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Christina Aguilera will headline LA Pride this summer

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Christina Aguilera booked another big event to her already busy summer — she’s just been announced as this year’s headliner for LA Pride.

Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, the “Beautiful” singer announced, “I’m headlining @LAPride 2022!” She continued, “Join me at the official #LAPrideinthePark music event Saturday, June 11, at LA State Historic Park, a nonprofit event benefiting the LGBTQIA+ community.”

Tickets for the event are now on sale on LA Pride’s official website, with early-bird tickets retailing for $35 while VIP experiences start at $200. More artists will join the lineup, which will be unveiled later.

Christina recently released her all-Spanish EP, La Fuerza, which means “The Strength” in English. She previously teased that her EP is the first of three chapters in what will later be assembled into Christina’s upcoming ninth studio album. That as-yet untitled record will become her second all-Spanish album following her 2000 effort, Mi Reflejo.

When describing her upcoming trilogy, Christina previously told Billboard, “Each body of work represents a different tone and different mood and a different release of the journey that I’m on as a woman… You start with the strength, and we’re going to be more tender and open up to be a bit more vulnerable with the material in the next chapter and then we’ll close on this healing note.”

Christina has yet to reveal the titles and release dates of her two upcoming EPs.

“I Like It, I Love It”: ’1883′ cast joins Tim McGraw on stage at Boots in the Park festival

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

It was a (TV) family affair for Tim McGraw during his headlining set at the weekend Boots in the Park Festival.

The country star performed at the festival in California where members of the cast of 1883 were in attendance not merely as spectators, but active participants.

During Tim’s performance of his classic hit, “I Like It, I Love It,” several of his cast mates including LaMonica Garrett, Alex Fine, Amanda Jaros, Emerson Miller and James Landry Hebert joined him on stage to sing the chorus.

Dressed in cowboy hats and boots, the cast of the hit Paramount+ series jumped around onstage in excitement before walking down the catwalk as a group into the crowd, cheering all the while.

“Got the band back together last night! Huge thanks @thetimmcgraw @faithhill and the @1883official fans for making us feel like rockstars,” shares James, who portrays the character of Wade.

“This was insane. Thanks to my tv mom and dad @thetimmcgraw @faithhill. You guys have a really cool side hustle,” praised Alex, aka Grady. “@1883official is an awesome family to be apart of.”

LaMonica also shared live footage of an intro video Tim used during his set that showed a series of clips from 1883. “And it was in this moment, that me and my #1883TV castmates felt like rock stars backstage… Got chills watching that @1883official footage on all those screens in front of thousands of screaming fans,” the actor reflected.

1883 is the prequel series to the wildly popular Paramount+ series Yellowstone. Tim and his wife Faith Hill play the lead roles of James and Margaret Dutton, respectively.

New Whitney Houston special to air next month

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new Whitney Houston special is coming next month.

Whitney, A Look Back is set to April 2, the night before the Grammys. The special, chronicling her life and career, will include rare and never-before-seen footage from Entertainment Tonight’s “vault.”

The special will also feature interviews with those closest to Whitney, including Dionne Warwick, Clive Davis, CeCe Winans, Monica and Kelly Price, as well as explore new details about the days leading up to and following her tragic passing 10 years ago at age 48.

Whitney, A Look Back will air Saturday, April 2, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Kelsea Ballerini shares video of her performing “Needy” as she prepares for new album

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Kelsea Ballerini is getting ready to close the chapter on her self-titled album, but not before offering up a special live performance one of her fan favorites from the project.

On Monday, the songstress shared a video on her Instagram of her energetically performing “Needy,” one of the deep cuts on her last album, 2020’s kelsea. The pop-country number allows her bubbly personality to shine on stage as she sings in front of a cheering crowd, “You never needed anybody/ But now you need me/ I was the same, but things have changed/ I’m needy.”

In an accompanying note alongside the video, Kelsea declares, “I couldn’t let the kelsea album chapter come to an end without playing this one (FINALLYYYY) here’s neeeeedy!!!!”

In the comments, the song’s co-writer Julia Michaels writes, “Awwwwww our song babyyyyyy,” while Kelsea’s husband, Morgan Evans, praises, “Damm, this is sick.”

As Kelsea prepares to bid adieu to her previous album, she’s been actively posting videos and videos on socials from writing retreats for her new project.

Carole King to speak at Washington, D.C., hearing about wildfire reform on Wednesday

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Lovers of the great outdoors have a friend in Carole King.

The legendary singer/songwriter is in Washington, D.C., to speak as a witness at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, March 16, focusing on wildfire response that also will feature testimony from U.S. Forest Service officials, as well as environmental experts and advocates.

The hearing, which will be overseen by California Congressman Ro Khanna, Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Environment, will look at ways for the federal government to improve its wildfire preparation measures, while discussing the toll wildfires are taking in recent years as they have increased in severity due to such factors as drought, global warming and other issues.

King is a longtime Idaho resident and land conservation advocate who has worked for decades with scientists, environmental supporters and organizations to promote the preservation of the wilderness and biodiversity in the ecosystem of the northern Rocky Mountains.

The hearing, which is titled “Fighting Fire with Fire: Evaluating the Role of Forest Management in Reducing Catastrophic Wildfires,” will take place at 10 a.m. ET. The event will be livestreamed on the Committee on Oversight and Reform’s website and YouTube channel.

King posted a photo on her Facebook page of her with some other environmental advocates in Washington, D.C., in advance of the hearing.

Does Nirvana and Pixies producer Steve Albini want to make Dolly Parton’s rock record?

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Following Dolly Parton‘s surprising withdrawal from consideration for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, at least one famous producer seems to be stepping up to the plate to help her achieve her dreams of making a rock album.

