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Alejandro Fernández couldn’t be prouder to carry on the family legacy through his children, including Camila Fernández, who is currently joining him on his De Rey a Rey tour across the United States.
The 27-year-old artist showcased great confidence and poise on Sunday (May 18) at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., where she performed songs from her repertoire like “Todo Todo,” “Pudimos Ser,” and “Se Cancela la Llorada,” earning a roaring ovation from the audience.
“Thank you for your applause,” said Vicente Fernandez’s granddaughter, elegantly dressed in a charro outfit. “Now I leave you with the new king of ranchera music who honors another king who was my grandfather, my father Alejandro Fernandez””
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Also dressed as a charro, El Potrillo opened his set with his father’s classic “No Me Sé Rajar,” included in his tribute album De Rey a Rey (meaning From King to King).
“I want to tell you that I was born with two blessings: the first, being born in Mexico; the second, being born a Fernández,” expressed the superstar. “Let’s celebrate together the legacy of the great Charro de México the way he would have liked — singing his songs at the top of our lungs.”
The setlist included classics like “Lástima Que Seas Ajena,” “Estos Celos,” “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver,” “De Qué Manera Te Olvido,” “Por Tu Maldito Amor,” and more.
In a heartfelt moment, the father and daughter duo performed “Fue Un Placer Conocerte” and “Siempre Estoy Pensando en Ti,” paying tribute to Juan Gabriel and Rocío Dúrcal, who used to sing those songs together. The tender glances and undeniable connection between Alejandro and Camila, along with their beautiful vocal harmonies, deeply moved the fans, who applauded nonstop.
“I want you to know that in this family, there are at least three of us who will fight tooth and nail to keep Mexican music alive, and we carry it deeply in our hearts,” said Alejandro Fernández, also referring to his son Alex.
And while the show serves as a tribute to his father, some Alejandro’s biggest hits couldn’t be left out, including “Me Dediqué a Perderte,” “Si Tú Supieras,” “Caballero” and “Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti,” which was originally recorded with Christina Aguilera but performed during the concert with his daughter Camila.
The De Rey a Rey tour, which continues on May 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, includes stops in Denver, Chicago, Miami, New York, El Paso, and Las Vegas (for Mexican Independence Day celebrations), before wrapping up on September 21 in San Diego, Calif.
Check out a clip Alejandro and Camila Fernández singing together below:
Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Coco Jones brought the house down during her sold-out NYC stop on the Why Not More? Tour — even in the middle of a rainstorm. On a wet and windy Wednesday night, fans wrapped around the block in ponchos and hoodies, eager to witness the rising star’s undeniable presence. For many, Coco […]
Following a star-studded 60th annual Academy of Country Music awards in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 8 – at which Jelly Roll was up for three trophies while Post Malone was competing in four categories – the pair got back to business on their Big Ass Stadium tour with a stop in Arlington, Texas’s AT&T Stadium, just outside of Dallas. But, most importantly, the stop was just a 20-minute drive south from Post’s hometown of Grapevine (where, as a young kid, he and his family moved to from Syracuse).
And while Posty’s love for his hometown runs deep, his love for the Dallas Cowboys runs deeper. Post even welcomed his dad onstage, telling the crowd how he worked at the Cowboys’ current and former stadium for a total of 14 years. To which Post’s dad said: “Let’s go Cowboys!”
Following a rousing opening set from Sierra Ferrell, it was Jelly Roll’s turn to warm up the sold-out stadium. “Y’all, get ready for your hometown hero,” Jelly repeated throughout his own set, hyping up his pal Posty throughout his hour-long performance.
By the time Post took the stage, emotions were already running high. He took a moment to tell the crowd he’ll be 30 this July, and that the milestone birthday has had him feeling reflective of late. “I’m the most grateful mother f—er on the face of this planet,” he said, speaking of his decade-long career. “You have given me the strength to keep going.”
