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Beyoncé new album tracklist confirms highly-anticipated Dolly Parton cover

Beyoncé has unveiled the tracklisting for her upcoming album Act II: Cowboy Carterand as previously rumored it is set to include a cover of Dolly Parton’s indelible 1973 country hit “Jolene”.

Earlier this month Parton spoke to Knox News about Beyoncé, saying: “I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it’s probably going to be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that.”

The new record is set to be

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Evolution by Sheryl Crow: Singer calls albums ‘a waste of time and money’ as she releases new record

Sheryl Crow has said she stands by her statement that making albums is “a waste of time and money”, even as the singer-songwriter was poised to release a new record later this week.

Despite taking a dim view on the future of the album as an artistic concept, the “If It Makes You Happy” singer, 62, hasn’t been given up on the format entirely. She will release her new record Evolution on Friday

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Jessica Pratt Shares Divine New Song ‘World On A String’ | News

Jessica Pratt has shared new song ‘World On A String’.

The songwriter makes her long-awaited return with new album ‘Here In The Pitch’, which is set to be released on May 3rd. New song ‘World On A String’ is out now, the second single to emerge from the West Coast artist’s incoming LP.

The trademark minimalism inherent in her work is evident here, augmented by a slight hint of 60s baroque pop. The brush work by the drummer is superbly understated, while the pang of longing in Jessica Pratt’s voice sends shivers down your spine.

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6 new Norfolk music festivals launching in summer 2024

Norwich Evening News: Martin Kemp will play an 80s DJ set at Uptown Festival Martin Kemp will play an 80s DJ set at Uptown Festival (Image: Uptown Festival)

1. Uptown Festival – Earlham Park, Norwich

When: Sunday, June 9

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This London festival is expanding into Norwich and the headliner has been revealed to be Ali Campbell, the former lead singer of UB40.

Also announced is Al McKay’s Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, The Christians and Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp will perform an 80s DJ set.

Norwich Evening News: The Feeling will headline Revel Festival 2024The Feeling will headline Revel Festival 2024 (Image: Press image)

2. Revel Festival – Fakenham Racecourse

When: Saturday, July 27

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Revel Festival is launching this July at

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Stevie Wonder says ‘we need to spread the message of love through music at this time’

Stevie Wonder praises performer Martha Reeves as she is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

Stevie Wonder has urged musicians to once again spread the message of love through music amid increasingly polarized times.

The music superstar surprised a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony to honor Motown singer Martha Reeves, alongside the “King of Motown” Smokey Robinson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy – who launched all of their careers.

During his speech, the 73-year-old Wonder said Gordy brought Motown to the US, which “really forced the haters of the nation to stop, pause

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Olivia Rodrigo ‘Guts (Spilled)’ Voted Best New Music

Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts (Spilled) has topped this week’s new music poll.

Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (March 22) on Billboardschoosing the deluxe edition of the 21-year-old pop star’s sophomore album as their favorite new music release of the past week.

Guts (Spilled) brought in 43% of the vote, beating out new music by Shakira (Las Mujeres Yes No Lloran), Tyla (Tyla), Future and Metro Boomin (We Don’t Trust You), Pearl Jam (“Running”), Matt Champion (Mika’s Laundry), and others.

The expanded version of the Rodrigo’s 2023 Guts collection features

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Askern Music Festival organizers apply for new venue license

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On 9 April, Doncaster Council’s licensing sub-committee will decide whether to approve a new venue license for Askern Music Festival.

Organizers have applied to move the annual event to Askern Events Field for 2024.

The license would allow the site to operate as a Music Festival Venue for the duration of the event, permitting the sale of alcohol and performance of music.

Askern Music Festival organizers apply for new venue license.Askern Music Festival organizers apply for new venue license.
Askern Music Festival organizers apply for new venue license.

Up to 9,999 attendees will be permitted on the site during the festival.

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iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024: Performers & Presenters

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards are just around the corner, and the star-studded event is set to take over Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater on April 1.

Ludacris will be hosting the event and performing at the show. He joins previously announced performers Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae and more plus a special musical tribute to this year’s Icon Award recipient Cher. “I’m looking forward to hosting the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards and sharing the stage with some of the best in music,” said Ludacris in a press statement. “It will be an amazing night

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