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Foreigner releasing live performance of ‘Urgent’ featuring singer Luis Maldonado

March 12, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Foreigner is set to release a live version of their iconic track “Urgent,” featuring new lead singer Luis Maldonado.

The band announced that they’ll be releasing “Urgent (Live in Halifax 2025)” to streaming platforms on March 20. The song was previously only available on YouTube.

“Urgent is one of the most powerful songs we perform in our set. It always gets people up and engaged with the band. We take no prisoners when we play,” says Maldonado. “So with Urgent’s strong and steady beat, and [its] ‘catchy as hell’ melodies, it stands as a highlight of the evening.”

The performance was recorded during Maldonado’s first tour as the band’s frontman. He took over duties in October, replacing Kelly Hansen, who retired after 20 years with the band.

Foreigner is in the midst of their orchestral residency at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, with the next show on Friday. They are also scheduled to perform the national anthem Sunday at the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

This summer they’ll hit the road with Lynyrd Skynyrd on the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour, which starts July 23 in Atlanta.

A complete list of dates can be found at Foriegneronline.com.

After Grammys malfunction, Alex Warren thought his career was ‘over’

March 12, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Alex Warren’s night at the Grammys should have been a career high for him, but instead his performance of “Ordinary” was marred by technical difficulties. He was so down that he was convinced he was finished in the music industry.

On the latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Alex tells host Alex Cooper that he was distraught after the performance.

“I did not want to look up. I did not want to talk to anybody. … It was really bad,” he says. “I literally over and over and over again said, ‘My career is over.'”

After posting a video explaining to fans what had happened, Alex deleted Twitter and all social media apps from his phone because he didn’t want to see what people were saying about him. When he finally checked in, he saw the video had “50 or 60 million views,” and everyone was supportive.

But what made him feel better, he says, was the support of his fellow artists, especially Chappell Roan. “She came up to me and she was, she was like, ‘Dude, like, if anyone understands, it’s the people in this room and you sounded amazing.’ … [She] was the sweetest ever and I was like, ‘I love you.'”

Alex also says Noah Kahan and Billie Eilish were very kind and sweet to him, but what finally pulled him out of his depression was a call from Grammy-winning singer Laufey.

“She gave me the coolest pep talk in the world,” Alex says. “Laufey called me and was just like, ‘I’m so proud of you. You don’t realize how many people you just helped. Imagine every kid who … does a talent show … and this happens to them and they think, “Wow, this can happen at the Grammys.”‘”

“I think it gives someone some motivation, and know that it’s OK and that stuff happens.”

Bruce Springsteen releases 2000 New York reunion tour concert as part of Live Archive series

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen has released another classic concert as part of his Live Archives series.

The latest is The Boss’ June 22, 2000, concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden, the fifth show in his 10-night stand at the venue, which wrapped his reunion tour with The E Street Band.

The concert featured the live debut of “Another Thin Line,” a song he co-wrote with Joe Grushecky, as well as the concert debut of the ballad “Secret Garden,” from his 1995 Greatest Hits album. The show also featured a performance of “American Skin (41 Shots),” written in response to the killing of Amadou Diallo in New York City in 1999.

The 25-song set also included the Tracks tune “Don’t Look Back,” “Something in the Night” and a full band version of “Incident on 57th Street,” as well fan favorites like “The Promised Land,” “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” “Sherry Darling,” “Badlands,” “Thunder Road” and “Born To Run.” The show wrapped with “Land of Hope and Dreams.”

The concert is now available to stream or purchase on nugs.net.

Springsteen and The E Street Band are getting ready to head back out on the road. The Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour kicks off March 31 in Minneapolis and wraps May 27 in Washington, D.C. A complete list of dates and ticket information can be found at BruceSpringsteen.net.

Music Notes: Maino, Lil Baby, Lil Poppa and more

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Maino has responded to jabs 50 Cent made on “No More Tricks, No More Tries” featuring Max B and its accompanying video. In the diss track “Bleed Like Us,” he mentions the domestic violence allegations against 50, suggests he’s working alongside authorities and claims he’s lying about having been shot nine times. There’s also some wordplay including the titles of 50’s “Wanksta” and Get Rich or Die Tryin’.

The music video for Lil Baby’s “Mrs. Trendsetter” has dropped. It finds a woman waking up at 5 a.m. and making her way to the gym, where she, Lil Baby and a group of other women are seen exercising. She then follows up her workout by texting a group chat titled “Trendsetters,” which includes several different women who are masters in their fields. The video gives fans a glimpse of each of their respective days at work, with Lil Baby featured in most of the scenes. They eventually come together for a night out at a club and let loose.

