Music Industry Update: Dolly Parton’s Broadway Debut and Global Streaming Milestones
Dolly Parton has confirmed that her life story will arrive on Broadway this winter in DOLLY: A True Original Musical, with performances beginning December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York. The production, which features both classic hits and new compositions by Parton, will hold its official opening night on January 19, coinciding with the icon’s 81st birthday. Tickets for the production go on sale to fans on July 8.
Shakira Hits Record-Breaking Spotify Milestones
Shakira has officially surpassed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, joining Bad Bunny as the only other Latin artists to surpass the milestone in Spotify history. According to Spotify’s public data, the singer has overtaken Taylor Swift to become the sixth most-streamed artist globally, currently boasting over 101.8 million monthly listeners. This surge in popularity follows the success of her latest collaboration with Burna Boy, “Dai Dai,” which reached the number one spot on the Global Spotify Chart.
The Rolling Stones Celebrate ‘Foreign Tongues’ Release
The Rolling Stones marked the release of their latest album, Foreign Tongues, with an exclusive event at St. Clement in London. Hosted by Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood, the party was attended by a wide array of high-profile guests, including Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Simone Ashley. The evening concluded with a public light show over the River Thames, featuring the band’s iconic tongue logo and album artwork.
New Music Releases and Industry Updates
The music industry continues its busy summer release schedule with several notable drops across streaming platforms. Beyond the major headlines, the following artists have released new material:
- U2: “Street of Dreams”
- Ciara: “YES”
- Suki Waterhouse: Loveland
- Teddy Swims: “Break Up in Reverse”
- Adam Lambert: ADAM
- NE-YO: Highway 79
- Coco Jones: “Body So Tea”
- Future: The Real Me
- paris jackson: “stitched (on & on)”
- Role Model: “Joy”
- Randy Travis: “Fish On”
- The Band Perry feat. Kaitlin Butts: “You Lie (Forever Version)”
- Andy Grammer: “Best Hearts”
- JIHYO & Shenseea: “Distant Lover”
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- De La Rose & Ryan Castro: “La Mondá”
- Russ: “HELL”
- Anna Graves: “Goldmine”
- Emma Ogier: “Rocksteady/HeavyMetal”
- aron!: “Not For A Lack Of Trying”
Additionally, Gracie Abrams is building anticipation for her third studio album, Daughter from Hell, set for release on July 17. The project, written and produced in collaboration with Aaron Dessner, was teased this week via a snippet of the track “Good Reason.”
Key Takeaways
- Dolly Parton’s Broadway Musical: Previews for DOLLY: A True Original Musical start December 7 at the St. James Theatre, with an official opening January 19.
- Shakira’s Streaming Status: With over 101.8 million monthly listeners, Shakira is currently the sixth most-streamed artist on Spotify.
- New Album Cycles: Major releases this week include projects from The Rolling Stones, Suki Waterhouse, and NE-YO, with Gracie Abrams’ album arriving July 17.