Everyone has to start somewhere, and even the world's most famous and successful artists began singing on the street or ...

But even though it was expected, some things are just too hard to believe.

Willie Nelson is still playing shows across America at the age of 92, and now we can take a look at what that looks like behind the scenes, thanks to one of his opening acts, Ryan Larkins. Larkins ...

Dead & Company have released new details about the Grateful Dead 60th-anniversary concerts at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from Aug. 1-3, including the announcement of special guests booked ...

In the music industry, opening acts may gain short-term exposure, but lasting success relies on strong follow-up, strategy, and engagement.

Learn about the temporary boosts emerging artists experience when opening for Taylor Swift and the costs involved.

Opening for Taylor Apruzzese conducted a focused analysis of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, comparing his overall findings to the metrics for Swift’s openers to discern whether a strong fanbase for a ...

In my study, I analyzed the touring and streaming data of 57 opening acts on major U.S. tours in 2022 and 2023.

Touring has become one of the few reliable income streams for working musicians. But a new study finds that the benefits from opening for major artists are often fleeting.

When the next big thing is your opening act...Find three established bands that were threatened by their opening acts, below.