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JUNO Nominee Chris McKhool Announces New Single “Party in the Street” Ahead of November Album

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Canadian children’s musician Chris McKhool has released “Party in the Street,” the second single from his upcoming album Global Dance Party!, due November 6. The track was filmed at Toronto Caribbean Carnival and draws on Mardi Gras and Carnival traditions, blending blues, reggae, folk and world music influences.

The song was produced by McKhool, Kevin Laliberté and engineer John “Beetle” Bailey, and mixed in Dolby Atmos. It features an ensemble including Saskia Tomkins on fiddle, Drew Birston on bass, Marito Marques on drums, and a horn section of Doug Banwell, Kevin Turcotte and William Carn.

McKhool is a two-time JUNO nominee, most recently for Children’s Album of the Year for Little Leaf, and a Canadian Folk Music Award winner. A follow-up single, “On Halloween,” is set for release October 9 ahead of the full album. He will support the project with fall tour dates across Ontario and Alberta, including a Halloween-themed CD release event in Toronto on October 30.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Eric Alper, thatericalper.com.

A Man Called Adam Reissue “Barefoot In The Head” With New Orchestral-Inspired Mix

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A Man Called Adam has released a Special Edition of “Barefoot In The Head,” a 16-track collection marking 35 years since the Balearic and Acid Jazz staple first appeared, via Other Records. The set is led by “Barefoot 26,” a new version built from a rediscovered 2017 rehearsal recording of an orchestral performance with the Northern Symphonia in Leeds, according to the announcement.

The duo, Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones, first released “Barefoot In The Head” in 1990 before it appeared on their 1991 debut album “The Apple,” which turns 35 this year. The label says the track reached the UK Top 50 and helped shape early house, Acid Jazz and the Balearic sound the pair developed alongside José Padilla and Café Del Mar.

The Special Edition compiles 11 mixes previously unavailable for download or streaming, including the original bedroom demo, white-label cuts, a previously unheard track called “Bowelfoot,” and remixes from Farley & Heller, FUG and Justin Robertson. The release is supported by DJs including Justin Robertson, Radio Slave, Jim Baron of Crazy P and Richard Sen, according to the announcement.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Toni Tambourine, neighbourhoodpr.com.

Chris Stapleton to Headline 2027 Buckeye Country Superfest in Columbus

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Chris Stapleton will headline the 2027 Buckeye Country Superfest at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on July 10, with support from Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Blake Whiten and Laci Kaye Booth, according to the announcement.

Fan presale registration for the annual festival is open now at BuckeyeCountrySuperfest.com, with a presale window beginning Sept. 29 and an American Express cardholder presale running through Oct. 1. Hotel packages, including VIP, Club and A-Deck tiers, are already on sale, with standalone VIP packages available starting Sept. 23. General ticket sales open to the public on Oct. 2.

The booking continues a strong year for Stapleton, who the announcement says recently became the first country artist to have a song certified RIAA Double Diamond, with “Tennessee Whiskey” surpassing 20 million units, and who won Best Country Solo Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Andy Wilson, elevate-supportservices.com.

Anthony Mason’s ‘Alchemy’ Interview Series Expands to Podcast Platforms With Sara Bareilles Episode

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Alchemy with Anthony Mason, the long-form interview series hosted by CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason, is now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, expanding beyond its original YouTube video format. The podcast launch episode features a conversation with Sara Bareilles about her first album in seven years and the grief that shaped it, according to the announcement.

The series debuted on YouTube in May 2026 and has featured artists including Paul Simon, Hozier, Nile Rodgers, Taj Mahal, Brittany Howard, Brandon Flowers and Sam Smith. Mason, a CBS News Special Correspondent and former co-host of CBS This Morning, has interviewed figures such as Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton and André 3000 over his career.

New episodes are set to publish weekly on Wednesdays. The show is executive produced by Rebecca Castagna, Anthony Mason and Alexander Mason in collaboration with Collective Media, and is presented by founding sponsor The FLAG Art Foundation.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by The Press House.

Chris Stapleton to Headline 2027 Buckeye Country Superfest

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Chris Stapleton will headline the 2027 Buckeye Country Superfest, set for Saturday, July 10, 2027 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The bill also includes Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Blake Whiten and Laci Kaye Booth, according to the announcement.

Presale registration is open now at BuckeyeCountrySuperfest.com, with a presale window beginning Sept. 29 and an American Express cardholder presale running from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. General on-sale for remaining tickets begins Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. ET. Hotel packages, including VIP, Club and A-Deck options, are already on sale, with standalone VIP tickets available starting Sept. 23.

The announcement highlights Stapleton’s recent career milestones, including becoming what the release describes as the first country artist to have a song certified RIAA Double Diamond, for “Tennessee Whiskey,” and a Grammy win for Best Country Solo Performance. It also notes his latest album, Higher, produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton and Stapleton himself, and his continuing All-American Road Show tour.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Andy Wilson, elevatemarketingpr.net.

