Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.
Shania Twain has announced her seventh album, Little Miss Twain, marking her most personal work and returning to her roots. The album’s lead single “Dirty Rosie” is out now. Shania will be hosting the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, streaming live on Prime Video and Amazon Music. Presenters will include Andrew Whitworth, Ashley McBryde, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, and TJ Osborne.
Ahead of the awards, ACM Lifting Lives and Musicians On Call hosted a Bedside Performance Program at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas featuring Walker Montgomery. During the visit, Walker performed for patients, families, caregivers, and hospital staff as part of Musicians On Call’s Bedside Performance Program, which delivers the healing power of live music. During the visit, ACM Lifting Lives presented a $20,000 grant to support Musicians On Call and its ongoing programs.
ACM Awards week also kicked off with the Whiskey Jam Welcome Party at Ole Red Las Vegas, featuring performances by Atlus, Avery Anna, Braxton Keith, Caroline Jones, The Band Perry, and Jenna Paulette. Today ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends will take place at Topgolf featuring performances by Avery Anna, Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, and Rodney Atkins, alongside headliner Riley Green. On Saturday, Keith Urban will headline ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay Beach with performances by Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Tucker Wetmore, and more.
Karol G has been named the American Music Awards International Artist Award of Excellence recipient. She is up for 3 awards: Best Female Latin Artist, Best Latin Song, and Best Latin Album and will be performing. This honor was last awarded to Whitney Houston in 2009 and recognizes an artist whose music and cultural influence has resonated globally, inspiring and impacting audiences around the world.
Billy Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards. He will be recognized for his career and body of work, contributions to music and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. Billy will also perform on the AMAs for the first time and deliver a medley of some of his biggest hits.
Janet Jackson made a special appearance at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8 at The Beverly Hilton. She celebrated the induction of her landmark album, Rhythm Nation 1814 into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Hosted by Anthony Mason, the star-studded event featured performances from Take 6, Taylor Hanson, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Lucinda Williams, Isabel Marie, Norah Jones, George Clinton, Erykah Badu, Blackbyrd McKnight, Teddy Swims, and Josh Groban.
The Country Music Association has announced more acts to take over Fan Fair X inside Music City Center for CMA Fest Presented By SoFi. This year’s Fan Fair X will take place June 4 through June 7 and will bring more excitement to the CMA Close Up Stage with its exclusive Artist of the Day programming. Russell Dickerson will be featured on June 4, Carly Pearce on June 5, Shaboozey on June 6 and Ashley McBryde on June 7. Added this year is the CMA Experience, which is a fan-first immersive destination that brings the story of CMA to life inside Fan Fair X. Tickets for Fan Fair X are now on sale at CMAfest.com/fanfairx.
Global Citizen and FIFA announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show taking place on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the final will feature a Halftime Show, bringing together global artists for a singular moment, broadcast live around the world.
Hilary Duff performed at SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series last night at The El Rey Theatre. Ahead of her highly anticipated world tour kicking off next month, Hilary did an intimate one-night-only show and performed songs from her new album, luck…or something including “Weather For Tennis,” “Roommates,” “You,” alongside fan favorites like “What Dreams Are Made Of,” “Come Clean,” “So Yesterday,” and “Wake Up.” Hilary also performed “Breathe In. Breathe Out” live for the first time, a track from her fifth studio album.
Plus, new music from Lady Gaga, Drake, Shakira, Burna Boy, Miranda Lambert, Gracie Abrams, Maluma, Kevin Jonas, Martin Garrix, Ed Sheeran, Becky G, aespa, mgk, Wiz Khalifa, Maren Morris, Mýa, Hayley Kiyoko and more.
Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem – Lady Gaga
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ICE MAN – Drake
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MAID OF HONOUR – Drake
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HABIBTI – Drake
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“Dirty Rosie” – Shania Twain
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“Dai Dai” – Shakira & Burna Boy
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“Steal Away” – Keith Urban
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“Crisco” – Miranda Lambert
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“Hit the Wall” – Gracie Abrams
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Loco x Volver – Maluma
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“EPA” – Becky G
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“Repeat It” – Martin Garrix & Ed Sheeran
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“Little Things” – Kevin Jonas
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“Traitor (Roles Reversed)” – Megan Moroney
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“girl next door” – mgk & Wiz Khalifa
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“Young” – Dan + Shay
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“WDA (Whole Different Animal)” – aespa feat G-DRAGON
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“Parachute” – Maren Morris
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Retrospect – Mýa
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“Hey There Sunshine” – Little Big Town
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Sandbox – The All-American Rejects
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“Rewind” – Clay Aiken
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“red bikini” from Girls Like Girls ‘Inspired By’ Soundtrack – Hayley Kiyoko feat snow wife
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The Last Balloon – Tank and the Bangas
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“Heart Shaped Necklace” – Cassidy Daniels
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“RICH MAN” – Niko Moon
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“They’re There” – ALeeN ROSE feat Willie Nelson
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“SWEAT” – NEZZA
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The Answer – Leanna Firestone
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“Housekeeping” – Ally Salort