Twenty-two years ago today, Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee” climbed its way to the top of the country charts, kickstarting its reign as one of the Nineties’ biggest summertime anthems. Jackson revisited that song this morning, when he made an early-bird appearance on the Today Show to celebrate the release of his… Source: Music News
Cee Lo Drops Interactive 'Robin Williams' Google Results Lyric Video
In the clever interactive lyric video for Cee Lo Green’s new single “Robin Williams,” the song’s lyrics are typed rapid-fire into Google, with each word generating an avalanche of different results as the letters are punched into the search bar. Viewers are able to seamlessly toggle between Google, Google Images, Google Shopping and Google… Source: Music News
Flashback: See Tim McGraw and Scotty McCreery Sing 'Dying'
When the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its 2015 honorees this week, among them was Craig Wiseman, whose tunes have topped the charts more than 20 times. Although he has scored multiple Number Ones with Kenny Chesney (“The Good Stuff,” “She’s Got It All,” “Summertime”), Wiseman’s pen has yielded… Source: Music News
Future Islands, Madlib Unite for Collaborative Hip-Hop EP
Future Islands fans know Samuel Herring for his distinctive, emotive croon – but he’s equally adept at rapping, as he’s proved under the moniker Hemlock Ernst. Herring’s latest hip-hop project is the Madlib-produced Trouble Knows Me, a 12-inch vinyl EP out September 1st via Madlib Invazion. The duo have teased the EP… Source: Music […]
5 Seconds of Summer Discuss 'Desert Cowboy Riff' in 'She's Kinda Hot'
5 Seconds of Summer have been teasing the first official single off their as-yet-untitled sophomore album for weeks on social media and their 5 on the Wall site. On Friday, the Australian pop punkers released the catchy, old-school song “She’s Kinda Hot.” With the new track, 5SOS have made a rockier departure… Source: Music […]
Flashback: See Randy Travis Perform As 'Randy Ray'
In the early Eighties, Randy Bruce Traywick, originally from North Carolina, could often be found frying up catfish in the kitchen at the Nashville Palace nightclub near Music City’s Opryland Hotel and theme park. Today, of course, he’s better known as Randy Travis, one of the most successful country superstars… Source: Music News
Rosanne Cash, Craig Wiseman Set for Nashville Songwriters Hall
Four of country music’s most prolific, highly regarded tunesmiths have been named the newest members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rosanne Cash, Mark James, Even Stevens and Craig Wiseman will join the 196 current members enshrined in the Hall of Fame during the 45th anniversary gala set for… Source: Music News
Public Enemy Navigate Violence, Salvation in 'Man Plans, God Laughs'
Public Enemy have released a harrowing, inspiring new video for “Man Plans, God Laughs,” the punishing title cut off the seminal hip-hop outfit’s recently released 13th LP. The clip follows a young boy navigating and trying to understand his place in a world rife with violence, an apt illustration of Chuck D’s… Source: Music […]
Hear Shaquille O'Neal's TomorrowWorld DJ Mix
Shaquille O’Neal is many things: A genie, the law, averse to gravity. Now, the beloved big man is adding another title to his already robust resume – superstar DJ. On Thursday, O’Neal – or, should we say, DJ Diesel – dropped a SoundCloud mix showcasing his skills, and previewing the “special… Source: Music […]
Pat Green on Selling Out, Moving Forward and Going 'Home'
After evolving from homegrown Texas hero to mainstream hit-maker, dealing with accusations of “selling out” from some of his earliest fans and eventually walking away from music for a short recharge, Pat Green is back this summer with Home. The album hits stores August 14th via a partnership with Thirty… Source: Music News
