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Late Blondie drummer Clem Burke’s memoir to be released in September

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away in 2025, but his life story is about to be told in a posthumous memoir, The Other Side of the Dream (My Life In and Out of Blondie).

According to the description, Burke began writing his memoir over 20 years ago, but had often put it aside due to his commitments to Blondie. “When cancer treatment and illness forced his retirement, completing the book became a priority, which he did shortly before he died,” the description reads.

The book, with a foreword by comedian Fred Armisen, follows Burke from the streets of New York to stardom in Blondie. The book explores “the explosive punk scene that gave rise to Blondie, the creative partnerships that defined their music and the challenges of navigating fame in a constantly evolving industry.

The description notes, “This is Clem’s story, in his own words.”

The Other Side of the Dream (My Life In and Out of Blondie) will be released in the U.S. on Sept. 8. It available for preorder now.

Burke joined Blondie in 1975, shortly after they formed in New York City. He appeared on all of their records, the last one being 2017’s Pollinator. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Blondie in 2006.

Burke passed away April 6, 2025, at the age of 70.

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Parker McCollum’s debut single, “Pretty Heart,” has just been certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

The Texas native co-wrote the song from 2021’s Gold Chain Cowboy that went on to become his first #1.

“Man…all I have to say is thank you! The amount of support you all have shown me over these years means more to me than you’ll know,” Parker says in a statement. “All I’ve wanted to do is make music that connects with people and that I can be proud of. I’m just grateful that y’all are playing my songs.”

Parker’s self-titled current project includes his latest hit, “Killin’ Me,” and is nominated for album of the year at May’s 61st ACM Awards.

Earth, Wind & Fire documentary to open 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s documentary about R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire is set to open the 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival in New York City.

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) will have its world premiere on June 3 at the Beacon Theatre, followed by a live performance by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots.

“It is an absolute honor to bring this project to the Tribeca Festival,” says Questlove. “The past two years of deep research and creative magic surrounding Earth, Wind & Fire have been nothing short of transformative. They remain one of the most culturally significant bands in history, and this project finally illustrates exactly why their legacy is so vital.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Questlove to the Festival to premiere a film that represents everything Tribeca stands for: creative pioneers at the top of their game in front of and behind the camera, showcasing the joy and community that great art manifests,” Cara Cusumano, Tribeca Festival director and SVP of programming, adds. “Paired with a rare live performance from Earth, Wind & Fire and The Roots, Opening Night will be a once-in-a-lifetime New York event that reflects the energy, creativity, and communal experience that has defined Tribeca for 25 years.”

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) is expected to debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2026.

The Tribeca Festival runs from June 3 to June 14. More info can be found at TribecaFilm.com.

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker pop up at Kenny Chesney’s 2026 debut

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kenny Chesney surprised fans with special appearances by Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker during his first concert of 2026.

In a set that included “We Do,” “Living in Fast Forward,” “Young,” “Beer in Mexico” and “Keg in the Closet,” the superstar closed the 13th Tortuga Music Festival on Sunday. It was his sixth time headlining the oceanside party on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

A dozen songs into his performance, Uncle Kracker appeared in time to sing the second verse of “When the Sun Goes Down,” going on to do “Follow Me” and “Drift Away.”

“With Kracker playing the festival, we had to do it,” Kenny says. “Nobody makes me laugh harder, brings more soul to that stage or understands this crowd better — and it’s hard to believe anyone can love music as much as we do, but he does.”

From there, Kenny’s set continued with “Get Along” and “All the Pretty Girls,” which was a perfect intro for Megan.

“Megan at our first show in 2026 sets a pretty high bar,” he says. “But between our duet (‘You Had To Be There’) and ‘Am I Okay?,’ her music fits so well with ours, it’s always so much fun when we can sing together. Talk about hitting the beach!”

Kenny kicks off his remaining shows of 2026 June 19 at Sphere Las Vegas.

Phil Collins ‘pleased and honored’ to be inducted into the Rock Hall as a solo artist

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Phil Collins says he’s honored to be chosen as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.

“Obviously I’m pleased and honored to be inducted,” Collins wrote on Instagram. “It wraps up what has been a wonderful life in music.”

This was Collins’ first time being nominated to the Hall of Fame as a solo artist, but it will be his second time as a member of the Rock Hall. He was previously inducted in 2010 as a member of Genesis.

Collins released his debut solo album, Face Value, in 1981, and all eight of his solo albums reached the top 40 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. Two of those albums — 1985’s No Jacket Required and 1989’s …But Seriously — hit #1. In total Collins has sold over 150 million solo records worldwide.

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will be taped for broadcast in December on ABC and Disney+.

