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Brandi Carlile Sings w/ Elton John, Ed Sheeran + Courteney Cox

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3 years ago

June 6, 2021

Brandi Carlile teamed up with some famous “Friends” — pun intended — for a hilarious and star-studded sing-a-long performance in tribute to one of the most memorable lines from the beloved sitcom’s history, dedicated to the actor who delivered it: Lisa Kudrow.

It all started on actor and Friends star Courteney Cox’s Instagram page, when Cox enlisted Carlile along with pop superstar Ed Sheeran and legendary singer-songwriter Elton John to join her for a song. Carlile and Sheeran strummed along on acoustic guitar, while Cox even offered her own impressive skills on the piano as the foursome sang together.

Their song of choice, of course, was John’s hit single from 1972, “Tiny Dancer.” In one episode of Friends, Kudrow’s character, Phoebe, argues that the most romantic song she knows is “the one Elton John wrote for that guy in Who’s the Boss.” When asked which song she meant, she sings a mis-heard version of the chorus: “Hold me close, young Tony Danza.”

The all-star gang’s new performance of the song was a casual one, with Cox making a few missteps on the piano line towards the end, and the singers also apparently didn’t get Phoebe’s lyrics quite right. Kudrow replied over Instagram to correct them, jokingly saying “Technically it’s ‘Hold me close, Young Tony Danza,’ but what you did was great too…and, including the original song that you wrote, Sir Elton, that was really good too.”

All jokes aside, Kudrow said while grinning ear to ear, their performance was “the most thrilling thing ever. It was so good.”

Kudrow, Cox and the rest of the Friends cast recently came back together for an HBO Max reunion special. For her part, it’s not the first time Carlile has spent time with John, too. Aside from describing the singer-songwriter as one of her biggest musical idols, Carlile recently explained that she’s gotten to know John on a musical level. They’ve found some things in common on a personal level, too, as they are both parents to children named Elijah.

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2024 Mid-Year Music Market Income Report

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3 weeks ago

August 29, 2024

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Tape-recorded music earnings grew by 4% to $8.7 billion in approximated retail worth and streaming memberships were up 3% to 99 million over the very first half of 2024– both record highs as streaming continues to publish strong development entering its 3rd years in the United States. Fans today find and listen to music in more methods than ever, and this report records earnings from the greatest variety of sources in our history. While paid memberships contributed almost two-thirds of the included worth in this duration, vinyl deliveries sped up quicker than any other significant music format at 17%. At wholesale worth, overall earnings grew by 3% to a record high of $5.5 billion.

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Matthew West Shares ‘My Story Your Glory (Expanded Edition)’

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11 months ago

November 3, 2023

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Today (Nov 3), Matthew West shares My Story Your Glory (Expanded Edition). The additional tracks feature collaborations with Anne Wilson, Cochren & & Co., daughter Lulu West, and Micah Tyler.

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Zac Brown Band Reveals Tune From New Covers Project

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11 months ago

November 2, 2023

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The Zac Brown Band has released a jam-heavy version of “Baba O’Riley,” on all streaming platforms. The track is the newest single from the group’s first ever live covers album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers, out Nov. 10.

“Baba O’Riley” was recorded live in 2016 at Boston’s Fenway Park, which holds a special place in both the band’s heart and career. As Fenway Music Hall of Fame members, Zac Brown Band made history in August, selling out the iconic stadium for the 14th time and marking the Park’s 100th concert.

Releasing via Brown’s own label Home Grown Music, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers includes tracks spanning over 11 years and showcases a selection of performances in iconic venues from the ZBB, joined by John Mayer, Steven Tyler, Darrell Scott, Mark O’Connor Band and Marcus King. ZBB’s rendition of Queen’s British-rock anthem “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as well as the recently released cover of “The Way You Look Tonight” made popular by Frank Sinatra, are on the the guilty pleasures album, along with tracks ranging from quintessential rock with “Sweet Emotion” and “Baba O’Riley,” to the Beatles’ pop cult classic “Eleanor Rigby,” to Jimmy Buffett’s tropical escape “Margaritaville” and more.

From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers Tracklist:
1. Bohemian Rhapsody (Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK, 09.25.2015)
2. Baba O’Riley (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.20.2016)
3. Enter Sandman (Live at Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, 09.14.2014)
4. Sabotage (Live at Windy City Smokeout, Chicago, IL, 7.16.2023)
5. Sweet Emotion feat. Steven Tyler (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.09.2015)
6. Whipping Post feat. Marcus King (Live at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, 10.17.2021)
7. Margaritaville (Live at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC, 10.05.2023)
8. It’s A Great Day To Be Alive feat. Darrell Scott (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
9. Eleanor Rigby feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
10. With a Little Help From My Friends feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
11. Neon feat. John Mayer (Live at the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, Nashville, TN, 09.22.2012)
12. Use Somebody (Live at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA, 08.25.2019)
13. The Way You Look Tonight (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 06.04.2016)

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