NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four-time Entertainer of the Year and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan delivered a new single to country radio, “Down To One,” from his sixth consecutive No. 1-debuting album, “Born Here Live Here Die Here.”

(The Center Square) – Chuck Leavell has spent the past 40 years as the touring keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. The legendary band was preparing to embark on a three-month tour this year before it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spencer Davis, bandleader of The Spencer Davis Group who produced the hits "Keep On Running" and "Gimme Some Lovin'," has died at the age of 81.

Singer Adele has confirmed that she will host "Saturday Night Live" on October 24.

ATLANTA — Georgia’s music industry has been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, music artists and industry professionals say.

ALBANY — Everyone involved — even the musicians — knew the gathering on Sept. 26 for the “Queen Bee Jam: Session 2” could potentially be ... well, a hot mess.

All seven members of boy band BTS have become multimillionaires after their label, Big Hit Entertainment, pulled off South Korea's biggest stock market listing in three years.

One of India's most renowned film singers, SP Balasubrahmanyam, has died following hospitalization for Covid-19 and weeks spent on life support, the hospital treating him said in a bulletin Friday.

ALBANY — It started with just a realization: Six months-plus since going out of the house for anything other than necessities or work?!

The days of vinyl records being a nostalgic relic of the past are long gone. This year, vinyl sales have outpaced CD sales in the United States for the first time since the 1980s.

The Allman Betts Band has released its sophomore album, “Bless Your Heart,” the band announced.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Guitar icon Joe Bonamassa has announced a special After-Party Showcase to follow his pay-per-view global streaming concert event broadcasting live from the legendary Ryman Auditorium here on Sept. 20.

HAHIRA — Everyone went away happy at the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest. The finalists got prizes, and the audience was impressed with the songs played and with the headliner. The audience was also impressed that one contestant, who couldn’t come due to the virus pandemic, was proj…

Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle has died, according to a Sunday announcement from his representatives. He is the son of country rocker Steve Earle.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music superstar and four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan debuted his seventh studio album “Born Here Live Here Die Here” at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week, making it his sixth consecutive appearance in the top position. The album al…

Todd Nance, a founding member of the Georgia jam band Widespread Panic has died, his family said in a statement.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music superstar and four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan and multi platinum-selling Grammy award winner and Opry member Darius Rucker performed together for the Grand Ole Opry’s 4,937th consecutive Saturday night broadcast.

ATLANTA — As billboards and a variety of grassroots promotions continue across the state, the Georgia Safety Promise public-private partnership, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has announced that more than 1,000 Georgia businesses, local authorities and of…

The mastermind of global music phenomenon BTS is taking his company public.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Circle is celebrating the career of country music superstar and four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan on Aug. 19 with a network takeover called “Luke Bryan Lives Here.” It follows the Aug. 7 release of his new “Born Here Live Here Die Here” album, which includes his…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan kicked off his album release day for “Born Here Live Here Die Here” with a performance on the 2020 Summer Citi Music Series on “Today” Friday, premiering a new music video for the album’s title track.

ALBANY — By all standards of measure the “virtual” Knobby Knees Music Festival, held June 28 in the Q-102 radio studio inside Pretoria Fields Brewery due to concerns related to the coronavirus, was a rousing success.

Music and video streaming service Apple Music has launched a new artist discovery program in Africa called Africa Rising.

ALBANY — Gordon Rogers is not going to look this Knobby Knees gift horse in the mouth.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, who enjoys performing on tour for millions of fans every year, announced that his “Proud To Be Right Here Tour” will be rescheduled to 2021 out of an abundance of caution for the safety and health of his fans. The new 2021 date…

ALBANY — Call it “virtual Knobby Knees,” the pandemic-inspired on-air/online version of the music festival that is one of the primary fundraisers for the Flint Riverkeeper conservation group.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan delivered a new digital song and video for his fans this week, “Build Me A Daddy,” from his forth-coming seventh studio album, “Born Here Live Here Die Here,” out Aug. 7.

ALBANY — If you like to take photographs and you’re a music lover as well, here’s a new challenge for you.

ATLANTA — Traditionally hosted at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the seventh annual “Gretsch Presents Georgia On My Mind” concert benefiting the Georgia Music Foundation will reach a global audience this year with an online musical event May 26 at 8 p.m., hosted by Amy Ray of the Indigo …

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ALBANY – It wasn’t the biggest stage he’s ever played on, but Albany hometown music hero Phillip Phillips’ intimate, live-from-home streaming concert event on May 7 had a big impact, raising $55,555 to help support front line medical heroes battling COVID-19 in southwest Georgia. The worldwi…

The guitar that Kurt Cobain played during his 1993 "MTV Unplugged" performance is expected to sell at auction next month for at least $1 million.

ALBANY – One of Albany’s hometown music heroes is picking up his guitar to help support the front line medical heroes battling COVID-19 in southwest Georgia. Worldwide recording star and “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips announced an upcoming live stream event scheduled for Thursday at…

ASHBURN — Mike Jerel needs your support.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music superstar and four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week with “What She Wants Tonight.” The song becomes the 24th career No. 1 single for the Leesburg native.

ALBANY — The Patti LaBelle concert originally scheduled for June 12 at the Albany Civic Center has been rescheduled for Aug. 14.

In a very short time, Coronavirus/COVID-19 has changed the lives of every person in the world.

ASHBURN — Ashburn-born singer Mike Jerel is now officially part of a Legend “The Voice’s” team John Legend, that is.

TULLAMORE, IRELAND — JigJam, an award-winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland, will perform at Americus’ Rylander Theatre on April 3 at 8 p.m.