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Featured Artist: Cleveland Crochet
The fiddle player and bandleader of The Hillbilly Ramblers, a Cajun band whose 1961 song, "Sugar Bee," became the first Cajun song to reach the "Billboard Hot 100", Cleveland Crochet has never been financially compensated for the tune. "I didn't get anything out of it," Crochet said by telephone from his home in Iowa, Louisiana. "Eddie Schuler (owner of the Gold Band record label) stole the copyright." The son of a Cajun musician, Crochet built his...
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Metallica, Run-D.M.C. Up For Rock Hall Induction
Metallica, Run-D.M.C. and the Stooges lead the list of nine acts up for induction next year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Five will be chosen in January for enshrinement during an April 4...
September 22, 2008
The Hold Steady Unveils Single, Summer Tour Plans
The Hold Steady has chosen "Sequestered in Memphis" as the first single from its next album, "Stay Positive."
May 15, 2008
Cheri Dennis Falls In 'Love' Again
Following its online release via iTunes late last year, Bad Boy singer Cheri Dennis' oft-delayed debut album, "In and Out of Love," will finally hit stores on Feb. 26.
January 16, 2008
Smashing Pumpkins Ready 20th Anniversary Tour
As expected, the Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a fall tour featuring unique set lists. The trek begins Nov. 1 in Cleveland and wraps Dec. 2-3 in Los Angeles. During...
September 24, 2008
The Billboard Q&A: The Black Keys & Danger Mouse
The Black Keys have been a model of consistency throughout their first four albums, relying on little more than Dan Auerbach's deep, bluesy vocals and searing guitar licks atop Patrick Carney's...
April 03, 2008
Chesney Ramps Up Stadium Dates For '08 Tour
Kenny Chesney will play 14 stadiums this summer on his 2008 Poets & Pirates tour, the most yet for country's top touring artist. The first stadium on Chensey's route is Williams Brice Stadium in...
January 14, 2008
New Scott Weiland Solo Disc On The Way
Scott Weiland's second solo album, "Happy," will arrive Nov. 18 via his own Softdrive label. The set was co-produced by Weiland and Doug Grean, with Steve Albini also engineering a handful of songs.
September 02, 2008
Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls Team For Tour
Good Charlotte and Boys Like Girls will co-headline the Soundtrack of Your Summer tour, which will begin July 8 in Chicago. Metro Station and the Maine are also on the bill.
May 13, 2008
Jarreau Tackling Holiday Favorites On Next Album
Al Jarreau will have more than just love songs to offer to his fans this year.
January 31, 2008
David Byrne Tour To Run Into Spring 2009
As tipped here last month, David Byrne has revealed plans for a six-month tour celebrating his work with the Talking Heads and in collaboration with producer Brian Eno.
August 04, 2008
The Cure To Release Four Singles, 13th Album
After several postponements, the Cure has announced a Sept. 13 street date for its still-untitled 13th studio album and plans to release four singles -- one per month -- starting May 13 in anticipatio...
May 02, 2008
Alicia Keys, Jordin Sparks Team For Tour
Alicia Keys will embark on a two-month North American tour April 19 in Hampton, Va., with support from 2007 "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks. The run comes in support of Keys' latest J album, "As...
February 15, 2008
Young Jeezy Sets Date For 'The Recession'
Young Jeezy has set a Sept. 2 release date for his new CTE/Def Jam album, "The Recession." In support, the rapper will kick off a three-week promo tour Aug. 10 in Houston.
July 29, 2008
Report: New Springsteen Album Due In January
Bruce Springsteen's next album is expected for release around the time of Barack Obama's January inauguration as the 44th president of the United States next January, according to Backstreets.com.
November 05, 2008
Slash Exercises Freedom With Solo Album
A solo album or the third Velvet Revolver album -- or possibly both -- are on Slash's docket for 2009. The guitarist tells Billboard.com that he's "at the very tail end of the demo phase" for the solo...
October 24, 2008
Billboard Bits: Les Paul, Animal Collective
Slash, Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, James Burton, the Ventures, Jennifer Batten, Dennis Coffey, Lenny Kaye, Steve Lukather, Barbara Lynn and Alannah Myles have signed on for a...
October 09, 2008
Matisyahu Preps EP, Eyes '09 For New Album
Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu will kick off an extensive fall tour Oct. 18 in support of a new EP, "Shattered," due three days later via Epic. A full-length album, "Light," will follow in early 2009.
September 24, 2008
Hold Steady Adds Bonus Tracks To 'Stay Positive'
The Hold Steady had tacked on bonus tracks to limited editions of its upcoming Vagrant album, "Stay Positive," due July 17.
June 13, 2008
Carrie Underwood Extends 'Carnival' Tour
Carrie Underwood has extended her maiden headlining tour, dubbed Carnival Ride, through mid-December. The new leg begins Sept. 23 in Cleveland and wraps Dec. 14 in Gainesville, Fla., with support from...
June 11, 2008
Black Keys Branch Out On Fifth Album
The Black Keys charge into new sonic territory on their fifth album, "Attack & Release," due April 1 via Nonesuch.
January 10, 2008
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Burke, Take That Reign Again On U.K. Charts
As Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" (Syco Music/Sony BMG) started a third week as the U.K.'s No. 1 single yesterday (Jan. 4) and Take That's "The Circus" (Polydor) a fifth atop the album chart, top newcomer status went to much-feted electronica star Lady GaGa. Her U.S. hit "Just Dance" (Polydor) featuring Colby O'Donis, took its U.K. bow at No. 3.
China Targets Big Web Sites In Internet Crackdown
China has launched a crackdown on websites as the country enters a politically sensitive year, with officials accusing search engines including Baidu and Google of spreading pornography and vulgarity.
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