Hilary Duff Adds 32 Dates to ‘The Lucky Me Tour’

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Hilary Duff is extending her Live Nation-promoted world tour, the lucky me tour, with 32 additional dates across Europe, Latin America and the United States, according to the announcement. The new leg begins May 7 in Madrid, with stops including Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, San Juan, São Paulo, Buenos Aires and Santiago, before a U.S. run that opens October 1, 2027 in Sunrise, Florida and wraps November 20 in Anaheim, California.

Rebecca Black will support the European dates, while Dashboard Confessional and Tegan and Sara are set to join select U.S. shows. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting October 2, with artist and card-member presales beginning September 28 and 29 depending on region.

The label says the expansion follows strong demand after Duff’s UK leg concluded with a second sold-out show at London’s O2 Arena, where a countdown teaser for the new dates was displayed during her encore.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Avery Robinson, LiveNation.com.

Peachtree Entertainment Named Co-Owner, Exclusive Operator of New Lexington Venue The Rail

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Peachtree Entertainment has been named co-owner and exclusive operator of The Rail, a new concert venue planned for the Commons Entertainment District in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. The venue, developed in partnership with The Commons, is scheduled to open in early 2027 with a capacity of 2,200, including more than 1,000 seats for theater-style configurations.

Peachtree Entertainment will handle operations, marketing, sponsorship and select programming for the venue, according to the announcement. The company says the space is designed to accommodate national touring acts while retaining an intimate feel, and will include six full-service bars, two outdoor decks, VIP areas and a membership program.

The announcement included new renderings of the venue and said a first wave of shows will be revealed later this year ahead of the planned 2027 opening. The Rail sits within a 43-acre mixed-use district about a mile from downtown Lexington, a location organizers say puts it within a day’s drive of Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, Knoxville and St. Louis.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Andy Wilson, elevatemarketingpr.net.

Rammstein Sets Concert Film, Live Album Documenting Mexico City Stadium Shows

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Rammstein will release a concert film, “Rammstein – Live in Mexico City,” in cinemas beginning November 4, with tickets now on sale. The film documents three shows the band played at Mexico City’s Foro Sol stadium in October 2022, the closing dates of a stadium tour that ran from 2019 to 2024. The release is distributed worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing, with Filmwelt Distribution handling Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Alto Adige and Luxembourg; release dates vary slightly in France and Japan.

A companion live album and home video edition are set for release on November 20, with physical and digital formats available for pre-order. The film was directed by Paul Dugdale, whose past concert-film credits include the Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Elton John and Adele, and features the band performing songs spanning its catalog, including “Du hast,” “Sonne” and “Deutschland.”

The tour marked Rammstein’s first stadium run in North America. The band’s most recent studio album, ZEIT, arrived in 2022, following its 2019 self-titled release, which the band says reached the U.S. Top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Steve Martin, nastylittleman.com.

Dave Chappelle Adds Atlanta Date to Fall 2026 Arena Run

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Dave Chappelle has added a show at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Nov. 4 to his fall 2026 arena tour, according to Live Nation. Tickets go on sale to the general public Sept. 25 at noon local time, with a Citi cardmember presale beginning Sept. 24.

The Atlanta date slots into a run that starts Oct. 20 in Nashville and continues through Charlotte, Toronto, Louisville, Austin and Houston. The tour closes with two nights at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 6 and 7 as part of the New York Comedy Festival.

Chappelle’s fall calendar also includes a benefit performance Sept. 25 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., supporting the theater program at his alma mater, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and a headlining set Oct. 18 at the inaugural Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa, Arizona. As with previous tours, the shows will be phone-free, with attendees required to lock devices in Yondr pouches for the duration of the performance.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Genesis Salazar, LiveNation.com.

She Rocks Awards Adds Joan Osborne, Lari Basilio, Wendy Parr to 15th Anniversary Honoree Lineup

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The 15th annual She Rocks Awards has added Joan Osborne, Lari Basilio and Wendy Parr to its 2027 honoree lineup, joining previously announced recipients Melissa Manchester, Kiki Wong of The Smashing Pumpkins and Victoria Williams. The ceremony, presented by NAMM, takes place January 30, 2027, in Anaheim, California, during the NAMM Show.

Guitarist and singer Samantha Fish will co-host the event, and rising country artist Sacha will open the show. Organizers say more honorees and performers will be announced ahead of the ceremony. Tickets are currently on sale through SheRocksAwards.com.

Founded in 2012 by the Women’s International Music Network, the She Rocks Awards recognizes women’s contributions across the music industry. According to the organization, more than 170 women have been honored on the show’s stage over the past 15 years, including past honorees such as Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, Chaka Khan and Sheila E.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Nicole Poulos, sideways-media.com.