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Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and more urge fans to go vote

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Artists like Billie Eiish, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift urged their fans to vote in the midterm elections.

Billie shared a video ahead of the midterms and explained why she is voting. “I look what’s on the ballot and what’s at stake and it scares me — our rights, our freedoms, our futures are on the line,” she said.

Olivia took to her Instagram Story and celebrated voting for the first time. “It was very exciting and so much easier than I thought it would be,” she expressed. “These midterm elections are super important, so many crucial issues hang in the balance.” Olivia later shared an infographic informing her followers of their voting rights.

Taylor took to her Instagram Story to write, “This year, more than any year in modern history, the Midterm Elections will affect our access to fundamental rights, basic reproductive healthcare and our ability to make our government work for us. Your vote is your voice, which is why it’s so important to use it.”

Katy Perry shared a carousel of photos of her voting in LA and revealed that she wants businessman Rick Caruso to become Los Angeles’ new mayor. She also supported two measurements and explained that she voted for “a myriad of reasons,” noting fans will know why if they “see the news.”

Kesha took to her Instagram Story and wrote, “We have to vote to have our voices heard. Abortion rights. LGBTQ rights. Free speech. Voting rights. It’s all on the ballot!”

Selena Gomez also encouraged her fans to vote and told them on her Instagram Story, “Your voice matters!!” She advised fans who have trouble voting to call the Election Protection Hotline.

Ariana Grande helped fans on her Instagram Story by sharing the polling hours of each state.

Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Olivia Rodrigo and more urge fans to vote

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Artists like Katy Perry, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift urged their fans to vote in the midterm elections.

Katy shared a carousel of photos of her voting in LA and revealed that she wants businessman Rick Caruso to become Los Angeles’ new mayor. She also supported two measurements and explained that she voted for “a myriad of reasons,” noting fans will know why if they “see the news.”

Olivia also took to her Instagram Story to celebrate voting for the first time. “It was very exciting and so much easier than I thought it would be,” she expressed. “These midterm elections are super important, so many crucial issues hang in the balance.” Olivia later shared an infographic informing her followers of their voting rights.

Madonna threw it back to 1990 on her Instagram Story to share her old Rock the Vote PSA, in which she draped herself in an American flag and changed the lyrics to her song “Vogue,” encouraging fans to “Get out and vote.”

Cher issued a PSA of her own earlier this week, where she stumped for two Democratic candidates and warned how peoples’ votes in the midterms will “affect the entire country.”

Barbra Streisand also urged her Twitter followers to vote and “bring a friend” to the polls.

Lance Bass took to his Instagram Story to share a clip of Bill Nye explaining why every vote matters and urged his followers to “find your polling place.”

Muse, Blur, Kaleo & more included on “Ultimate ‘FIFA’ Soundtrack” playlist

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Tracks including Muse‘s “Supermassive Black Hole,” Blur‘s “Song 2” and Kaleo‘s “Way Down We Go” are included on the “Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack” playlist.

The 100-song mix includes the most popular tunes to ever be featured on a soundtrack for any installment in EA Sports’ long-running soccer video game franchise.

“For the past quarter century, EA Sports FIFA has been a destination for new music from up-and-coming artists and superstars alike,” says Steve Schnur, president, music at EA. “Every fan has their favorite FIFA tracks, and this playlist is the ultimate celebration of the music that has defined discovery, diversity, and excellence for generations of gamers.”

Forty songs on the playlist, which you can listen to in full via Spotify, will be added to the new FIFA 23 game as part of its upcoming World Cup update on November 9.

Other songs that made the cut include Kasabian‘s “Club Foot,” Glass Animals‘ “Heat Waves,” Billie Eilish‘s “you should see me in a crown,” Imagine Dragons‘ “On Top of the World,” Bloc Party‘s “Helicopter,” Catfish and the Bottlemen‘s “Cocoon,” Saint Motel‘s “My Type,” Bastille‘s “Send Them Off!” and Portugal. The Man‘s “Live in the Moment.”