In her statement, the country icon said she didn’t feel she’d “earned the right” to be in the Rock Hall, but went on to say, “This has…inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do!”

Steve Albini, whose production work includes albums by Nirvana, Pixies, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, The Breeders, PJ Harvey, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Laura Jane Grace, Urge Overkill and countless others, responded to Dolly’s statement. He wrote in a Twitter message, “Dolly Parton do you like analog recording.”

Fans were excited at the prospect of Albini being involved with the project, with one writing, “Album of the year potential. Please make this happen.” Another wrote, “oh god an albini produced dolly album is everything i could ever hope for.”

Still another wrote, “I’m ready to pre-order all formats including the in-studio making-of documentary on 4K.”

‘For Love & Country’: Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton & more to appear in Amazon’s country music documentary

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jimmie Allen and Mickey Guyton are among the many artists taking part in a new documentary chronicling country music through the perspective of Black artists.

Directed by Joshua Kissi, For Love & Country will feature performances and interviews from the new generation of Black artists helping to shape country music as they share their personal stories.

“There are certain barriers that are there. One way to always get past it is great music,” Jimmie remarks in the trailer.

“We deserve to be here. Our dreams are valid,” adds Mickey.

Breland, currently in the top five on country radio as a collaborator on Dierks Bentley‘s “Beers on Me” says, “I just knew that there was a lane that was open and if the lane is open for one, then it’s open for everybody.”

Blanco Brown, hit songwriter Shy Carter, Brittney Spencer — who recently made her ACM Awards debut performing “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” with Brothers Osborne — and Grammy nominees Allison Russell and Valerie June are among the other artists who appear in the doc.

For Love & Country premieres on Amazon Music and Prime Video on April 7.

Rush’s Alex Lifeson selling guitars and memorabilia collection at May auction in NYC

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A collection of guitars and other instruments and memorabilia belonging to Rush‘s Alex Lifeson will be up for bid at a May 22 auction held at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City.

The sale, hosted by Julien’s Auctions, will feature over 100 artifacts, including more than 60 guitars.

Perhaps the main highlight of the auction is the custom-built 1976 Gibson ES-355TD electric guitar known as “Whitie,” which was Lifeson’s main guitar from 1976 until 2015. Alex played “Whitie” on all of Rush’s albums, from 1977’s A Farewell to Kings through 1996’s Test for Echo. It also was one of his preferred touring instruments. It’s estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $300,000.

Another notable guitar being sold is a 1980 custom-built Hentor Sportscaster electric model that Lifeson used to record many classic Rush songs, including 1981’s “Limelight.” It’s estimated to sell for between $100,000 and $200,000.

Others instruments up for bid include a 1981 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion electric guitar played on the 1981 Moving Pictures tour; a 1971 Jose Ramirez acoustic guitar used on all of Rush’s classical-style recordings starting with the band’s 1978 album, Hemispheres; a 1976 Gibson Dove acoustic that Alex used to write “Closer to the Heart” and other tunes from 1977’s A Farewell to Kings album; and a 1970 Gibson Les Paul electric model that Lifeson played on most of the band’s albums and tours during the mid-to-late 1970s. All of these guitars are estimated to bring between $100,000 and $200,000.

The Lifeson auction is part of Julien’s Auctions’ next “Musical Icons” sale, scheduled for May 20-22. Bidding will take place in person and online at JuliensLive.com.

President Obama starring in Netflix documentary ‘Our Great National Parks’

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Former President Barack Obama will headline and narrate Our Great National Parks, a documentary from Netflix celebrating the protected splendor of the country, which debuts April 13.

In an eye-popping new trailer for the five-part series, Mr. Obama celebrates the “journey of the natural wonders of our shared birthright,” highlighting its curious creatures and their habitats, and how both they can help humanity as more than just eye candy for HD TVs.

“When humanity started to protect these wild places,” the former president says, “we did not realize how important they would become. They’re a haven for endangered species, and a hot bed for scientific research.”

Our Great National Parks isn’t the first time Obama showcased these protected, precious environments. When he was in office, he helped celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service by starring in a virtual reality video set at Yosemite. The 11-minute-long, immersive film called Through the Ages celebrated both the agency and its efforts to preserve our national parks.

Track list unveiled for Phife Dawg posthumous album, ‘Forever’

March 15, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The estate for the late MC Phife Dawg has unveiled the track list and the cover art for the rapper’s upcoming posthumous album, Forever.

The album will feature 13 songs, including the title track, which is being released on March 19. The single was recorded on that same day in 2016, marking the last song the Tribe Called Quest member ever recorded before his death.

The track list also features guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Redman, Rapsody and more.

Forever officially drops on March 22, the sixth anniversary of Phife’s passing. In celebration, his estate will host a Q&A and album listening event at SOBs in New York City on Wednesday, March 23. Tickets are on sale now for the intimate event.

Phife Dawg passed away at age 45 on March 22, 2016, due to complications from diabetes.

Here is the album track list:

“Cheryl’s Big Son (Intro)”
“Only a Coward”
“Fallback” ft. Rapsody & Renée Neufville
“Nutshell Pt. 2” ft. Busta Rhymes & Redman
“Sorry” ft. V.Rich
“Dear Dilla (Reprise)” ft. Q-Tip
“Wow Factor” ft. Maseo of De La Soul
“Residual Curiosities” ft. Lyric Jones
“God Send” ft. Dwele
“Round Irving High School” ft. Cheryl Boyce-Taylor & Angela Winbush
“French Kiss Trois” ft. Redman & Illa J
“2 Live Forever” ft. Pos of De La Soul, Little Brother & Darien Brockington
“Forever”

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