John Oates recently shared a cover of John Prine's "Long Monday."

The cover was released as a preview of Oates' upcoming new studio album, Reunion, which is set to arrive on May 17.

"I chose to record 'Long Monday' due to the evocative nature and down-to-earth beauty of the song's story," Oates said. "I think it's important to respect a songwriter's work. Because of that I wanted to remain faithful to the lyrics and melody while, at the same time, making it my own as far as the arrangement."

"It was recorded in Nashville at Addiction Sound Studio," he added. "The mandolin genius Sierra Hull put her finishing touch on the recording."

Reunion marks Oates' first solo studio album since 2018's Arkansas. He'll support the LP with a U.S. tour.

John Oates 2024 Tour:

April 28 - Corona, CA @ Dos Lagos AmphitheaterMay 2-3 - Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument MuseumMay 7 - St. Louis, MO @ City WineryMay 8 - Chicago, IL @ City WineryJune 7-8 - Cedaredge, CO @ Grand Mesa Songwriter FestivalJune 25 - Cincinnati, OH @ Memorial HallJune 26 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre + BallroomJune 27 - Rochester, NY @ Rochester International Jazz FestivalAugust 15 - Cape May, NJ @ Cape May Convention HallAugust 17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 22 - Newton, NJ @ The Newtown TheaterAugust 24 - Beverly, MA @ The CabotAugust 25 - Nantucket, MA @ Dreamland

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Multi-Grammy award-winning band Train recently shared a new song, "Long Yellow Dress," along with an accompanying lyric video.

"Have you ever had a dream more real than reality? Me too. There she was in a long yellow dress. Do I know her? It's obvious that I'm supposed to find her so I can't stop looking. She's out there somewhere," frontman Pat Monahan shares.

The single drops just ahead of Train's headlining European and U.K. tour, which includes the band's first performance at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall on April 30th. They'll be recording a live album there, to be released sometime this summer.

The multi-Grammy winning band will kick off a North American tour with REO Speedwagon in Somerset, Wisconsin, on July 8.

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ABC News Studios have announced a one-hour special featuring "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan's exclusive sit-down interview with legendary rock icon Jon Bon Jovi.

"Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There" premieres on April 28, at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.

The interview can be watched on the ABC app from smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV).

In the candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful bands of all time and the challenges he and the band faced along the way.

Bon Jovi gives Strahan an honest assessment of his health after a near career-ending vocal cord injury and talks about the band's separation from long-time guitarist Richie Sambora.

Delving into his and the band's early years, he shares intimate anecdotes about his upbringing in New Jersey, a place that would later serve as the backdrop for many of his iconic songs, and reflects on the unwavering support he received from his parents, his wife of 35 years, his family and fans.

Additionally, the special features a behind-the-scenes look at the SXSW premiere of the band's new four-part Hulu documentary, "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story."

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Halestorm and Evanescence have announced a co-headlining Canadian tour.

The trek kicks off on October 15 in Vancouver and wraps up on October 29 in London, Ontario. The Warning will provide support on the tour. Tickets are on sale now.

Halestorm and Evanescence previously toured the U.S. together in 2021.

Halestorm have reportedly been working on new music to follow their 2022 album, Back From the Dead.

Evanescence and Halestorm 2024 Canadian Tour Dates:

10/15 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *10/16 - Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place *10/18 - Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome *10/20 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place *10/22 - Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre *10/25 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell *10/26 - Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre *10/28 - Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre *10/29 - London, ON @ Budweiser Gardens *

* = w/ The Warning

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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department surpassed one billion Spotify streams within just five days of its release, a first in the streaming platform's history.

Spotify said the superstar singer's surprise double album also achieved a few other milestones.

On April 18, it became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify.

On April 19, the album became the first in Spotify history to reach over 300 million streams in a single day. On the same day, its debut single, "Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)," became the most-streamed song in a single day in Spotify.

On April 22, The Tortured Poets Department became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single week.

Rounding out the records, Swift became the most-streamed artist in a single day in Spotify history with The Tortured Poets Department, breaking her previous record achieved with the October 27, 2023 release of 1989 (Taylor's Version).

Swift dropped her highly anticipated The Tortured Poets Department as a surprise double album via Republic Records on April 19.

After the conventional midnight release of the standard volume of The Tortured Poets Department, consisting of sixteen songs, Swift surprise-released the second volume, subtitled The Anthology, two hours later.

While the first volume features collaborations with Post Malone and the English indie rock band Florence + the Machine, the second volume contains 15 additional songs, four of which are previously announced physical bonus tracks. "Fortnight," featuring Malone, was named the album's lead single.

Written and produced by Swift, Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, the 31-track double album has more than two hours of playing time in total.

