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Carrie Underwood tries her hand at the TikTok Full House challenge — tour edition

October 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Carrie Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestones Tour kicks off this weekend, but before shows start, she’s introducing fans to the crew behind the scenes with a fun TikTok challenge.

The Full House challenge, for those not in the TikTok know, involves reenacting the opening credits to the classic sitcom to introduce viewers to all the different members of a “family” — in Carrie’s case, her road family on tour.

We meet Mark behind the wheel of the tour bus, Jordan steaming milk at an espresso machine, Matt reclining in a bus bunk and many more — all stopping to give the camera their best cheesy, ‘90s sitcom wave and smile.

But no one perfectly captures the Full House vibe better than Carrie herself, who jumps out of a gear transporter case to wave at the camera.

No sitcom would be complete without the perfect shot of a group of people mid jump, and Carrie rounds up the whole gang for the final scene — and pulls it off perfectly.

The Denim & Rhinestones Tour launches on Saturday.

INXS’ third album, ‘Shabooh Shoobah,’ released 40 years ago this Sunday

October 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

This Sunday, October 16, marks the 40th anniversary of the release of INXS‘ breakout third studio album, Shabooh Shoobah.

Shabooh Shoobah was the Australian band’s first album to be released worldwide, and its first to garner major attention in the U.S., thanks in large part to popular videos for the singles “The One Thing” and “Don’t Change” that went into heavy rotation on the then-fledgling MTV.

Founding INXS keyboardist Andrew Farriss, who co-wrote most of the band’s songs with late frontman Michael Hutchence, tells ABC Audio, “Shabooh Shoobah, was a very important part of our career.”

Farriss recalls that when the band first toured the U.S. in 1983, in support of Shabooh Shoobah, they were surprised to find that many people were already familiar with their music, and he says he realized that it was because of the “national television exposure” INXS was getting thanks to MTV.

“The One Thing” became INXS’ first top-40 hit in the U.S., peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the album reached #46 on the Billboard 200, and wound up being certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 in the States.

“The One Thing” video featured the band at a decadent dinner party, and included scenes of the charismatic Hutchence singing the tune in an outfit reminiscent of something The Doors‘ Jim Morrison might have worn.

Interestingly, Farriss says that when INXS played a music-themed TV show in Los Angeles during that early tour, Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek visited them backstage and asked to speak with Hutchence.

Andrew recalls that Manzarek told Hutchence that he’d seen the band on TV and “was overwhelmed,” adding, “You’re the first person I’ve ever seen that reminded me that much of Jim.”

Here’s Shabooh Shoobah‘s full track list:

“The One Thing”
“To Look at You”
“Spy of Love”
“Soul Mistake”
“Here Comes”
“Black and White”
“Golden Playpen”
“Jan’s Song”
“Old World New World”
“Don’t Change”

Get your “Bad Blood” pumping with new Taylor Swift workout program on Apple Fitness

October 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

You’ll soon be able to work out your body and emotions thanks to the new Apple Fitness+ Taylor Swift workout program.

The platform announced Thursday that it has designed a series of new workouts around her music, which includes her forthcoming Midnights album.

“Get ready to sweat, Swifties. In our next Artist Spotlight, you will be able to work out to the tunes of @taylorswift, including tracks from her monumental new album Midnights,” the platform revealed on Instagram.

Fans can jam to Taylor while will working out with Apple Fitness instructors on the treadmill, while doing high-intensity interval training or practicing yoga. For yoga, songs on the workout playlist include the Fearless (Taylor’s Version) deep cut of “Breathe” featuring Colbie Caillat, the Taylor’s version of “Wildest Dreams” and two mystery songs off the Midnights album.

The treadmill workout features more upbeat songs, such as her new versions of “Love Story” and “Red.” The playlist also includes some mystery Midnights tracks.

Finally, the HITT course features a shorter playlist, with songs like “You Need to Calm Down” and “22.”

It appears there are only three workout programs available right now, based on the Instagram reveal.

Taylor joins a growing list of artists who have their own Apple Fitness+ workout program. Previous artists to be highlighted by Apple include Elton John, Katy Perry, Queen and BTS.

Midnights arrives next Friday, October 21.

“The biggest cherry on top”: CMT Artists of the Year reflect on the recognition after big-career year

October 14, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Courtesy of CMT

Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Walker Hayes and Luke Combs were the men and women of the hour at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony on Wednesday night: all six artists were feted for their massive year at the forefront of the country genre.

