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Ashley McBryde & Cody Johnson are like ‘cousins who rib each other a little bit’ hosting CMA Fest

June 26, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Ashley McBryde returns to host ABC’s annual CMA Fest special for the second year in a row Thursday night.

She had Jelly Roll by her side in 2024, and for 2025 it’s recent tour mate Cody Johnson.

“Ashley and I worked really well together,” Cody says. “She was one of those people that like the first time I met her, I felt like I’d known her for the last 15 years. She’s such a big personality and so good on a microphone.”

Even Ashley says she didn’t realize how much she’d love leading the show.

“I didn’t have any idea when I took the gig the first time just how much I would enjoy it,” she reflects. “So me and Jelly Roll had a great time. I got the call, ‘Would you like to do it again this year? And your co-host will be Cody Johnson.'”

“We’ve got a great rapport,” Ashley continues. “We’re sort of like cousin-y feeling, not really brother and sister, but we appreciate what one another does and we still rib at each other a little bit. And he’s a natural.”

Amid performances from practically every country star you can imagine, Cody will do his latest hit, “The Fall,” as well as “She Hurts Like Tequila” with Carín León. Ashley debuts her new song, “Rattlesnake Preacher,” on the show.

You can tune in to watch the three-hour concert special Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Graham Nash puts harmonizing with Paul McCartney on his bucket list

June 26, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash has sung with a lot of great artists over the years, but there’s one musician he’s dying to collaborate with.

In an interview with Vulture, Nash was asked to reveal his “top bucket-list item.” He said it’s “singing a two-part harmony on ‘Yesterday’ with one guitar with Paul McCartney.”

“If anyone has Paul’s number, give him a call for me,” he added.

And speaking of harmonies, Nash also picked his favorite Crosby, Stills & Nash harmonies to sing, noting it’s their track “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.”

He says the Stephen Stills-penned tune, which appeared on the band’s 1969 self-titled debut, “lets people know that we were very serious about the sound that we had created; I think that that song shows that deeper than anything.”

“Me and David (Crosby) would always watch Stephen. It was the first thing we tried to do in the studio while making that first record,” he explains. “We knew it was an important song, and we would just watch Stephen. He would sing the song to us, and we knew instinctively what to do.”

He adds, “And, of course, doing the do-do-do-do-dos is fun.”

Nash kicks off a new leg of his Evening of Songs and Stories tour on July 8 in Red Bank, New Jersey. A complete list of dates can be found at GrahamNash.com.

Tom Morello teases new solo song, ‘Pretend You Remember Me’

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Tom Morello is teasing a new solo song called “Pretend You Remember Me.”

“This song is dedicated to all the families torn apart by state violence and injustice,” the Rage Against the Machine guitarist says.

You can presave “Pretend You Remember Me” now.

“Pretend You Remember Me” will follow Morello’s 2024 single “Soldier in the Army of Love,” which he recorded with his son, Roman Morello. Upon its release, “Solider in the Army of Love” was described as the lead single off Morello’s “first ever full-length solo rock album.”

In addition to prepping new music, Morello is preparing to be the musical director for Black Sabbath‘s Back to the Beginning reunion and farewell concert, taking place July 5.

Music notes: Tate McRae, Halsey and more

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Tate McRae will perform the final European show on her Miss Possessive world tour Wednesday night in Manchester, England, but she took to Instagram on Tuesday to express her gratitude to her fans. “I just wanted to say thank you to every person who has come to this tour so far,” she wrote. “Playing sold out arenas has been beyond my wildest dreams and even if I haven’t made a specific post for each city, this has been by far my favorite tour I’ve ever done.” She added, “You guys have been so incredible and I wouldn’t be here without you. I love you beyond words. … Best fans in the world.”

Rolling Stone reports that Halsey debuted an unreleased song called “Carry the Weight” at her Tuesday gig in Salt Lake City. In the song, Halsey sings, “Just give me a break, how much more can I take?/ This heavy feeling’s got me feeling we got carried away/ I don’t wanna carry the weight.” It’s the second new song that Halsey has debuted since putting out her 2024 album, The Great Impersonator. In February she released a track called “Safeword.”

