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On This Day, May 20, 1991: Paul McCartney released ‘Unplugged (The Official Bootleg)’

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

On This Day, May 20, 1991...Paul McCartney released an album made up of performances from his January 25, 1991, MTV Unplugged broadcast.Unplugged (The Official Bootleg) featured McCartney, backed by the band that joined him on his 1989-1990 world tour, performing acoustic takes on several... Read More.

Grateful Dead releasing 1966 Fillmore Auditorium Independence Ball concert

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Grateful Dead are taking it back to their early career with their latest live release.Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66) will be released on July 3, on the 60th anniversary of the concert, which took place seven months after the band changed their name... Read More.

From Iceman to ‘yes-man’: Drake stars in Nike commercial alongside Kevin Durant

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Drake temporarily steps away from his Iceman character and into a yes-man in a new Nike commercial.In the spot promoting Kevin Durant's Nike KD 19 sneaker, he's asked to react to some unusual shoe designs."First thought? Transcending the game," Drake... Read More.

Ingrid Andress delivers a post-breakup ‘All the Best’ on Friday

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Ingrid Andress wishes an ex "All the Best" on her new track coming Friday - or does she? "I wouldn't consider myself a petty person, but I couldn't help but write 'All The Best' the way that we did," she says. "My friends and... Read More.

Nashville notes: Cody Johnson’s NRG ‘Welcome’ + The Bellamys’ guests

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

John Anderson and Big & Rich will be The Bellamy Brothers' special guests during their June 25 show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. The National Amusement Park Historical Association has named Dollywood the top theme park in the U.S. following its 40th annual NAPHA... Read More.

Lenny Kaye releases ‘Goin’ Local’ track ‘Solstice,’ co-written by Patti Smith

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Lenny Kaye, the longest serving member of the Patti Smith Group, has released another song off his upcoming debut album, Goin' Local.The latest is the track "Solstice," which was co-written by Smith. The 79-year-old Kaye notes, "[O]ur collaboration continues a... Read More.

Watch the full trailer for ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul’ documentary

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

The full trailer has now been released for the upcoming documentary Gregg Allman - The Music of My Soul, about the late Allman Brothers Band founder.The trailer, set to the Allman Brothers Band classic "Midnight Rider," features archival footage of... Read More.

Matt Damon to replace Ryan Gosling in new film from ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ directors

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Matt Damon is in talks to team up with the filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once for his next project.The actor is being eyed to star in Universal Pictures' upcoming, untitled event film from directors Daniels, ABC Audio has learned.Universal Pictures had no... Read More.

Quinta Brunson to star in Betty Boop feature film

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Quinta Brunson is taking on the role of Betty Boop.The actress, creator, writer and producer is developing and set to star in a film adaptation of the cartoon icon, ABC Audio has confirmed.The upcoming movie is set to trace the origin and evolution of... Read More.

Spotify returns to Blake Shelton’s honky-tonk for CMA Fest

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

For the seventh year, Spotify House will take over Nashville's Ole Red for three days during CMA Fest. The much-anticipated chance to see huge stars in a Broadway honky-tonk runs June 4-6 from 10 a.m. CT until 2 a.m. CT. On Thursday, June 4,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

On This Day, May 20, 1991: Paul McCartney released ‘Unplugged (The Official Bootleg)’

Grateful Dead releasing 1966 Fillmore Auditorium Independence Ball concert

From Iceman to ‘yes-man’: Drake stars in Nike commercial alongside Kevin Durant

Ingrid Andress delivers a post-breakup ‘All the Best’ on Friday

Nashville notes: Cody Johnson’s NRG ‘Welcome’ + The Bellamys’ guests

Lenny Kaye releases ‘Goin’ Local’ track ‘Solstice,’ co-written by Patti Smith

Watch the full trailer for ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul’ documentary

Matt Damon to replace Ryan Gosling in new film from ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ directors

Quinta Brunson to star in Betty Boop feature film

Spotify returns to Blake Shelton’s honky-tonk for CMA Fest

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