Stereogum — After finishing her 48-date Las Vegas residency, Miranda Lambert surprised Stagecoach concertgoers by joining Reba McEntire on stage and debuting a new song called “Wranglers.” Today, the country musician is announcing her signing to Republic Records and releasing “Wranglers.” more info

Stereogum — In 2013, the country music legend Randy Travis suffered a near-fatal stroke, which took away most of his speech and singing ability. Travis has released a few archival recordings since his stroke, and he’s made a few public appearances. In 2016, for instance, Travis sang “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, but he needed the crowd’s help, and he clearly struggled. This morning, Randy Travis released a brand new single. How is that possible? more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Paul Banks (Interpol, Banks & Steelz, Muzz). You surprise us sometimes. Photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Interpol’s Turn On The Bright Lights: The post Happy Birthday Paul Banks (Interpol, Banks & Steelz, Muzz) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Gary Young (Pavement). R.I.P. Plant man. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pavement’s Slanted And Enchanted: The post Happy Birthday Gary Young (Pavement), R.I.P. appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Father John Misty. We bring birthday tea for the Tillman. Cover photo for MAGNET by James Elliot Bailey. Read our cover story: The post Happy Birthday Father John Misty appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Michael Kiwanuka. Muswell Hillbilly. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. The man made MAGNET’s number-one album of 2019: The post Happy Birthday Michael Kiwanuka appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Animal Collective released Sung Tongs. Who won the rabbit? Read our classic Animal Collective feature: The post Animal Collective Released “Sung Tong” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 105th birthday Pete Seeger. R.I.P. You did overcome. Read Carl Newman (New Pornographers) in MAGNET on Seeger: The post Happy 105th Birthday Pete Seeger. R.I.P. appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info