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Hot/Modern/AC
Apr 22, 2023 to Jun 3, 2023
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A Guy Walks Into A Bar...
In this case, the man was Ed Sheeran, who stunned locals at an Atlanta brewery when he showed up and proceeded to buy drinks for the customers, serving them himself. A lucky happenstance for one young woman who was there, enjoying her bachelorette party at the pub. Sheeran later performed a mini set of songs, including "Perfect" and his current single, "Eyes Closed", before saying farewell and heading off to Mercedes Benz Stadium, where he played for 76,000 fans. He posted a clip of the fun to his Instagram account. Watch it here.
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A Great Time At The Gracie's
The 48th Annual Gracie Awards were recently held, honoring outstanding individual achievement and programming by, for and about women at the national level. Among the guests attending were (L-R) Audacy SVP Digital Audio Content Tim Clarke; Disney Music Group SVP/Promotion Scot Finck; Concord Music Group GM Jill Weindorf; McVay Media President/CEO Mike McVay.
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Hit The Road Saxe
Arista recording artist JP Saxe has been on the road, meeting radio and promoting his latest single, co-written with John Mayer, "I Don't Miss You". The whirlwind of travel has seen him (clockwise from top left) hoof it to Houston where he met Cumulus Hot AC director Leslie Whittle, amble to Austin to chat with KAMX PD Nikki Nite; mosey to Miami for a visit with WMIA's PD Rob Miller; head up the east coast to Hartford, where he caught up with WTIC's PD Ryan Jones, WWBX Boston's PD Steve Salhaney and MD Mike Mullaney plus WEZN Bridgeport PD Kevin Begley; finally into the midwest, where he connected in Columbus with WNCI PD Mike McCoy and toddled into Chicago for a 'Morning Mix' meetup with Whip, Nikki, Chris, and Violeta at WTMX Chicago.
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Capaldi + Kushner = Competing Crooners
Singer-songwriter David Kushner (right) is shown having some fun with fellow artist Lewis Capaldi. The two singers are battling for the #1 spot in the UK with their current singles. Kushner will also open for Capaldi at the performer's upcoming concert in Wales on July 1, in front of over 30,000 fans.
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Gracie Abrams 'Works' The Crowd In Philadelphia
Gracie Abrams is one of the artists providing musical support on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. She's shown here performing her current single "I Know It Won't Work" before the sold-out crowd at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.
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Blake Shelton Gets 'Star' Treatment
Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani pose next to the Shelton's star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The honor was given to the singer, who is retiring his position as coach of NBC's The Voice, following a twelve year run. Coincidentally, Stefani will return to the show as coach this year, along with brand new coach, country singer and actress Reba McEntire.
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Sheeran Surprises SoHo With Live Performance
Atlantic Records' Ed Sheeran celebrated his recent court victory with an impromptu performance atop a vehicle in New York's SoHo neighborhood. He sang the song "Boat", featured on his just released album, - (Subtract). You can watch the performance here.
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Tom Odell Takes Manhattan
Singer-songwriter Tom Odell was featured in an intimate showcase for programmers, courtesy Audacy and Hard Rock International, high above New York's Times Square at the hotel's renowned Rockstar Suite and stage. He performed early material including "Another Love", as well as songs from his latest album, "Best Day Of My Life". Odell and his band are gearing up to tour North America later this year.
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James Corden Exits On A High Note With Adele
JAMES CORDEN and ADELE buckled up for one last Car Karaoke as the late night host prepared to sign off THE LATE LATE SHOW for the final time. There was laughter, tears, and you can watch it all here.
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Knock, Knock. Who's There? Andy Grammer!
Last year, S-Curve/Hollywood Records artist Andy Grammer released the song, "Saved My Life". Since that time, he's asked fans to share with him stories about people who have saved their lives. One woman wrote how a close friend helped her through a difficult time, after she learned her mom had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Moved by the message, Grammer showed up at the friend's apartment, surprising her with an acoustic performance of the song! He posted the surprise performance on Instagram, where he wrote, "Creating the space to hear the intimate stories and then share music and connect with each other is what fills me up. I have the most incredible, sincere, open-hearted fans in the world." Watch the fun here.