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Documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’ coming to Blu-ray

July 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The 2021 documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s second solo album, Wildflowers, is getting its first-ever physical release.

Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers, directed by Mary Wharton, will be released on Blu-ray Sept. 12. It features 30 minutes of extra material made up of outtakes and music videos.

Originally released on YouTube, the film follows Petty as he works on Wildflowers with producer Rick Rubin. It features archival footage of the pair in the studio, which was unearthed following Petty’s death in 2017.

The making of Wildflowers will also be chronicled in a new book being released in December. Also titled Wildflowers, the limited-edition book will feature rare photography, handwritten lyrics and personal stories from Petty, the Heartbreakers and his musical collaborators.

It is available for preorder now.

Released in November 1994, Wildflowers was the first of three albums produced by Rubin. Although credited to just Petty, Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and Howie Epstein played on the record, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200. It featured the singles “You Don’t Know How It Feels,” “You Wreck Me” and the title track.

Dead & Company’s San Francisco shows to be livestreamed

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Dead & Company is giving fans yet another way to enjoy the upcoming shows in San Francisco celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.

The Aug. 1, 2 and 3 shows at Golden Gate Park will now be available to watch on nugs.

Fans will be able to stream each night in either HD or 4K, with pay-per-view tickets priced at $39.99 and $49.99, respectively. There will also be a three-night bundle for $99.99 or $129. Each ticket can be used to stream the concerts live, or within 48 hours of the show.

And in honor of the The Dead’s 60th anniversary, those who buy a pay-per-view ticket will also receive 60 days of streaming on nugs for free.

Tickets for the livestream are on sale now.

In addition to the livestream, Dead & Company’s final concert on Aug. 3 will screen live at 30 IMAX theaters nationwide. Tickets for the screening are on sale now, and each ticket comes with a collectible mini poster and lanyard.

Nashville notes: The Willie Nelson coffee table book + Anne Wilson’s EP

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

“I Don’t Want to Have to Marry You” hitmaker Helen Cornelius passed away July 18 at the age of 83. The 1977 CMA Vocal Duo of the Year winner was best known for her duets with Country Music Hall of Famer Jim Ed Brown.

Anne Wilson‘s new EP, God Story, is set to arrive Aug. 1. On Friday, she starts a two-weekend run on Morgan Wallen‘s stadium tour.

The coffee table book Willie Nelson: All the Albums: The Stories Behind the Music by Geoffrey Himes comes out Oct. 7.

David Archuleta’s coming-out memoir due in February

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

We finally have a release date for David Archuleta‘s memoir: Devout is due Feb. 17.

The book traces the American Idol star’s journey from his early years as a religious, closeted Mormon teen to his current life as an openly queer man. The book details Archie’s struggle with fame, faith and identity, and reveals what’s described in a press release as “the emotional abuse and inner turmoil” he had to deal with from childhood.

The singer documents his time on American Idol, his tour with Demi Lovato, the two years he took out of the spotlight to serve his mission in South America, his three failed engagements, his suicidal ideation and his ultimate decision to leave the Mormon Church to live authentically.

Earlier this year, David told People of the book, “I feel like it’s an important message. Even if it’s some risky stuff to talk about, I think we need to talk about certain things. I’m ready to go on tour. I’m ready to talk about the topics, and if there’s anything that people don’t understand, I’m ready to combat that too.”

Archie will release an EP called Earthly Delights on Aug. 15. He’ll kick off a tour on Sept. 17.

Exhibit exploring Bob Dylan’s early career to open at New York University

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

A Bob Dylan exhibit highlighting his early career and the political and social messages in his music is set to open at New York University in August.

How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and His Changing Times, 1961-1964 originally opened in 2024 at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It examines how Dylan used his music to respond to current events, particularly the Civil Rights Movement, using archival material, as well as new original documentary films. It also highlights artists who were influential to his career, including Pete Seeger and Joan Baez.

“The exhibit centers on Dylan’s music as a lens through which to view some of the most defining events of the 20th century,” said Mark Davidson, curator of the exhibit. “The early ’60s were a time of rapid change for America, and Dylan paced alongside, documenting—this exhibit shows you how.”

How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and His Changing Times, 1961-1964 will run from Aug. 25 to Oct. 15 at NYU’s Gallatin Galleries in the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan.

Raekwon wants to restore the feeling hip-hop is ‘missing’ with new album, ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Raekwon is a making a statement about the current state of hip-hop on his new album, Emperor’s New Clothes. The title reflects his belief that the culture has been riddled with elements that take away from its authenticity.

“That title is a reality title to me. I just think hip-hop is … definitely being punctured right now by elements that really don’t hold onto the culture the way we know it to be,” he tells Billboard. “This is not to take shots at anybody, but I just feel like hip-hop is not being represented right.”

