5 Virtual Events with Your Fave Female Artists this March

Madison Beer, Tinashe, Gwen Stefani, Zara Larsson and Jessie Reyez

As we kick off Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the many achievements of our favourite women, including the talented female artists we always blast through our speakers.

While we can’t see our fave artists live and in person just yet, we can sit back and get a front-row seat from home (or anywhere!) for these five upcoming virtual events. Make room on your social calendar and get ready to be entertained!

Madison Beer

Madison Beer
(Press photo)

Saturday, March 6, five region-specific viewing times available
Tickets start at $22.94 CAD/$18 USD

Fresh off the release of her debut album ‘Life Support,’ Madison Beer is ready to go all out with her first-ever global virtual event. Can’t decide which songs off the album you absolutely need to hear? No worries—she’s playing all of them!

ICYMI: See more recent single and album releases you may have missed!

Tinashe

Tinashe
(Photo courtesy of Roc Nation)

Saturday, March 6, 11pm EST/8pm PST
Watch live on Stream‘s website or app

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve been able to enjoy a live performance from R&B songstress Tinashe. While the pandemic forced the cancellation of the singer’s Tour for You tour, Tinashe will be bringing the heat to this virtual show, available to stream on music startup Stream’s website or their Stream Live app (iPhone/Android).

SeeHer Hear Her: Cardi B, Gwen Stefani and Kelsea Ballerini

Cardi B, Gwen Stefani and Kelsea Ballerini
(Photo collage courtesy of iHeartRadio)

Monday, March 8, 8pm EST (and available to watch on demand through March 14)
Watch free on iHeartRadio’s YouTube or Facebook page

In celebration of International Women’s Day, iHeartRadio is joining forces with SeeHer, the largest global movement created to eliminate gender bias in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment, to celebrate women in music. On a one-hour virtual special highlighting Cardi B, Gwen Stefani and Kelsea Ballerini, the leading ladies themselves will discuss their journeys to stardom, the mentors who supported them along the way, and how they are inspiring future generations of female artists.

Zara Larsson

Zara Larsson posing against purple background
(Press photo)

Monday, March 8, 2pm EST
Watch free on Zara Larsson’s YouTube page

Just days after the release of her long-awaited new album ‘Poster Girl,’ Swedish artist Zara Larsson is partnering with a fellow Swede, IKEA, for an International Women’s Day-themed virtual concert. Zara has already teased that the show will be shot like a music video with different sets and “worlds” to match the mood of each song. I definitely can’t wait to dive into the world of ‘Poster Girl’ on a day dedicated to powerful girls around the world! YouTube Premium subscribers can gain access to an exclusive appearance and fan Q&A with Zara after the show.

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Jessie Reyez and Friends

Jessie Reyez posing against an orange background
(Photo courtesy of Jameson)

Wednesday, March 17, four region-specific viewing times available
Tickets are free with registration

Haven’t decided on St. Patrick’s Day plans? Consider this your lucky discovery! 🍀 Jameson Connects is hosting the “(virtual) gig of all gigs” featuring Jessie Reyez with a pre-recorded performance at Toronto’s The Great Hall. You will also be introduced to several of Jessie’s up-and-coming friends, including Toronto’s Savannah Ré. Grab your green beer and get cozy!

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15 New Christmas Songs for Your 2020 Holiday Playlist

Christmas Playlist 2020 Cover

Regardless of the date on the calendar, the Christmas season isn’t officially underway until your local radio station first plays Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Thanks to the power of music, while many of our holiday traditions will understandably look very different this year, Christmas carols will continue to bring us together.

As much as I love the signature songs of the season, I also love discovering original tracks and fresh takes on holiday classics to add to my annual playlist. Check out new Christmas songs from the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Sam Smith, Tori Kelly and yes, the Queen of Christmas music herself, Mariah Carey, below!

* Christmas 2020 Playlist *

“Merry Christmas to Your Face” by Jordin Sparks

Off her new holiday album Cider & Hennessy (her first full-length release since 2015!), American Idol winner Jordin Sparks sets the mood with a cute and catchy track about wanting to spend Christmas with your favourite person while opening presents, laughing and playing all day. Nothing sounds better!

“I Need You Christmas” by Jonas Brothers

Whether it’s because we’re growing up or just dealing with a drastically different “pandemic holiday,” it’s easy to miss the sweet innocence of Christmases’ past. The holidays spent “waiting for Santa to show [and] caroling late night” can sound like a distant dream sometimes. With this follow-up single to 2019’s “Like It’s Christmas,” Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas deliver another heartwarming Christmas track about holding on to hope and that festive feeling.

“Under The Mistletoe” by Kelly Clarkson and Brett Eldredge

Kelly Clarkson is at the top of her Christmas music game! I still have her beautiful 2013 album ‘Wrapped In Red’ on repeat, and I’m so excited to add this merry new collaboration with country singer Brett Eldredge to the mix.

“Last Christmas” by Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor gives the Christmas classic “Last Christmas” new life on her recently-released holiday album, aptly titled ‘A Very Trainor Christmas.’ Meghan’s voice perfectly fits the vibe of the song, which will forever be one of my fave Christmas carols!

“Christmas Blues” by Sabrina Claudio and The Weeknd

Get ready to grab your special someone, turn up your speakers and slow dance by the Christmas tree! Sabrina Claudio and The Weeknd sound enchanting on this beautiful holiday song off of Sabrina’s new Christmas album of the same name.

“The Lighthouse Keeper” by Sam Smith

Every holiday playlist needs at least one mellow melody. Sam Smith, who had a massive year with the release of their third studio album, just delivered the tearjerker of the holiday season with this breathtaking new single, produced by ‘Love Goes’ collaborator Labrinth. “If any year could make me look forward to the sounds of Christmas, it would be 2020 as more than ever before we are yearning to be around our friends and family once again,” Sam said ahead of the track’s release. Amen to that.

“Joy to the World / Joyful, Joyful” by Tori Kelly

I challenge you to find a more fun rendition of “Joy to the World” — it’s an impossible task! Tori Kelly’s voice is simply incredible and will ignite an irresistible glow inside of you. I highly recommend checking out the rest of her new Christmas album, ‘A Tori Kelly Christmas,’ for 41 minutes of pure holiday vibes!

“Oh Santa!” by Mariah Carey feat. Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson

A long-awaited highlight of Mariah Carey’s new Apple TV+ holiday special, this Mariah x Ariana x Jennifer collab is undeniably the star-studded spectacle of the season!

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