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Drake celebrates latest ‘Billboard’ chart-toppers

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

Drake is celebrating his latest record-breaking accomplishments.After news broke that Iceman topped the Billboard 200, becoming his 15th #1 album, and "Janice STFU" topped the Hot 100, becoming his 14th #1 and surpassing Michael Jackson, he took to his Instagram... Read More.

A$AP Rocky to be honored with Tribeca X Filmmaker of the Year Award

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky is set to receive the inaugural Tribeca X Filmmaker of the Year Award at Tribeca X. The flagship event of the Tribeca Festival is focused on storytelling and features conversations, screenings and networking with entertainment and marketing leaders.The... Read More.

Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop will soon welcome you to the Volunteer State

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The first Dolly [Parton]'s Tennessean Travel Stop will officially open June 24 in Cornersville, Tennessee. Located at exit 22 off 1-65 about an hour south of Nashville, the convenience store offers custom merch; food including DLY BBQ and Dolly's Cup of Ambition Coffee; and... Read More.

The Chicks are ‘Taking the Long Way’ on tour 20 years later

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The Chicks will celebrate the anniversary of a pivotal album this fall with the Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour. The 16-show run kicks off Sept. 30 at Detroit's Fox Theatre, with stops in Chicago, New York City, Nashville, San Antonio, Austin, Seattle... Read More.

‘Foreign Tongues’ producer says new Rolling Stones album is ‘rawer and liver and jammier’

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

Andrew Watt produced The Rolling Stones' well-received 2023 album Hackney Diamonds and the band's upcoming release, Foreign Tongues. But Watt says he prefers latter, out July 10, because the Stones "never play the same f****** thing the same way twice."Watt tells the U.K. paper... Read More.

Vermont passes Noah Kahan-supported ticket resale cap bill

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

In Vermont, it's the season of the tix. Specifically, tickets that can't be sold for an exorbitant amount above their face value.The governor of Noah Kahan's home state of Vermont has signed bill H.512 into law, which caps the amount... Read More.

George Strait and Lainey Wilson join Alan Jackson’s concert send-off

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

George Strait and Lainey Wilson are joining the lineup for Alan Jackson's final touring show of his career Saturday, June 27, at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. Of course, George and Alan have worked together many times throughout their careers, duetting on the iconic "Murder on... Read More.

Riley Green and GMA’s Lara Spencer to host CMA Fest on ABC

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

As CMA Fest prepares to take over downtown Nashville June 4-7, the Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the hosts and airdate for the annual three-hour special to follow.Riley Green and Good Morning America's Lara Spencer will host the show, set to air... Read More.

The Four Tops musical, documentary in the works; vintage live album, new music coming

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The group that performs as The Four Tops no longer includes any original members, but they - and their team - are working to keep the legendary Motown act's legacy alive.Billboard reports that plans for a stage musical inspired by... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s sitting on an unheard Prince cover of a Beatles song

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The Beatles are among the most-covered artists of all time, but there's one cover that has yet to see the light of day - though Paul McCartney really wants it to be released.While appearing on the BBC Radio 2 segment Read More.

Author: ABC News

Drake celebrates latest ‘Billboard’ chart-toppers

A$AP Rocky to be honored with Tribeca X Filmmaker of the Year Award

Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop will soon welcome you to the Volunteer State

The Chicks are ‘Taking the Long Way’ on tour 20 years later

‘Foreign Tongues’ producer says new Rolling Stones album is ‘rawer and liver and jammier’

Vermont passes Noah Kahan-supported ticket resale cap bill

George Strait and Lainey Wilson join Alan Jackson’s concert send-off

Riley Green and GMA’s Lara Spencer to host CMA Fest on ABC

The Four Tops musical, documentary in the works; vintage live album, new music coming

Paul McCartney’s sitting on an unheard Prince cover of a Beatles song

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