He later said that though this was only the fourth show on his Big Ass Stadium Tour, “so far this has been the most beautiful experience of my life, ladies and gentlemen.” And for many in the crowd, the same was surely true for them. During “Goodbyes,” one fan even offered Posty a bouquet of flowers, which he happily reached for and cradled as he walked down the stage.
“I’m having the fucking time of my life,” he said, with a Texas-sized grin. “Seriously.”
Below are the best moments from his hometown show.
Sierra Ferrell’s Very Special Guest
Shakira paid an emotional tribute to Mexico with mariachi rhythms and regional Mexican music on Wednesday night (March 19) with first-time performances of “Ciega Sordomuda” and “El Jefe.” The songs were inspired by the country where the Colombian superstar launched her musical career 30 years ago.
With the surprising inclusion of a Mexican section in her repertoire, the artist kicked-off the first of seven scheduled concerts at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City in front of 65,000 people as part of her current Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, according to figures from promoter Ocesa.
Written more than 20 years ago, “Ciega Sordomuda” was one of Shakira’s first international hits, and it sparked euphoria among attendees. Accompanied by the mariachi group Gama 100, the singer delighted her audience with her famous MTV Unplugged (2000) version of the song, featuring Mexican trumpets and brass arrangements. Meanwhile, with “El Jefe” — a collab with Mexican-American band Fuerza Regida included in the 2024 album that gives its name to the tour, — she completed the Mexican segment of the show during her return to the Latin American country after a seven-year absence.
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“This is the first of seven nights in this city that has given me so much joy. Together, we are breaking a historic record, and that’s thanks to all the love you give me,” Shakira expressed with excitement.
Her run of gigs at GNP Seguros Stadium (March 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, and 30) make the Colombian star the first artist to sell out this iconic venue in Mexico City (formerly known as Foro Sol) seven times, collectively bringing together almost half a million attendees, according to Ocesa.
The 48-year-old artist opened her dazzling show with “La Fuerte,” produced by Argentine DJ Bizarrap, followed by hits such as “Girl Like Me,” “Las de la Intuición,” “Estoy Aquí,” “Inevitable,” “Te Felicito,” “TQG,” “Monotonía,” “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” and “Don’t Bother,” showcasing a much more rock-oriented side of her artistry. The rest of the setlist was almost identical to what the Barranquilla native has presented throughout the Latin American leg of the tour tour, which began in Rio de Janeiro on February 11.
Before her unprecedented residency in Mexico City, Shakira achieved other milestones in the country, such as two sold-out shows at the BBVA Stadium in the border city of Monterrey, where she gathered 100,000 people on March 12 and 13. Additionally, she performed two concerts on Sunday (March 16) and Monday (March 17) at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, bringing together 90,000 people, according to the promoter.
Mexico City will also host the pop-up event “Shakira Estoy Aquí Experience Ciudad de México,” a free exhibition opening Friday (March 21) and running through March 30. The immersive experience will allow fans to dive into the universe of the Colombian artist through thematic spaces showcasing her evolution, creative process, and pivotal moments in her career.
Mexico also marks her second-to-last stop in the region before Shakira starts the U.S. leg of the tour on May 13 in Charlotte, N.C.
Nashville will host its first-ever professional rodeo this spring when the Music City Rodeo touches down at Bridgestone Arena fromMay 29-31. The partnership between Tim McGraw‘s Down Home entertainment group, Skydance Media and Humes Rodeo will feature McGraw, Jelly Roll and Reba McEntire headlining shows during Music City’s first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event.
“As a Nashville native, this felt like a chance to be a part of a history-making event for the city,” said Jelly Roll in a statement. “I have vivid memories when it was announced in Nashville that we were getting a hockey team with the Predators, or a football team with the Titans… and I watched Bridgestone Arena be built from the ground up. Headlining Music City Rodeo in my hometown as a part of the first rodeo brought to town feels like the same type of milestone.”
