April 2022

When news broke on Saturday that Naomi Judd had passed away, figures from across the music industry expressed their mourning for the country music legend, remembering the life of the Judd family matriarch. Judd died at the age of 76.…

LONDON, UK /MUSEWIRE - Music Industry Newswire/ - Spitfire Audio has announced the launch of "FINK - SIGNATURES", a library of acoustic guitar toolkit samples featured in Spitfire Audio's award-winning dedicated plug-in - compatible with…

I saw Brave Rival live three times and each time I came away a little more impressed. To say that I was eagerly awaiting the release of this album is an understatement.Unfortunately due to Covid the album, which should have been recorded…

Mary J. Blige continues to stay on top. The R&B legend will receive the Legend Award at the 2022 Clio Music Awards. According to Clio Music, this honorary statuette is awarded to an artist who has had a seismic impact on…

Morgan Wallen's return train picks up speed.The 28-year-old country singer will perform at next month's Billboard Music Awards, organizers of the event announced on Friday, his first televised gig since he was caught on camera drunkenly…

A highlight of the music calendar - the Ibiza International Music Summit - has made environmental issues a priority. Every year, thousands of people flock to the White Isle to participate in panels,…

Music is a delicate profession. The industry has its fair share of controversies, monopolies with limited earning potential for up-and-coming artists. While Web2 has brought many positive changes, the industry still has a long way to go.…

Ottawa musicians from a variety of genres perform in the third edition of a virtual concert series organized by the city's leading music industry advocate to ease the impact of the pandemic on local artists. The…

Ray Ray Garcia has always dreamed of winning a Tejano Music Award since the beginning of his career with the family group, Los Aguesin the 1990s. The singer-songwriter finally received the prestigious Video of the Year award at the…

Pearl River County native Angela Easley said she has released a new album, Rise, which debuted as the number one blues album on the Billboard, Soundscan and Sirius XM charts. She said her album also won three Roots Music Radio…

Sara Correia grew up in a family of fadistas, immersed in fado, and was only 13 when she won the Grande Noite do Fado (big festival and singing competition). Her raspy high contralto voice still projects the intensity of the roots music…

ABC/Randy HolmesJessica Biel knows the hairstyle she has in Hulu's upcoming true crime series Candy looks…

Legendary label Trojan Records today announces the release of their latest compilation: Lovers Rock: The Soulful Sound of Romantic Reggae. Released on May 27, the album celebrates the unique and hugely influential British sound of love…

Triple G Ventures "Returns" at NAMM 2022 Grammy Award winner Jordan Rudess joins Triple G to launch Music Tech by Artiphon, ASI Audio x Sensaphonics, Black♦BT, Moises.ai, Pocket Piano, SKOOG, and more.…

NPR Jazz Affiliate Radio Station 91.9 WCLK and the Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz today announces its partnership with international jazz day to celebrate his World Concert 2022, a Call for world peace and unity to…

Social media giant, Twitter, is a partner of the 23rd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) in celebration of people, culture and music. This partnership promises to elevate VGMA-related conversations on Twitter, highlighting the glitz and…

Roblox will host the first music awards show in the metaverse, featuring Lizzo's first performance on the platform.The platform will integrate Logitech's second annual Song Breaker Awards into the metaverse, which recognizes "creators who…

NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Logitech For Creators, a brand extension of Logitech dedicated to empowering all creators to pursue their passions, today announced the second annual Logitech Song Breaker Awards, the premier music…

Courtesy of Amulet BooksIf you couldn't watch Little shredded pill on Broadway, the musical based on Alanis…

Heather Small has announced her first album in 16 years, "Colour My Life". The Voice of M People are back with new single, "Love Me or Not", from their first studio effort in over a decade, named after the 90s dance group's second single…

Psy will release a new single. The 'Gangnam Style' hitmaker will release new track 'Take That', which will feature on his upcoming album 'Psy 9th'. Psy's new song will be released on Friday (4/29/22), and it's produced by BTS's Suga.The…

Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, actress and producer Mary J. Blige, along with influential recording executive and social justice activist Jason Flom, will be recognized with honorary awards at the 2022 Clio Music Awards…

The pandemic has forced large gatherings of people to take a back seat or, more realistically, get out of the car altogether. Now concert tickets are bought as if they were old-fashioned. The large number of touring artists and music…

The music industry is constantly evolving as the technology used to distribute and consume it evolves with it. The last decade has seen major changes in the way people get their music, with streaming and digital downloads becoming the norm…

Roger Daltrey thinks the music industry has been "stolen" from artists.The 78-year-old Who frontman believes musicians are being 'robbed blind' by their record labels, which have far less to do in the digital age but still take the same…

DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) – Detroit-area artists spanning a range of styles will be part of the 31st annual Detroit Music Awards on Sunday, April 24. The virtual ceremony will include special performances by rock bands Greta Van Fleet, Mac Saturn,…