If you’re interested in what goes into the creation of chart-topping songs, check out the new Netflix unscripted series Hitmakers, debuting July 24. Deadline reports it will feature 12 top songwriters getting together to create hits for artists like John Legend, Shaboozey and BLACKPINK‘s LISA. Among the participating songwriters are those who had a hand in hits like BTS‘ “Butter,” Ariana Grande‘s “thank u, next” and Jelly Roll‘s “Liar.”

Prosecutors in Sean Combs’ trial give jurors possible predicate acts to find him guilty of racketeering conspiracy

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Federal prosecutors, discussing with the defense and Judge Arun Subramanian what instructions will be given to the jury, have afforded jurors 10 possible predicate acts to find Sean Combs guilty of racketeering conspiracy. To convict, they must unanimously agree on two of the so-called predicate acts.

Two of the predicate acts involve kidnapping and two involve transportation for purposes of prostitution. There is also arson, bribery, witness tampering, forced labor, sex trafficking and distributing controlled substances.

Prosecutors on Wednesday pruned the kidnapping and arson predicates, but they remain viable options for the jury.

For example, the jury will still consider whether the pattern of racketeering activity involved kidnapping, aiding and abetting kidnapping or conspiracy to commit kidnapping. Prosecutors earlier Wednesday removed attempted kidnapping as a theory of liability. Similarly, the jury will consider whether the pattern of racketeering activity involved arson, aiding and abetting arson or conspiracy to commit arson, but will no longer consider attempted arson.

Prosecutors will still include in closing arguments the testimony of rapper Kid Cudi, which related to arson, and testimony by Combs’ former employee Capricorn Clark, which related to kidnapping.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Mariska Hargitay praises Taylor Swift as ‘such a boss lady’

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift is more than 25 years younger than Mariska Hargitay, but the acclaimed actress says the singer was still able to teach her a thing or two.

As Swifties know, Taylor named one of her cats Olivia Benson, after Hargitay’s character on Law & Order: SVU, and then had her make a cameo in her star-studded video for “Bad Blood.” Discussing that experience on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Hargitay says, “That was the most fun, being in the squad with all the cool girls and super models … it was like, the most fun ever.”

“She was just warm and smart and kind and such a boss lady and it was so amazing,” the actress added. “I learned so much from her. That’s what I love about her. She’s so young but she shows us in such beautiful ways how to be fearless and a boss lady.”

Asked if she would do another music video, Hargitay says, “If Tay-Tay asked me. I’m hoping. I’m standing by for Taylor. I only do Taylor Swift videos now. I hit the big time.”

Oh, and in case you forgot, Hargitay named her cat “Karma,” after Taylor’s song from Midnights.

Rod Stewart says he doesn’t ‘remember a thing’ about the last time he played famed UK festival

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Rod Stewart will perform in what’s called the “Legends slot” at the U.K.’s iconic Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, and it will be his first time at that event since 2002. Last time, he had literally 100,000 people singing and swaying to his music — but he claims he has absolutely no memory of that moment.

“I don’t remember a thing,” he tells the BBC. “I do so many concerts, they all blend into one.”

And Rod doesn’t have much of a memory for his records, either, it seems. He tells the BBC that his youngest son, Aiden Stewart, has “gone back and listened to everything I’ve done, bless him.” He adds, “He knows songs that I don’t even remember recording!”

Let’s hope Rod remembers the songs he’ll be performing on Sunday; they’ll likely be all his biggest hits. However, he’ll still have to leave some out, even though he’s persuaded the organizers to give him a 90-minute set, rather than the original 75 he was offered.

“Usually I do well over two hours so there’s still a load of songs we won’t be able to do,” he says. “But we’ve been working at it. I’m not gonna make any announcements between songs. I’ll do one number, shout ‘next,’ and go straight into the next one. I’m going to get in as many songs I can.”

