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Ozzy Osbourne’s “Patient Number 9” hits #1 on ‘Billboard’ Mainstream Rock Airplay chart

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ozzy Osbourne is once again taking the “Crazy Train” to the top of the charts.

The Prince of Darkness’ new solo single, “Patient Number 9,” has hit #1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay ranking. It’s his fourth leader on the chart, which first began in 1981.

“Patient Number 9” took just five weeks to reach #1, which ties Shinedown‘s “Planet Zero” for the fastest run to the top of Mainstream Rock Airplay this year. Additionally, its ascension also gives featured artist Jeff Beck a new Billboard record.

The guitar virtuoso now boasts the longest gap between an artist’s first appearance on Mainstream Rock Airplay and their first #1, having hit the summit with “Patient Number 9” 37 years, one month and two weeks after debuting on the chart with the 1985 Rod Stewart collaboration “People Get Ready.”

The record was previously held by Queen‘s Brian May, who waited 26 years, three months and one week between his first appearance in 1993 with the solo song “Driven By You” and hitting #1 in 2019 as a featured artist on Five Finger Death Punch‘s cover of Kenny Wayne Shepherd‘s “Blue on Black.”

“Patient Number 9” is the title track off Ozzy’s upcoming 13th solo album, due out September 9.

Joni Mitchell to release box set featuring remastered versions of four ’70s albums

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new archival Joni Mitchell collection called The Asylum Years (1972-1975) that features remastered versions of the iconic singer/songwriter’s first four albums for the Asylum label is due out September 23.

The package, which includes 1972’s For the Roses, 1974’s Court and Spark and the double live album Miles of Aisles, and 1975’s The Hissing of Summer Lawns, will be available as a four-CD set, a five-LP vinyl collection and digitally.

After releasing her first four studio albums on Reprise Records, Joni signed to Asylum and began delving more deeply into jazz influences.

As Mitchell’s friend Neil Young writes in the box set’s liner notes, “She had grown from folk to jazz and in between, creating a unique kind of sound that I loved to listen to over and over.”

This period also saw Joni score her highest-charting albums and singles.

For the Roses peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200 and featured Joni’s first top-40 hit, “You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio,” which reached #25 on the Hot 100.

Court and Spark ascended to #2 on the Billboard 200, powered by the singles “Help” and “Free Man in Paris,” which reached #7 and #22, respectively, on the Hot 100.

Miles of Aisles also peaked at #2 and included a version of her classic “Big Yellow Taxi” that reached #24 on the Hot 100.

The Hissing of Summer Lawns climbed to #4 and featured the minor hit “In France They Kiss on Main Street.”

The cover of The Asylum Years (1972-1975) features an original painting by Mitchell, and fans who preorder the CD or LP version of the set from JoniMitchell.com will receive a limited-edition poster of the artwork.

Check out the box set’s full track list here.

Amy Grant rushed to hospital following bike accident in Nashville

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Amy Grant had to be hospitalized Wednesday after the “Baby, Baby” singer crashed her bicycle while cycling with a friend in Nashville.

People reports the 61-year-old Grant is in stable condition following the accident and has been treated for surface wounds like cuts and abrasions. Grant, thankfully, was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.

The singer is recovering at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee, where she is expected to remain Thursday night for observation.

No further details have been provided at this time.

This incident took place two years after Grant underwent open heart surgery to correct a rare defect she unknowingly had since birth. The Grammy winner told fans in February 2020 that she had partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, a congenital heart defect.

Mickey Guyton’s a big fan of Steph Curry on the basketball court, but his singing voice? Not so much

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Worlds collided earlier this month at the 2022 ESPYs, where Mickey Guyton was on hand as a performer — and she got to watch NBA great Steph Curry, who was hosting the show, try his hand at singing from the stage.

For anyone who didn’t watch the show, Steph was just wrapping up his monologue when Jay Pharoah — an actor and comedian — popped up onstage to serenade him, singing that he “finally made it” now that he’s secured an ESPYs hosting gig. Steph chimed in for the final bars of the song, displaying some pipes that — well — don’t quite match up to his athletic talents.

