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Yes releases remastered single edit of ‘The Ancient’ from Tales from ‘Topographic Oceans’

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Yes is giving fans another preview of their upcoming super-deluxe reissue of 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans.

The band has just released the 2026 remastered single edit of “The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun),” described in a press release as being “inspired by Purāna, the mythic texts and sacred lore of humanity’s distant past.”

Tales from Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition) will be released Feb. 6 as a package of 12 CDs, two LPs and a Blu-ray. It includes a newly remastered version of the album, along with several new mixes by producer Steven Wilson, including a Dolby Atmos mix. It will also include rarities, and previously unreleased studio and live recordings.

Tales from Topographic Oceans, Yes’ sixth studio album, was the first to feature drummer Alan White, who had replaced Bill Bruford. Frontman Jon Anderson came up with the idea for the album after reading a footnote in Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda.

The album, which went to #1 in the U.K. and was a top-10 hit in the U.S., featured four songs, all of which were at least 18 minutes in length, taking fans on a “four-part musical journey through ancient Hindu scriptures.”

Tales from Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition) is available for preorder now.

Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Jelly Roll & more up for ‘Pollstar’ honors

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Kenny Chesney and many more are in the running for the Pollstar Awards, as the magazine passes out honors for 2025’s best tours.

Megan and Zach both vie for new headliner of the year with Benson Boone, Laufey, Tate McRae and Teddy Swims.

Kenny’s up for residency of the year for his time at Sphere Las Vegas.

For country tour of the year, the nominees are Beyonce‘s Cowboy Carter Tour, Chris Stapleton‘s All-American Road Show, Lainey Wilson‘s Whirlwind World Tour, Morgan Wallen‘s I’m the Problem Tour, Post Malone Presents: The BIG A** Stadium Tour, Tyler Childers‘ On the Road Tour and Zach Bryan‘s The Quittin’ Time Tour.

Jelly Roll could also take home support/special guest of the year for his time on Posty’s trek.

The 37th annual Pollstar Awards will be handed out April 15 in LA.

The Opry Goes Dolly as the icon turns 80

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dolly Parton will turn 80 on Jan. 19, and the Grand Ole Opry is planning a major celebration.

For the fourth year in the row, the country music institution will put on a special Opry Goes Dolly show Jan. 17 at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill and Rhonda Vincent are just some of the artists set to play, with a focus on Dolly’s hits from the ’80s. Lainey’s frequent co-writer, Trannie Anderson, will make her Opry debut, as well.

Dolly is not set to be part of the show.

It will also be a full-fledged party, with baked goods made from Dolly’s Duncan Hines mixes, a huge card fans can sign, signature Dolly drinks at the bars and a Dolly impersonator on the Plaza.

The Opry Shop’s also launching a special 80 Years of Song collection in the icon’s honor.

As a gift to Dolly, the Opry’s donating $5 from every ticket sold to her Imagination Library, which mails out free books to children across the U.S. and beyond.

Cardi B begins rehearsals for Miss Little Drama tour, says she’s over budget

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rehearsals for Cardi B’s Miss Little Drama Tour are underway, as she completed her first official day of rehearsals on Tuesday. In an Instagram Story, she shared her thoughts on her performance so far, writing, “I ain’t do so bad first day of rehearsal… I’m finding the pocket.”

However, dance moves aren’t the only thing she has to get together for the trek. During an Instagram Live on Wednesday, Cardi revealed concerns about the tour’s budget. “I’m over a couple of million on my tour budget,” she said. “We redid the budget, so now it’s just like I gotta go find the f****** money, or I’ll have to put up some of my own money for things that I want because I went over budget. I feel like we do the budget every other week and s***.”

With all that she has to do, Cardi admitted she is “just ready to go home,” adding that she doesn’t “like being in LA anymore.”

While she is still working hard to give fans a great show, Cardi made it clear that she isn’t trying to compete with Beyoncé. “I ain’t no damn Beyoncé, so don’t be expecting any of that,” she said. “I don’t got that production money, b****. I’m gonna give it all I got. I’m working hard. I’m popping it.”

“This tour is catered to BardiGang—and to people that are not even BardiGang but are just some type of fan of mine or just want to come have a good time,” she continued. “‘Cause we’re gonna have a good time.”

The Miss Little Drama Tour, Cardi’s first headlining trek, kicks off Feb. 11 in Palm Desert, California.

Eagles and Dead & Company among nominees for 2026 ‘Pollstar’ Awards

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Eagles and Dead & Company are among the nominees for the 2026 Pollstar Awards.

Both bands are in the running for residency of the year, with each recognized for stints at Sphere Las Vegas. Eagles played 28 shows at the Sphere in 2025, while Dead & Company played 18.