Rod adds, “I’ll be in good voice. I’ll enjoy myself. I don’t care anymore what the critics think. I’m there to entertain my people.”

Jeff Pilson says Foreigner’s ‘moving forward’ after singer Kelly Hansen’s departure

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Foreigner launched a farewell tour in 2023, but that was because frontman Kelly Hansen wanted to stop touring. Now that Hansen’s announced his departure from the band at the end of the summer and will be replaced by the band’s guitarist, Luis Maldonado, Foreigner isn’t going anywhere.

“There’s just a lot of forward movement, and the band is incredibly excited,” Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson, who joined the band in 2004, tells Billboard. “What started off as being a farewell tour now ended up being Kelly’s last tour and (the band) moving forward.”

Regarding Kelly’s departure, Pilson notes, “We’ve had a great run together, and he deserves to have a wonderful life.” He says that Maldonado coming in as a replacement happened “organically.”

“Luis really had no intention of this,” Pilson says. “He was trying to talk Kelly into staying. And when it became clear Kelly really wants to live a life now … Luis just stepped up and, oh my God, that voice came through.”

And while there are currently no original members in Foreigner, original frontman Lou Gramm recently played some shows with the band and said he’d be open to doing more. Plus Pilson says founder Mick Jones, who no longer tours due to Parkinson’s disease, has been “really supportive” of the group.

“It’s creating a unified front,” Pilson says. “We’re able to integrate everything, not only with Lou but everything about Foreigner, into the present. Making this change, with Luis, with Mick and Lou’s endorsement and having the whole organization working more together, has been such a positive thing.”

Foreigner’s tour hits Arnolds Park, Iowa, on Friday. A complete list of dates can be found at Foreigneronline.com.

Billy Idol announces new vinyl re-pressings of ‘Charmed Life’, ‘Whiplash Smile’ and ‘Don’t Stop’

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Billy Idol is reissuing three of his classic albums on vinyl. The rocker is set to release new vinyl re-pressings of 1990’s Charmed Life, 1986’s Whiplash Smile and the 1981 EP Don’t Stop on Aug. 15.

Charmed Life, which featured his hit song “Cradle of Love” and a cover of The Doors’ “L.A. Woman,” will be released as a two-LP set for the first time. In addition to the standard black vinyl, it will be released on limited-edition lavender vinyl.

To coincide with the announcement, Idol has shared an HD remastered version of the video for the Charmed Life track “Prodigal Blues.”

Meanwhile, Whiplash Smile, featuring the top-40 hits “To Be a Lover,” “Don’t Need a Gun” and “Sweet Sixteen,” will be released on standard black vinyl and limited-edition opaque tangerine vinyl.

Finally, Don’t Stop, Idol’s debut solo EP following the breakup of his band Generation X, features Idol’s hit cover of the Tommy James and the Shondells tune “Mony Mony” and “Dancing With Myself,” which was originally released by Generation X. The EP will be released in standard black vinyl, as well as a limited-edition lemon-yellow LP.

The announcement comes just weeks after Idol released the new studio album Dream Into It, which debuted at #7 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart. He’s also the subject of a new documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York.

Crash My Playa anytime: Luke Bryan’s 2026 getaway is on the books

June 25, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Year 11 of Luke Bryan‘s Crash My Playa is officially on the calendar.

“I know y’all have been waiting,” the superstar shared on his socials. “@crashmyplaya coming January 2026. Stay tuned!”

The accompanying graphic reveals the 2026 fan getaway vacation will be held Jan. 15-18 at Moon Palace in Rivera Cancun, Mexico.

Of course, you’re guaranteed two nights of shows headlined by Luke, along with an array of his fellow country stars. Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Dustin Lynch and Dylan Scott were all part of the 10th anniversary in 2025.

You can sign up for more details at CrashMyPlaya.com to be among the first to find out when the 2026 lineup is revealed.

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