Joni Mitchell will release a new The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) box set on June 21.

The collection will be available from Rhino as a 5-CD set, a limited edition (5,000 copies) 6-LP version pressed on 180-gram vinyl, and digitally. Both collections can be pre-ordered at https://jm.lnk.to/AA7680.

A newly remastered version of "Coyote" from Hejira is available digitally. To listen, go to https://jm.lnk.to/coyote.

The cover art for The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) includes a portion of one of Mitchell's original paintings.

Accompanying the set is a heartfelt essay penned by Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep, a fan of Mitchell's work.

She writes, "It's not just the artifact - music and lyrics - that Joni gives us. Her artistry leaves us, ourselves, changed. She has shifted things around inside us. And that's how artists change the world."

The release of The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) sets the stage for Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 4, the next installment in the archival series dedicated to exploring Mitchell's career through unreleased studio and live recordings. More details will be announced later this year.

Mitchell will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on October 19 and 20 for two highly anticipated sold-out shows.

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Darius Rucker recently shared a duet version of "Never Been Over" featuring Jennifer Nettles.

Penned by Rucker alongside Lee Thomas Miller and Brothers Osborne's John Osborne, "Never Been Over" is a song from Rucker's recent album, Carolyn's Boy.

According to Rucker, it was one of the favorite songs he has ever written.

"Now, to have Jennifer add her incredible voice to such an emotional song, you feel even more of what this couple is facing; unravelling the life they've built together. I'm so grateful she agreed to sing on it with me," added the three-time Grammy Award-winner.

"I've wanted to collaborate with Darius for such a long time! And when I heard the song, I loved its story," said Nettles. "But in addition to its theme of lifelong love, it feels so perfect for Darius and I to sing it together."

"Both of our careers have grown and changed so dramatically since we each started out," she added. "And, as the hook sings, 'We've been a lot of things, but we've never been over.' This song is a beautiful example and extension of that constant evolution."

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Paul McCartney & Wings recently released a live performance of their 1974 single "Junior's Farm" from their upcoming album, One Hand Clapping.

Wings recorded One Hand Clapping at Abbey Road Studios in August 1974 as a video documentary. However, the album never arrived officially. A part of the record came out on bootlegs, while a few songs got featured on McCartney's releases.

The album is now set to arrive officially on June 14. It will feature live in-studio recordings of Wings hits such as "Live and Let Die," "Band on the Run," "Jet" and "My Love," as well as Paul's solo song "Maybe I'm Amazed" and reworked versions of Beatles classics like "Let It Be," "Lady Madonna" and "The Long and Winding Road."

There will be some additional songs that were recorded off-camera.

One Hand Clapping will be released digitally and as a two-LP and two-CD set. There will also be an online exclusive two-LP + 7-inch package that comes with a vinyl single of previously unreleased solo performances recorded in the backyard of Abbey Road Studios.

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Janet Jackson has announced dates for the U.K. and European leg of her Together Again Tour.

The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer will kick off the trek on September 25 in Paris and wrap up in Amsterdam on October 10.

Wyclef Jean will provide support on the trek. Tickets go on general sale at 9 am local time on Friday, May 3.

Earlier this year, Jackson announced a 35-date North American leg of the trek for this summer.

The shows will see her celebrate 50 years in the entertainment industry, as well as commemorate some album milestones, including 35 years of Rhythm Nation.

Tour Dates:

Sept 25 - Paris, France @ Accor ArenaSept 27 - Birmingham, UK @ Utilita ArenaSept 28 - London, UK @ The O2Sept 30 - Glasgow, UK @ OVO HydroOct 1 - Manchester, UK @ Co-op LiveOct 3 - Antwerp, Belgium @ SportpaleisOct 5 - Munich, Germany @ OlympiahalleOct 6 - Cologne, Germany @ LANXESS ArenaOct 8 - Berlin, Germany @ Uber ArenaOct 10 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome

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Coldplay are planning to reissue their debut single, "Brothers & Sisters," in celebration of the song's 25th anniversary.

"Brothers & Sisters" was released as their debut single by Fierce Panda Records on April 26, 1999, following the extended play Safety. The single peaked at No. 92 on the U.K. Singles Chart and 1,500 copies of its vinyl edition were issued in a special wrap-around picture sleeve. It was re-released as an extended play by Brash Records in 2002.