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Jelly also appears in a minute-long promo video for the Rodeo, jumping behind the bar at a nightclub and saying, “ain’t your usual stop, is it boys?” to a group of cowboys, as Reba says in voiceover, “right here in the heart of Broadway where honky tonk neon meets daredevil grit, rodeo and country music collide. “Three nights of guts, glory and history in the making,” McGraw adds over thrilling footage of the cowboys roping and riding.
According to a release, “each day will showcase 7 thrilling rodeo events from bull riding to barrel racing, team roping to broncs, featuring the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls going head-to-head for over $200,000.00 in prize money. Fans will enjoy the full pageantry of rodeo with additional family-friendly activities like mutton bustin’, clowns and Rodeo Queens, before culminating each night in a headlining arena concert.”
McEntire is slated to perform on opening night (May 29), followed by Jelly on the 30th and McGraw on the 31st.
McGraw, McEntire and Jelly Roll are serving as the founding members of MCR, with McGraw — who has played more than 20 historic rodeos across the country during his carer — saying in a statement, ““For eight decades, Nashville’s music stars have been the soundtrack to America’s iconic rodeos — country music and rodeo go hand in hand. So, it was time to bring the magic of the rodeo home to Nashville and I’m thrilled to be bringing it here.”
Tickets for MCR will go on sale on Friday (March 7) at 10 a.m. CT. A select amount of pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting Wednesday (March 5) at 10 a.m. CT here.
“It’s no secret that rodeo is in my blood, and I’m thrilled to be a part of starting a new Nashville tradition,” added McEntire. “Country music and rodeo coming together in Music City, what a perfect combination…I just knew I had to be part of it.”
MCR is partnering with Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to benefit the patients and families it serves, with a portion of all event proceeds earmarked to support the hospital’s mission of providing world class pediatric healthcare and research.
“Having been involved in rodeo my entire life, both inside and outside the arena, there is no other city built better for rodeo than Nashville,” said Pat Humes of Humes Rodeo. “I knew it from the moment my boots first hit the ground here. You can feel it. The people here are genuine, kind, polite and they like to have fun. They act and live like cowboys. The city breathes country music. It’s woven into the fabric of life here. It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced.”
Check out the promo video for the Music City Rodeo below.
Barranquilla experienced a historic night, with the return of Shakira to her homeland after almost 20 years of absence on local stages. The global star delivered an unforgettable performance at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, where her fans gathered to enjoy a show filled with emotion, culture and a very special tribute to the Barranquilla Carnival.
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From early in the day, thousands of people lined up under the sweltering heat of Barranquilla to secure their entry to this unforgettable event, part of Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. The production of the show was up to her international status, featuring striking visual effects, giant screens and a dance troupe that accompanied each performance.
The artist began her performance with a triumphant entrance, dressed in a dazzling silver outfit, while the attendees enthusiastically chanted her name. Visibly moved, Shakira expressed her joy at returning home: “I am very happy to be here, at home. There is nothing like singing among my own people.”
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Promoted by Live Nation, Shakira’s stadium tour began on Feb. 11 in Río de Janeiro and continued in São Paulo, Brazil (Feb. 13) and Lima, Peru. After a second concert in her native Barranquilla, Colombia on Friday (Feb. 21), she will make stops in Santiago, Chile (March 2-3); Buenos Aires, Argentina (March 7-8), and several cities in Mexico.
Below are the most memorable moments from Thursday’s concert.
Concert setlist and fan club
The show’s setlist included the biggest hits from each stage of her more than three-decade-long career, such as “Estoy Aquí,” which reached No. 2, and “Suerte” and “Te Felicito,” both which topped Billboard‘s Latin Airplay chart. Additionally, the song that earned her the only No. 1 so far on the coveted all-genre Hot 100, “Hips Don’t Lie,” was also included.
Shakira took a journey through the years to reminisce about her beginnings in the ’90s, when her career was just starting to take off, and she concluded her memories with an emotional performance of “Pies Descalzos” which moved everyone in attendance.
