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23-05-2025
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'80s Legend Talks About His Surprise Remake With Willie Nelson
has kept a low profile since he left Journey for good in 1998, but now the reclusive singer is back with a high-profile project. Perry has covered his 1983 Journey hit 'Faithfully' with music legend for a good cause. The proceeds from the single will benefit Farm Aid, the charity that's celebrating its 40th anniversary that was started by Nelson, and John Mellencamp. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In a new interview in the Los Angeles Times, Perry, 76, spoke about the project and what it was like working with the 92-year-old music legend. 'I think that the lyrics are so sound that they're timeless. But I must tell you that Willie Nelson set a tone when he sang it. That launched me in his direction, of how to interpret those lyrics and sing with him. It sets the tone and the watermark. Willie is the Sinatra of country music. When you sing laid back like that, like Tony Bennett does, he just says it like he feels it, and he puts it where he feels it. It takes a minute to really fall into that relaxed emotional expression. It was a new experience for me to sing with such a legend like this guy,' Perry told the L.A. Times. Perry's last solo album was the 2021 Christmas release The Season, but he has guested on other recordings, including 's 2023 all-star Rockstar album, in which he and the country legend covered another Journey classic, 1981's 'Open Arms.''At this point in my life, I'm really enjoying doing anything that feels just emotionally expressive to me. It's a new freedom for me. You know, Willie used to come to the shows in Texas when we were touring in the early '80s, that's where I first met him. When we were doing the song 'Faithfully,' I swear to you, back then, I always wanted to hear his voice on it. This is the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, so it was the perfect time to just for us to be together, and it's a bucket list thing to sing with Willie Nelson,' Perry told the outlet. Aside from working with Nelson, Perry told the L.A. Times that 'Farm Aid is close to my heart, because I know how difficult it is to be a farmer. You've really got to love it.' He also revealed he has personal ties to farming. 'I was raised in the San Joaquin Valley,' he told the Times. 'My grandfather had two dairy farms. I remember getting ice cream made from that fresh cream at the top of that vat. I saw the commitment that farmers have to what they do.'
San Francisco Chronicle
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Steve Perry sings Journey's ‘Faithfully' for the first time in 30 years — with Willie Nelson
In a rare return to the music of his former band, Steve Perry has re-recorded Journey 's 1983 power ballad 'Faithfully,' this time as a duet with country music legend Willie Nelson. The track marks Perry's first time singing the song in three decades and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, the nonprofit Nelson co-founded to support family farmers. The collaboration was produced remotely, with Nelson recording at Ronnie's Place in Nashville and Perry at his own studio, Rock the Box, in Los Angeles. The duet features an ensemble of veteran session musicians, including Mike Rojas on piano, James Mitchell on electric guitar and Nelson's longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael. An animated video by Patrick Atkins accompanies the release. 'No one has a voice or vocal phrasing anything like Willie Nelson,' Perry said in a statement. 'Singing this duet with Willie has been something I've always wanted to do. After recording 'Faithfully' with Journey, I always felt it would be a great song for Willie too. What a wonderful experience it was to finally sing with Willie. I'm so proud of what we have accomplished together.' Nelson, echoing the sentiment, called the collaboration 'a meaningful experience.' 'It was a pleasure to collaborate on this song,' he added. 'I'm proud that we could create something meaningful and use it to give back through Farm Aid.' Journey recruited Perry as its operatic lead singer in 1977 under threat of getting dropped by Columbia Records, and went on to sell nearly 100 million albums globally. But Journey's commercial streak came to an abrupt halt in 1987 when a road-weary Perry announced he was taking a hiatus from the band — then again after a brief reunion from 1995 to 1998. Perry, who last toured in 1995, has made only sporadic public appearances in the years since. He gave a speech during the band's 2017 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but did not sing. While he has released solo material — including 2018's 'Traces' and 2021's holiday album 'The Season' — he has largely avoided revisiting Journey's catalog until recently, beginning with a rendition of 'Open Arms' with Dolly Parton in 2023. The new version of 'Faithfully' is available now on streaming platforms, with all proceeds benefiting Farm Aid.
