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See the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on CBS tonight, December 20

With Adam Blackstone, James Taylor, Trisha Yearwood and more, the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony kicks off a festive night of television on CBS

WhatToWatch · Dec 20, 2024

“Playing at the Super Bowl is the easy part. It’s the musical director responsibilities leading up that’s stressful”: Adam Blackstone heads up the biggest gigs on the planet – now with a 5-string Jackson bass named after his grandmother

The Emmy and Grammy winner has led the musical charge for everyone from Rihanna to Eminem and Justin Timberlake. He explains why he went for Jackson over Fender for his signature bass, what makes five strings essential to his style, and how he leads the band while laying down the…

Guitar World · Apr 10, 2024

“Whether it be Saturday Night Live or the Grammys – this bass has held its own on every stage”: MD to the stars, Adam Blackstone, debuts a signature bass named after his grandmother – the Jackson Gladys Pro Series Concert

With Rihanna, Jay-Z and Alice Keys, he’s played the world’s biggest shows. Now the go-to bassist and MD has his own Jackson signature build – and it’s no metal monster…

Guitar World · Mar 27, 2024

My Kind of Country review – finally, a music competition show with real heart

All the contestants in Reese Witherspoon’s show can sing, play and perform – and Nashville’s pros are there to help, not humiliate, them. It’s a breath of fresh air

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Philly music director Adam Blackstone’s big year includes a Grammy nod and the Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA — Adam Blackstone has played bass guitar and scored arrangements for some of the world’s biggest performers during his 20-plus years as a musical director.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 1, 2023