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Wynonna Judd adds Kelsea Ballerini to The Judds’ Final Tour lineup

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

As she gears up to launch a trek called The Judds: The Final Tour, Wynonna Judd is firming up the lineup and adding superstar Kelsea Ballerini to the bill.

Kelsea joins an all-star group of previously announced, female and female-fronted outfits, including Ashley McBryde, Little Big Town, Faith Hill, Brandi Carlile and Trisha Yearwood. Those acts will split the dates while original opener Martina McBride will play all the shows.

The Judds: The Final Tour was first announced as the farewell tour for Wynonna and her mother, Naomi Judd, who make up legendary country music duo The Judds. But after Naomi’s death on April 30, Wynonna had to reconfigure those plans.

Now, as she looks ahead to opening night on September 30, Wynonna says she can’t wait to honor the music of The Judds and share the stage with a roster of superstar women across the country genre.

“It’s hard to believe that in just 3 weeks, we’ll be stepping onstage for our first show in Grand Rapids,” she reflects. “I continue to find myself both grateful and humbled by the unwavering support from my fellow artists, music community and, of course, the fans.”

She adds, “I am looking so forward to celebrating The Judds’ music one final time. It will be a bittersweet experience, and one that I will never forget.”

Tickets to the 11-date tour are on sale now.

“One Step at a Time”: Jordin Sparks joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jordin Sparks is the latest American Idol alumna to compete on Dancing with the Stars.

It was announced Thursday morning that Jordin will be one of 16 celebrities hitting the ballroom for the ABC show’s 31st season, its first on Disney+. Her pro partner will be Brandon Armstrong.

On Instagram, the “No Air” singer wrote, “The rumors are true…let’s do this @DancingWithTheStars!!!! I’ve been preparing for this for quite some time and could not be more excited to trade my mic for the mirror ball.”

“My partner @brandonarmstrong and I are in rehearsals every day and are putting in EVERYTHING we have,” she continued. “I mean, you know I’m pretty familiar with competition shows…”

Jordin, who won season 6 of American Idol, joins a list of other Idol contestants who’ve hit the ballroom, including season 5’s Kellie Pickler, who won the Mirror Ball trophy with partner Derek Hough; season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina, who came in fourth on DWTS; and Jimmie Allen, who competed in the 10th season of Idol but wasn’t a finalist. Now a major country star, Jimmie came in 7th on DWTS last year.

The new season begins Monday, September 19 at 8 p.m. EDT on Disney+.

Lamb of God shares new ‘Omens’ song, “Grayscale”

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lamb of God has premiered a new song called “Grayscale,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Omens.

“‘Grayscale’ has just a smack you in the face, bit of hardcore feel to it,” says guitarist Willie Adler. “We had basically finished writing the record and I wrote this song thinking it won’t necessarily be a Lamb song. I sent it to Josh Wilbur, our producer, to check out and he responded with ‘Perfect, this is the last song we need for the record!'”

You can listen to “Grayscale” now via digital outlets.

“Grayscale” is the third track to be released from Omens following “Nevermore” and the title track. The full album will drop October 7.

Lamb of God will launch a U.S. tour in support of Omens this Friday in Brooklyn, New York. The outing will feature Killswitch Engage on the bill for all dates, as well as Motionless in White, Spiritbox and Baroness, who will provide support for select shows.

The Weeknd treats young fan battling cancer to playdate backstage

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Weeknd has left a large impression on one of his youngest fans, who is currently battling cancer.

A young girl named Katana is a big fan of the singer — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — and she got to hang out with him before his Los Angeles show. Her mother shared tender moments on Twitter via the username @hxouseoflisa.

“Katana meeting Abel for the first time,” she captioned the sweet video, which shows Katana excitedly handing over a stack of gifts to the Grammy winner and stressing they are all for him.

Fans felt the clip was too short and begged Katana’s mother to share more videos — and she obliged.

An extra video shows Katana running full-speed at The Weeknd, who scoops her up in his arms for a big bear hug. “Their connection is the sweetest thing I’ve ever witnessed,” Katana’s mother expressed.

In another clip, Katana is holding the “Save Your Tears” singer’s hands as they walk behind the stage. The two then part ways but not before The Weeknd gives her another hug. As he walks away, Katana calls out to him, telling him to “Have fun” at his show.

This sweet meeting took place at The Weeknd’s Los Angeles concert, which he cut short after suffering vocal issues. Despite the disappointing end of their night, Katana’s mother is thankful the “Starboy” singer reached out and made her little girl feel special.

“It’s bittersweet that Katana got to walk Abel out to his show tonight and Abel couldn’t give us his all like he had hoped,” she wrote while sharing a photo of the new friends walking hand in hand. “we love you Abel and we’re praying for you to recover quickly. you love what you do wholeheartedly.”

Luke Combs books a sweeping, 16-country world tour for 2023

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Luke Combs is taking his show on the road — internationally.

The country superstar just announced a massive world tour for 2023, which will hit three continents and 16 different countries. First up is a stateside leg, which kicks off March 25 in Arlington, Texas.

For his U.S. shows, Luke will play stadiums in marquee cities like Nashville and his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb will all be special guests for the domestic shows.

Next up, Luke’s heading abroad. Following a couple of shows in Canada, he’ll head for New Zealand, Australia, Scandinavia and Europe. Finally, in October 2023, Luke will close the tour down with a run in Ireland, Scotland and England. Joining him in Australia and New Zealand will be Cody Johnson and Lane Pittman.

