Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson recently performed at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The venue seemed to be an unlikely choice because Johnson traditionally prefers the style of smaller, more intimate theaters. Johnson is not Aerosmith, Bon Jovi or Tim McGraw; his music by definition is mellow. The happy surf-inspired tunes make it easy to imagine […]
After Hurricane Alex postponed its initial date, the free concert special in support of the Gulf Coast’s massive oil spill will premiere July 11 on CMT. All 35,000 tickets for the “CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett and Friends Live from the Gulf Coast” special were grabbed within 10 minutes, though fans can catch part of the […]
Director Olivier Dahan, who last received praise for the Edith Piaf biopic La Vie en Rose, premiered her latest film My Own Love Song at the Tribeca Film Festival in mid-April. My Own Love Song stars actress Renee Zellweger and sees her performing a batch of Bob Dylan tracks on the screen. Although Zellweger has […]
Though it might have been “natural” causes for his split with People’s “Most Beautiful Woman,” Lyle Lovett seems to be making a strong connection with fans as he supports October’s Natural Forces. The veteran musician and ex-husband to actress Julia Roberts has been promoting his latest album since late May and will continue on a […]
Ever since last summer with the release of Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King the boys of the Dave Matthews Band have been keeping busy, and this summer offers little reprieve for the group of jazz/rock musicians. After an extensive touring stint throughout Europe, DMB is back on soil in the States and you’d be […]
Jewel first took a dip in the country music pool with the release of Perfectly Clear in 2008, and The Boot reports that she is poised to release her sophomore country album, Sweet and Wild, on June 8. Perfectly Clear debuted at the top spot on Billboard’s Country Albums chart, and its follow-up is likely […]
Jay-Z was the headliner at this year’s Wireless Festival in London’s Hyde Park and he had kind words for the city that hosted the event. He told the assembled crowd of fans: “I feel like London is my second home, all of sudden.” The popular rapper played an impressive set list that included hits like […]
Even though they have only been at the top of the country music scene for a short time, the members of Zac Brown Band have already figured out how to keep their fans satisfied. A few of those lucky fans will get to spend the 2010 Labor Day weekend with the band on an unforgettable […]
The Black Eyed Peas always seem to have a good night and this past weekend they lived up to some of their dance-party lyrics by enjoying an evening at the hip celebrity nightclub Krystle in Dublin, Ireland. The band members let loose after their performance at Europe’s Music Festival Oxegen and headed to the ultra-exclusive […]
Hunky country star Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill have raised over $2.2 million for flood victims in Tennessee during their recent Nashville Rising benefit concert. In addition to appearances by the two organizers, other big names at the event included Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and […]