The Tortured Poets Department is the eleventh studio album by the singer-songwriter and her fifth studio album in less than five years.

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Usher and H.E.R.'s "Risk It All" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart.

"Risk It All" rose from No. 2 to the top position on the list dated April 27. The song features on the soundtrack to the 2023 musical film adaptation of The Color Purple.

The collab tops Adult R&B Airplay after a 7% increase in plays that made it the most played song on U.S. monitored adult R&B radio stations in the tracking week of April 12-18, according to Luminate.

With "Risk It All," Usher scored his ninth No. 1 Adult R&B Airplay and ties Charlie Wilson for the most among male artists since the chart launched in 1993. Meanwhile, "Risk It All" becomes H.E.R.'s eighth No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay.

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On April 30, the Recording Academy will host its annual Grammys on the Hill Awards, honoring nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) for their contributions to support music creators.

Hosted by singer and actress Candiace Dillard Bassett, the awards dinner will be held at the Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C., and will feature live performances and special guests.

Crow has dedicated much of her life to activism, supporting policies and philanthropic endeavors close to her heart.

"Receiving this award from Recording Academy is a tremendous honor for me, because protecting the rights of creators is more important now than ever before," said Crow. "In this age where technology is changing the world faster than we can adapt, we need clear eyes to see both the opportunities and the challenges ahead, so that artists are not disadvantaged any more than they already are. Music nourishes our humanity, and I am proud to be recognized as an advocate for the protection of the people who make it."

Cornyn and Klobuchar are the congressional honorees being recognized for their stalwart support of creators and their collaborative efforts championing key policies in support of the music community.

"As a Texan, a love of live music is in my blood, and I've been proud to lead the charge on legislation that helps artists, entertainers, and venues meet the needs of their fans, including the Save Our Stages Act and the Fans First Act," said Cornyn. "I want to thank the Recording Academy for honoring me, and I look forward to continue to work on behalf of performers and fans across Texas and the nation."

"It's an honor to be recognized by the Recording Academy, an organization that uplifts performers, songwriters, and other music professionals in our country," said Klobuchar. "Music has the power to bring us together and it is something we can never take for granted. That's why I fought to pass the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act with Senator Cornyn to ensure independent arts venues survived the pandemic, and why we are working together to improve the ticketing experience with the Fans First Act. There's nothing like live music and concerts, and I remain committed to ensuring artists can continue to share their music with the fans who love it."

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Sia has teamed up with Paris Hilton on a new single. "Fame Won't Love You."

"Little dreams come crashing / Let them wave in passing / Because fame won't love you like a mother, like a brother should," the lyrics go.

"Fame Won't Love You" is the third song from Sia's upcoming album, Reasonable Woman, following "Incredible," featuring Labrinth, and "Dance Alone," Sia's collaboration with Kylie Minogue. The album also features guest turns from Chaka Khan, Tierra Whack, Kaliii and Jimmy Jolliff.

Reasonable Woman will be released on Friday, May 3, via Atlantic Records.

Sia's last pop album was 2016's This Is Acting, though she also dropped Everyday Is Christmas in 2017 and Music - Songs from and inspired by the Motion Picture in 2021.

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Stevie Nicks has revealed the special guests for her upcoming show at London's BST Hyde Park.

The Fleetwood Mac legend is set to play a solo headline set at the concert series on Friday, July 12.

Brandi Carlile will support Nicks at Hyde Park this summer along with Anna Calvi and Paris Paloma, with "many more" acts still to be announced.

Carlile wrote on social media, "When @stevienicks asks, you get on the plane. London, it's been too long. I cannot wait to see your sunburns at @bsthydepark this summer. Who's coming?. apart from my mother-in-law and all of Catherine's friends?"

Paloma wrote, "I'm beyond excited to be supporting @stevienicks at @bsthydepark this summer as well as @brandicarlile and @annacalvi. This is an absolute dream come true and I still can't quite believe it, what LEGENDS. Can't wait to see you there."

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Blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are set to headline the inaugural South Star Festival, scheduled to take place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 28 & 29.

The festival will feature 20 artists performing across two stages, including Shinedown, Beck, Jane's Addiction, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, TLC, Ludacris, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Big Boi, Gin Blossoms, Pete Yorn, Candlebox, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, Bully, Dexter & Moonrocks, and Billy Allen + The Pollies.

"It's an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and we look forward to welcoming music fans and visitors alike to John Hunt Park in September," said Matt Mandrella, the city's music officer.

In addition to live music, the event will feature a sports bar on site that will provide a way for festival goers to catch the biggest football games without leaving the park.

The region "takes football season seriously and so does South Star Festival," an announcement from the festival organizers states.

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Paul McCartney & Wings will officially release their live studio album One Hand Clapping on June 14.

