Riley Green Teams With Dollar General for Exclusive Edition of New Album

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Riley Green has partnered with Dollar General to sell a special “coastal edition” CD of his new album, That’s Just Me, for $9.95 at more than 16,000 Dollar General locations nationwide starting September 18. The retail exclusive features alternate cover art and coincides with the album’s release via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment.

The tie-up follows a surprise performance Green gave last month for Dollar General executives at the company’s Field Leadership Meeting in Nashville, according to the announcement. Johanna Blankush, the retailer’s senior vice president and general merchandise manager, said the partnership lets the company offer customers and employees a distinctive product tied to the release.

That’s Just Me is Green’s fourth studio album. He is currently touring behind the release on his Cowboy As It Gets Tour and was recently named a coach for Season 30 of The Voice.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by DG Public Relations, dollargeneral.com.

Victoria Monét Sets 27-City Frequency Of Love Tour, Drops New Single “Juicy”

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Victoria Monét has announced the Frequency Of Love Tour, a 27-city North American headline run produced by Live Nation in support of her upcoming album “Frequency Of Love,” due October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. The tour kicks off October 27 in Raleigh, N.C., and wraps December 17 in San Francisco, with stops including Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, New York’s Madison Square Garden and Las Vegas.

Alongside the tour announcement, Monét released a new single, “Juicy,” produced by D’Mile, Spencer Stewart and Michael Brun, with additional production from Camper and Ryan James Caar. The single follows “Reach Out” and “Let Me,” the latter of which the singer says reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart in June. This summer, Monét performed as a special guest on the European and U.K. leg of Bruno Mars’ Romantic Tour.

Tickets go on sale starting with Citi and Verizon presales on September 14, followed by an artist presale and additional presales through the week, ahead of general onsale September 16. Monét is also launching the Frequency Of Love Foundation, a youth education and wellness initiative, with fans able to add a $1 donation at checkout to support the foundation’s community garden programs.

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

Weezer Kicks Off 32-City ‘The Gathering’ Arena Tour in Sacramento

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Weezer launched its Weezer: The Gathering North American tour on September 8 with a show at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, which the promoter says sold out. The 32-city arena run, promoted by Live Nation and featuring support from The Shins and Silversun Pickups, continues through October 24 with a closing date in Los Angeles.

The tour supports Weezer (The Gold Album), the band’s 20th studio release, which came out August 21 on Reprise/Warner Records, the band’s new label. The album includes the tracks “Shine Again,” “We Might As Well Be Strangers” featuring Wednesday, “C.E.O.” and “Hoops,” and has drawn positive notices from outlets including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and the Associated Press, according to the announcement.

The outing follows Weezer’s Return to the Blue Planet tour marking the 30th anniversary of The Blue Album, which the band says also sold out, as well as the Hella Mega tour with Green Day and Fall Out Boy. The band has sold more than 35 million records worldwide, according to the announcement.

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

Nice As Fuck Announces 10th Anniversary Tour, Debut Album Reissue

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Nice As Fuck, the trio of Jenny Lewis, Erika Spring and Tennessee Thomas, has announced a tour marking the 10th anniversary of its self-titled debut album. The run kicks off October 16 at Sid the Cat in Pasadena and moves through the west coast before heading east, with DJ Alix Brown joining the dates. The tour concludes October 29 in Brooklyn at Xanadu Roller Arts, with additional stops in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.

Alongside the tour, the band’s long out-of-print 2016 debut album will be reissued on vinyl, available for purchase at the shows and through pre-order online. Tickets for the tour go on sale today at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Michele Hug, nastylittleman.com.

John PayCheck Releases Single ‘Battles You Never Knew’ Ahead of Third Album

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Country singer-songwriter and U.S. Army combat veteran John PayCheck released “Battles You Never Knew” on Sept. 11 via HorseBite Entertainment, the third focus track from his forthcoming third studio album, “Better Plan,” set for a Nov. 27 digital release. The song was written by PayCheck and recorded at Gnome Studios with producer Bill McDermott, whose credits include George Strait, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley.