“It feels like all the hard work is finally coming to fruition,” says Lainey, a first-time honoree who had her breakout year in 2022. “I mean, it’s been 11 years in the making.”

Lainey says CMT has always shown her support, even before her mainstream stardom. Fellow newcomer Cody Johnson echoes that gratitude for being honored at the show.

“They could have picked anybody. There’s a lot more people that are more qualified … and yet here we are,” he notes. “And I’m very, very honored to be here.”

Cody also points out the diversity in the room, saying, “Nobody sounds the same, and that versatility is what I feel like country music should be.”

Dustin Lynch agrees: He was on hand to honor Kane and says he admires how his fellow star has carved out his own lane, bringing new listeners to country music. “I think Kane’s done an amazing job at straddling genre lines and having success in different worlds,” he says.

Few artists have enjoyed more momentum in 2022 than Carly, who says she never stops feeling grateful for her seat at the country table.

“It’s just, like, the biggest cherry on top,” Carly says. “You think about just wanting to matter in country music … that’s all I wanted as a kid. And tonight solidifies for me that I’ve had a year where I matter, and that’s all I ever wanted.”

The CMT Artists of the Year ceremony will air Friday at 9 p.m. ET on CMT.

Queen, The Who, Aerosmith featured on new ‘NOW’ compilation focusing on classic rock

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new compilation from the NOW That’s What I Call Music! folks focusing specifically on well-known classic rock songs spanning from 1971 to 1980 will be released on October 28.

NOW That’s What I Call Classic Rock is a 17-track collection that will be available everywhere on CD and digital formats, and as a two-LP vinyl set sold exclusively via Target.com and at Target stores.

The album includes such memorable rock anthems and classics as Queen‘s “Another One Bites the Dust,” The Who‘s “Baba O’Riley,” Aerosmith‘s “Walk This Way,” Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s “Free Bird,” Rod Stewart‘s “Maggie May” and Cheap Trick‘s “I Want You to Want Me.”

The compilation also features enduring hits from Elton John, Thin Lizzy, Free, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Alice Cooper, Foreigner and The Allman Brothers Band.

NOW That’s What I Call Classic Rock can be preordered now.

Here’s the complete track list:

“Another One Bites the Dust” — Queen
“Baba O’Riley” — The Who
“Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” — Elton John
“The Boys Are Back in Town” — Thin Lizzy
“Walk This Way” — Aerosmith
“All Right Now” — Free
“You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” — Bachman-Turner Overdrive
“School’s Out” — Alice Cooper
“Bang a Gong (Get It On)” — T. Rex
“Feels Like the First Time” — Foreigner
“Free Bird” — Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Ramblin’ Man” — The Allman Brothers Band
“Fooled Around and Fell in Love” — Elvin Bishop
“Maggie May” — Rod Stewart
“Paradise by the Dashboard Light” — Meat Loaf with Ellen Foley
“I Want You to Want Me” (Live at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, JPN – April 1978) — Cheap Trick
“Don’t Bring Me Down” — Electric Light Orchestra

The Used announces profane title for next single

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Used has announced a new single, but you may want to be careful where you sing the lyrics.

The track is simply titled “F*** You” and will premiere next Friday, October 21. You can presave it now.

“F*** You” follows The Used’s 2020 album, Heartwork, which includes collaborations with Blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, FEVER 333‘s Jason Aalon Butler and Beartooth‘s Caleb Shomo. A deluxe version of the record was released in 2021.

The Used is currently on tour with A Day to Remember. “The Bird and the Worm” rockers are also performing at the When We Were Young festival, taking place October 22, 23 and 29 in Las Vegas.

Music notes: BLACKPINK, Harry Styles, Ellie Goulding, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion and Adam Levine

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

BLACKPINK is getting ready to go on tour and shared a video of them hard at work rehearsing for the Born Pink trek. The girl group shared a behind-the-scenes video to their YouTube, but left fans guessing about the dance moves they’ll unveil during their global jaunt.

Ellie Goulding took home Ally of the Year at the Attitude Awards. She wrote on Instagram, “I believe that it is the minimum of human decency to allow people to be their true selves, love who they love and do both things without harm, danger or oppression.” She called for more people to “step up” to protect LGBT rights.

Halsey is coming out with a new Amazon Original version of their song “So Good,” which is now available to stream free for Amazon customers. The remastered track features a live orchestra.