The category, which also includes Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Kenny Chesney and New Kids on the Block, recognizes “the most commercially and artistically successful run of seven or more shows at a single venue.”

Also earning nominations this year are AC/DC, up for rock tour of the year for their Power Up tour, and Metallica, also up for rock tour of the year for their M72 world tour.

This year’s other nominees include Oasis, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga.

The 37th annual Pollstar Awards will take place April 15 in Los Angeles.

Ariana Grande receives second consecutive Actor Awards nomination from SAG-AFTRA

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

For the second year in a row, Ariana Grande has received a nomination for an Actor Award — formerly known as a Screen Actors Guild Award or SAG Award — for playing Glinda the Good.

Ariana is up for the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role for Wicked: For Good. She was nominated in the same category for the same role for Wicked. Last year, she lost to Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez.

And speaking of actresses who are also chart-topping pop stars, Selena Gomez received a joint nomination in the category of outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series for Only Murders in the Building. Selena and her show won in the same category last year.

The 32nd annual Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, will stream live on Netflix March 1.

Beyoncé tour, Kendrick Lamar and SZA tour nominated for 2026 Pollstar Awards

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The nominations for the Pollstar Awards have been announced, and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour is going head-to-head with Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour. Both tours are nominated in the major tour of the year category, alongside Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, Lady Gaga’s The Mayhem Ball, Oasis’ Oasis Live ’25 Tour, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour and Tate McRae’s Miss Possessive Tour.

The Grand National Tour is also nominated for best hip-hop tour of the year, competing against NBA YoungBoy’s Make America Slime Again Tour; Nelly’s Where the Party At Tour; Trey Songz, Omarion and Bow Wow’s The Millennium Tour 2025; Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA: The World Tour; and Wu-Tang Clan’s Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber.

Beyoncé’s tour supported her country album Cowboy Carter and therefore is not eligible for the R&B tour of the year category. It instead appears among the nominees for country tour of the year.

Those who did make the R&B tour of the year list include Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine Tour; Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX World Tour; Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills’ The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage; Leon Thomas’ MUTTS DON’T HEEL World Tour; Mary J. Blige’s For My Fans Tour; and The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, taking place on April 15 in Los Angeles.

The inside scoop on Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Exclusive’ new EP

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Hudson Westbrook‘s just revealed the cover art and track listing for his Exclusive EP, which arrives Jan. 23.

The set leads off with the title track, “Exclusive,” and continues with “LMWYL,” “Lovin’ on Me,” and the previously released “If He Wanted To” and “Pretty Privilege.”

The Texas native co-wrote all five songs.

The simple cover shows the 21-year-old leaning against a shadowy amber wall, wearing a Western shirt and jeans with a prominent belt buckle, with his hands in his pockets.

Meanwhile, Hudson’s breakthrough hit, “House Again,” starts 2026 as a top-10 hit. It’s from his debut album, Texas Forever, which came out in July.

Nine Inch Nails, Oasis, Sleep Token & more nominated for 2026 ’Pollstar’ Awards

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Nine Inch Nails, Oasis and Sleep Token are among the nominees for the 2026 Pollstar Awards, which celebrate the top tours of the year.

All three bands are nominated in the rock tour of the year category with their respective Peel It Back, Live ’25 reunion and Even in Arcadia tours. Also competing for the title are Metallica, Linkin Park and AC/DC‘s respective M72, From Zero and Power Up tours.

Other nominees include Oasis and Billie Eilish‘s Hit Me Hard and Soft tour for major tour of the year; Eilish and Coldplay‘s Music of the Spheres tour for pop tour of the year; and Cage the Elephant, Limp Bizkit and Role Model for support/special guest of the year in opening for Oasis, Metallica and Gracie Abrams, respectively.

The 2026 Pollstar Awards take place April 15 in Los Angeles.

‘The Way I Am’: Luke Combs’ sixth album is coming in March

January 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Luke Combs‘ new album, The Way I Am, will arrive March 20, the day before he kicks off his 2026 world tour.

The 22-track record features the favorite “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” which is out now.

“It’s been a long process getting this thing going, but I’m really proud of this record,” Luke says. “I’ve loved the song ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’ for a long time and it’s been awesome to see how excited the fans are for that one as well.”

The collection features his tour’s namesake, “My Kinda Saturday Night”; his current hit “Days Like These”; his previous #1 “Back in the Saddle”; and the previously released “15 Minutes” and “Giving Her Away.”

The Way I Am “dives deeper than ever into his life behind the scenes—the challenges of balancing family and career, self-doubt and self-belief and the clarity that comes from focusing on what truly matters,” according to the news release announcing the album. Look for the full track list to be revealed soon.

Luke sets his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour in motion March 21 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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