage from both past and present tours.

“Rehearsing before tour is always a bit of a surprise because you don’t know how much you’re going to remember, and you don’t know if it’s still going to feel the same,” May shares in the episode. “But it’s surprising how stuff does flow back into you, into your veins, once you start kicking stuff around.”

Taylor adds of the rehearsal process, “Normally we play a song through and see if we think it’s going to work live. They don’t always work live. So there’s quite a few songs we’ve never played live that have been on albums and probably for good reason.”

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