Lainey Wilson can’t wait to walk the 2022 CMAs red carpet with her dad: “A win in itself”

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lainey Wilson is pulling quadruple duty at the 2022 CMAs. She will perform, present and be a part of an Alan Jackson tribute — oh, and not only is she a nominee, but she’s the most-nominated artist of the whole show this year.

It’s been a week of pinch-me moments, especially when she met AJ himself ahead of singing in his honor.

“His storytelling is like none other, and it’s an honor to be able to honor him. I mean, he’s a legend,” Lainey says. “…And I got to meet him and be around him for a few minutes the other night. And it was like, ‘I’m sitting here talking to Alan Jackson! What is life?!’”

But the moment that Lainey is looking forward to the most at the 2022 CMAs doesn’t have anything to do with winning trophies or stepping onstage for glitzy performances: She can’t wait to walk the red carpet with her dad.

This moment is a long time coming, as Lainey’s dad spent multiple months in the hospital and underwent numerous surgeries during a life-threatening series of health challenges this summer. He ultimately had to have an eye removed in order to save his life, but he’s on the mend now — and ready to head to Nashville to support his country star daughter.

“He is headed here right now from Louisiana and he is gonna walk the carpet with me. It’s going to be a win in itself right there,” she says. “He’s going to be looking like a pirate cowboy. He’s going to wear his eyepatch. Yeah, he’s excited.”

The 2022 CMA Awards — and pre-show red-carpet coverage — will air on Wednesday night on ABC. The show broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Original Nazareth frontman Dan McCafferty dead at 76

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Dan McCafferty, the original lead singer for the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, has died. He was 76.

The news was announced on the band’s Facebook page by bass player Pete Agnew, the only remaining founding member in the current Nazareth lineup. “Dan died at 12:40 today,” Agnew wrote. “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make … I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers who ever lived. Too upset to say anything more at this time.”

No cause of death was given, but McCafferty had retired from the band in 2013 due to health issues, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a burst stomach ulcer.

McCafferty founded Nazareth in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1968 with Agnew, drummer Darrell Sweet and guitarist Manny Charlton. They took their name from a line in The Band‘s song “The Weight:” “I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ ’bout half past dead.”

In the U.S., they’re best known for their top-10 cover of The Everly Brothers‘ “Love Hurts,” which reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1976. It was their only top-10 hit, though the title track of their 1975 album, Hair of the Dog — sometimes erroneously referred to as “Son of a B***h” because of its hook — became a rock radio staple.

Their only other U.S. charted song was 1980’s “Holiday,” with its video getting airplay in the early days of MTV. In 1993, Guns ‘N’ Roses covered “Hair of the Dog” on their album The Spaghetti Incident?.

McCafferty was replaced first by Linton Osborne and then by Carl Sentance, who is their current singer. Their most recent album, Surviving the Law, was released earlier this year.

Elton John teams with Saks Fifth Avenue for curated, charity holiday collection

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Fans of Elton John know he loves to shop, so it’s no surprise that he’s collaborating with one of the most famous department stores in the world for a good cause.

Elton has teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue for a curated holiday collection, proceeds from which will go to The Elton John AIDS Foundation. The collection is available to shop now and includes items from Balmain, Versace, Louboutin, Dior, Burberry, Chopard, Gucci, Baccarat, Manolo Blahnik and Caroline Herrera.

In a statement, Elton says, “There are so many ways I enjoy expressing creativity—through my music, my fashion…and my gift-giving! I’m inspired by all the creativity we saw in the designers we partnered with for this collection. Better yet, they’re helping fuel the other great passion in my life, Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Rocket Fund, which helps provide care to those who need it most.”

As part of the deal, Saks will donate $1 million to Elton’s AIDS Foundation — including $500,000 worth of proceeds from the collection — regardless of how well it sells.

On December 6 at 12 p.m. ET, you can go to Saks Live and watch Elton sitting down with Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele for an intimate conversation.

Speaking to Saks for its website, Elton talked about how he celebrates the holidays.