One of the most special moments of the night came with the ballad “Antología.” Shakira dedicated the song to her mother, Nydia Ripoll, who was present at the concert along with the artist’s children, Milan and Sasha. At that moment, the stadium stands lit up with the colors of the Colombian flag, an initiative led by Shakira’s fan club in the city as a deep show of affection.
Tribute to the Barranquilla Carnival
Shakira dedicated a portion of the concert to the Carnival of her hometown. The artist surprised the audience by revealing her special guest: Chelito De Castro.
A musician renowned for his work as a pianist for the late Joe Arroyo, the Caribbean icon joined Shakira years ago to perform “Te Olvidé,” which is considered by many as the anthem of the Carnival.
While singing the song, Shakira also played the tambora and wore a vueltiao hat as a sign of pride for her coastal roots. At that moment, she also welcomed onto the stage the current Carnival queen, Tatiana Angulo Fernández, with whom she danced to the rhythm of the traditional garabato dance.
Grand finale
The concert closure was marked by the energy of “Waka Waka,” where thousands of attendees joined in a massive chorus. The song was immediately followed by the hit made with Argentine producer Bizarrap: “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” a song with which many women connected — not only because of the story of heartbreak the artist wanted to tell, but also because of a phrase that could now be considered a national heritage: “Las mujeres ya no lloran, las mujeres facturan” (“Women no longer cry, women invoice”).
Quevedo is back, and in a big way. On Monday (Feb. 17), the Canary Island artist kicked off his highly anticipated Buenas Noches Tour with a sold-out show at the Movistar Arena in Madrid, the first of three consecutive dates in the Spanish capital. After nearly a year away from the stage, the performer of “Playa del Inglés” returns with a show that demonstrates his artistic evolution and his mastery of the live performance, combining the best of his repertoire with a visual and sound display that meets expectations.
From the first moment, the audience sang along with total devotion, while Quevedo — all dressed in black and with his emblematic diamond chain inspired by Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” — commanded the central stage. In front of about 17,000 fans, the artist sang hits from his most recent album, Buenas Noches, and others that have made him one of the most influential voices in the current Latin urban scene.
But the night wasn’t just his own. The show was full of surprises, with appearances from artists like Aitana, Lola Índigo, De La Ghetto, De La Rose, Sech and La Pantera. With a minimalist but effective stage setup, Quevedo confirmed that he is ready to take his music beyond Spain, with a tour that will soon take him across Latin America.
The Movistar Arena in Madrid perfectly adapted to Quevedo’s style, with a stage located in the center of the venue. This configuration, surrounded by screens and visual effects, allowed attendees to enjoy the show from any angle. The pyrotechnics and synchronized lights show added a spectacular touch, elevating the atmosphere of each performance and complementing the powerful presence of the artist.
After his performances in Madrid, Quevedo will take his show to several Latin American countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. For a full list of dates, click here. He will also visit other cities in Spain, such as Gran Canaria, Barcelona, Malaga and Bilbao.
Below, the eight best moments from Quevedo’s Buenas Noches Tour kick off in Madrid.
The start with “Kassandra” and a passionate Movistar Arena
In 2018, Kelsea Ballerini headlined a show at Nashville’s approximately 2,300-seat, revered music venue the Ryman Auditorium for the first time — and soon after, made a promise to herself that she would not headline in Nashville again until she could sell out the approximately 20,000-seat Bridgestone Arena, located just blocks away.
The country singer-songwriter triumphantly reached that goal on Friday night (Jan. 31), when she headlined Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to a sold-out crowd of admiring fans, as part of her Kelsea Ballerini Live on Tour 2025 trek.
“I cannot believe we are at a sold-out night at Bridgestone Arena,” Ballerini told fans early in her headlining set. “One thing about me, I’m not gonna play it cool at all. I’m going to freak out hopefully alongside you all evening. I’ve been in this room a million times. As a fan, this is the room that I’ve seen my favorite artists. I’ve been in here for the CMAs and the CMTs and so many things and this room means so much to me.”