Beyonce, Phoebe Bridgers, Lady Gaga and so many other hot female artists led me to believe that women in the music industry were thriving. Many of my playlists are filled with women's songs, and the majority of artists in my Apple Music…

Opinium Hires Music Industry Economist for New Unit April 22, 2022 London-based news agency Opinium has hired music economist Chris Carey to lead its new music, media and entertainment division.Opinium was founded in 2007 and…

Grammy nominated artist Sean "Diddy" Combs will take the stage for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards as the host of the evening!For the music mogul and industry veteran, it marks the 25th anniversary since Combs won his first Billboard Music…

The 2022 Latin American Music Awards, held at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought some of the biggest artists to the stage for an entertaining show Thursday. American singer, actress…

British singer Tom Grennan was hospitalized following an "unprovoked attack and robbery" after his concert in New York on Wednesday.The Little Bit of Love singer's manager released a statement on social media on Thursday, revealing that the…

Like many directors who found careers in music videos, Henry Scholfield grew up on the MTV diet. These are mainly thanks to his friend Benji, who had access to the channel. Scholfield would go around his house even though Benji wasn't…

Tonight at 7 p.m. on Telemundoplug into Latin American Music Awards 2022. Stream this celebration of music, performance and unity when you sign up for Peacock and Fubo TV.Hosted by Rafael Amaya, Jacqueline Bracamontes and Cristián de la…

For the second time in four years, the MTV Video Music Awards will take place in New Jersey. The network announced this Thursday (April 21) that the 2022 VMAs will take place on August 28 and will again be held at the Prudential…

MTV has announced that the 2022 VMAs will be broadcast live and worldwide to more than 170 countries on August 28 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. “We are thrilled to be back in New Jersey for this year's VMAs live…

Advertisement: The SOCAN Foundation has announced the five recipients of the second annual SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards (BMCA). BCMA 2022 winners. Photo provided. The BCMAs were founded in 2021 to…

Sir Elton John is said to be working on new music during his latest tour.The 75-year-old music icon is currently wrapping up her 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' ride, and just months after collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Dua Lipa, Olly…

Submitted photo Immersing themselves in the cataloging of donated sound equipment are (from the front) music industry seniors Yisel Fernandez, Mel Fajardo and Robert…

GLACE BAY, NS — Cape Breton's First Lady of Song, a coal miners' choir and a blues-rock legend will be the first artists inducted into the Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative Hall of Fame. At an event at the Savoy…

CHENNAI: The song is praised for its grandeur and fast dance steps. “We wanted Vaadi En Chellakutty to be known for his greatness and we achieved that. People called me and my co-producer Vilva and talked about making a great song in just…

Winners in 50 categories will be honored at this year's Detroit Music Awards on Sunday, and the virtual ceremony will be a celebration of the various facets of the local entertainment industry. The streaming event will feature performances…

Nominations are now open for a new music awards ceremony, due to take place in the city center later this year. Local independent music company Sound Music Group kicked off their new project on February 10 with a preview event. Taking!-->…

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicShawn Mendes has won 11 Juno Awards -- Canada's equivalent of the Grammys -- during…

6 Points is an American music producer, DJ, and professional sound engineer who is striving to become a household name in the music industry. Based in Houston, Texas, 6 Points is one of the most prolific music producers in the United…

As he continues to thrive, DJ Sinary is impacting the music industry and changing the nightlife scene. The music industry is home to thousands of incredible talents, making it difficult for up-and-coming artists to establish…

122 years after its initial opening and after three years of restoration and redevelopment, KOKO will open its doors again on April 29, 2022 with a memorable show from one of the biggest bands in the world, Arcade Fire, after a restoration…

Archives of the Republic named Danielle Award executive vice president, based at the label's headquarters in New York. In this new role, Price will contribute to overall strategy, business development and brand expansion, while serving as…

In his new memoirs titled A golden past -and- a platinum future, author Teddy Astin reveals his monumental journey from 6-year-old newspaper boy to Warner Brothers Records warehouse. Eventually, he became a mailroom supervisor in…

Three-time Grammy Award-winning Olivia Rodrigo's single "Driver's License" took Tik Tok by storm before debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Rodrigo's experience illustrates how the nature of Tik Tok gives…

Poster for Delta Spirit's What's Done is Done which debuted at SXSW 2022 Delta Spirit Over the past few years, the issue of the representation of people with disabilities and the inclusion of more disabled talent…

the National radio show Tejano Music Awards is back with a new host after the show was placed on a lengthy hiatus. the Texas Talented Musicians Association (TTMA), producers of the annual Tejano Music Prize, TMA TVand radio…

We offer 4 tickets (either a family or 4 adults) and a full weekend camping.Little orchard festivalSeptember 9 – 11, 2022Healeys Cyder FarmPenhallow, Truro, CornwallFeeder, Kula Shaker, The Wurzels and many more!A charming Cornish party…

