New Music from Chicago!

Chicago has released their first new music in eight years!

“If This Is Goodbye” is a catchy tune employing their classic pop tempos and sensational signature horns, but it’s also a wistful look back at the memories made in youthful recklessness that have lasted a lifetime - now winding to an end.

“If this is goodbye / Let's take one more shot for the memories / Life's too short to be enemies / And if this ends tonight / You can save your tears for the other guys / I'll see you in another life."

It reminds us too, that though paths diverge, we should never turn our backs on those companions we traveled the first miles of life with.

This summer, Chicago will co-headline a tour with Brian Wilson, an original founder of The Beach Boys. They will also be joined by Al Jardine and Blondie Chapman.

The Summer Tour kicked off this week in Phoeniz, AZ and will hit some 40 venues all across the country until coming to a close on October 20 in Memphis, TN. It’s going to be a phenomenal show, with plenty of nostalgia and music to get you up on your feet! You can find information and dates HERE.

Loved “If This Is Goodbye”???

DOWNLOAD it today then find out when and where the closest summer tour venue is to your home town and get your tickets!

Music Notes | Lauren Daigle & ABBA

There’s a couple of music notes that I’m super excited to share with you this month!

A new inspirational single, “Hold On To Me", from Lauren Daigle, and an entire album we’ve been waiting almost 40 years for - “Voyage” from Swedish pop stars, ABBA!

Both have me excited for entirely different reasons. The first is from a young, fresh artist that provides inspiration for today, and gives me hope for our future. The second is from a well-seasoned much-beloved quartet that created much of the soundtrack of my youth. Their unique sound floods me with memories while their new music reminds me there’s no better time than RIGHT NOW to be doing what we love to do.

I’m so happy that both Lauren and ABBA love making music that makes people feel good!

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The enchanting Ms. Lauren Daigle has an inspirational new single out, "Hold On To Me". It is, like all of Lauren's work, beautiful, powerful, and illuminating - just what we need to hear when we find ourselves in a dark place.

Each room within the official video is connected to different causes that the charitable organization she founded, The Price Fund, has partnered with and will be raising funds for.

"This song is about the person who feels lonely, the person who feels defeated ... It's a song to remind people that hope is around."

I had the delightful experience of chatting with Lauren recently on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE. If you love Lauren's music, you are in for a big big treat with this episode, where she shares her life and her heart with us! Listen HERE.

You’ll need these links!

• WATCH the Video

• DOWNLOAD the Single

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Here’s some great news almost 40 years in the making! ABBA, the beloved group that sold over 400 million records and had 20 top hits on Billboard (like “Mama Mia", “Dancing Queen”, & “S.O.S.” ) is back with a brand new album, “Voyager”.

They recently surprised millions of fans with the release of two new songs, “I Still Have Faith In You”, and “Don’t Shut Me Down”, both of which are available right now… And then they shocked us all with the news of an entirely new album, “Voyage”!

“Voyage,” the Swedish group’s ninth studio album, contains 10 tracks in all. It is set to release on November 5th and is available for pre-order now!!!

Knowing me, knowing you (a-ha) there is nothing we can do… but join Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Fridpre on the out-of-this-world “Voyage” they’re about to embark upon!

Here’s some links to get you started! 

• PRE-ORDER the Album

• LISTEN to the New Music

• VISIT the Music Store

MUSIC | A new movie by Sia

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sia made her directorial debut this year with the musical drama film MUSIC.

Maybe you know her for some of her collaborations, like "Titanium" with David Guetta, "Diamonds" with Rihanna, or "Wild Ones" with Flo Rida... Maybe it's for her mega-hit "Chandelier", or her beloved Christmas album, "Everyday is Christmas."  Whatever you knew her for before, you’ll know her now as the genius behind MUSIC.

Sia not only wrote the screen play, did the casting, and directed the film, she also wrote and recorded the entire musical track. The movie stars Golden Globe-winning Kate Hudson as Zu, and Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom, Jr. as Ebo (who was recently on my podcast with me), and a young woman that Sia has worked with since she was a small child, Maddie Ziegler - the dancer in her videos - who now stars as the titular character, Music, a young girl on the autistic spectrum.

MUSIC is being described as “a powerful, original, and celebratory artistic statement.” It’s a story about the ability we all have to re-invent ourselves in improved forms, it’s about family in all its (sometimes painful) glory, it’s about community, and it’s about music.

”Together" is the lead single, and has been called “one of the best original songs within this year’s Oscar eligibility period..." It came out in May, followed by "Courage To Change" that was released in September. Excitingly, there will be two separate albums available, one with Sia performing the 10 songs she wrote for the movie - available now - and another at a later date with cast members lending their voices to her music. Make sure you add both to your listening library!

MUSIC, the movie, was released in select IMAX theaters for one night only, on February 10th, followed by an OnDemand release February 12th.

It's rated PG, so it's perfect for a gal-pal, honey-bunch, or family-night movie-watching experience (with a big bowl of popcorn!) 

Watch The Trailer

July - Give 'Em A Try | Music Notes

The summer’s startin’ to sizzle! It’s time to crank the A/C and the tunes! 2020 may not give us the summer of our dreams, but we can still enjoy great music by great artists!

I’ve been passing along a few each month that show up on my radar and here’s three to give a try in July!

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TIM MCGRAW - “Here On Earth”

Tim McGraw inspires with yet another simple but powerful message in “Here On Earth” the title track to his first solo album in 5 years!

Some of us understand our unique purpose, others are still searching, and yet more haven’t yet reached a point where they even question it… “Here On Earth” reminds us that whatever our purpose, where ever we are in our personal journey, we are here, together, to help one another in brotherly (and sisterly) love!

“Here On Earth,” the album drops on August 21st.

Pre-Order HERE
Watch the Official Video HERE 
and Watch the LYRIC video HERE

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LEWIS CAPALDI - “Before You Go”

Lewis Capaldi completely bowled us over when the 22 year old Scottish singer-songwriter released his first album last year., “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.”

Who could imagine that this soulful, touching lyrics and music could flow from such a young man?! Capaldi co-wrote all the music on the album, including the beseeching, “Before You Go”

“So, before you go
Was there something I could've said to make your heart beat better?
If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather”

If you’re feeling the pain of missing someone who was important in your life, there’s no better music to set your mood to than“Before You Go.”

Download the Music HERE
Watch the Video HERE

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PENTATONIX - “At Home”

We’ve all been spending a LOT of time in our homes, and no one can make that sound like a better idea than the five incredible artists - Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying and Kirstin Maldonado – that make up the group Pentatonix!

Their new EP, a six-song collection, features a “Home” medley, and a cappella covers of “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd, “when the party’s over” by Billie Eilish, “Break My Heart” by Dua Lipa, “Cologne” by Clean Bandit, and “Dreams,” by The Cranberries.

Listen, Buy, and Watch the Video HERE