Month: February 2024

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Country Daypop

MusiCares tribute to Jon Bon Jovi will feature Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson and more

Jon Bon Jovi at Rock in Rio 2019 in Rio de Janeiro; September 30^ 2019.

The annual MusiCares Person of the Year dinner in honor of Jon Bon Jovi will be held in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center, just prior to the Grammy Awards on Feb. 2. Actor-comedian Jim Gaffigan will host, and presenters will include Gayle King and Kylie Minogue.

The lineup of performers announced by the Recording Academy will include Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Jason Isbell, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Melissa Etheridge, the War and Treaty, Brandy Clark, Damiano David of Måneskin, Goo Goo Dolls and Marcus King. The band Bon Jovi is also set to perform.

The annual MusiCares Person of the Year dinner will be preceded by a cocktail reception and silent auction. Laura Segura, MusiCares’ executive director, said in a statement: “Jon Bon Jovi is a rock ‘n’ roll trailblazer, influencing countless artists over the years. MusiCares is honored to pay tribute to him as our 2024 Person of the Year. Bon Jovi has also lent his life’s work to philanthropic efforts that align with the health and human services mission of MusiCares, forever changing the lives of those in need.”

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Pop Daypop

Kylie Minogue, Ice Spice, Maren Morris among 2024 ‘Billboard Women in Music’ honorees

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Billboard shared the lineup of artists, who hail across a wide-range of musical genres, to be honored at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.  Hosted by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards ‘celebrates female talent shaping the music landscape.’  This year’s event will recognize Kylie Minogue, Maren Morris, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, Young Miko, Victoria Monét, NewJeans, TEMS and Luísa Sonza. The nine artists will be honored at a ceremony held at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on March 6.

Minogue, 55, will receive the coveted icon award; the Australian superstar released her 16th studio album Tension last year, featuring the global hit “Padam Padam.”  Morris, 33, will be celebrated with the visionary award; the artist is committed to speaking out against injustices throughout her career, and released her EP The Bridge last year.

Ice Spice, 24, is being honored with the hitmaker award; the rapper had five songs throughout 2023 within the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100, including her collaboration with Taylor Swift (on her “Karma” remix) and her collabs with Nicki Minaj on “Barbie World” and “Princess Diana.” Charli XCX, 31, will receive the powerhouse award, in honor of the innovations she’s made to the pop genre. The British pop star returned to the Hot 100 in 2023 with “Speed Drive,” her song of Barbie: The Album.

Billboard’s editorial director Hannah Karp shared in a press release: “We could not be more excited to celebrate these inspiring and dynamic artists from around the world, as they move our culture forward and inspire women everywhere to push boundaries and pursue their own dreams. With the talented Tracee Ellis Ross as our host, this year’s Billboard Women in Music Awards will be an unforgettable evening.”

Additional honorees, including the recipient of the 2024 Billboard ‘Woman of the Year’ title, will be announced in the coming weeks, along with presenters and performers. Tickets to attend the 2024 Women in Music Awards, taking place at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on March 6, are available to the public via Ticketmaster.

Fans at home will be able to stream the the ceremony on billboardwomeninmusic.com the following day, March 7 at 5 p.m. PT.

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Country Daypop

Kylie Minogue, Ice Spice, Maren Morris among 2024 ‘Billboard Women in Music’ honorees

Kylie Minogue at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2018 at the Tate Modern^ London

Billboard shared the lineup of artists, who hail across a wide-range of musical genres, to be honored at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.  Hosted by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards ‘celebrates female talent shaping the music landscape.’  This year’s event will recognize Kylie Minogue, Maren Morris, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, Young Miko, Victoria Monét, NewJeans, TEMS and Luísa Sonza. The nine artists will be honored at a ceremony held at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on March 6.

Minogue, 55, will receive the coveted icon award; the Australian superstar released her 16th studio album Tension last year, featuring the global hit “Padam Padam.”  Morris, 33, will be celebrated with the visionary award; the artist is committed to speaking out against injustices throughout her career, and released her EP The Bridge last year.