Miami Herald
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Report: NFL insider Peter Schrager in ‘serious' ESPN talks
NFL insider Peter Schrager is in "serious talks" with ESPN about joining the network, according to a report by Front Office Sports. Schrager is well known for his role as the co-host of "Good Morning Football" on the NFL Network along with his pre-game and sideline work for Fox Sports' NFL broadcasts. Although a source told FOS a deal with ESPN has not been finalized, "it's likely" that he will make the move. If so, the 42-year-old Schrager is expected to contribute to numerous programs across the network, including "NFL Live," Stephen A. Smith's "First Take" and "Get Up" with Mike Greenberg. If a deal is finalized in time, he could also contribute to ESPN's coverage of next month's NFL draft. Whether Schrager would also bring his podcast "The Season" with him has yet to be determined, according to the report. Schrager began his career writing for before joining and steadily expanding his role as an NFL insider to include "Good Morning Football." He has also authored two books: "Strength of a Champion" with former NFL linebacker O.J. Brigance, and the New York Times best seller "Out of the Blue" with former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Reuters
28-03-2025
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- Reuters
Report: NFL insider Peter Schrager in 'serious' ESPN talks
March 28 - NFL insider Peter Schrager is in "serious talks" with ESPN about joining the network, according to a report by Front Office Sports. Schrager is well known for his role as the co-host of "Good Morning Football" on the NFL Network along with his pre-game and sideline work for Fox Sports' NFL broadcasts. Although a source told FOS a deal with ESPN has not been finalized, "it's likely" that he will make the move. If so, the 42-year-old Schrager is expected to contribute to numerous programs across the network, including "NFL Live," Stephen A. Smith's "First Take" and "Get Up" with Mike Greenberg. If a deal is finalized in time, he could also contribute to ESPN's coverage of next month's NFL draft. Whether Schrager would also bring his podcast "The Season" with him has yet to be determined, according to the report. Schrager began his career writing for before joining and steadily expanding his role as an NFL insider to include "Good Morning Football." He has also authored two books: "Strength of a Champion" with former NFL linebacker O.J. Brigance, and the New York Times best seller "Out of the Blue" with former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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UTA Signs Jack Edwards, Lewis Goodall, Madame Joyce to Growing Creator Division (Exclusive)
Global talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company UTA has signed popular U.K. creators Jack Edwards, Madame Joyce, and Lewis Goodall for global representation in all areas. The deals fit into UTA's expansion of its U.K. Creator division which is part of its international growth strategy. UTA is looking to provide digital, gaming/e-sports, and audio talent and groups access to a wider network across unscripted and scripted TV, audio, live touring, publishing, news, and broadcasting. More from The Hollywood Reporter How New Documentary 'October 8' Is a Touchstone for People Worried About Antisemitism Afghanistan's Female Emissary to Austria Defies the Taliban in Doc 'The Last Ambassador' (Trailer) Filmart: PCCW Media Unveils 'White Lotus'-like Asian Drama Series 'The Season' The three new signings have a combined audience reach of more than 5 million people across their social channels and broadcast platforms. Madame Joyce is a podcaster, presenter, and media personality with a combined audience of more than 2 million people whose podcast Cocktails & Takeaways delves into celebrity news, gossip, and discussions over drinks. Jack Edwards is considered the world's most influential BookTuber with an audience of more than 3 million across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. And journalist, presenter, broadcaster, and writer Lewis Goodall has emerged as a new voice in U.K. news and politics, since 2022 hosting The News Agents, which became the UK's biggest daily news podcast. He is a UTA Creator unit co-signing with the agency's literary arm Curtis Brown. Led by London-based agents Shelby Schenkman and Beth Heard, UTA's burgeoning U.K. Creator division has brought in a broad array of talent, including Madeline Argy, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, Lissie Mackintosh, and Grace Campbell. Its practice also represents such clients as Dave Portnoy/Barstool, Mr. Ballen/Ballen Studios, Emma Chamberlain, Alix & Ashtin Earle, Charli D'Amelio, Jake Shane, Kai Cenat, and Alex Cooper. UTA opened its creator practice in 2006 and says it became the first agency to have its own audio and digital talent division. It also led the way in launching a dedicated gaming and e-sports unit. Shelby Schenkman Beth Heard A recent Statista forecast predicted that U.K. advertising spending in the influencer space would reach $1.31 billion this year. Marketing agency Digital Voices sees the global creator economy reach $480 billion in value by 2027. 'Our U.K. Creator offering is an extension of the premium services we provide in the U.S, offering clients access to a vast global network, helping them scale their careers beyond local markets,' Ali Berman, partner & head of digital at UTA, tells THR. 'The media and entertainment landscape is rapidly evolving, and UTA remains the go-to resource for connecting top talent with media and brand partners to navigate these shifts and continue building upward in the growing creator economy,' adds Oren Rosenbaum, partner & head of Audio, UTA. 'Our global approach allows us to unlock opportunities that ensure long-term success for our clients.' Ali Berman Oren Rosenbaum Madame Joyce is set to embark on a U.K.-wide live tour in the coming months. She has struck collaborations with such brands as Sony Music, Cadbury, Spotify, Amazon and JD. Edwards has collaborated with such brands as Valentino, Audible, and the BBC. Goodall is a former senior political journalist and presenter at the BBC and Sky News, and a former policy editor at BBC Newsnight, the public broadcaster's flagship political and current affairs show. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