Tickets for both the U.S. and international dates go on sale September 16. As always, Luke’s Bootleggers fan club will have access to a special pre-sale beginning September 14 for U.S. fans and September 12 for those abroad.

Archival 1969 Jimi Hendrix Experience live album arriving in November

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

An archival live album capturing The Jimi Hendrix Experience‘s 1969 performance at the Los Angeles Forum will be released on November 18, nine days before what would’ve been the late guitar legend’s 80th birthday.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969 will be available on CD, as a two-LP vinyl and via digital formats.

The concert, which has never been released in its entirety before, features the trio’s original lineup of Jimi Hendrix, bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell performing a set that includes classics like “Foxey Lady” and “Purple Haze,” and deeper cuts such as “Red House,” “Spanish Castle Magic” and “I Don’t Live Today.”

The show also featured a rendition of the obscure instrumental “Tax Free” by the Swedish duo Hansson & Karlsson plus Hendrix’s take on the “Star Spangled Banner,” recorded several months before his historic performance of the national anthem at Woodstock.

The band ended the concert with an epic 17-minute medley combining “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” with Cream‘s “Sunshine of Your Love.”

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969 was remixed by longtime Hendrix studio engineer Eddie Kramer and features liner notes that includes a preface by ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons, who attended the Forum show. It can be preordered now.

The version of “I Don’t Live Today” from the album got its premiere yesterday at LAist.com and is available now as an advance digital track.

In other news, a comprehensive new official book about Hendrix titled JIMI will be released on November 15. The book features extensive biographical info, rare photos, memorabilia and more. It also includes refections about Hendrix’s influence by such music stars as Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Dave Grohl.

Here’s the album’s full track list:

“Intro”
“Tax Free”
“Foxey Lady”
“Red House”
“Spanish Castle Magic”
“Star Spangled Banner”
“Purple Haze”
“I Don’t Live Today”
“Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”
“Sunshine of Your Love”
“Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”

Fatherhood in the age of social media? Goo Goo Dolls singer says there’s “a lot of panic” involved

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Goo Goo Dolls‘ latest single “You Are the Answer” is a message of encouragement, urging someone to look within themselves, and ignore the lies of those who’d “steal your soul.” But who exactly is this message for? The band’s John Rzeznik says it’s for his young daughter, and his bandmates’ kids as well — because protecting them in this age of social media is causing him a lot of “panic.”

“We’re having these conversations about, how do you instill real self-esteem in your daughter?” John tells ABC Audio. “And I worry about girls — and boys — and men and women — who they put themselves out there looking for approval. And they’re basing their opinion of themselves from the outside in rather than the inside out.”

“It’s not real because your opinion of yourself is at the whim of other people, you know?” he adds. “And you can’t live life like that because it can shatter you.”

John comments on social media in “Yeah I Like You,” another new song on the new Goo Goo Dolls album Chaos in Bloom. So as a father, how is he shepherding his five-year old daughter through this dangerous world?

“Panic!” he laughs. “Yeah, I panic. A lot of panic. A lot.”

“You know, she’s too young for it now, but but she loves to play with that little iPhone,” he moans. “You just got to limit it, and do all that.”

Of course, that may become more difficult once his daughter hits those teen years. Meanwhile, Goo Goo Dolls will wrap the current leg of their tour September 24 in their hometown of Buffalo, NY.

Alter Bridge drops new ’Pawns & Kings’ track, “Sin After Sin”

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Alter Bridge has premiered a new song called “Sin After Sin,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Pawns & Kings.

Clocking in at over six-and-a-half minutes, “Sin After Sin” is the second-longest track off Pawns & Kings, behind the currently unreleased “Fable of the Silent Son,” which lasts nearly eight-and-a-half minutes.

You can listen to “Sin After Sin” now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying video streaming now on YouTube.

Pawns & Kings, the follow-up to 2019’s Walk the Sky, will be released October 14. It also includes the previously released single “Silver Tongue” and the title track.

Alter Bridge will launch a U.S. tour in support of Pawns & Kings in January 2023. Mammoth WVH will also be on the bill.

Is Paramore dropping new music? Fans buzzing after members all change profile photos

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

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Is new Paramore music finally coming?

Fans of the “Ain’t It Fun” outfit certainly seem to think so after Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro all changed their Instagram profile photos this week.

Each of the photos features a close-up of the individual band members’ faces pressed up against a glass pane.

Notably, the change seems to coincide with the fourth anniversary of Paramore’s most recent show, which took place September 7, 2018 in the band’s hometown of Nashville.

Paramore’s most recent album is 2017’s After Laughter. A new record has been in the works since at least earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Paramore is set to embark on the group’s first tour in four years. The outing kicks off in October.

Harry Styles jokes about “Spit-gate” during NYC show

September 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

When you’re the subject of so many crazy rumors, all you can do is laugh. That’s the attitude Harry Styles seems to be taking about the latest one: that he spit on Chris Pine while taking his seat at the Venice Film Festival premiere of his new film Don’t Worry Darling.

Performing at New York’s Madison Square Garden Wednesday, Harry addressed the incident, which had already been dismissed as “ridiculous” by Pine’s rep.

“This is our tenth show at Madison Square Garden. It’s wonderful, wonderful, wonderful to be back in New York. I just popped very quickly to Venice to spit on Chris Pine,” Harry jokes in fan-shot video. “But fret not — we’re back!”

After a video of the alleged incident went viral earlier this week, Pine’s rep told Variety, “This is a ridiculous story — a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation.”

Don’t Worry Darling arrives in theaters September 23. Harry’s final night at Madison Square Garden is September 21; he then moves on to his residency in Austin, TX.

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