Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry will release a special new album, Flatland Forever, November 8 via Interscope Records (pre-save here). The record, which the band first announced on stage last night during their headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, serves as a celebration of their past ten years together, as well as a look ahead to the next phase of their career.

Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor will headline “Concert for Carolina,” a special benefit show presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, on Saturday, October 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sturgill Simpson has announced a second night at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC, on Monday, October 21 for a special benefit concert supporting disaster relief efforts in the state. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, aiding Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend will take place January 16-20 at Barceló Maya Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico and once again feature an all-female and non-binary fronted lineup.

The Red Clay Strays will release their first live album, Live At The Ryman, November 15 on RCA Records (pre-save here). Recorded earlier this month during the band’s sold-out, three-night headline debut at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the album showcases the group’s electric live performances and features songs from across their catalogue, including “I’m Still Fine,” which is out today.

For over 65 years, Newport Folk has been one of the most storied American cultural institutions in music. Audiences and artists alike return each year to its hallowed ground to experience the joy of this Festival’s long running tradition of diversity, discovery and artistic virtuosity. Inspired by its founders, Newport Jazz creator George Wein and musician Pete Seeger, Newport Folk will bring its cherished community to the forefront with the creation of the Newport Folk Stewardship Program.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and performer Joy Oladokun will embark on an extensive headline tour next year, which includes performances at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, New York’s Irving Plaza, West Hollywood’s Troubadour (two nights), Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Boston’s Royale, Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse, Denver’s Summit, Seattle’s The Showbox, Phoenix’s The Van Buren, Dallas’ Studio at The Factory, and Austin’s Scoot Inn, among several others. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

The first episode of five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Mary Chapin Carpenter’s new podcast, “Hope is a Muscle,” is out today, featuring legendary artist and activist Joan Baez as the first guest. Listen HERE.

Chris Stapleton was featured on NBC’s “TODAY Show” this morning performing four songs as part of their Citi Concert Series: “You Should Probably Leave,” “Crosswind,” “Broken Halos” and “Millionaire.” Additionally, Stapleton appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last night, where he performed “What Am I Gonna Do” and spoke with the host, and joined Howard Stern for an in-depth interview earlier this week.

Trafalgar Releasing and the Tom Petty Estate are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated big screen debut of TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY. The lost 1983 cult classic documentary, directed by legendary Rolling Stone journalist and Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), will screen in cinemas worldwide for two special nights only on October 17 and October 20 (on what would have been Tom Petty’s 74th birthday).