Not only have the past seven years seen Ballerini cement her headliner status as an artist, but the five-time Grammy nominated artist further established herself as a multi-media presence, hosting awards shows, snagging a brand deal with CoverGirl — and further establishing herself with perhaps her biggest television look to date: a role as a coach on the television series The Voice, which launches Monday. Ballerini brought a bit of that television extravaganza to the Bridgestone, as fans lined up across the Bridgestone’s concord for a chance to sit in the famed red coach’s chair from The Voice.
But during her performance, it was Ballerini’s heart-connecting songs and strong rapport with her fanbase that were at the heart of her vivid, high-production arena spectacle. She proved again that she’s as adept at crafting grand-scale anthems as veering toward bone-cuttingly vulnerable ballads. Women have continued to rule pop music over the past few years, with artists ranging from Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter each offering up their own unique brands of songwriting and storytelling to narrate their own perspectives on life and love and everything in between. Ballerini serves up that same ethos in the country music sphere, to much fan acclaim.
The all-women lineup commanding Friday night’s sold-out Bridgestone Arena show also featured openers MaRynn Taylor and Sasha Alex Sloan opening for Ballerini.
Ballerini launched her headlining set with the self-aware ballad “Patterns,” the title track from her October-released album, which debuted atop Billboard’s country albums chart, and at No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Seated atop what looked to be a pile of luggage evoking the image from her album cover, Ballerini asked the crowd, “Are you ready to begin unpacking?”
From there, she led the largely female audience through an emotional and musical whirlwind, chronicling her journey from a wide-eyed newcomer on songs such as “Love Me Like You Mean It” to world-wisened artist who has navigated heartbreak and hard-earned lessons to emerge with a stronger sense of self and a new-found freedom. She also proved her prowess as an engaging and effervescent entertainer as she crafted a show tailor-made for both a fun night out, interspersed with heart-on-her-sleeve, soul-pouring moments.
“We have songs for the girlies, your best friends, your ride or die and love songs,” she said, sailing through songs including the girls’ night out anthems “Hole in the Bottle,” and “If I Go Down (You’re Goin’ Down Too).”
The show had all the accoutrements of a full-throttle country-pop show: massive video screens, a catwalk stage through the middle of the audience, lights and pyro, as Ballerini traversed through an array of spangled outfits throughout the evening, from red bodysuits to sparkly dresses and elegant gowns.
A set equally filled with rancor and romance, with wholehearted love songs (“Heartfirst,” “Love Me Like You Mean It”) and serrated heartbreak songs. But towering above either of these were a bedrock of song threaded with empowerment (“I Miss Me More”), personal growth and friendship (“I Would, Would You”). Her brand of pop-minded country, with songs that trace the diaristic details of Ballerini’s zeniths and lows over the past few years. Her choice to leave those details bitingly intact on projects such as her pivotal Rolling Up The Welcome Mat and its successor Patterns have cemented Ballerini who has evolved as an artist and writer unafraid to reach into the depths, even on songs she dresses up in the shiniest of melodies and sparkliest of stage productions.
And for Ballerini, not always “playing it cool” has been a key element in how she build her strong rapport with her fans — her willingness to share the messy, confused, despairing, and questioning moments alongside those of supreme confidence. Even small moments when the show didn’t go perfectly as planned — a minor outfit mishap that led Ballerini to sit down onstage and fix her shoe, and elsewhere a missed cue — came off as simply the kind of all-too-human moments that have made Ballerini the relatable artist she is.
Ballerini’s exuberant voice, paired with a willingness to tear down emotional barriers between artist, the songs and the fans, have earned Ballerini an ardent fanbase. Reflecting on her decade-long journey from her 2014 breakthrough songs such as “Love Me Like You Mean It,” Ballerini told the crowd, “I made my first four records so honestly, and I really did my best to write songs about my life. When I was writing ‘Dibs’ and ‘Love Me Like You Mean It’ and ‘Peter Pan,’ that was truly, that was the identity of a 19-year-old girl, for sure. But there was part of me that rounded the edges on these songs, because my true want as an artist… I wanted to make music for literally everyone — mainly the girls and the gays,” eliciting rapturous cheers from the audience.
