IJR News - today's news from every sideAshley Cooke reveals sophomore album tracklist, Aug 14Entertainment — Jul 15, 2026Ashley Cooke’s self-titled sophomore album is a 15-track project due August 14 via Big Loud Records and Back Blocks Music, blending coastal-country and ’90s influences and featuring the current single Baby Blues along with Famous to Frances and Johnny N June slated for release on July 24 as part of the broader coming-of-age arc. She revealed the tracklist by wearing a custom jean jacket embroidered with patches—gold stars, a wine glass, California and Florida outlines, a hotel key, a guitar, a journal, and her Gemini symbol—while producer Dann Huff helped shape several tracks, underscoring a candid, self-discovery-driven ethos across the record. Falsettos Cast Reunites for Carnegie Hall Benefit — Jul 23, 2026Nearly a decade after its acclaimed Lincoln Center revival, Falsettos’ original 2016 cast will reunite for a one-night-only concert at Carnegie Hall on October 18, 2026, featuring Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Betsy Wolfe, Brandon Uranowitz, Tracie Thoms and a special appearance by Anthony Rosenthal. Proceeds will benefit the BroadwayEveryDay Foundation and Family Equality, with Vadim Feichtner leading many of the revival’s original musicians.
Tucker Wetmore Plans Sunburn Mixtape Release — Jul 23, 2026Tucker Wetmore announces Sunburn Mixtape, a six-track collection arriving July 31 via Back Blocks Music/MCA/Mercury Records, pairing three fan favorites with three brand-new songs including the current single Who Told You That, plus Sunburn, Proving Me Right, Crazy To Yourself, 98%, and YOURS. The release follows his No. 1 most-added at country radio for Who Told You That and a string of milestones, with third consecutive No. 1 Brunette and upcoming tour dates with Brooks & Dunn, including a Sept. 12 stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
