The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award.

Fogerty will be presented with the award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, to be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 11.

The Johnny Mercer Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, is exclusively reserved for a songwriter or songwriting team who has already been inducted in a prior year and whose body of work is of such high quality and impact that it upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer. Fogerty was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005.

SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said, “The first time I heard Creedence Clearwater Revival, I was a mere highschooler. It was also the first time I heard John Fogerty’s voice, one of the most distinctive ever. To this day I’ve never heard anyone else sound like him. His unique songwriting ability is another quality. He’s one of those rare talents who is unmistakably himself.”

“His style of composition is rock and roll mastery. It’s what I’ve always personally believed in, something I call ‘The art of complex simplicity,” Rodgers added. “He’s done what I believe all great songwriters do. He makes us feel. He deserves this award as much as anyone who’s ever received it, or will receive it, in the future. I send my congratulations to John Fogerty.”

Fogerty wrote and recorded some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. As the songwriter, singer, lead guitarist, arranger, and producer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, three of his songs – “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” – have each surpassed one billion streams, placing Fogerty in Spotify’s Billions Club.

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Neil Young has canceled his 2026 European tour dates with his band The Chrome Hearts.

Young was scheduled to kick off The Love Earth Tour with The Chrome Hearts’ guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony LoGerfo and keyboardist Spooner Oldham in June at the Eden Sessions in Cornwall with support from Elvis Costello and the Imposters.

Announcing the news of his cancellation, Young said, “I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. I do love playing LIVE and being with you and the Chrome Hearts.”

Young, 80, was also slated to perform at a number of music festival during the summer tour.

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Paul McCartney has announced a new companion album, created to sit alongside Man on the Run, the upcoming documentary exploring Paul McCartney and Wings’ remarkable rise through the 1970s.

Capitol Records, MPL Communications and UMG have announced details of the companion album, titled, Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack.

The album includes all-time classics, hits and essential tracks from across Paul McCartney and Wings’ revered catalogue – a snapshot of Paul’s creativity in the 1970s in 12 songs.

Along with the announcement, McCartney shared two previously unheard tacks – “Arrow Through Me (Rough Mix),” a previously unreleased rough mix from the 1979 album sessions for Back to the Egg, and “Live And Let Die (Rockshow),” from the 1980 concert film Rockshow – available exclusively on Amazon Music. The album will feature a third previously unreleased track in “Gotta Sing Gotta Dance,” originally featured in the 1973 The James Paul McCartney TV Special.

Both the soundtrack album and documentary will be released on February 27, with Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack arriving in a variety of formats, including a limited edition New York Taxi Cab Yellow Vinyl LP, a limited edition Tangerine Peel Orange Vinyl LP Amazon Exclusive, and Black Vinyl LP, through to a 1CD edition and digital release. Each vinyl edition will also come with a Man on the Run poster.

The documentary Man on the Run will begin streaming worldwide on Prime Video beginning February 27. Directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville, the film traces an era of bold creativity, reinvention, and the unstoppable spirit that defined the band’s journey. “We made what seemed like an impossible dream come true,” says McCartney.

Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Tracklist:

1 Wings – Silly Love Songs (Demo)
2 Paul McCartney – That Would Be Something (2011 Remaster)
3 Paul and Linda McCartney – Long Haired Lady (2012 Remaster)
4 Paul and Linda McCartney – Too Many People (2012 Remaster)
5 Paul McCartney and Wings – Big Barn Bed (2018 Remaster)
6 Paul McCartney – Gotta Sing Gotta Dance
7 Wings – Live and Let Die (Rockshow)
8 Paul McCartney and Wings – Band on the Run (2010 Remaster)
9 Wings – Arrow Through Me (Rough Mix)
10 Wings – Mull of Kintyre (2016 Remaster)
11 Paul McCartney – Coming Up (2011 Remaster)
12 Paul McCartney and Wings – Let Me Roll It (2010 Remaster)

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Twisted Sister have canceled their 50th anniversary shows after frontman Dee Snider resigned from the heavy metal band due to “health challenges.”

Announcing the news on social media, bandmates Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda said, “Due to the sudden and unexpected resignation of Twisted Sister’s lead singer Dee Snider brought on by a series of health challenges, the band has been forced to cancel all shows scheduled, beginning April 25th in Sao Paulo Brazil and continuing through the summer”.

“The future of Twisted Sister will be determined in the next several weeks,” they added.

In a separate statement, Snider revealed that he has been suffering from degenerative arthritis.

“A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider’s body and soul. Unbeknownst to the public (until now) Snider (70) suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years just to keep going, able to only perform a few songs at a time in pain,” the statement said. “Adding insult to injury, Dee has recently found out the level of intensity he has dedicated to his life’s work has taken its toll on his heart as well. He can no longer push the boundaries of rock ‘n’ roll fury like he has done for decades”

Snider added, “I don’t know of any other way to rock. The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self.”

Twisted Sister had announced last year that they planned to return to the road for a limited number of shows, which were scheduled to kick off in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo on April 25.

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