Marvel had a response to fans who complained about She-Hulk twerking with Megan Thee Stallion and wrote on Instagram, “Let’s get t’werk,” along with a tongue out emoji. Marvel also posted a lengthy video of star Tatiana Maslany and Megan goofing off and twerking it out on set. Marvel is owned by Disney, the parent company of ABC News.

You can live in Adam Levine’s old New York City apartment if you have $6.29 million on hand. New York Post reports the co-op is located in the ritzy SoHo area of Manhattan. Adam lived in the two-bedroom loft with wife Behati Prinsloo from 2014 to 2016.

Music notes: Harry Styles, Kelly Clarkson, Mel C and Adam Levine

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Harry Styles continues to make Billboard history by sending three songs off his Harry’s House album into the Pop Airplay chart’s top 10. He is the first male artist to have three simultaneous top 10s on the chart. His songs “As It Was,” “Late Night Talking” and “Music for a Sushi Restaurant” are all trending.

Kelly Clarkson channeled the late Whitney Houston during her talk show by covering the 1993 single “Queen of the Night.” Fans saluted Kelly for taking on a challenging Whitney hit and for giving it a rocker vibe.

Mel C was named Attitude’s Honorary Gay by the Attitude Awards and celebrated the win on Instagram. “Us girls have always had such wonderful support from the LGBTQ+ community and I’m humbled by this acknowledgment of my everlasting ally-ship,” she wrote.

You can live in Adam Levine’s old New York City apartment if you have $6.29 million on hand. New York Post reports the co-op is located in the ritzy SoHo area of Manhattan. Adam lived in the two-bedroom loft with wife Behati Prinsloo from 2014 to 2016.

Humble Pie releasing eight-disc collection, ‘The A&M CD Box Set,’ in December

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Humble Pie will release an expansive, eight-CD collection — The A&M CD Box Set (1970-1975) — featuring remastered versions of the seven albums the legendary English blues-boogie band issued on the A&M label, on December 2.

The A&M CD Box Set will be similar to Humble Pie’s nine-LP A&M Vinyl Box Set (1970-1975), which was released in 2017, although the new collection will offer an extra disc featuring 14 bonus tracks, including B sides, rarities and more, five of which are unreleased.

The albums featured in the package are 1970’s Humble Pie, 1971’s Rock On and the Performance Rockin’ the Fillmore live album, 1972’s Smokin’, 1973’s Eat It, 1974’s Thunderbox and 1975’s Street Rats.

Humble Pie was formed in 1969 by Small Faces singer/guitarist Steve Marriott; Peter Frampton, lead singer and guitarist of The Herd; Spooky Tooth bassist Greg Ridley; and drummer Jerry Shirley. Frampton left the group to pursue a solo career in 1971. He was replaced by Clem Clempson, of the band Colosseum, who played with Humble Pie until its 1975 breakup.

Humble Pie’s most successful album was Smokin’, which peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold for sales of 500,000 in the U.S. The album included the song “Hot n’ Nasty,” which reached #52 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song “Big Black Dog,” a non-album track from 1970 that was Humble Pie’s first single released on A&M, has been made available as an advance track from The A&M CD Box Set. The tune also appears on the collection’s disc of bonus tunes.

You can preorder the CD box set now.

New John Waite documentary, ‘The Hard Way,’ premiering in December

October 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

John Waite is the subject of a new documentary titled John Waite — The Hard Way, which will premiere on December 6 via a variety of on-demand streaming services.

The film will also be released on DVD and Blu-ray at Amazon.com.

The documentary features candid interviews with the 1980s pop-rock star shot during the COVID-19 shutdown, while the singer was dealing with the isolation and inability to tour because of the health crisis.

The movie looks at Waite’s whole career, from his years fronting the pop-rock group The Babys, to his successful solo career, to his work with the supergroup Bad English — which also featured Journey‘s Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain — and beyond.

The documentary includes rare archival footage and photos, as well as interviews with award-winning songwriter Diane Warren, guitarist Neil Giraldo and many others. The movie also features footage of Waite touring with Ringo Starr‘s All Starr Band and his collaboration with acclaimed country/bluegrass artist Alison Krauss.

“Opening the front door at the crack of dawn in my boxers to a film crew signified how the documentary would go,” says Waite about the making of the movie. “It’s an unvarnished take on my life, just the cold, hard truth.”

You can check out a trailer for John Waite — The Hard Way now on YouTube.

Meanwhile, Waite has a couple of U.S. headlining gigs in late October that will be followed by a series of dates opening for Christopher Cross next month. Check out his full schedule at JohnWaiteWorldwide.com.

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