Now, "Brothers & Sisters" will receive an exclusive vinyl re-release for its 25th anniversary, arriving on November 15th.

Coldplay's most recent album was 2021's Music of the Spheres. The band is set to resume their world tour in support of the album in June.

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Billie Eilish has announced a World Tour in support of her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

Produced by Live Nation, the Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour is starting in September.

The North American leg of the tour runs through to the end of December. The tour will continue in Australia starting February 2025 ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena dates starting next April until late July.

Tickets for the tour will be available starting with the American Express Presale beginning Tuesday, with additional presales running throughout the week. Any remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale starting Friday on billieeilish.com.

Eilish's highly anticipated third studio album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, is set for release on May 17. It is available for pre-order at https://billieeilish.lnk.to/hitmehardandsoft

Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour - North America

Sun Sep 29 - Québec, QC - Centre VideotronTue Oct 01 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank ArenaWed Oct 02 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank ArenaFri Oct 04 - Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank ArenaSat Oct 05 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo CenterMon Oct 07 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars ArenaWed Oct 09 - Newark, NJ - Prudential CenterFri Oct 11 - Boston, MA - TD GardenSun Oct 13 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints ArenaWed Oct 16 - New York, NY - Madison Square GardenThu Oct 17 - New York, NY - Madison Square GardenFri Oct 18 - New York, NY - Madison Square GardenSat Nov 02 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm ArenaSun Nov 03 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm ArenaWed Nov 06 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone ArenaFri Nov 08 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank CenterSun Nov 10 - Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy CenterMon Nov 11 - Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy CenterWed Nov 13 - Chicago, IL - United CenterThu Nov 14 - Chicago, IL - United CenterSat Nov 16 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile CenterSun Nov 17 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center OmahaTue Nov 19 - Denver, CO - Ball ArenaWed Nov 20 - Denver, CO - Ball ArenaTue Dec 03 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers ArenaThu Dec 05 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge ArenaFri Dec 06 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge ArenaSun Dec 08 - Portland, OR - Moda CenterTue Dec 10 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center at San JoseWed Dec 11 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center at San JoseFri Dec 13 - Glendale, AZ - Desert Diamond ArenaSun Dec 15 - Inglewood, CA - Kia ForumMon Dec 16 - Inglewood, CA - Kia ForumTue Dec 17 - Inglewood, CA - Kia Forum

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Chris Stapleton recently shared his take on Tom Petty's "I Should Have Known It," from the forthcoming Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, due June 21 via Big Machine Records.

The cover version is accompanied by an audio-video that features vintage photos of Petty.

The new track follows the recent release of "Southern Accents," by Petty's friend and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dolly Parton. The record also features Petty covers from artists like Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Steve Earle, George Strait, Margo Price, Rhiannon Giddens, Jamey Johnson, and Brothers Osborne.

Petty Country-Tracklist

1. "I Should Have Known It" by Chris Stapleton2. "Wildflowers" by Thomas Rhett3. "Runnin' Down A Dream" by Luke Combs 4. "Southern Accents" by Dolly Parton5. "Here Comes My Girl" by Justin Moore6. "American Girl" by Dierks Bentley7. "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Lady A8. "I Forgive It All" by Jamey Johnson9. "I Won't Back Down" by Brothers Osborne10. "Refugee" by Wynonna Judd & Lainey Wilson11. "Angel Dream No. 2" by Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson12. "Learning To Fly" by Eli Young Band13. "Breakdown" by Ryan Hurd feat. Carly Pearce14. "Yer So Bad" by Steve Earle15. "Ways To Be Wicked" by Margo Price feat. Mike Campbell16. "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Midland17. "Free Fallin'" by The Cadillac Three feat. Breland18. "I Need To Know" by Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives19. "Don't Come Around Here No More" by Rhiannon Giddens feat. Silkroad Ensemble and Benmont Tench20. "You Wreck Me (Live)" by George Strait

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Taylor Swift has scored her 14th No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, making its debut on top of the chart dated May 4.

The surprise double album launches with 2.61 million equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the April 19-25 tracking week, according to Luminate.