“Christmas is a massive deal in our family as our eldest son Zachary was born on Christmas day,” he reveals. “We have a tradition of celebrating his birthday on Christmas Eve followed by a big Christmas celebration on the 25th…We love watching our favorite classic holiday movies and listening to great Christmas records.”

2022 CMA nominee Breland is going into the show feeling zen, grateful and “present in the moment”

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Country up-and-comer Breland has had a big year, and he’s got the CMA Awards nomination to prove it. He stands to win his first CMA trophy in 2022: “Beers on Me,” his collaboration with Dierks Bentley and Hardy, is in the running for Musical Event of the Year.

But this isn’t Breland’s first rodeo. After scoring nominations — but not wins — at the CMT Music Awards earlier this year, he knows the importance of going into the awards show with perspective.

“Yeah, it would be great,” he tells ABC Audio, speaking about the possibility of walking away from the 2022 CMAs with some hardware.

“But also, you know, I was nominated for a few awards at the CMTs, and it didn’t quite pan out that night,” he points out. “And so I also have a newfound appreciation for just being present in the moment.”

After all, just being in the mix during Country Music’s Biggest Night is a win unto itself. “The victory here is in the opportunity and the experience,” Breland adds.

The 2022 CMA Awards will air live from Nashville on ABC on Wednesday night. Luke Bryan is co-hosting the show with Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning.

Theory of a Deadman rocks prehistoric times in new “Dinosaur” video

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Theory of a Deadman has premiered the video for “Dinosaur,” the band’s newest single.

In keeping with the prehistoric theme, the clip features a group of inflatable dinosaurs watching a reality show called Caveman’s Got Talent. The clip ends with someone choking a pterodactyl and a meteor crashing into Earth before frontman Tyler Connolly wakes up to realize it was all a dream. Or was it?

“This was another fun video to make with director Tony Corella, who we also worked with for the ‘Blow’ video,” Connolly says. “We felt it was important to lead off with a lighthearted video that is sure to have you smiling as you rock out to the track!”

You can watch the “Dinosaur” video streaming now on YouTube.

The single “Dinosaur” dropped in October. It follows Theory’s 2020 album, Say Nothing, which spawned the singles “History of Violence,” “World Keeps Spinning” and “Strangers.”

(Video contains uncensored profanity)

Peter Gabriel confirms new album title, sets first tour in years

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Peter Gabriel recently told ABC Audio that his new album — on which he’s been working since 2002 — was “nearing completion.” Well, it now has an official title and will be supported by the artist’s first major tour in years.

Gabriel’s album was always rumored to be called i/o, but now it’s official. There’s no release date yet, but i/o The Tour will start May 18 in Krakow, Poland and run through June 25 in Dublin, Ireland. These will be Gabriel’s first dates outside North America in 14 years.

Speaking of North America, he plans to tour there in the late summer or early fall of 2023. Tickets for the European dates go on sale Friday, November 11 via LiveNation, while ticket info for North America will be released at a later date. This will be his first North American tour since 2016.

“It’s been a while and I am now surrounded by a whole lot of new songs and am excited to be taking them out on the road for a spin,” the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer said in a statement. “Look forward to seeing you out there.”

For the tour, Gabriel will play material from the new album as well as hits, fan favorites and as his website puts it, “the unexpected.” He’ll be joined by his regular musical collaborators: Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché.

When i/o finally arrives, it’ll be Gabriel’s first studio album of all-original material since 2002’s Up.

Three Days Grace prepares for tour with “I Am the Weapon” video

November 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Three Days Grace has shared the video for “I Am the Weapon,” a track off their new album, Explosions.

The clip captures live footage of the Canadian rockers as they power through the staccato-laden tune. You can watch it streaming now on YouTube.

If the video has you pumped to see a Three Days Grace live show, the group will be launching a tour of their home country on Tuesday. The outing concludes November 27 in Toronto.

Explosions, the seventh Three Days Grace album, was released in May. It also includes the singles “So Called Life” and “Lifetime,” both of which hit #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

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