The War and Treaty shined bright at the 2023 ACM Awards last night, marking the first time a black duo has performed on the ACM Awards. The emotional and powerhouse vocal performance of “Blank Page” brought the crowd to their feet, earning the duo a standing ovation. The performance can be viewed HERE.

Same Same But Different (SSBD), the premier Southern California beachside music festival, is excited to announce its spectacular return to Moreno Beach at Lake Perris from September 28 to October 1. This year promises to be better than ever, with an epic lineup featuring headliners Polo & Pan, Griz, Louis The Child, and Big Wild, alongside What So Not, Hippie Sabotage, Phantoms, Blu DeTiger, and many more.

Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius are releasing their new live box set, “Behind the Curtain (Live at ProgStock)” on May 19 on Melodic Revolution Records. The collection on two CDs and DVD/Blu-rays show this treasured electric violinist/singer-songwriter’s history of favorites in the past decade and a half in the rock scene.

11x Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark’s new song, “Northwest,” is debuting today. Listen/share HERE.

Today, 1 Million Strong, an impact initiative that seeks to support one million people in recovery through The Phoenix, announced a partnership with the Just Like Heaven and Cruel World festivals, bringing its free sober-supportive wellness retreat experience to both Goldenvoice events.

Ally Venable, prolific Texas-based blues-rock guitarist/vocalist, is currently on her Real Gone Tour, with a local performance at The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Friday, May 19. Show: 8pm. Tickets: $15. (advance), $20. (door). Info: (864) 469-6416 or visit thespinningjennygreer.com.

Born out of a love of rock music and for the virtuosity of bluegrass musicians, CMH Records’ Pickin’ On series features the best in bluegrass, paying tribute to the biggest and brightest artists in rock and pop. Legendary grunge and alt-rock icons Pearl Jam are being celebrated with the release of Pickin’ On Pearl Jam out today, May 12. Performed by Alabama-based quartet Iron Horse, the latest in this acclaimed series showcases unique bluegrass renditions of Pearl Jam’s iconic music.

Bull City Summit (BCS), the new U.S. showcase festival and conference celebrating innovation in Music, Arts, Science, and Technology, returns September 18-24 throughout downtown Durham, North Carolina, and is pleased to announce the first round of support artists for BCS headline shows at Motorco Music Hall.

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell tapped electronic music superstar Borgore to give their song “Southern Comfort” a remix.

15x ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton won Entertainer of the Year at last night’s 58th Annual ACM Awards. This is Stapleton’s first-time winning ACM Entertainer of the Year, qualifying him for the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, which celebrates artists who have won ACM New Male/Female Artist of the Year, Male/Female Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.