Brent Smith: Last News

Ryan Whyte Maloney, who appeared on The Voice Season 6, has died. He was 44.

Linkin Park‘s new co-vocalist, Emily Armstrong.Earlier today (September 6), Linkin Park announced their comeback through a livestream event, where they debuted new singer Armstrong, formerly of Dead Sara, alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.They performed a new song, ‘The Emptiness Machine’, a few Linkin Park classics, and announced a new album ‘From Zero’ and a short supporting world tour with six shows across the globe.In a press release, Mike Shinoda said of working with the new additions Armstrong and Brittain: “The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created.“We feel really empowered with this new line-up and the vibrant and energized new music we’ve made together. We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones.”Other rock musicians have also praised Armstrong, while acknowledging the divided reception she garnered thus far.

Ethan Shanfeld Kehlani has signed with Wasserman Music for worldwide representation. The two-time Grammy nominated R&B singer last released an album in 2022, titled “Blue Water Road” and then embarked on a world tour that featured a series of sold-out two-night stands at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater and London’s O2 Academy Brixton.

Founding guitarist Gary Rossington is featured in his final concert with Lynyrd Skynyrd in the new documentary, The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Paolo Nutini is on course to claim his third UK Number 1 album, with Last Night in the Bittersweet currently outselling its closest competition 4:1. 

Taylor Momsen has experienced her share of heartbreak.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicWME’s music business, like that of its fellow agencies, withstood tremendous blows for much of 2020 and into 2021 as the coronavirus pandemic brought touring to a halt.

Shinedown‘s Brent Smith and Zach Myers have shared a new cover of Billie Eilish‘s ‘Bad Guy’ – you can listen to it below.Continuing to make music outside the group using their Smith & Myers moniker, the pair have shared two new tracks from their forthcoming ‘Smith & Myers Vol.2’ collection.Aside from the cover of Eilish’s mega hit, Smith & Myers have also shared a new original song called ‘Bad At Love’.“‘Bad At Love’ was one of the very first original songs to be written for the project,” Smith said of the new track. “I think ultimately the song was born from my own romantic relationships.

In Greek mythology, Atlas holds the celestial sphere on his shoulders – but if he happens to slip, rockers Shinedown want to assure the world that we can hold each other up in trying times like these. To that end, the Florida band's previously unreleased song "Atlas Falls" speaks to our ability to rally during times of crisis.

Shinedown moves to within one of the record for the most top 10s in the four-decade history of Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart, as "Atlas Falls" rises 12-8 on the June 27-dated tally.Shinedown, led by frontman Brent Smith, now has 27 top 10s on the chart, breaking out of a tie with Godsmack and Van Halen.The only act ahead of Shinedown: late leader Tom Petty, with 28 top 10s solo and with the Heartbreakers.