Swift equaled Jay-Z for the most chart toppers among soloists in the Billboard 200 history and stands only second to The Beatles, overall.

The 31-track double album generated 891.34 million on-demand official streams, marking the largest streaming week for an album ever.

Swift dropped her highly anticipated album via Republic Records on April 19, and within a few days, it became the top-selling album of 2024 with 1.914 million units sold.

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.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate.

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Normani recently dropped a new single, "1:59," featuring rapper Gunna.

"Back on that vibe again / It's hard to fight again / Sh*t, we can't hide again / When I get you alone / Boy, what you gon' do with it?" Normani sings.

Gunna appears in the second verse, rapping, "F**k it, we made love to tunes, f**kin' shrooms / Lock you to the bed, don't let you move / Baby, help me heal the pain."

"1:59" is Normani's first single in two years, following 2022's "Fair." The song was produced by Tommy Brown.

The track is also the lead single from the singer's upcoming solo debut album, Dopamine, set to drop on June 14 on RCA Records.

In February, Normani had announced Dopamine and teased the album's cover.

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The iHeartCountry Festival has announced that Keith Urban has joined the star-studded lineup of the event's upcoming 2024 edition.

Other artists who are already listed to perform when the music festival returns to Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on May 4, include Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, and Walker Hayes.

iHeartRadio's Bobby Bones will return as the host.

Before the main stage show, some of the country hitmakers and fast-rising stars will perform at the Daytime Village. Artists taking part in that free event at the Dell Technologies Plaza in Moody Center from 1:30-4:30 pm CT include Riley Green, Chris Lane, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke, Chase Mathew, and Kelsey Hart.

iHeartRadio Country music stations across the country will broadcast the event in their local markets, as well as on the free iHeartRadio app and iHeartRadio.com, on May 4 at 8pm ET/5pm PT (7pm CT).

Tickets are available to the general public now. For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

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Usher and Babyface will be honored at The Apollo's 90th anniversary Spring Benefit, to be held in Harlem in Upper Manhattan on June 11.

Babyface, one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history, will be honored with the inaugural Legacy Award and inducted into The Apollo Walk of Fame.

Multi-platinum, global superstar Usher will be honored with the Icon Award.

The evening tops off with special appearances by Big Daddy Kane and musical direction by Adam Blackstone. The Apollo Theater said more details about the event will be announced later.

Proceeds from the Spring Benefit support The Apollo's performing arts, education and community initiatives.

The Spring Benefit, The Apollo's signature fundraiser, is a spectacular celebration of the Theater's rich legacy and its commitment to its future as a mission-led arts and cultural organization, a community anchor and an economic driver for Harlem and New York City.

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Kim Petras has canceled her upcoming festival appearances this summer due to unspecified health concerns.

"I'm devastated to be writing this but I'm going through some health issues and under medical advice I have had to make the hard decision to not perform at festivals this summer," the pop star wrote on social media. "I love u so much and I'll make it up to you and be back better than ever very soon."

Petras was scheduled to perform at LadyLand Music Fest in June this year, with additional shows at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Mighty Hoopla, and Capitol Hill Block Party.

"We are really sad to learn that Kim Petras won't be able to perform at this year's edition of Primavera Sound Barcelona. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope to welcome her soon to our festival," the fest wrote in a caption with a repost of her message.

In September, Petras dropped her French-pop album Problematique via Repbulic / Amigo Records.

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Dua Lipa has made history by claiming the top three spots on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart.

From No. 42 a week ago, Lipa's "Illusion" made a big leap to No. 1 on the latest chart dated April 27.

The song, from her upcoming album Radical Optimism, earned 9.1 million official streams, 7.4 million in radio airplay audience and 2,000 sold in the United States in the tracking week ending on April 18, according to Luminate.

Two other songs from the album - "Houdini" and "Training Season" - follow "Illusion" at second and third on the chart, respectively.

With this, Lipa has become the first woman to sweep the top three positions in a single week.

"Illusion" marks Lipa's third song to top the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, equaling the record of Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga for the most among women.

The third studio album by the English-Albanian singer, Radical Optimism is scheduled to be released on May 3 through Warner Records and marks her first studio album release since Future Nostalgia in 2020.

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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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