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Audible Adds 100,000 Podcast Shows to Stream for Free | Variety

Nov 11, 2020

UPDATED: Amazon’s Audible audiobook unit wants to become a full-fledged podcast network: It announced that it has added about 100,000…

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New Podcast Asks, “What Happens to the Live Music Capital of the World When the Music Stops?” | KUT

Oct 19, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 5, 2020 – A new podcast from KUT and KUTX Studios explores the many ways the…

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Spotify adds an interactive feature for podcasts with launch of ‘Polls’ | TechCrunch

Oct 2, 2020

Spotify today is introducing a new feature designed to make podcasts more interactive. The company says it’s beginning to test…

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Amazon Music jumps into the podcasting game with original and exclusive shows | Android Police

Sep 23, 2020

Spotify is pushing nearly all of its chips onto podcast browsing and production as a way to drive its revenues.…

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Spotify podcast consumption doubles as overall listening recovers | The Verge

Aug 13, 2020

21 percent of Spotify listeners now use it for podcasts. Source: Spotify podcast consumption doubles as overall listening recovers –…

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Spotify launches curated podcast playlists in a bid to make the platform a podcast tastemaker | The Verge

Apr 23, 2020

Spotify’s officially trying to solve the podcast discovery problem while also trying to help podcasters reach new audiences. The company…

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How to make private, at-home podcasts for family and friends | Cult of Mac

Apr 11, 2020

You’re stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, and maybe you’re spending lots of time keeping up with family and…

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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 […]
EmiSunshine to perform on WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR on RFD-TV November 23, 2020
EmiSunshine performs several songs from her album Family Wars on the current episode of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, airing nationwide on RFD-TV on Wednesday, November 25 at 3:30 p.m. ET. Hosted by folksinger/songwriter Michael Johnathon, WoodSongs originates at the historic Lyric Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky, and features a wide array of musical artists. The current […]
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
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Audible Adds 100,000 Podcast Shows to Stream for Free | Variety

New Podcast Asks, “What Happens to the Live Music Capital of the World When the Music Stops?” | KUT

Spotify adds an interactive feature for podcasts with launch of ‘Polls’ | TechCrunch

Amazon Music jumps into the podcasting game with original and exclusive shows | Android Police

Spotify podcast consumption doubles as overall listening recovers | The Verge

Spotify launches curated podcast playlists in a bid to make the platform a podcast tastemaker | The Verge

How to make private, at-home podcasts for family and friends | Cult of Mac

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