New Music Friday October 25: Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, Kelsea Ballerini, Halsey and More

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Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.

Artists are coming together for a benefit show to raise money for relief efforts across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Concert for Carolina will take place at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and will include performances from Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor, Scotty McCreery, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and more. The concert will livestream October 26 on Veeps.

MusiCares has announced that The Grateful Dead will be honored at the 2025 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. They will be recognized for their contributions to music, philanthropic efforts. The special night will also include posthumous tributes to Jerry Garcia, one of the band’s founders.

Jimmy Fallon announced the track list for his holiday album Holiday Seasoning out November 1. Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, The Roots, Will Ferrell, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, and more will be featured. Jimmy will also have a holiday special Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular airing December 4 on NBC that will include guest appearances and performances from Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, Dolly Parton, and more.

The Recording Academy and the U.S. Department of State announced that Dolly Parton is the 2024 recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award, which honors an American music industry professional, artist or group who has played an invaluable role in cross-cultural exchanges and whose music work advances peace and mutual understanding globally.

Shakira is on the cover of GQ Spain for the November issue. She described how her latest album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran was a healing process. She is preparing for her upcoming tour and called it “the most ambitious tour of my entire career. It will be the longest show I have done with the biggest screen and everything as big as you can imagine.” Shakira’s North America dates will kick off May 13, 2025.

ET sat down with Kelsea Ballerini earlier this week to chat about her new album PATTERNS out now. She shared that “First Rodeo” was the first love song that she wrote for the album and was inspired by boyfriend Chase Stokes who is featured in the music video. Kelsea also announced a new tour, KELSEA BALLERINI LIVE ON TOUR which kicks off January 21, 2025. Hours before the album’s release, Kelsea celebrated in New York City at Spotify presents Baggage Claim: An Exclusive Listening of PATTERNS, with a Q&A moderated by ET’s Cassie DiLaura.

Plus, new music from Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, Jin, Maren Morris and more!

“Disease” – Lady Gaga

“Swallow My Tears” – Gwen Stefani

MEGAN: ACT II – Megan Thee Stallion

Patterns – Kelsea Ballerini

The Great Impersonator – Halsey

“I’ll Be There” – Jin of BTS

“People Still Show Up” – Maren Morris

“Happiness” – U2

American Idiot 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition – Green Day

“(Isn’t It) Obvious – Alessia Cara

“Aquamarine” – Addison Rae