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Apple One subscription bundle prices Apple Music, iCloud, other services at a discount | CNET

Sep 22, 2020

Apple One packages music, cloud storage, original TV and games together for $14.95 a month, a $6 discount. A higher…

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Apple Music Radio: New stations launched as ‘Beats 1’ name is dropped | The Independent

Aug 31, 2020

Apple has launched “Apple Music Radio”, replacing its old Beats 1 station and launching two new ones. As well as…

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Apple Music Starts $50 million Royalty Advance Fund For Indie Labels | Rolling Stone

Apr 8, 2020

Apple’s deal is the latest move by a major music company to bolster the struggling business. Apple Music is the latest…

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Spotify subscribers 2x Apple Music, with big podcast news too – 9to5Mac

Feb 5, 2020

Spotify subscribers rose 29% year-on-year during the final quarter of 2019, reports the company. It now has 124M premium members, compared…

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U.S. Music Industry Hits Milestone in 2019 With Over 1 Trillion Streams | Pitchfork

Jan 17, 2020

Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and Ariana Grande were among the most popular streaming artists of the year…

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‘Stars’ Becomes ‘Stargate’ on Bootsy Collins’ New Album November 24, 2020
The single “Stars,” which EmiSunshine co-wrote and recorded with Bootsy Collins, has a new sound and title on the funk legend’s new album, The Power of the One. Released in June to support MusiCares®, “Stars” was aimed at inspiring people during the Covid-19 pandemic. The original song features lead vocals by Emi, with guest appearances […]
Gary Allan: The Cover Story | Sounds Like Nashville September 1, 2020
There’s no use denying it. 2020 has made us all into grumpy old timers, sitting around pining for the long-gone “good old days.” Well, if your good old days were soundtracked by the country hits of the 1990s, Gary Allan is here to help. The brooding, raspy-voiced star behind favorites like “Right Where I Need to Be,” “Man to […]
GARY ALLAN MAKES RETURN WITH ‘WASTE OF A WHISKEY DRINK’ | Sounds Like Nashville August 3, 2020
“This song will be stuck in our heads!” Read More: GARY ALLAN MAKES RETURN WITH ‘WASTE OF A WHISKEY DRINK’
Gary Allan Get’s Back To His Classic Sound With New “Waste Of A Whiskey Drink” | Whiskey Riff August 2, 2020
You could definitely make a case for Gary Allan being one of the more underrated artists of the past 20 years. “Waste Of Good Whiskey,” Gary has found the sound that his fans have been missing. Read More: Gary Allan Get’s Back To His Classic Sound With New “Waste Of A Whiskey Drink”
Gary Allan Serves up Worthy Warning with “Waste of a Whiskey Drink” | Taste of Country August 1, 2020
It’s been three years since Gary Allan gave fans a new single, and on Friday (July 31), he released “Waste of a Whiskey Drink.” “It’s about a girl that you just don’t want any of your friends to get tangled up with,” Allan explains in a press release. “You’ve been there. And you’re telling him as he’s looking at her and […]
GARY ALLAN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WASTE OF A WHISKEY DRINK” July 31, 2020
Country star Gary Allan makes his return with a long-awaited new single “Waste of a Whiskey Drink” available today. The catchy and upbeat tune showcases Allan’s signature raspy and soulful vocals with a classic 90’s sound that his fans have craved. Written by Josh Kear, Michael Hardy, and Mark Holman, the song sounds as […]
‘Hang Out’ with EmiSunshine! July 3, 2020
Singer/songwriter offers mini-concerts and serenades Looking for a special gift for someone who “has everything?” Have you ever dreamed of your favorite artist performing for your private event? Now, you can make it happen, thanks to EmiSunshine and Topeka Live!, America’s leading company that helps fans connect with their favorite artists, through video! Options include […]
Bootsy Collins on Togetherness in the Time of Quarantine | Rolling Stone June 12, 2020
https://youtu.be/HYRP4B-SosU Bootsy Collins on new song “Stars,” how he’s handling the pandemic, his feelings about George Floyd and what he learned from James Brown. How did “Stars” come together? I was working on my new album, and we were probably maybe about 75 percent done before the pandemic hit. That kind of took me in […]
EmiSunshine just dropped a song with Bootsy Collins | Knoxnews June 12, 2020
Bela Fleck and Dr. Cornel West are just the unexpected icings on this funky cake of a song called “Stars,” benefiting MusiCares. Source: As unlikely as it sounds, East TN teen EmiSunshine just dropped a song with Bootsy Collins
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins and Country Upstart EmiSunshine Join Forces on ‘Stars’ | Sounds Like Nashville June 12, 2020
Sometimes the most unexpected collaborations create the most intriguing musical treats. That is definitely the case with “Stars,” a timely new song co-written and performed by funk legend Bootsy Collins and rising country star EmiSunshine. “It’s an honor and insane,” says EmiSunshine, who just turned 16 on June 8. “I wasn’t expecting to be that big […]
Untitled June 3, 2020
Gary Allan is a proud supporter of the #CoveredbyCountry campaign@ Shop exclusive Gary Allan masks to take part in this national campaign benefiting MusiCares—100% of the net proceeds will go to their COVID-19 Relief Fund. Get yours today: https://umgn.us/AllanCBC Thanks for the support and please stay safe!
RAY STEVENS WITH COUNTRY STARS AND SPORTS LEGENDS READY TO GET “ON THE ROAD AGAIN” June 3, 2020
Cooped Up Celebs Create Socially Distanced Music Video of Classic Willie Nelson Tune Video Headed Up By the Gatlin Brothers Features Charlie Daniels, Ray Stevens, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippin, TG Sheppard, Steve Wariner, Terry Bradshaw, Johnny Bench, Carl Jackson and More; Watch HERE Nashville, Tenn. (June 3, 2020) — Just like all singers in the music business, country legends Larry, Steve & Rudy: […]

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Apple One subscription bundle prices Apple Music, iCloud, other services at a discount | CNET

Apple Music Radio: New stations launched as ‘Beats 1’ name is dropped | The Independent

Apple Music Starts $50 million Royalty Advance Fund For Indie Labels | Rolling Stone

Spotify subscribers 2x Apple Music, with big podcast news too – 9to5Mac

U.S. Music Industry Hits Milestone in 2019 With Over 1 Trillion Streams | Pitchfork

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