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Christine Radlmann of Southpaw Named 2025 Modern Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards

(NASHVILLE, TN) -- Christine Radlmann, lead vocalist of the award-winning country band Southpaw, has been named the 2025 Modern Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards, held November 2nd at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee—the revered seat of country music.

 
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The Philly Specials are Dreaming Of A White Christmas

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Malata, team up as they present a music video for the very first song they recorded in 2022, "White Christmas." In the spirit of the season, The Philly Specials worked with local creators, Big Howl and Carol Cleveland Sings to create a magical, snow filled scene, where players and puppets alike celebrate the holiday season with singing, dancing, and even a snowball fight.

The Bitter Chills releases "Not Yet, Santa: A Thanksgiving EP"

Your record collection likely includes many Christmas songs, but what about songs about Thanksgiving? The Bitter Chills want to change that. They aren't known for protest songs, but the New Jersey band is making a stand on their new release, Not Yet, Santa: A Thanksgiving EP.

Helen O'Shea & Liam Ó'Maonlaí (Hothouse Flowers) Join Forces For 'Caged Birds'

Limerick-born, New-Jersey based roots artist Helen O'Shea will release new single 'Caged Birds' on November 21, 2025, featuring acclaimed artist and songwriter Liam Ó'Maonlaí of Hothouse Flowers. The single is the fourth release from her upcoming album Songs In The Key of O, which pays homage to Sinéad O'Connor and Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries), and is due for release on March 6th, 2026.

Cold Weather Company Brings Cozy Cheer with "Warmth in Winter"

Ba ba ba da da! It's officially "Warmth in Winter" season! New Jersey-based indie alternative-folk trio Cold Weather Company are wrapping listeners in a blanket of holiday nostalgia and cozy charm with their beloved seasonal song, "Warmth in Winter."



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 30 to January 5, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 30 to January 5, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




Makin Waves Song of the Year: "My Best" by The Well Wish




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/25/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 23-29, 2025






 

MORE NEWS

(NEW BUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note-for-note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.


The Smithereens LIVE! at The Vogel




Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young




Women in the Arts Series to debut at Anchor Rock Club for Its Fourth Installment




Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone in "An Olde English Christmas" LIVE! at Carteret PAC






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Start the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson's Taylor Swift Tribute at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift from January 2-4, 2026. The show starring Rikki Lee Wilson brings the ultimate Taylor Swift concert experience and has wowed audiences nationwide.


bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th




The Newton Theatre presents Queensrÿche




Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young






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