Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame – Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor. The honorees — voted on by more than 1,000 artists, historians and music industry professionals — “each had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock ’n’ roll,” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock Hall, in a statement Wednesday. – Read more at Associated Press
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER AND TONY AWARD NOMINEE ARIANA DEBOSE TO HOST “THE 75TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS®,” AIRING LIVE COAST-TO-COAST SUNDAY, JUNE 12, ON CBS – Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose will host THE 75th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 12 (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+*.The celebration will commence at 7:00-8:00 PM, ET/4:00-5:00 PM, PT with exclusive content streaming only on Paramount+. Hosts and further information on the Paramount+ presentation will be announced at a later date. – Read more at CBS
LITTLE KIDS ROCK UNVEILS LINEUP FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT IN NEW YORK CITY MAY 17 – Little Kids Rock, the national nonprofit on a mission to transform lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in public schools across the country, today unveiled the lineup of honorees and musical guests for its 20th Anniversary benefit taking place May 17 in New York City. Presented by Hot Topic Foundation, the event will be emceed by SiriusXM Hits1’s host of The Morning Mash Up, Nicole Ryan. Musical Director Michael Bearden, currently Lady Gaga’s Musical Director, will lead this year’s extravaganza featuring performances by music luminaries: Darryl McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule), Cassadee Pope (The Voice Season 3 Winner), Jon Secada (2-Time GRAMMY Award Winner) – Read more at PRNewswire
Brynn Cartelli will Drop “Gemini” May 20 – The Team Kelly Clarkson season 14 winner will release her next single “Gemini” on May 20. Fans can pre-save it now.
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Chayce Beckham Shares How his Rock Bottom Led To Winning ‘American Idol’ – One year ago this month, Chayce Beckham’s life changed forever. On May 23, 2021, Beckham won “American Idol,” effectively trading in his career as a heavy machinery operator for that of a full-fledged country star. “It’s taken a lot of adjusting,” Beckham said. “To get love and support from people, it’s really a special thing for me. I’ve had a lot of big changes.” “I’m just a normal dude,” Beckham said. “The whole world changed a year ago, but I’ve been working very hard. I traded in my 12-hour-a-day job for a 24-hour-a-day job, and this is something that I put all my energy into now. It’s nice to know that hopefully, it’s making a difference for some people as far as the music goes.” – Read more at CMT
New York native Ian Flanigan develops Southern singing style – Ian Flanigan hails from Hudson Valley’s Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, not far from the famed Woodstock festival site.
But where you might remember him is from Season 19 of NBC’s “The Voice.” However, now the crooner said he is nearly six years sober, and he serves on the advisory board of Hope Rocks, the New York organization that supports those who are struggling with addiction, depression, and social isolation where they work to help destigmatize the diseases. Flanigan has now entered the next phase of his life and career with the momentum he unleashed on national television, landing a record deal with Reviver Music, and working with new management at Noble Steed Music. He remains a principal with Nightcap Entertainment, the company he co-founded that provides label/content services and support to his fellow artists. – Read more Mainstreet-Nashville.com
