Congratulations on new music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer – and one you have covered everything in between.
Four legendary artists come together for a new tour, Queens! 4 legends. 1 step. Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills unite for this unforgettable tour celebrating decades of timeless classics. The first part of the 11-city tour starts May 9 in Las Vegas and ends June 1 in Indianapolis. Another leg with nine additional performances begins September 19 in Greensboro and Wrap 5 October in Cleveland.
The Academy of Country Music Awards took place 8 May and opened with a 12 -minute starter kit celebrating the 60 -year anniversary. The Academy’s highest honor was awarded Lainy Wilson, who marked his second year in a row, earning the coveted title. The first time ACM -nominated led the night in total wins with five awards. The show, which hosted Reba Mcentire, celebrated the biggest stars of the country music and contained 16 performances.
Easy Day Foundation goes along with 2025 American Music Awards To honor us troops and veterans during Live Memorial Day broadcast from Las Vegas. There will be special moments in the show celebrating veterans while raising money for a number of national and local organizations.
Bet Awards Celebrates the 25th anniversary of Legendary Music Video Countdown Show 106 & Park with a special tribute. Former hosts AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J will reunite on stage for a nostalgic celebration of the show that shaped a generation. Tribute will include performances from Pervious Host and Mr. 106 & Park, Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, Ti and More. Glorilla, Mustard, Ameria, Anycia, Bossman Dlow, Crime Mobb, Kalan.FRFR, Keri Hilson, Larussell, Mario and Pretty Ricky appear on Bet Experience (Betx) Fanfest, which takes place June 7 and June 8 before the awards.
Nominations were also advertised for Bet Awards. Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations, Doechii, Drake, Future and Glorilla Tie with 6 each, Metro Boomin has 5, SZA and The Weeknd Tie with 4 Each, Arya Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims and Tyler, The Creator has 3 each. Culture’s biggest night Hosted by Kevin Hart will be released on June 9 at bet.
The Country Music Association announced the 2025 class of the CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence and honors 30 extraordinary teachers nationwide who use the music in music to transform life. Each Honoree receives a price of $ 5,000, split evenly between personal use and their classroom or program. Honorees is also encouraged to participate in a year of professional development and commitment with CMAS wider networks, including special access to CMA Fest and CMA Awards. The class in 2025 is celebrated on a gala on red blanket on September 10 in Nashville.
Earlier this week, Hilary Duff, Jordana Brewster, Lauren London, Lori Harvey and more supported Baby2Baby’s Mother’s Day Celebration Presented by Crate & Kids. The event supported families affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Baby2Baby ambassadors and supporters volunteered for their time to help distribute fundamentally essential to mothers and their children and also showered them with special gifts.
Blake Shelton released his new album, Only for recreational use that contains a new duet with wife Gwen Stefani. ETS Cassie Dilaura talked to Blake about his new album, which was four years in creation. Blake shared, “There are songs on that that go back 4, 5 years. I got collaboration there with Gwen, and I’ve got one with Craig Morgan and one with John Anderson, one of my heroes and I just couldn’t be more excited and proud of the record itself.”
Plus, new music from Miley Cyrus, 98 degrees, Maren Morris, Keke Palmer, André 3000At Rosé, Tyla, The Weeknd, Kali Uchis, Kid Cudi and More!
Only for recreational use – Blake Shelton
“More to lose” – Miley Cyrus
Full circle – 98 degrees
“My confession” – Keke Palmer
Dream – Maren Morris
7 Piano sketches – André 3000
“Messy” from F1 The album – Rosé
“Bliss” – Tyla
“Timeless (Remix)” – The Weeknd with Playboi Carti & Doechii
“Trailblazer” – Reba M centire, Miranda Lambert, Lainy Wilson
“Standing in the Sun” – Dierks Bentley
“Still bad (expensive style)” – Lizzo
“Young & Dumb” – Avril Lavigne Feat Simple Plan
“Small Town Girls” – Thomas Rhett Feat Tucker Wetmore
“Neverland” – Kid Cudi
“Superman” – Morgan Wallen
“No Te Hagas” – Pitbull & Sensato
Sincerely – Kali uchis
“Bipolar heart” – something out west
“Hand that feeds” from Ballerina – Halsey & Amy Lee (by Evanescence)
“Que HACES” – Becky G & Manuel Turizo
“Pretrial (let her go home)” – Fiona Apple
“Objection!” – Finn Wolfhard
“You had to be there” – Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney
“Man on the moon” – Fitz and the rage of rage
“That girl” – Paul Russell Feat Saweetie
“Call me when you know better” – Calum Hood
DUH! – P1HARMONY
“SWMF” – Labrinth
“KLK” – J Balvin & Omega
“All my exases” – Lauren Alaina Feat Chase Matthew
“Honky Tonk Hell” – Marcus King
Standards – Raiche
“Castle” – Haven Madison
“Beat those ass” -e-40
Fancy it – Pinkpantheress
“Echo” – Ablume
Lubricate miracle, the complete candy! – Call of crows
In the key to love – Jake Wesley Rogers
He is still not in you! – Amelia Moore
“Heroina” – Sevdaliza Feat La Joaqui
“Sweat” – Snow Wife
“Lucy” – Mt. Joy
“Sue Me” – Audrey Hobert
“Moody” – Royel Otis