Family, friends and supporters of Lil Poppa attended a Jacksonville City Council meeting Tuesday night to try to get a day declared in his honor. First Coast News reports they’re urging council members to create a remembrance day, Lil Poppa Day, on March 18, which was the rapper’s birthday. They note it could serve as inspiration for youth who watched Lil Poppa grow into national stardom while highlighting mental health awareness. Jacksonville City Council member Rahman Johnson said he’s been talking to the mayor’s administration about honoring Poppa with a remembrance day. A representative from the mayor’s office said they’re working on a proclamation to honor the late rapper.

Tyla’s “Chanel” leads Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart dated March 4. It’s now her second #1 on the list, following “Water.”

311 announces 2027 311 Day concert cruise

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

311 will return to the high seas in 2027 for the 311 Day concert cruise.

The seafaring celebration sets sail from Miami on March 10, and will make port in Jamaica and Grand Cayman before returning on March 15.

For ticket info, visit 311Cruise.com.

311 celebrated 311 Day 2026 with shows in Las Vegas, which included performances with the Blue Man Group.

In other 311 news, the band has unearthed their throwback 7-Eleven-inspired T-shirt, which features the 311 name stylized like the convenience store franchise’s logo. The shirt is now available for the first time in nearly 30 years as an official collaboration with 7-Eleven.

Billy Idol documentary ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’ to stream on Hulu

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After being released in theaters earlier in March, the new Billy Idol documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead is coming to streaming.

The film, directed by three-time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund, is set to debut on Hulu March 26.

To coincide with the announcement, a new clip from the film has just been released to YouTube, in which Idol discusses his idea of meshing dance music and punk rock, which led to him working with producers Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey.

Billy Idol Should Be Dead explores the rock star’s career and personal life, and features never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol. The film also features interviews with Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, The Who’s Pete Townshend, Miley Cyrus and others.

Idol was recently announced as one of the nominees for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. Voting is now open at RockHall.com.

(Video includes uncensored profanity.)

Nashville notes: CMHoF welcomes Clint Black exhibit + Brandy Clark show

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Conner Smith’s new album, Stories I’ve Never Told — Acoustic Tapes, will arrive on Friday, featuring six songs Conner wrote, as well as a cover of Zac Brown Band’s “Free.” He’s currently working on more new music to arrive later this year.

Clint Black’s new exhibit, The Hard Way on Purpose, is set to open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on April 22. Scheduled to run through August 2027, it coincides with his autobiography, Killin’ Time: My Life and Music, which comes out May 19.

Brandy Clark will bring her Art of the Storyteller tour to the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on April 21, with Walker Hayes set to open. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Jay Weinberg selling used drum kits, masks & outfits from time in Slipknot

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg is selling personally used items from his days with the masked metallers in his own shop on the online gear marketplace Reverb.

The shop will include drum kits and accessories, as well as stage-worn masks and outfits, plus signed memorabilia.

Also available will be the kit that Jay played on Bruce Springsteen’s 2009 Working on a Dream tour, during which he filled in for his dad, usual E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg.

Jay’s Reverb shop will launch March 18. For more info, visit Reverb.com.

Jay parted ways with Slipknot in 2023. He released his debut solo single, “Sandstone,” in 2025.

Another new song, called “Drone Operator,” is due out Friday.

Yes to release expanded edition of 2019 mini album ‘From a Page’

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Yes is set to release an expanded and remastered edition of their four-song mini album From a Page.

Originally released in 2019, From a Page featured previously unreleased tracks taken from 2010 Yes recording sessions for the album that would eventually become 2011’s Fly From Here.

The new reissue is now being expanded to 15 tracks, made up of the four original songs, plus alternative takes and demos of songs, some of which wound up on Fly From Here.

The new reissue was overseen by Oliver Wakeman, son of Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman, who produced the original From a Page release and also played in the band from 2009 to 2011.

From a Page (Deluxe Edition) will be released April 24 as a two-CD or two-LP box set. The CD set includes a booklet with expanded liner notes from Oliver Wakeman, a poster and five art cards.

From a Page (Deluxe Edition) is available for preorder now.

Kix Brooks offers Hope on the Inside through writers round

March 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Country Music Hall of Famers Kix Brooks and Vince Gill are coming together for a writers round in Nashville to raise money for a nonprofit Kix co-founded.

Kix started Hope on the Inside with fellow Louisiana native Briana Calhoun in 2023 to help people in correctional facilities.

“I can’t wait to share what is going to be a really special night with some of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters, great artists and inspiring stories,” Briana says. “Hope on the Inside’s mission and success in rehabilitation support programs is offering true second chances to those who might otherwise never get one.”

Kix and Vince will be joined by legendary songwriters Bob DiPiero and Tim Nichols. Bob wrote George Strait’s “Blue Clear Sky” and Faith Hill’s “Take Me As I Am,” while Tim is the force behind Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying” and Jo Dee Messina’s “Head Carolina, Tails California.”

Tickets for the April 2 show at Nashville’s Listening Room are on sale now.

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