Happy New Music Friday! The weekend has arrived. That means more streams, new playlists, and the best music. ET covers everything in between.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are celebrating new music this week with Blake’s new song and Gwen’s new album released today. When I spoke to Blake on the set of the music video for “Texas,” he said, “Musically, Texas is completely different from anything I’ve done before, and it’s a really fun song.” Blake is featured on Gwen’s album bouquet And he joked, “I wanted to dominate the entertainment news cycle this week.”
John Legend has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Ronald McDonald House program. He will perform at the RMHC Global 50th Anniversary Gala in Chicago on November 16th, celebrating 50 years of support for families with sick and injured children across 62 countries and territories. “My family understands the importance of having direct access to quality health care and a strong support system,” John said.
Nelly and Kelly Rowland reunited last weekend at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell, where they performed a surprise performance of their 2002 hit “Dilemma.” The event also presented Charlize Theron with the Giving Tree Award in recognition of her lifelong advocacy for vulnerable women and girls around the world. More than $17 million has been raised to support Baby2Baby. Other attendees included Ashanti, Ciara, Katy Perry, Jennifer Garner, and more.
CMA announced that George Strait will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 58th CMA Awards on November 20th. This award is given to the most acclaimed iconic artist in country music. Previous winners include Willie Nelson, Johnny Chas, Dolly Parton and Alan Jackson. Also starring Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Greene, Jelly Rolle, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Noah Kahan, Megan Moloney, Kacey Musgraves, Bailey Zimmerman and more. Appearances have also been announced.
Lady Gaga has released the acoustic version of her first single produced from her album scheduled to be released in February 2025, “DISEASE (THE ANTIDOTE LIVE)”.
BTS’s Jin releases album happy. This will be his first solo album apart from his previously released solo songs. Jin said the album was put together “like a special gift to spread happiness to the listeners.”
Dolly Parton releases album Dolly Parton and Family: Smoky Mountain DNAfeatures songs that Dolly has performed with various members of her immediate and extended family across generations.
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have performed a new original song, “Never Too Late,” inspired by the upcoming Disney+ documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late.” The documentary follows Elton as he reflects on his life and the early years of his 50-year career. The documentary, directed by RJ Cutler and David Furnish, will premiere on December 14th.
Plus new music from Shawn Mendes, Mary J. Blige, Thomas Rhett, Lil Nas X, Linkin Park, Tate McRae, and more!
Sean – Shawn Mendes
bouquet – Gwen Stefani
“Texas” – Blake Shelton
Dolly Parton and Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith, and Fable – Dolly Parton
“DISEASE (THE ANTIDOTE LIVE)” – Lady Gaga
happy – Jin from BTS
thanks – Mary J. Blige
“Never Too Late” – Elton John & Brandi Carlyle
“Now or Never” – Pitbull & Bon Jovi
“Thankful” – Ringo Starr feat Alison Krauss
Reboot II – Brooks and Dunn
“Somethin’ “Bout A Woman” – Thomas Rhett feat Teddy Swims
“Let the light shine again!” – Lil Nas X
Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series Vol. 1) – Jon Batiste
from scratch – Linkin Park
“Two hands” – Tate McRae
“Slow It Down” – The Kid LaRoy
“All Girls Are The Same 2 (Insecure)” – Juice WRLD feat Nicki Minaj
Ohio Players (Trophy Edition) – black key
“El Melo Cero” – St. Vincent
“Santa Drives the Astro Van” – Philly Specials feat. Mount Joy
“Jesus saves” – Riley Green
“Just Like That” – Jesse Reyes feat Ari Lennox
Cosa Nuestra – Rau Alejandro
“5AM” – Lil Baby
“It’s hard to wait for Christmas” – Hilary Scott & Eisele Kay
intersection – Korde
“Looking for Love” – ALOK & Anitta
“Drum of Death” – FKA Twigs
“Do you hear what I hear?” – Josh Groban and War and Treaties
dream landscape – NCT Dream
petrichor – 070 Shake
Romance: Untold -Daydream- – Hypn
“Wall Guitar (Because I Said Goodbye)” – Alison Brown, Steve Martin, Vince Gill
Aftercare – Nessa Barrett
“Heartbreaker from Tennessee” – Dasha
Golden Hour: Part.2 – Aties
Pick 3, Vol 2 – Chingy
Live from Nashville – Nickelback
“Diamonds on My Teeth” – Claudia Valentina
lost item – Hunter Hayes
summer of us – Fitz
Gladiator II: Music from the Motion Picture
bright days – Dwight Yoakam
merry christmas baby – Mason Ramsey
“Stranger” – as1one
negative space – Poppy
Valley Girl: Side B – Los Angeles. I don’t mean any harm – Shin
“Boots On (Santa’s Version)” – Mackenzie Carpenter
“I fell in love with a cowboy” – The BoykinZ
“Winter Dream” – Freya Skye
Till the Sun Goes Down Deluxe – Waylon Wyatt
“Please come home for Christmas” – Kaylee Green
I don’t care if it burns – Lucky Love
“Slow Motion” – Jonah Marais
“Eye” – Joan
