Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon have had a pretty good decade. In 2003, when the Oklahoma-born rockers released their debut, 'Youth & Young Manhood,' they were still a club band unknown outside of Nashville, their adopted hometown. With their next four albums, brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, along with cousin Matthew, emerged as one of the biggest rock acts of the decade, combining Southern twang wi

Dawes is one of those rare rock acts -- think Kings of Leon or Ray LaMontagne -- that glides effortlessly between popular music and a believably vintage-sounding aesthetic. Singer Taylor Goldsmith’s analog lead vocals may be unique for the ProTools-era listener, but his delivery is, unquestionably, a chip off of Jackson Browne’s old block. (Somewhat ironically, the band has backed Browne on tour).

Mark those calendars, Kings of Leon fans. Bassist Jared Followill has shared a big piece of news: The band's sixth album, which is the follow up to 'Come Around Sundown,' should be out this September.

The highly anticipated V Festival is returning to England this summer and is set to take place from Aug. 17-18 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, and Weston Park, South Staffordshire. The event boasts performances by headliners Kings of Leon and Beyonce, plus dozens more.

Looking for a beach getaway? Well, this just might be your answer. The fourth annual Hangout Music Fest is set to take place in Gulf Shores, Ala., from May 17-19, and this year's edition boasts performances by headliners Kings of Leon and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Earlier this week, Bottle Rock 2013 revealed a handful of acts to look forward to at this year’s festival, set to take place from May 10-12 in Napa Valley, Calif. The full lineup for the three-day event has since been announced, and big additions include Kings of Leon and Dirty Projectors.

Optimus Alive! 2013 is set to take place on the scenic Alges riverside in Oeiras, Portugal, from July 12-14. Featured acts for the highly anticipated music festival include Kings of Leon, Depeche Mode and Two Door Cinema Club, along with the recent additions of Green Day and Biffy Clyro.

The lineup for the third annual Governors Ball – a music festival held in Randall’s Island, N.Y. – has just been announced. The event is scheduled to take place from June 7-9 and feature more than 60 acts from a variety of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, pop, dance and electronica.

The Kings of Leon extended family keeps on expanding. Drummer Nathan Followill and wife Jessie Baylin welcomed a daughter, Violet Marlowe Followill, as a belated Christmas present. Little Violet was born in Nashville on Dec. 26.

Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill is no longer the only one in the family with a model for a wife. His brother, bassist Jared, got hitched to his fiancee Martha Patterson on Sunday (Sept. 30).