Ice Spice, 24, is being honored with the hitmaker award; the rapper had five songs throughout 2023 within the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100, including her collaboration with Taylor Swift (on her “Karma” remix) and her collabs with Nicki Minaj on “Barbie World” and “Princess Diana.” Charli XCX, 31, will receive the powerhouse award, in honor of the innovations she’s made to the pop genre. The British pop star returned to the Hot 100 in 2023 with “Speed Drive,” her song of Barbie: The Album.

Billboard’s editorial director Hannah Karp shared in a press release: “We could not be more excited to celebrate these inspiring and dynamic artists from around the world, as they move our culture forward and inspire women everywhere to push boundaries and pursue their own dreams. With the talented Tracee Ellis Ross as our host, this year’s Billboard Women in Music Awards will be an unforgettable evening.”

Additional honorees, including the recipient of the 2024 Billboard ‘Woman of the Year’ title, will be announced in the coming weeks, along with presenters and performers. Tickets to attend the 2024 Women in Music Awards, taking place at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on March 6, are available to the public via Ticketmaster.

Fans at home will be able to stream the the ceremony on billboardwomeninmusic.com the following day, March 7 at 5 p.m. PT.

Editorial credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com

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Pop Daypop

Lenny Kravitz to receive the Music Icon Award at 2024 People’s Choice Awards

Lenny Kravitz attends CFDA Fashion Awards 2022 at Cipriani South Street on November 7^ 2022

NBC, E! and Peacock announced that Lenny Kravitz will receive the Music Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards ceremony, taking place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Feb. 18. Kravitz will also take the stage to perform a medley of his biggest hits during the ceremony.

NBCUniversal Entertainment’s Executive Vice President for Live Events and Specials Jen Neal said in a statement: “With 11 studio albums across a decades-long career, Lenny Kravitz has cemented himself as a global rock superstar. Whether he’s writing and performing his own hit songs or working behind the scenes writing for other industry greats, Lenny’s musical gift is truly unmatched. We’re thrilled to honor him as this year’s Music Icon and look forward to seeing what he brings to the stage.”

Kravitz, 59,mknown for his mix of rock, soul and funk influences, has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide over the last 30 years, earning four Grammy Awards. Kravitz also performed and produced “Road to Freedom” for the Netflix film Rustin, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for ‘Best Original Song – Motion Picture’ and a Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Song. His latest album Blue Electric Light will be released on May 24.

Hosted by Simu Liu, the 2024 People’s Choice Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC, Peacock and E!.

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: New music coming from Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney

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Keith Urban has announced that he’ll release a new song, “Straight Line,” on Friday, February 2. While you wait, you can hear a preview clip of the track now on Keith’s Instagram.

Kenny Chesney is set to drop “Just to Say We Did” on February 2. “It's a song where whatever it is, why not? Get out there and live, shoot your shot, do that bucket list thing… just to say you did,” Kenny says of the forthcoming track. The new tune will serve as the latest preview of his forthcoming album, BORN, arriving March 29. 

Chris Young recently teamed up with Tracy Lawrence to deliver an acoustic cover of Tracy’s hit “Find out Who Your Friends Are.” You can watch the Reel now on Chris’ Instagram.

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Saddle up for 'Farmer Wants a Wife'

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Get ready to head to the country with four farmers on season 2 of Fox’s Farmer Wants a Wife.

Hosted by country singer Jennifer Nettles, the reality television show follows four farmers – Ty Ferrell, Mitchell Kolinsky, Brandon Rogers and Nathan Smothers – on their journey to find love.

Per Fox, the farmers will “take their group of daters to their farm and show them what it is really like to live as ranchers do-from tending to the homestead to feeding cattle and baling hay.” The daters, who hail from all across the country, may then have to decide how much they’re willing to change or embrace the country lifestyle for a lifetime of romance.

Farmer Wants a Wife premieres on Fox February 1 and will be available to stream on Hulu.

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Go Country 105

Jelly Roll's shocked about his tattoos in Super Bowl commercial

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It’s no secret that Jelly Roll‘s face tattoos have become synonymous with his appearance. But in a new Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial, the “Save Me” singer is changing things up by playing a character who’s horrified by them.