The English-American rock band filmed a video documentary and possible live studio album - One Hand Clapping - at Abbey Road Studios in 1974. Despite overwhelming demand for newly recorded material, One Hand Clapping was never officially released.

Filmed and recorded over four days and directed by David Litchfield, the newly-mixed One Hand Clapping features the original artwork designed for the project, including a TV sales brochure for the unreleased film at the time. This is the first time the audio for the film and several additional songs recorded off-camera have been officially issued.

Opening with an instrumental jam that would become the One Hand Clapping theme song, the album features live-in-studio renditions of Wings mega-hits "Live and Let Die," "Band on the Run," "Jet," "My Love," "Hi, Hi, Hi," "Junior's Farm, "Paul's much loved solo song "Maybe I'm Amazed," reworked extracts of Beatles classics "Let It Be," "The Long and Winding Road" and "Lady Madonna," the Moody Blues hit "Go Now" with Denny Laine singing, and a Paul solo piano version of the Harry Akst/Benny Davis Tin Pan Alley classic "Baby Face."

One Hand Clapping is available to pre-order at https://shop.paulmccartney.com/collections/one-hand-clapping

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Irish musician, singer and songwriter Hozier has earned his first No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart as "Too Sweet" has risen to top spot.

"Too Sweet" rose to No. 1 from No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart three weeks after it debuted at No. 5. Hozier's previous solo best on the chart was No. 2 with his breakthrough hit "Take Me to Church" in 2014-15.

"Too Sweet" is from Hozier's EP Unheard, which debuted three weeks ago as his fourth Billboard 200 top 10.

"Too Sweet" earned 35.6 million streams, down 3%, and 14.1 million radio airplay audience impressions, up 136%, and sold 6,000, down 17%, April 12-18.

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Taylor Swift recently released the music video for "Fortnight", her first collaboration with Post Malone. The song is from Swift's most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department.

"Fortnight" sees Swift sing about a romance that lasted just a couple of weeks. Malone joins Swift on the second verse and stays through the remainder of the song. "I've been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever. I got to witness that magic come to life firsthand when we worked together on 'Fortnight,'" Swift wrote in a statement.

The video, which Swift wrote and directed, also features Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles. It opens with Swift in a wedding gown but restrained to a hospital bed in an institution.

After taking a pill, she hallucinates various situations involving Malone's character. Eventually, Swift returns to reality and starts undergoing some sort of shock therapy.

"When I was writing the 'Fortnight' music video, I wanted to show you the worlds I saw in my head that served as the backdrop for making this music," Swift explained. "For me, this video turned out to be the perfect visual representation of this record and the stories I tell in it. Post Malone blew me away on set as our tortured tragic hero and I'm so grateful to him for everything he put into this collaboration."

"I still can't believe I get to work with the unfathomably brilliant Rodrigo Prieto on cinematography and my team of dream collaborators. The entire crew made this a dream to shoot," she added. "Thank you to everyone involved and everyone who has watched it!!"

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Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song "Pirates & Parrots," featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally.

"Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band's signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett's iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song," Zac Brown Band said in a press release.

"I'm so excited for you to hear this song and to pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett," frontman Zac Brown said. "It hit me hard when we found out he was exiting the stage, he was an incredible human being. This is a celebration of his life and all of the people that will remember him through his songs."

Brown premiered the song at a tribute show held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles earlier this month. An all-star lineup turned up for the music concert, titled "Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett."

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Imagine Dragons have announced a North American tour in support of their newly announced album Loom.

The pop-rock band also announced that the album will arrive on June 28th.

Imagine Dragons will begin their tour on July 30th in Camden, New Jersey at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The tour will conclude on October 22nd at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning on April 23. The general on-sale begins on April 26 at 10 am local time.

Tour Dates:

Jul 30: Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, NJAug 02: Wantagh Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, NYAug 04: Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center, NJAug 06: Mansfield Xfinity Center, MAAug 08: Toronto Budweiser Stage, CanadaAug 12: Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre, MIAug 14: Burgettstown The Pavilion at Star Lake, PAAug 16: St. Louis Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, MOAug18: Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, ILAug 20: Noblesville Ruoff Music Center, INAug 22: Bristow Jiffy Lube Live, VAAug 23: Columbia Merriweather Post Pavilion, MDAug 26: Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, VAAug 28: Charlotte mPNC Music Pavilion, NCAug 30: West Palm Beach iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, FLSep 01: Tampa MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, FLSep 04: Dallas Dos Equis Pavilion, TXSep 06: Houston The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman, TXSep 08: Ridgedale Thunder Ridge Nature's Arena, MOSep 28: Seattle The Gorge Amphitheatre, WASep 29: Ridgefield RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, WAOct 02: Wheatland Toyota Amphitheatre, CAOct 05: Chula Vista North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, CAOct 06: Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, AZOct 09: Albuquerque Isleta Amphitheater, NMOct 11: Salt Lake City Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, UTOct 17: Denver Red Rocks Amphitheatre, COOct 20: Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre, CAOct 22: Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl, CA

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Maggie Rogers has earned her fourth No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart, as "Don't Forget Me" rises to the top spot.