ABC/Randy HolmesCamila Cabello channeled Britney Spears in her latest outfit, wearing a denim-on-denim dress…

Image by Prince, L. and author Teddy Astin, R. (BlackNews.com) — In his new memoir titled A golden past -and- a platinum future, author Teddy Astin reveals his monumental journey from 6-year-old newspaper boy to Warner Brothers Records…

Busted wanted to collaborate with Bring Me the Horizon. The BRIT Award-winning band - which includes Matt Willis, James Bourne and Charlie Simpson - shot to fame in the early 2000s with hits like 'What I Go to School For' and 'Year 3000'…

Lizzo has announced a new album. The 33-year-old pop star - who rose to global fame with her third studio album and major label debut 'Cuz I Love You' in 2019 - is set to release her fourth album 'Special' later this year. Alongside…

MRC and NBC today announced that global superstar Mary J. Blige will receive the prestigious Billboard Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA). As part of the recognition, the ten-time BBMA winner will take the stage for a…

Music videos are a huge part of the industry for musicians, as they use them to express their images and concepts to the world. Many iconic videos have graced fans' TV and computer screens, like…

What is 411? The queen of soulful hip-hop and her commitment to the music industry are about to be further immortalized.Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand…

The winners of the 2022 Global Awards have been revealed, with Ed Sheeran taking home THREE awards. Now in its fifth year, The Global Awards brings together radio stations from Global; Capital, Heart, Smooth, Classic FM, Radio X, Capital…

Multi-millionaire artists Ed Sheeran and Adele can breathe a sigh of relief because Amanda Holden has left the music industry. The Britain's Got Talent judge has sworn never to make another album. The 51-year-old debuted as a!-->…

Monica delivered a touching performance of the inspirational track "Pray" with country artists Jimmie Allen and Little Big Town at Monday night's CMT Music Awards. The song appears on Allen's 2021 Bettie James Gold Edition album, according…

Mary J. Blige is set to receive the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, celebrating those who have achieved excellence on the Billboard Charts and made a moment to remember mark the music as a whole. “My career has been…

Doja Cat is to cover a classic Elvis Presley song for a new album. The 26-year-old rapper is reportedly set to drop a cover of the iconic song 'Hound Dog' and join a host of other current stars as part of an album celebrating the late…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (April 12, 2022) - The directors and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com are proud to announce the final list of artists for the upcoming 21st Annual AbsolutelyGospel Music Awards Celebration. In addition…

Florida-based artist Y&R Mookey received a 10-year sentence phrasing this week after being convicted of possession of a firearm. The conviction and the trial that preceded it captured national attention, in large part because music…

New York, USA – April 14, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ — The Urban Network and Music Industry Quarterly have announced a strategic partnership for the future. More details on the partnership can be viewed here:…

ABC/Randy Holmesdon't ask Justin Timberlake in regards to Britney Spears' pregnancy. Paparazzi caught up…

Demmi Garcia | Courtesy picture Tejano Rising Star Demmi Garcia shares his incredible story of success in the music industry with a chronic illness and keeping Tejano relevant for the next generation and much more in an interview…

Post Malone's new album, "Twelve Carat Toothache," is due out next month. The 'Sunflower' hitmaker's manager, Dre London, took to social media to tease that the sequel to 2019's 'Hollywood's Bleeding' is set to drop in May. Sharing a…

Brought together by Alordia Promotions and West Coast UK, the awards highlight and celebrate the outstanding musical achievements of Ghanaian artists in the country and the UK while facilitating an environment of collaboration and cultural…

New analysis from the BPI - the UK's association of independent and major record labels - shows that independently released music is booming and in 2021 saw its fourth consecutive year of growth.The collective share of UK music consumption…

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With glitz, glamour, camera flashes and action on the 70-foot-long red carpet, the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Music Awards (CMA) rocked the Windy City, once known as the Mecca of the music industry. Produced by Martin's…

by Tiffany Goldstein 19h ago Country music pioneer Mickey Guyton teamed up with psychedelic soul band, the Black Pumas, at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. On Monday, April 11, the crossover…

I didn't know I needed to see red-haired Zooey Deschanel in a 90s pop punk music video until now. 1. You probably know Taye Diggs from Lease, or Private Practice, or all american.…

The thirty-two filmmaking duo of London-based Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace have signed with production and management company Anonymous Content for commercial and music video representation in the US and UK. Southern and Lovelace's…

In the spring and summer of 2020, as protests across the country highlighted the systematic injustices black Americans have faced and continue to face, the music industry has been one of many to be called to account and take action for his…

It's time for the only fan-voted awards show in country music - the 2022 CMT Music Awards. With a full lineup of performances and appearances, country life caught up Lainey Wilson about his latest accomplishments, including two…