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For Blake Morgan – acclaimed singer-songwriter, recording artist, indie-label owner, producer and artists’ rights advocate – 2024 marks an exciting new phase of creative and commercial growth for ECR Music Group, the unique, artist-friendly record label he founded in 2012. Morgan is announcing two levels of expansion for ECR: The Meridian artist-services imprint and a new global partnership with Sony Music Publishing.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!", country music legend Shania Twain offers an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the official music video in the latest installment of Vevo Footnotes.

Scotty McCreery, the celebrated country artist signed with Triple Tigers recording, continues to share his faith through music with the release of his latest track, 'Red Letter Blueprint.' Released on Friday (March 29), just in time for Easter, this spiritual song is a precursor to McCreery's forthcoming fifth studio album, 'Rise and Fall,' set to be released on May 10, 2024. The album is now available for pre-order/pre-save.

Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival has revealed Less Than Jake as the final headliner for its highly anticipated 4th annual event. Set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania's West End Fairgrounds, Camp Punksylvania, the state's premier punk rock summer camp, will take place from July 5th to 7th, 2024. The festival boasts four stages and unique events designed to celebrate and elevate voices and talents from marginalized communities while showcasing renowned artists for fans to enjoy.

Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (LITVGC), in partnership with Visit Napa Valley®, is thrilled to unveil the latest additions to its stellar lineup of artists who will grace the stages across the picturesque Napa Valley, California. 

Grammy Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots has unveiled plans for their extensive global headline tour, The Clancy World Tour, coinciding with the release of their highly anticipated album, Clancy, scheduled to drop on May 17th via Fueled By Ramen. The album's artwork and tracklist have been revealed alongside the tour announcement.

Meghan Trainor, the Grammy-winning pop sensation, has once again treated her fans with the release of a new music video for her latest single, "Been Like This." Teaming up with the iconic T-Pain, the duo brings a fresh flavor to the track that promises to be a chart-topper.

The sun is shining and spring has sprung, which means Boardmasters 2024 is just a few months away. And today, the festival reveals its third and final wave of acts, completing the line up for 2024. 40+ artists including The Streets, Maisie Peters, Ghetts, Professor Green and more join the huge line-up which includes headliners Chase & Status, Sam Fender and Stormzy. Shaping up to be the biggest Boardmasters yet, fans can check out the final billing, as well as stage splits, revealed as part of today’s announcement. Plus, there’s tons to explore at this summer’s Boardmasters, including new festival stages, reimagined spaces, plenty of new places to discover and uncover. That’s not to mention the best in international surfing as the Boardmasters Open supported by Rubicon Raw Energy with the WSL returns to Fistral Beach. Cornwall’s own surf and music festival, takes place from 7 - 11 August 2024 across two stunning sites in Newquay, Cornwall. 

As CREED prepares to embark on their highly anticipated headlining shows after over a decade-long hiatus, Craft Recordings celebrates the iconic band's reunion with the first wide vinyl release of their multiplatinum-selling Greatest Hits collection. Originally introduced as a limited-edition pressing in 2004, this definitive 13-track compilation showcases the GRAMMY and American Music Award-winning band's monumental journey through their first three albums: "My Own Prison" (1997), "Human Clay" (1999), and "Weathered" (2001).

The Ivors Academy, a prestigious institution celebrating excellence in songwriting and composition, has announced legendary musician Bruce Springsteen as the newest inductee into its Fellowship, the highest distinction bestowed by the organization. In a historic moment, Springsteen becomes the first-ever international songwriter to receive this esteemed honor in the Academy's illustrious 80-year history.

Farmville Native Gives Back to Hometown Community Through Easter Sunday Performance

Renowned musician Oliver Anthony, hailing from Farmville, is set to grace the stage of Hopewell's historic Beacon Theatre for a special concert on Easter Sunday, March 31. The event, organized in support of the local Beacon Hill Church's food outreach program, promises an evening of soulful gospel music for a cause.

Dead by Daylight and Slipknot have collaborated to introduce a new Collection, integrating the legendary band's iconic masks into the eerie realms of Dead by Daylight. This collaboration offers 8 Cosmetics for select Killers within the game, merging Dead by Daylight's intense gameplay with Slipknot's distinctive masks.

Renowned singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh is gearing up for a brand new UK tour, titled 5OLO – ‘The 50th Anniversary Tour’, set to take place in February and March 2025. This momentous tour marks a half-century milestone in his illustrious career, spanning an impressive five decades of musical excellence.

Renowned singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw and his dynamic band are gearing up to ignite the stage with a series of shows this summer. Making their way to Oxford, Norwich, and Northampton, Kershaw promises intimate festival warm-up performances that are bound to leave audiences craving more.

Kendal Calling has just added over 50 acts to its already impressive 2024 lineup. From beloved stars to exciting newcomers, this year's festival promises an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Field of Giants, the masked rock band from Oxfordshire, releases their latest album, "The Distance Between Us". This marks the band's return after a seven-year hiatus, continuing their legacy of delivering thought provoking music at the forefront of the new wave of Nu Metal. The album is available across all major music platforms through Symphonic Distribution.

The anticipation for summer just got a little hotter as multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning group Zac Brown Band announced the forthcoming release of their latest single, "Tie Up," slated to drop next Friday, March 22.

Alt-pop phenomenon Jagwar Twin, also known as Roy English, has dropped the official music video for his viral sensation "Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)". The video, released last Friday, has already amassed over 500K views, 16K likes, and 1270 comments, catapulting it to the #4 spot on the global weekly YouTube shorts charts.

Music enthusiasts can celebrate as Irlam Live announces its much-awaited return for its eighth edition. Set to take place over three lively days from Friday, May 31st to Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, the festival promises a memorable experience at Prince’s Park in Irlam, just 9 miles west of Manchester city center.

5 Seconds of Summer star Luke Hemmings has announced his latest solo EP, "boy," scheduled for release on April 26, 2024, via Arista Records. Produced in collaboration with longtime collaborator Sammy Witte (known for his work with artists like Maggie Rogers, Harry Styles, and Freya Ridings), the EP introduces the beautifully melancholic single "Shakes," accompanied by a stunning visual directed by George Gallardo and shot in Bogota, Colombia.

Trentham Live is pleased to announce the final addition to the headline acts for their 2024 music event. This year's 4-day music extravaganza boasts an impressive lineup, including Busted, Jess Glynne, and Manic Street Preachers. The event is scheduled to take place from Thursday, August 15th to Sunday, August 18th, 2024, offering four exciting shows in a unique setting.