The song follows Rogers' previous No. 1s, which include "Light On" that led for three weeks in 2019, "Love You for a Long Time" and "That's Where I Am."

Concurrently, "Don't Forget Me" pushes 33-31 on the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 1 million audience impressions, up 6%, April 5-11, according to Luminate.

"Don't Forget Me" has also logged a week on the multi-metric Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ranking dated February 24 at No. 45.

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Longtime music collaborators and pop icon pioneers Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are teaming up once again for a highly anticipated 2024 co-headlining arena tour.

Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl, will be staged at iconic U.S. and Canadian venues.

British avant-pop and electronic sensation Charli XCX, fresh off the announcement of her sold-out BRAT 2024 - ARENA TOUR shows in the U.K., is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated sixth solo album, BRAT.

Australian pop sensation Troye Sivan, known for his chart-topping hits and captivating performances, will be coming off the heels of his European arena tour in support of his critically acclaimed third album, Something to Give Each Other

One of the most dynamic duos in pop music, Troye Sivan and Charli XCX have previously worked together on smash hits such as "1999" and "2099."

Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour kicks off on September 14 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. After making stops across in North America including Toronto, New York, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the tour will wrap up in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23.

Advance presale registration for tickets is available through April 25 at sweat-tour.com. The artist presale begins on April 25 at 10 AM local time. Tickets and supplies are limited. The general on-sale will begin on April 26 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.

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Green Day's "Dilemma" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart dated April 27, marking the rock band's ninth chart topper.

"Dilemma," a song from Green Day's fourteenth studio album Saviors, was released in December. The single has been described musically as punk rock and pop-punk.

Green Day co-founder and lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong said "Dilemma" was "one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me. We've seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness. This song is all about the pain that comes from those experiences."

The song also remains at No. 1 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart for a fourth week and retained its second rank on the Alternative Airplay chart.

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Legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour.

The An Evening of Icons tour will take audiences on a journey through the best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates.

The first leg of the tour kicks off on July 11 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. After making stops in Wantagh, Raleigh, Tuscaloosa, Tampa, and more, the run wraps up in Primm, Nevada, on November 30.

The Commodores said, "Motown was the place where our dreams took flight. Sharing the stage with another legend like The Pointer Sisters as Motown celebrates their 65th anniversary is truly special. We're proud to continue to celebrate the music that brought us all together!"

The Pointer Sisters said, "65 years of Motown and timeless hits! What a milestone. It's a joy to be touring with a true Motown treasure, The Commodores. Here's to the music that continues to move generations!"

Tour Dates:

Thu July 11 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Thu Jul 25 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Fri Jul 26 Oxon Hill, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor Fri Sep 20 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater Sat Sep 21 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Thu Oct 03 Tuscaloosa, AL Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater Sat Oct 05 Durant, OK Choctaw Casino Thu Nov 14 Tampa, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Fri Nov 15 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. Sat Nov 30 Primm, NV Star Of The Desert Arena

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Nine-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish recently revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

The album does not feature any collaborative tracks. Among the songs featured on the forthcoming record are "Skinny," "Lunch," "L'Amour De Ma Vie," "Blue," and "Wildflower."

"Chihiro," which Eilish teased in an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lower earlier in the month, is also part of the upcoming record.

"Every time you put anything out, it feels like your nudes leaked a little bit," Eilish said of the upcoming album. "I think this one specifically is like that. Something that Finneas and I said to a couple of people when we started to play it for people is we kind of made the album that if somebody had said, 'I want you to make an album and no one is going to hear it. You don't have to worry about anyone's ears or opinions or anything at all. It's in your contract to make an album but no one can hear it.' We pretty much made that album. We made that album without much thought of other people."

Hit Me Hard and Soft, which arrives on May 17th, follow's Eilish's 2019 debut When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and her 2021 sophomore effort Happier Than Ever.

While announcing Hit Me Hard and Soft earlier in the month, Eilish shared that she would not be dropping singles from the album ahead of its release as she wants to give the album to fans "all at once."

The album will arrive in digital and limited physical variants. A note on Eilish's website says the record will be released on eight different vinyl variants which will be produced "with the most sustainable practices available."

Hit Me Hard and Soft Tracklist:

"Skinny""Lunch""Chihiro""Birds Of A Feather""Wildflower""The Greatest""L'Amour De Ma Vie""The Diner""Bittersuite""Blue"

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