She added, “My way of doing that was I left out the sharpness because I wanted it to be absorbable. And then I made Rolling Up The Welcome Mat and I didn’t do that at all. It was the first record that I made it for me and it changed my life. When I was trying to make Patterns, all I wanted to do was make sure that I didn’t go back to being scared of having edges. I didn’t want to be scared of saying hard truths. I wanted to keep down the path of that.”
Prior to performing her 2016 song “Peter Pan,” she addressed the young girls in the room with the steady assurance of a wiser, older sister, “I want you to know that you are worth of steady, good love.”
The AEG Presents-promoted tour will wrap April 9 in North Carolina.
Below, we look at five top moments from Ballerini’s Bridgestone Arena show.
A Friendship-Celebrating Singalong
In response to the devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles, an all-star lineup of artists will come together for “G*ve a F*ck LA“, a benefit concert aimed at supporting relief efforts and aiding displaced communities.
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Set for Feb. 5 at the Hollywood Palladium, the event will feature Hayley Williams, St. Vincent, and Finneas, with additional performances by Lucy Dacus, MUNA, Perfume Genius, The Linda Lindas, Phantom Planet, Courtney Barnett, Christopher Owens, Reggie Watts, Fred Armisen, Jenny Lewis, Juliette Lewis, and Scout Willis.
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Actor-comedian John C. Reilly will host the evening, which will also include surprise guests and DJ sets from Harmony Tividad and Fat Tony. Following the concert, Rico Nasty and Dylan Brady host an official afterparty.
Proceeds from the concert will support local organizations, including Altadena Girls, Friends in Deed, One Voice, and the Pasadena Humane Society. Tickets are now available, as well as an option to stream the concert with a minimum donation of $5.
The announcement follows a wave of philanthropic efforts from the music community. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD foundation has donated $2.5 million to wildfire relief, while Paris Hilton has launched a fund for displaced families. Artists such as Dave Grohl and Flavor Flav have also been involved in initiatives to assist those affected.
The concert also comes on the heels of the “FireAid” benefit concerts on Jan. 30, featuring Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams and many more. The event will take place at two iconic venues, the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
Los Angeles has faced unprecedented destruction this month, with five wildfires displacing over 150,000 residents and causing 28 fatalities, while many remain missing.
Lil Wayne won’t be playing the Super Bowl halftime show at this year’s game in his hometown, but Weezy will be one of the headliners (with the Roots) of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The iconic event that will host more than 5,000 acts on 14 stages from April 24-May 4 on the Fair Grounds Race Course announced this year’s lineup on Wednesday (Jan. 15), which will also feature headliners Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lenny Kravitz and Kacey Musgraves.
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Other acts booked for this year’s predictably eclectic edition include: Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy, HAIM, Cage the Elephant, Laufey, Bryson Tiller, Harry Connick, Jr., Patti LaBelle, Trombone Shorty, My Morning Jacket, Gladys Knight, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, Babyface, Diana Krall, Goose, The Revivalists, Big Freedia and many more.
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Louisiana residents have the chance to snag lower prices for weekend passes and single-day tickets now, with non-resident weekend passes and VIP packages already available already and single-day tickets slated to go on sale at a later date; fans need to set up an account with AXS.com to purchase tickets, with more information available here.
Among the other acts slated to take the stage this year are: Banda MS, Irma Thomas, Tank and the Bangas, Branford Marsalis, Kamasi Washington, The Wailers with Julian Marley, Ledisi Sings Nina, PJ Morton, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly, James Bay, Margo Price, Rickie Lee Jones, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Morris Day and the Time and others.
Check out the full lineup below.