Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streams, new playlists and the best that music has to offer, and ET has you covered with everything in between.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are celebrating new music this week, with Blake’s new song and Gwen’s new album both out today. We spoke with Blake on the set of his “Texas” video, and he shared that “Texas is unlike anything I’ve ever done musically, and it’s just a super fun song.” Blake featured on Gwen’s album Bouquet and he joked, “we 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 speak at the RMHC Global 50th Anniversary Gala in Chicago on Nov. 16, celebrating five decades of support for families with sick or injured children in 62 countries and regions. John shared, “my family understands first-hand the importance of access to quality health care and a strong support system.”
Nelly and Kelly Rowland reunited last weekend at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell for a surprise performance of their 2002 hit Dilemma. The event honored Charlize Theron with the Giving Tree Award for her work as a lifelong champion of 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 has announced that George Strait will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20th. The award recognizes an iconic artist who has achieved the highest degree of recognition in the country music industry. Past recipients include Willie Nelson, Johnny Chas, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, and more. Other performers announced include Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Noah Kahan, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves and Bailey Zimmerman.
Lady Gaga has unveiled an acoustic version of “DISEASE (THE ANTIDOTE LIVE),” the first single she produced from her upcoming album, due out in February 2025.
BTS’ Jin has released his album happy. This is his first solo album apart from his previously released solo songs. Gene shared that this album was put together “like a special gift to spread happiness to listeners.”
Dolly Parton released an album. Dolly Parton & Family. Smoky Mountain DNAfeaturing songs performed by Dolly with various members of her immediate and extended family, spanning generations.
Elton John and Brandi Carlyle have released their new original song, “Never Too Late,” inspired by the Elton John. The documentary follows Elton as he looks back on his life and the beginning of his 50-year career. The documentary directed by RJ Cutler and David Furnish will premiere on December 14.
Plus, new music from Shawn Mendes, Mary J. From Blige, Thomas Rhett, Lil Nas X, LINKIN PARK, Tate McRae and more.
Sean: – Shawn Mendes
Bouquet – Gwen Stefani
“Texas” – Blake Shelton
Dolly Parton & Family. Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables – Dolly Parton
“DISEASE (THE ANTIDOTE LIVE)” – Lady Gaga
happy – Jin of BTS
Gratitude – Mary J. Blige
“Never Too Late” – Elton John and Brandi Carlyle
“Now or Never” – Pitbull & BON JOVI
“Grateful” – Ringo Starr, Alison Krauss
Restart II – Brooks and Dunn
Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman – Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims
“Light again”. – Lil Nas X
Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1) – John Baptiste
From ZERO – LINKIN PARK
“2 hands” – Tate McRae
“Slow It Down” – The Kid LAROI
“All Girls Are The Same 2 (Insecure)” – Juice WRLD feat Nicki Minaj
Ohio Players (Trophy Edition) – The black keys
“The Grouper Zero” – Saint Vincent
“Santa Drives an Astrovan” – The Philly Specials feat Mt. Joy:
“Jesus saves” – Riley Green
“Just Like That” – Jesse Reyes with Ari Lennox
Our thing – Raw Alejandro
“5AM” – Lil Baby
“It’s Hard to Wait for Christmas” – Hilary Scott and Eisel Kay
Crossroads – Hearts
“Looking For Love” – ALOK & Anitta
“Drums Of Death” – FKA twigs
“Are you hearing what I’m hearing?” – Josh Groban and War and the Pact
DREAMS – NCT DREAM
Petrichor – 070 Shake
ROMANCE. UNTOLD – day dream – – ENHIPEN
“Wall Guitar (Because You Said Goodbye)” – Alison Brown, Steve Martin, Vince Gill
AFTER CARE – Nessa Barrett
“Heartbreaker from Tennessee” – Dasha
GOLDEN HOUR: Part 2 – THE DOORS
Pick 3, Volume 2 – CHINGI
Straight from Nashville! – Nickelback
“Diamonds on My Teeth” – Claudia Valentina
Lost and Found – Hunter Hayes
Our summer – FITZ
Gladiator II. Music from the Motion Picture
Brighter days – Dwight Yoakam
MERRY CHRISTMAS! – Mason Ramsey
“Stranger” – as1one
Negative spaces – Tulip
Valley Girl: Side B – Los Angeles. No offense – Before
“Boots On (Santa’s Version)” – Mackenzie Carpenter
“Falled In Love With A Cowboy” – The BoykinZ
“Winter’s Dream” – Freya Skye
Til 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
“eyes” – Jan
