Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Christmas Island’ getting first vinyl release Wednesday, November 15 by ABC NewsJust in time for the holidays, the late Jimmy Buffet’s 1996 Christmas album, Christmas Island, is being released on vinyl for the first time. The album features covers of holiday staples like “Jingle Bells,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Up on the House Top" and “Run Rudolph Run”... Read More.
Mac McAnally on Jimmy Buffett’s last album: “He was so proud of this one” Friday, November 3 by ABC NewsJimmy Buffett’s final album, Equal Strain on All Parts, is out now. Speaking to Billboard, the album’s co-producer Mac McAnally says even though Buffett was sick, he never let on that it could possibly be his final release.“I wasn’t necessarily thinking in terms of this... Read More.
Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band plans to go on without him Monday, October 30 by ABC NewsJimmy Buffett may be gone, but his band plans to live on. Songwriter Mac McAnally, a longtime member of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, tells Billboard that the band plans to continue on, despite Buffett’s passing on September 1. “The Coral Reefer Band is second family to all of us.... Read More.
Two new tracks released from Jimmy Buffett’s final album, ‘Equal Strain on All Parts’ Friday, October 13 by ABC NewsFans of the late Jimmy Buffett are getting another preview of his upcoming posthumous album, Equal Strain On All Parts, which drops November 3.Two new songs from the album have just been released, including a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mozambique” featuring special guest Emmylou Harris. "Mozambique" originally appeared on Dylan's... Read More.
Jimmy Buffett’s wife shares touching tribute; greatest hits album reenters the ‘Billboard’ chart Monday, September 11 by ABC NewsJimmy Buffett’s wife, Jane Slagsvol, shared a touching tribute to her late husband, who passed away September 1 at the age of 76. “As Jimmy said a few months ago, 'growing old is not for sissies.' These last few years have been unimaginably challenging for Jimmy and... Read More.
Three new songs preview the late Jimmy Buffett’s new album, ‘Equal Strain on All Parts’ Friday, September 8 by ABC NewsJimmy Buffett may be gone, but his music lives on, and he's helping fans "keep the party going," which is exactly what he wanted them to do. Buffett passed away on September 1, but a new album, Equal Strain on All Parts, will be released November... Read More.
Jimmy Buffett’s daughter pays tribute to her dad: he “was the joy he sang about” Thursday, September 7 by ABC NewsJimmy Buffett’s daughter Sarah Buffett, who goes by the name Delaney, is remembering her late father, who passed away September 1 after a four-year battle with with Merkel cell skin cancer.Delaney shared a tribute on Instagram, writing, "I knew my dad my whole life but... Read More.
Jimmy Buffett’s sister recalls final days with her brother Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News“Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett passed away Friday, September 1, after a four-year battle with Merkel cell skin cancer, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer, and his family says he stayed positive all the way until the end. His sister Laurie Buffett McGuane tells People she and... Read More.
Jimmy Buffett’s Milwaukee Summerfest show canceled Wednesday, June 28 by ABC NewsJimmy Buffett postponed a show in South Carolina back in May after he was admitted to the hospital to “address some issues that needed immediate attention.” Now, he’s missing another show.Milwaukee Summerfest just announced that Buffett's July 6 concert with the Coral Reefer Band at the American Family Insurance... Read More.