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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the 2021 class of artists joining Fender Next, an artist development programme designed to elevate rising musicians that are pushing guitar forward in music and culture. Each Fender Next artist will receive Fender’s industry-leading guitars, amps and more, alongside holistic, 360-marketing support across the company’s multi-channel platform to share their story and connect them with millions of music fans worldwide. 2021 marks Fender’s […]

Dan + Shay are "bummed" about their ACM Awards performance being hit with technical glitches. The country pop duo - comprising Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney - suffered audio and video syncing issues during their acoustic rendition of 'Glad You Exist' at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday night (18.04.21). However, they insisted "it happens" as they praised the ACM Awards for "pulling off a great show", despite […]

Luke Bryan scooped the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 2021 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on Sunday (18.04.21). The 44-year-old singer wasn't able to attend the ceremony in Nashville or give his performance as planned after revealing last week he had contracted coronavirus but was still thrilled to have been recognised with the prestigious accolade for the third time. The 'American Idol' judge said in a […]

The Official Chart: First Look, which airs on BBC Radio 1 today between 6pm – 7pm, offers a first glance of the Top 20 ahead of Friday’s Official Singles Chart Top 100. The chart is based on preliminary sales and early streaming reports.Lil Nas X is on course to rule the Official Singles Chart for a fourth week with Montero (Call Me By Your Name). The US artist’s second UK […]

On Elton John’s Rocket Hour on Apple Music 1, Elton chats with Rina Sawayama about their new track together 'Chosen Family' and the meaning behind it, plus working together on the video and more. Elton on having Rina back on his show and their friendship... Elton: 'You're the first person I've ever interviewed twice on my show. Everyone whos listened to the Rocket Hour knows how much I love you […]

Die With Your Boots On is the name of the successful collaboration that launched back in 2019 between Iron Maiden and West Ham United. With thousands of home shirts sold, there was huge appetite from West Ham & Steve to extend the range for fans around the world to enjoy in both football and music. The new West Ham/Iron Maiden away shirt (worn by West Ham attacking midfielder Saïd Benrahma […]

Oscars bosses have confirmed the selections nominated for Best Song will not be a part of the actual 2021 Academy Awards ceremony on 25 April.Instead, the five tunes will be performed in their entirety as part of the Oscars: Into the Spotlight pre-show.Four of the songs will be pre-recorded at the Dolby Family Terrace of the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles by Celeste and Daniel Pemberton, […]

Queen were so heavily in debt before the release of 1975's A Night At The Opera, they would have been forced to split if the album had not been a success.The band’s fourth album, which featured the hits Bohemian Rhapsody and You’re My Best Friend, became a lifesaver for the rockers, who would have been forced to give up on their dreams if it had flopped. "We were not only […]

Singer-songwriter Cody Simpson looked less-than-impressed after coming in fifth in the Australian National Championships' 50 metre butterfly heat.The Flower hitmaker recently returned Down Under for the swimming championship in Southport, Queensland, but he's had a disappointing two days so far. On Friday, the star failed to show up to the competition, which is considered a forerunner to the Olympic trials in Adelaide in June, according to News.com.au.Despite being listed to […]