SOUND CHECK
Shinedown announce eighth studio album, 2026 tour
This post was originally published on this site. Shinedown have officially unveiled details of their next studio effort, EI8HT, set for release on May 29 through Atlantic Records. The 18-track collection follows 2022’s Planet Zero and features previously issued songs including “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Three Six Five,” “Killing Fields,” and “Searchlight.” Alongside the album announcement, the band released their new single, “Safe And Sound;” take a listen – HERE. More than a year in the making, EI8HT was produced by bassist Eric Bass, making it a deeply personal and collaborative project for the band. Frontman Brent Smith shares: “This album […]
Five Finger Death Punch to launch 20th anniversary tour ft. Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire
This post was originally published on this site. Five Finger Death Punch will embark on their “20th Anniversary World Tour” this summer. The 48-date tour kicks off on Monday, July 20th at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, with stops in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and more before wrapping up at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, on Oct 23. The tour will feature material from Five Finger Death Punch’s upcoming 10th studio album, alongside classic hits Additional international tour dates will be announced following the North American leg. Country musician Cody Jinks will join the tour as special […]
CRS Honors to Reveal Hall of Fame, ACM Radio Winners
Country Radio Seminar will unveil the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and select ACM Radio Award winners during CRS Honors on Wednesday, March 18 at 2pm. In partnership with the Academy of Country Music, the ceremony will feature the live announcement of ACM Radio Award winners for Station of the Year and On-Air Personality of the Year in Small, Medium, Large and Major markets. The category finalists were previously revealed by the ACM, with winners set to be presented on stage. Parker McCollum is scheduled to assist in unveiling the honorees. Additional ACM Radio Award winners will […]
Aaron Lewis sets 2026 ‘American Tour’ dates
This post was originally published on this site. Staind frontman-turned-country-singer Aaron Lewis has just launched the first leg of his 2026 American Tour, once again featuring his backing band, The Stateliners. The 2026 American Tour will feature fan favorites, alongside new music planned for release later this year. The 53-date tour just kicked off January 22nd in Quapaw, Oklahoma, with performances in legendary venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Las Vegas’ Pearl Theater, including stops throughout the Midwest, West Coast, and Northeast. A press release promises “raw honesty, stripped-down storytelling and unapologetic music.” For ticket information, head to Aaron Lewis’ […]
Jelly Roll to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th
This post was originally published on this site. Jelly Roll will be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 10. Fellow Opry member and close friend Lainey Wilson will lead the ceremony, with appearances from Craig Morgan, Leanne Morgan, ERNEST and others. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, a cause near to Jelly Roll’s heart Jelly’s invitation to join the Opry came during a December appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. Host Joe Rogan surprised Jelly with a prerecorded message from Morgan inviting him to join the Opry. The emotional moment marked […]
WKRP Calls Up for Auction Through April
For the first time in years, the iconic WKRP call letters are up for grabs – and a North Carolina nonprofit is hoping a broadcaster in Cincinnati might “bring WKRP home,” according to an article by Cincinnati TV/media reporter John Kiesewetter. WKRP in Cincinnati, the cult-favorite comedy that aired on CBS from 1978 to 1982, made the fictional struggling rock station a pop culture staple. Now, Raleigh, NC-based low-power outlet WKRP-LPFM (101.9) is auctioning the real-world call sign to eligible AM, full-power FM or commercial TV operators east of the Mississippi River. “I would like nothing better than to see […]
ktwheels Translates Tinnitus Into Sonic Momentum On New Single “Mechanical Being”
ktwheels, one of Chicago’s most exciting indie rock artists, has just released her latest single, “Mechanical Being.” The churning, humming release combines industrial clanking thrums with organic, warm guitar riffs and effervescent, brimming resonance to create an electrifying experience. “Mechanical Being,” ktwheels’s newest adrenaline rush, is now available on all streaming platforms. “Mechanical Being” constantly moves, adopting an unceasing, intense structure guided by restless momentum and emotional urgency. In creating the song, ktwheels took an approach that combined complex melody with an urgent, anxious release. The lyrics came to her as a flow of consciousness, bursting from the inescapable feeling […]