After the show, when ET Online asked Mickey for her professional opinion on the pro basketball player’s singing, she jokingly demurred. “He’s really great at basketball. Like, really good at it,” she said, smiling.

Meanwhile, next to her tennis legend Billie Jean King had kinder words to share. “Actually, he was good!” she chimed in.

“You know, I’m gonna let you …” Mickey said, dissolving into laughter and batting Billie Jean on the back as she dodged the question.

Later on, Steph replied to Mickey’s critique of his singing voice. “If we find Mickey at the YMCA or something, get some shots up, I’m about to critique her jumper,” he replied with a laugh. “We’ll see who got closer.”

Upcoming Leonard Cohen tribute album features James Taylor, Peter Gabriel, Mavis Staples & more

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

James Taylor, Peter Gabriel and Mavis Staples are among the artists who have lent their talents to Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, a 12-track album celebrating the late legendary Canadian singer/songwriter.

The album was produced by Larry Klein, Joni Mitchell‘s ex-husband and main producer since the 1980s. Here It Is features versions of a mix of well-known and more obscure songs by Leonard Cohen, spanning from his 1967 debut album through 2016’s You Want It Darker, which was released shortly before his death.

Taylor recorded a new version of the 1984 tune “Coming Back to You” for the tribute album, while Gabriel contributed the title track, “Here It Is,” a rarity that dates back to 2001. Staples delivered a rendition of the 1984 tune “If It Be Your Will.”

Taylor’s cover of “Coming Back to You” is available now as an advance digital track.

Taylor says of the tune, “Like so much of Leonard Cohen’s writing, this lyric resonates deeply with his forlorn and hopeless take on the bleak landscape of love and attachment. So, breathe a deep sigh and, drink up …”

Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Iggy Pop and David Gray are also featured on the tribute album.

Klein says he decided to organize the album for his close friend Cohen after realizing he’d been covering his songs with other collaborators. He assembled a group of respected jazz musicians and brought in guest singers to create reworked versions of Cohen’s tunes.

“It was an immensely gratifying experience to recontextualize these poems, and shine a different light on them,” Klein notes.

You can preorder Here It Is now. It will be available October 14 on CD, vinyl and digital formats.

Here’s the album’s full track listing:

“Steer Your Way” — Norah Jones
“Here It Is” — Peter Gabriel
“Suzanne” — Gregory Porter
“Hallelujah” — Sarah McLachlan
“Avalanche” — Immanuel Wilkins
“Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye” — Luciana Souza
“Coming Back to You” — James Taylor
“You Want It Darker” — Iggy Pop
“If It Be Your Will” — Mavis Staples
“Seems So Long Ago, Nancy” — David Gray
“Famous Blue Raincoat” — Nathaniel Rateliff
“Bird on the Wire” — Bill Frisell

Upcoming Leonard Cohen tribute album features Iggy Pop, Nathaniel Rateliff & more

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Iggy Pop and Nathaniel Rateliff are among the artists who have lent their talents to Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, a 12-track album celebrating the late legendary Canadian singer/songwriter.

Pop delivered a rendition of “You Want It Darker,” while Rateliff laid down vocals on the 1971 classic “Famous Blue Raincoat.”

Peter Gabriel, Norah Jones, James Taylor, Sarah McLachlan, Mavis Staples and David Gray are also featured on the tribute album.

Klein says he decided to organize the tribute album for his close friend Cohen after realizing that he’d frequently been covering his songs with other collaborators. He proceeded to assemble a group of respected jazz musicians and bring in guest singers to create reworked versions of Cohen’s tunes.

“It was an immensely gratifying experience to recontextualize these poems, and shine a different light on them,” Klein explains. “I hope that this musical language that we developed together…makes the songs connect with people in a new way.”

You can preorder Here It Is now; It will be available October 14 on CD, vinyl and digital formats.