Premiering on Billboard, the 15-second ad opens with Jelly putting toiletries back into a bathroom mirror cabinet before his jaw drops when he sees the tattoos on his face.

“What happened to my face?! Are these tattoos?! They’re everywhere! And they’re horrible!” Jelly exclaims in bewilderment while touching his face.

The ad’s slogan then appears across the screen: “Whatever you forget this Sunday, remember Uber Eats.”

Super Bowl 58 airs live from Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium Sunday, February 11, on CBS.

On the music front, Jelly’s latest single, “Halfway to Hell,” is approaching the top 30 of the country charts.

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Chris Young addresses dismissed charges, thanks fans for support

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Chris Young has made his first official statement following his now-dismissed charges for allegedly assaulting a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent.

“Hey guys, so I just wanted to say something. You know, I'm still processing a lot through the false accusations and everything that went on in the past week. But I wanted to say first and foremost, thank you to everybody that had my back,” Chris said in a video on Instagram.

“It meant the world to me and I had so many friends and fans reach out and say, ‘We got you, we don't believe you did any of this.’ So it's really nice to see the charges get dismissed,” he continued. “It's not something I wish anybody has to go through ever. But, like I said, the bright spot was seeing just all the love and support.”

Following this, he announced that he’ll be dropping a new song, “Double Down,” as a thank-you to fans – a move he notes “was not planned.”

“We're going to put out ‘Double Down' at midnight and I really hope you guys enjoy this one. Crank it up, enjoy it – I appreciate you, I love you and thank you,” Chris added.

“Double Down” will serve as the latest preview of Chris’ forthcoming album, Young Love & Saturday Nights, arriving March 22. The title track is currently in the top 40 of the country charts.

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Lainey Wilson on starring in first Super Bowl ad: “It was such a dream”

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Lainey Wilson notched a career first recently with her cameo in the upcoming Coors Light Super Bowl commercial.

The ad features Lainey in the middle of a photo shoot when the iconic Coors Light Chill Train whistles and leaves Lainey in the icy cold.

“I was doing a photo shoot with my old trusty guitar and a horse that Coors Light hooked me up with. We had some really cool frosted makeup effects and we got to do a lot of fake snow in my hair and eyelashes and stuff,” Lainey tells Billboard in an exclusive interview. “I got to do something that I've never done and got to be creative in different kind of ways, which is always fun for me.”

Of her first Super Bowl commercial, the singer adds, “It was such a dream to be in my first big game day and just help reintroduce the Coors Light iconic Chill Train to bring a little bit of that chill that everybody needs. We need that chill out from time to time.”

Coming up, Coors Light will serve as the official partner for Lainey’s Country’s Cool Again Tour, which kicks off May 31 in Nashville.

You can check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes photo of Lainey’s Coors Light Super Bowl ad now on Billboard‘s website.

For the full Country’s Cool Again Tour schedule, head to laineywilson.com.

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Jon Pardi + Luke Bryan hit the farm for “Cowboys and Plowboys” video

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Jon Pardi and Luke Bryan have rolled out the music video for their single, “Cowboys and Plowboys.”

Filmed outside of Nashville and in California, the Shaun Silva-directed video features Jon and Luke delivering their tune on the farm and in the field, with additional cameos from rodeo champions Kyle Lockett, Bert McGill, Dallas Owen, Dakota Eldridge, Jordan Ketscher, Shelby Cole, Jaylee McGill and Wayce McGill.

Of collaborating with Luke, Jon shares, “We've been on tour together and he's been someone that has inspired me along the way and always had my back. We've been excited to put this song out for a long time, and I can't wait for people to hear it.”

Luke adds, “When the writers sent this song I couldn't stop listening to it and I'm so glad it worked out for Pardi to be the one I got to sing it with. He is one of the most genuine artists I know. What you see is truly what you get and I respect what he continues to build.”

“Cowboys and Plowboys” is the first preview of Jon’s follow-up to 2022’s Mr. Saturday Night, which spawned the #1 hit “Last Night Lonely.”

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