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Joe Bonamassa’s highly-anticipated new solo studio album Royal Tea hit the Billboard charts this week with record-breaking numbers, as the blues-rock titan landed his 24th #1 album on the Blues Chart; an incredible feat and more than any other artist in the history of the chart!

On Election Day, Stevie Wonder released a strong message with the “The Universe is Watching Us – What Happens Next…” visual to provide light, positivity and hope for this critical Election.
 
Watch “The Universe is Watching Us – What Happens Next…”: HERE

Twenty years in the making, Nate Todd's debut album, Revolutionary Loser, filled with perseverance, honesty and rebellion, has arrived.

"Grit and Grace," the latest single from award from award-winning quintet Balsam Range, has reached the No. 1 spot on Bluegrass Today's monthly chart. The song is the band's second No. 1 on the chart this year, following "Richest Man."

Consider the Source announced a livestream concert to happen Friday, November 13th at 9pm marking the 10 year anniversary of the release of "That's What's Up". This is the last studio album the band recorded with original drummer Justin Ahiyon before recruiting now long-time member Jeff Mann and will be performing much of the material for the first time since. The full-album performance will be available on CTS's Facebook and Youtube pages and the band is asking for a $10 suggested ticket donation.

While singer-songwriter Miko Marks is far from a newcomer to the music industry, her upcoming album, Our Country, will be her first release in 13 years. Set to release in March 2021, Our Country is the culmination of a dream - an actual, literal dream. A songwriter by trade, Marks’ own project has largely taken a backseat  over the past decade, as early success and heartbreak in her career made her somewhat disillusioned with the  music industry at large.

Twang meets psychedelic groove when Billy Strings comes to town. The 28-year-old bluegrass star performed for an empty Ryman Auditorium on October 25th while fans watched through a livestream platform. Strings powerful stage presence allowed his virtual audience to feel like they were front row at the famous Nashville venue and fully immersed in the sound of live music.

Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham have been elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, according to an announcement made today by Sarah Cates, chair of the organization’s board of directors.

Trailblazing Bluegrass singer Dale Ann Bradley is back with her brand new single, “Falling Down.” Written by Ashby Frank, the song serves as the lead single from the reigning IBMA “Entertainer of the Year” (alongside Sister Sadie) winner’s forthcoming album Things She Couldn’t Get Over, which is set for release in early 2021. Available via Pinecastle Records, the project serves as the first solo release from Bradley since early 2019. “Falling Down” made its exclusive world premiere on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction this morning.

Jam In The Van, one of the most respected and influential music channels in the world, has announced the November lineup for the Speakeasy Sessions, their newly-launched live event series. Speakeasy Sessions feature full music and comedy sets in front of a limited audience from an outdoor location on the westside of Los Angeles providing fans and livestream viewers a unique and intimate experience.

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