Here’s the album’s full track listing:

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to return as judges on ‘American Idol’

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new season of American Idol is about to get underway, and fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing a familiar trio of judges will make a return.

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan — in addition to host Ryan Seacrest — have signed on for the sixth season of the hit reality singing competition.

Filming is a week away from picking up, with auditions set to kick off next Wednesday, August 3. The tryouts, labeled “Idol Across America,” will run until August 31 with a slew of locations across New England. Those hoping to win their golden ticket and sing for America’s vote can visit AmericanIdol.com/auditions to find a list of tryout dates and locations. You must be at least 15 years old to audition.

This year, American Idol is doing something new. The show unveiled its annual “First 500” event, set for August 3, where hopefuls can try to score a VIP spot.

American Idol‘s sixth season is set to premiere on ABC in spring 2023.

Sam Hunt drops out of Boots and Hearts 2022 due to “ongoing government restrictions”

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Sam Hunt will no longer be able to make his headlining engagement at the upcoming Boots and Hearts Festival in Canada.

“Unfortunately, due to ongoing government restrictions, Sam Hunt will not be able to perform at Boots & Hearts Music Festival on August 5,” reads a statement from the singer’s social media. “We were hopeful that these restrictions would be lifted as the date got closer, but it’s now apparent that won’t happen.”

Sam didn’t specify which government restrictions were keeping him from making his set, but some fans speculated that it might have something to do with the COVID-19 vaccine requirements necessary for travel into Canada.

Currently, travelers coming into the country must have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

The Boots and Hearts festival, held annually in Burl’s Creek, Ontario, will take place over four days between August 4-7. Shania Twain and Florida Georgia Line are each headlining a day, with Walker Hayes on deck to headline a special kick-off party on August 4.

In his post, Sam explained that the festival “secured a great replacement” to perform in his stead; Boots and Hearts later announced that Jake Owen will take over Sam’s Friday night slot.

Bryan Adams unveils new album, ‘Classic Pt. II’, credits Taylor Swift for inspiring him to re-record his old hits

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

It’s been almost four months since Bryan Adams released Classic, an album stuffed with re-recordings of his greatest hits from the ’80s and ’90s — and part two is already on its way.

“Bryan is happy to announce ‘Classic Pt. II’ featuring 7 newly re-recorded favorites, is out digitally on Friday! Pre-save now!” he tweeted out on Thursday, sharing a link so fans can make sure the album arrives in their playlists at midnight.

Why is the “Summer of 69” artist making these albums? Similar to Taylor Swift‘s masters saga with her former label — Bryan is also fighting to reclaim the rights to his music.

He previously told Stereogum that Taylor inspired him to re-record his old hits. Bryan revealed his former label, Universal Music Group, declined to hand over the rights to his catalog.

“She and I have been in a similar situation lately with our master recordings. My record company wasn’t interested in negotiating the return of my early masters, so I’ve done what she has done to re-record my early songs again,” he explained, adding his Classic albums are coming out “thanks to Taylor.”

Taylor invited the Grammy winner to sing with her during her Reputation Tour in 2019, and they sang “Summer of 69” together. Bryan hinted she made it even easier for him to think he could re-record his decades-old hits.

“I loved singing with Taylor,” he recalled, “in fact I believe it’s the best version of the song since the original recording.”

Classics Pt. II arrives midnight on Friday.

Gorillaz premieres video for latest single, “Cracker Island”

July 28, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Gorillaz has premiered the video for “Cracker Island,” the band’s latest single.

The clip features a mix of animation and live action as we find the cartoon Gorillaz members being taken into a hospital by police. By the end, things take a supernatural turn.

Bassist Thundercat, who’s featured on “Cracker Island,” also appears in the video, which is streaming now on YouTube.

“Cracker Island” first premiered in June. It follows Gorillaz’s 2021 EP Meanwhile and the 2020 album, Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez, which features collaborations from The Cure‘s Robert Smith, Beck, St. Vincent and Elton John.

Gorillaz will launch a North American tour September 11 in Vancouver.

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