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Avenged Sevenfold returning to Australia and New Zealand for first time in 12 years

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Avenged Sevenfold has announced their first shows in Australia and New Zealand in 12 years.

The tour consists of four shows in October. The bill will also include Coheed and Cambria and the Australian band Thornhill.

Members of A7X’s Deathbats Club can submit requests for tickets now. Presales begin at 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 11 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit AvengedSevenfold.com.

Avenged Sevenfold will launch a U.S. tour with Good Charlotte in July.

Watch Hayley Williams perform with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on ’Colbert’

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Hayley Williams performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday alongside Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.

The Paramore frontwoman sang lead vocals and played theremin on a cover of the song “Ffunny Ffrends,” originally by the band Unknown Mortal Orchestra, while Tweedy played guitar and provided backup vocals.

“Paramore’s Hayley Williams joins Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy for a special collaboration, putting their own spin on Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffunny Ffrends” in honor of all of the funny friends who work at The Late Show,” the video description reads.

Williams is currently on a solo tour in support of her 2025 album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Her show Sunday in New York City featured a surprise appearance by Jason Isbell for a joint performance of his song “Cover Me Up.”

Williams’ tour continues Tuesday in Baltimore.

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley & Megan Moroney pick up all-genre noms at the AMAs

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley picked up some major all-genre nominations going into the 52nd American Music Awards, which take place on Memorial Day, May 25, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas.

Morgan is up for artist of the year alongside Taylor Swift, who’s the most-nominated artist this year, with eight chances to win. He’s also up for album for I’m the Problem and collaboration for “What I Want” with Tate McRae.

Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug show up in the collab category, too, for “All the Way,” alongside Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s “Amen.”

Morgan and Ella compete against each other for song of the year for “I’m the Problem” and “Choosin’ Texas,” which vies for song of the summer, as well. Ella could also take home the new artist trophy.

Megan Moroney gets recognized in the breakout tour category for her Am I Okay? trek, too.

Here’s a rundown of the country categories at the AMAs, with fan voting now open for the CBS/Paramount+ show hosted by Queen Latifah:

Best Male Country Artist
Jelly Roll
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Riley Green
Shaboozey

Best Female Country Artist
Ella Langley
Kelsea Ballerini
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
Miranda Lambert

Best Country Duo or Group
Brooks & Dunn
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Treaty Oak Revival
Zac Brown Band

Breakthrough Country Artist
Sam Barber
Tucker Wetmore
Zach Top

Best Country Song
BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way”
Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
Morgan Wallen – “Just In Case”
Russell Dickerson – “Happen To Me”
Shaboozey – “Good News”

Best Country Album
BigXthaPlug – I Hope You’re Happy
Megan Moroney – Cloud 9
Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
Sam Barber – Restless Mind
Tucker Wetmore – What Not To

Justin Bieber sees Coachella streaming bump

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Justin Bieber’s headlining set at Coachella Saturday has resulted in a streaming spike for the singer.

Spotify notes that Bieber’s catalog saw a 165% increase in streams in the U.S. just one day after his performance. The My World track “Favorite Girl,” which he performed live for the first time in over a decade, saw the biggest bump, with an 870% increase in streams.

Other songs that experienced a surge in streams include My World 2.0‘s “That Should Be Me,” up 445%; SWAG II tracks “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH” and “I Do,” up 450% and 385%, respectively; “Never Say Never,” up 310%; and his iconic hit “Baby,” up 220%.

Justin’s set was filled with songs from his 2025 albums SWAG and SWAG II. He also performed his past hits, which he sang along with YouTube videos of the tracks.

Meanwhile, Justin’s wife, Hailey Bieber, gave fans a look into her Coachella experience on Instagram, sharing a carousel of pictures and video from her day at the fest. In one video, you can see Hailey holding their son, Jack, and dancing to her husband’s music during soundcheck. There’s even a photo of Jack’s arm with a fake “bieberchella” tattoo.

“such a special weekend. nobody will ever know even an ounce of what it’s taken to get here,” she captioned the post. “so grateful for this beautiful life. SO proud. let’s do it all again!!!!”

Bieber is set to return to the Coachella stage on April 18.

On This Day, April 14, 1979: The Doobie Brothers hit #1 with ‘What A Fool Believes’

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, April 14, 1979…

The Doobie Brothers landed their second #1 single with “What A Fool Believes.” They first hit #1 in 1974 with the single “Black Water.”

Written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, the song was originally recorded and released by Loggins for his 1978 album, Nightwatch.

The Doobie Brothers version, released in July 1978, featured McDonald on lead vocals and appeared on the band’s eighth studio album, Minute by Minute.

The song went on to win Grammys in 1980 for song of the year and record of the year. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2024.

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