Phoebe Bridgers has released a cover of the Tom Waits‘ “Day After Tomorrow” as part of her ongoing holiday song series.

While not explicitly a holiday tune — Waits released it in 2004 in protest of the Iraq War — “Day After Tomorrow” does speak to the yearning people feel to be close to their friends and family, which is certainly relatable during this time of year.

For her rendition, Bridgers is joined by a chorus featuring Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford and actor Kaitlyn Dever, among others.

You can download Bridgers’ “Day After Tomorrow” cover now via digital outlets. Proceeds will benefit the Local Integration and Family Empowerment Division of the International Institute of Los Angeles, which supports refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking.

Bridgers’ previous holiday covers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Merle Haggard‘s “If We Make It Through December,” Simon & Garfunkel‘s “7 O’Clock News/Silent Night” alongside Fiona Apple and The National‘s Matt Berninger, and McCarthy Trenching‘s “Christmas Song” in collaboration with Jackson Browne. Those recordings were all collected on an EP released in November 2020.

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The Weeknd and H.E.R. were honored Tuesday with special Apple Music Awards.

The Weeknd was awarded the coveted Global Artist of the Year, with Apple singling out the massive success of his double-platinum After Hours album. The service also highlighted the singer for creating one of the most-Shazamed moments of the year with his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.

“I’m so grateful for this huge honor and want to thank Apple for all its support, not only for my work but also for great music by newer artists, where it matters so much for creators to be found and supported,” the “Blinding Lights” singer said in a statement. In addition to receiving the Apple Music Global Artist of the Year Award, the Weekend is up for three Grammy Awards, including Best Melodic Rap Performance for being featured with Lil Baby on Kanye West‘s “Hurricane.”

Apple Music also named H.E.R. Songwriter of the Year and lauded her Back of My Mind album, as well as her Oscar-winning anthem “Fight for You,” which she co-wrote, co-produced and co-composed for Judas and the Black Messiah. The 24-year-old singer said she is “honored and blessed” by the recognition because, “As a young Black and Filipino artist, and a woman who is on the stage giving my all, there’s no doubt that representation is important.” Last week, H.E.R. received eight Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for Back of My Mind, and Song of the Year, for “Fight for You.”

Apple Music will celebrate its winners starting Tuesday, December 7 by streaming interviews and original content. The winners, who were selected based on their global influence, will be honored in a ceremony later next month.

 

 

 

 

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There are many ways to celebrate the holidays, but there’s a specific activity Carly Pearce enjoys most.

“My favorite part about the holiday season is obviously getting to be with friends and family. But also that I can drink as much wine as I want to,” she quips to Access.

Carly’s answer should come as no surprise, as her single “Hide the Wine,” reached the top 20 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2017.

The hit singer already has a jump-start on the holiday spirit, as she and Gabby Barrett co-hosted and performed on the CMA Country Christmas special that aired on ABC last night. Lady A also performed their original song, “Christmas Through Your Eyes,” with Dave Haywood, sharing the punny way he enjoys the holiday season.

“I think my favorite part about the holidays is the food. It takes the cake,” he jokes. “Get it?”

“That’s so bad,” band mate Charles Kelley responds with a smile, while Hillary Scott chuckles.

Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen and Brett Eldredge were among the other artists who performed on CMA Country Christmas.

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Marvel is moving from Iron Man to Iron Maiden.

The iconic comic book brand has announced a collaboration with the metal legends, featuring apparel and accessories that will bring together characters including Wolverine, Thanos, Venom and Deadpool with Maiden’s album artwork and Eddie mascot.

“Eddie has long stood shoulder to shoulder with the greatest super heroes and we’re also pretty proud of the Worlds we created for his many incarnations — from battlefields to Egyptian tombs to frozen icescapes or futuristic cities,” says Maiden manager Rod Smallwood. “Juxtaposing some of the most recognizable characters in pop art and comic book culture into planet Maiden has been an ambition of ours for years and working with Marvel and their unparalleled character-based IP is the perfect fit in this day and age.”

Smallwood adds, “To see such iconic characters alongside Eddie is something our fans have discussed for years and we think that the twist of placing Venom, Thanos, Thor or Deadpool in our Maiden worlds will excite fans of both cultures.”

You can check out the collection now via Iron Maiden’s web store.

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Olivia Rodrigo took home several major honors at the third annual Apple Music Awards.  The winners, who were selected based on their global influence, will be honored in a ceremony later next month.

Olivia snagged three trophies: Breakthrough Artist of the Year,  Album of the Year for SOUR, and Song of the Year, for “drivers license.”  The 18-year-old singer called the honor “truly surreal” and declared, “I did my first interview for ‘drivers license’ with Apple Music, and so much has happened since then.”

The Weeknd was awarded the coveted Global Artist of the Year, with Apple singling out the massive success of his After Hours album.  The service also highlighted the singer for creating one of the most-Shazamed moments of the year with his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.  The Weeknd said he is “so grateful” for the recognition.

Apple Music also named H.E.R. Songwriter of the Year and lauded her Back of My Mind album, as well as her Oscar-winning anthem “Fight for You,” which she co-wrote, co-produced and co-composed for Judas and the Black Messiah.  H.E.R. said she is “honored and blessed” by the recognition because, “As a young Black and Filipino artist, and a woman who is on the stage giving my all, there’s no doubt that representation is important.”

Five international artists, hailing from Africa, France, Germany, Japan and Russia, were honored with Regional Artist of the Year awards for the impact they had on their home countries. Wizkid, who hails from Africa, is the artist behind the Grammy-nominated song “Essence.”

Apple Music will celebrate its winners starting Tuesday, December 7 by streaming interviews and original content.

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