According to the announcement, the track takes aim at artists who write about military sacrifice without having experienced combat themselves. PayCheck, who says he joined the Army after the events of Sept. 11, describes the song as a challenge to what he characterizes as a trend of profiting from soldiers’ experiences rather than genuinely honoring them.

PayCheck is the son of country artist Johnny PayCheck. The label says his collaboration with Struggle Jennings, “Sons Of The Spark,” has surpassed 51,000 Spotify streams. He continues to tour independently, with 2026 tour dates announced across the Midwest, East Coast and Texas in support of “Better Plan.”

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Jason W. Ashcraft / JWA Media, jwamedia.com.

Wynn’s XS Nightclub Sets November Reopening With Diplo, Calvin Harris, Chainsmokers

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XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas will reopen Nov. 5 following a redesign, kicking off a four-night celebration with an all-star DJ lineup. The relaunch schedule includes a DJ set from RÜFÜS DU SOL on opening night, followed by the Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, and a closing set from Diplo B2B Hugel on Nov. 8.

Ahead of the reopening, Diplo shared a social media clip reflecting on his long history at the venue, which he called one of his most frequent stops. “XS feels like home to me, it’s probably the place I’ve played the most times ever,” Diplo said in the clip. “I can’t wait to see what they have in store for the new era.”

The reopening follows an extensive redesign of the club, which Wynn Nightlife describes as bringing new technology and a reimagined guest experience to the venue. XS is part of Wynn Las Vegas’s nightlife portfolio, which also includes Encore Beach Club at Night and the recently added Wynn Field Club at Allegiant Stadium.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Hannah Clauss, id-pr.com.

Beéle Releases 26-Track Debut Album BORONDO via 5020 Records

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Colombian artist Beéle has released his debut album BORONDO across streaming platforms through 5020 Records. The 26-track project features collaborations with Marc Anthony and Carla Morrison, and according to the announcement follows Beéle reaching number one on Spotify’s global Latin chart.

The label describes BORONDO as a genre-spanning collection touching reggaetón, pop, Afrobeats and Caribbean-influenced rhythms, drawing on Beéle’s upbringing on Colombia’s coast. Notable tracks include “mi refe,” which the announcement says has been certified 3x Platinum, the Marc Anthony collaboration “Dios me oyó,” and “time and space,” an English-language ballad.

Beéle is also set to lead nominations at the Heat Latin Music Awards later this month, earning seven nods including Best Urban Artist and Song of the Year, with the ceremony scheduled for May 29.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Frost (thefameculture.com).

Ray Chew Pulls Back the Curtain on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Music Production

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Billboard’s On the Record podcast talked to “Dancing With the Stars” music director Ray Chew about the weekly process of assembling live music for the long-running ABC competition series.

Chew described the show as a rare case in live television, where a full band and vocalists deliver original arrangements for each episode rather than relying on prerecorded tracks. He discussed the logistics and turnaround required to produce new musical content on a weekly broadcast schedule.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Judge Dismisses Copyright Claims in Wixen’s $102M Suit Against Meta

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A federal judge has dismissed copyright infringement claims brought by Wixen Music Publishing against Meta, ruling that the publisher failed to establish it holds the rights necessary to sue over the 681 works at issue. Wixen had alleged Meta used the compositions without a license and sought $102 million in damages.

The ruling deals a setback to Wixen’s case, though it does not necessarily end the litigation outright, as the decision centers on standing rather than the underlying merits of whether Meta used the works improperly. The case is one of several legal actions targeting tech and social media platforms over unlicensed use of musical works.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.

Musicians’ Union Pushes Back on UMG, Warner Bid to Toss AI Licensing Lawsuit

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The American Federation of Musicians has formally opposed motions by Universal Music Group, Warner Records and Atlantic Recording Corp. to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the labels’ licensing arrangements with AI companies. The filing was submitted Friday to a federal court in New York.

In its opposition, the union argues that recordings featuring its members were used to train or supply AI systems for commercial purposes without proper consent or compensation. The case centers on whether the labels’ deals with AI firms improperly exploited musicians’ recorded performances.

The dispute is part of a broader wave of legal challenges from artists and unions over how major labels are monetizing catalog recordings through AI partnerships, with courts now weighing whether such claims can proceed to trial.

Read the full story at Music Business Worldwide.