“There’s so many different layers on top of it that makes it not authentic to me that it’ll make you question what you know about hip-hop and what you feel,” Raekwon continues. He contends people are “doing whatever makes sense according to their popularity.”

He adds he loves the title because it borrows from the moral of the old folktale: “Don’t believe anything you hear.”

Emperor’s New Clothes dropped Friday on Nas‘ Mass Appeal Records, a personal collaboration that Raekwon tells Billboard came together due to perfect timing.

“We always said that one day we would connect together and do a project together,” he said. “So the timing was perfect, and I felt that it was time that I release some music that I had ready for the world that I was working on.”

His goal for the album is to restore the feeling he thinks hip-hop is currently missing.

“We gotta keep this s*** on the right track. That’s what I’m aiming to do, to bring that feeling back to the table,” Raekwon says. “It was fun listening to s***! It was fun hearing, ‘Yo, what did he say? Rewind that.’ It just felt good. We need that.”

Kermit the Frog, Adam Sandler, The Alamo & PETA pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

If the countless musicians paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne haven’t communicated just how impactful the late Prince of Darkness was, who else would also be honored by Kermit the Frog, Adam Sandler, The Alamo and PETA?

The famed green Muppet posted a statement remembering when Ozzy guested on the 1994 album Kermit Unpigged, during which he covered Steppenwolf‘s “Born to Be Wild” alongside Miss Piggy.

“No one rocked harder than the great Ozzy Osbourne,” reads a letter from Kermit. “Every time we bumped into Ozzy over the years, he made us feel just as cool as he was. We loved having a friend like Ozzy Osbourne and we feel so lucky to have known him, worked with him and experienced his music for so many decades.”

Sandler, meanwhile, worked with Ozzy when he had a cameo in the movie Little Nicky.

“Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more bada** to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness – Ozzy Osbo[u]rne!” Sandler writes.

PETA, meanwhile, put out a statement commending Ozzy’s work for animal rights — biting off the head of a bat notwithstanding — while The Alamo addressed the 1982 incident in which he was arrested for public intoxication at the famed Texas landmark.

“At the Alamo, we honor history in all its complexities,” The Alamo says. “Today, we acknowledge Ozzy Osbourne’s journey from regret to reconciliation at the historic site, and we extend our condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world. May he rest in peace.”

Jason Aldean, Tyler Hubbard, OD and more on board for Nashville Songwriter Awards

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Jason Aldean, Drew Baldridge, Travis Denning, Jessie Jo Dillon, Tyler Hubbard, Old Dominion and Trisha Yearwood are just a few of the singer/songwriters already confirmed for the eighth annual Nashville Songwriter Awards, set for Sept. 23 at the Ryman.

In addition to the 10 Songs I Wish I’d Written honors, the Nashville Songwriters Association International will pass out the song, songwriter, songwriter-artist and legendary song awards.

The band Alabama will receive the Kris Kristofferson lifetime achievement award that night, while Brenda Lee will pick up the NSAI president’s keystone award.

Tickets for the show are on sale now.

Sombr performs on ’Kimmel’ + teases new song ’12 to 12′

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Sombr performed his song “undressed” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night.

The “back to friends” artist put an almost country spin on the track with his drawling vocals. Toward the end of the performance, disembodied hands showed up to try to rip off his shirt.

In other sombr happenings, a new song called “12 to 12” is set to premiere Thursday at 3 p.m. PT.

Sombr’s breakout hit, the aforementioned “back to friends,” hit #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart in June. He’ll launch a U.S. tour in September.

Ex-Ozzy Osbourne bandmates Jake E. Lee & Bob Daisley share tributes

July 23, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ozzy Osbourne‘s former bandmates Jake E. Lee and Bob Daisley have each shared tributes to the late Prince of Darkness.

Lee, who played guitar in Ozzy’s solo band from 1982 to 1987, writes, “Still processing it. The finality of it hits me in waves.”

Lee also shared a text he received from Ozzy two weeks ago, seemingly just after Lee had performed at Ozzy and Black Sabbath‘s Back to the Beginning farewell concert on July 5.

“Hi jake im so sorry i couldnt spend more time with you on the weekend but it was really [chaotic],” the text reads. “I would really like to see you when i eventually get back TO LA just to shoot the s*** its been so long since we saw each other , where have are you living these days , because the last thing i herd was you were living in Las Vegas. How did the gig go for you on Saturday i really hope you had fun anyway i will text you when i eventually get back to LA and we must hook up much love and respect.”

Daisley, who was Ozzy’s original solo bass player, writes, “This is a sad day and it has brought me to tears.”

“When I reminisce about Ozzy’s and my times together, I think about the fun, the laughs and of course what we created together musically, which will live much longer than these mortal bodies that we inhabit,” Daisley continues. “My condolences to everyone who you’ve left behind, Ozzy. Nothing can change the true friendship that we once had; I’ll see you on the other side.'”

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