Cleveland International Records

05/29/2026

Happy birthday to the wonderful and beautiful .devito.

05/06/2026

Happy birthday to Iron City Houserocker, Joe Grushecky

05/01/2026

The "King of Outlaw Country" has passed, and regardless of what anyone thinks of the man, his impact is undeniable. He deserves his place in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters HOF. He defied the odds, did the unthinkable, and at times was his own toughest opponent but from start to finish, he did things his way.

My journey with him started when I was just a 19-year-old kid, wide-eyed and ready to learn the business. He and my father had worked together back in the 70s at CBS Records, a bond that followed us through my childhood in Nashville during the 80s.

In 98’, I "cut my teeth" on a project called Songwriter of the Tear, a collection of previous songs that I curated under the Cleveland International umbrella. I was 21, a total greenhorn, when I produced my first album: Biketoberfest: Live From the Iron Horse Saloon. Watching that record gain critical acclaim opened the floodgates for more collaborations, from the spoken word Whoopsy Daisy to his early Pete Drake demos, For the Soul and For the Mind all in thanks to Rose Drake. From being credited on the Rebel Meets Rebel project with Pantera to watching him tour with Kid Rock, it was a wild, unforgettable ride.

There is one story that defines the man and our bond.

Years ago, my father (Pop Sr.) had just won a legal battle with Sony on an unrelated matter. In the process, he discovered through David thy he hadn't received any royalty statements or payments in years, despite selling millions of records. When my father called the royalty department to advocate for his friend, they found one account sitting with $240,000 in it, flagged with a note, “Do not send payment." They hadn’t realized he was out of bankruptcy.

Once the money was released(thanks to Kaye Smith for making happen), he asked my father what he wanted for his help. My dad simply said, "That’s your money. I don’t want anything for helping a friend." That moment of integrity is what birthed Coe-Pop Records. He respected that. In this business, loyalty isn't given, it’s earned through doing what's right when no one is looking.

I could go on forever, but today I just want to give credit where due. He was a "one of one." His career remained relevant for over six decades, a true unicorn in a world of clones. I’ll cherish the memories, the good, the bad, and the legendary.
Thank you for the music, the songs, and for the courage to always be YOU, whether the world accepted it or not.

To Miss Kim: your unwavering love and honor for him will always stay with me. To his family and his fans, you have my deepest condolences.
Rest easy, David Allan Coe. Love, Pop Jr

04/01/2026

We are honored to have our double vinyl release by America’s Polka King and Cleveland’s own, Frank Yankovic Songs Of the Polka King: The Ultimate Collection available at Dyngus Day Cleveland. Limited quantities available. Be sure and grab your copy!

This Dyngus Day, we’re celebrating America’s Polka King himself, Frank Yankovic, with something special you won’t want to miss...

For the first time ever, Songs of the Polka King - Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 - is being released on vinyl as a double album! 📀

🎶What makes this release so iconic? Frank won the very first Polka Grammy back in 1986, both volumes were Grammy-nominated, and the liner notes are by Cleveland’s own Drew Carey!

It also features a lineup of guest artists like Weird Al Yankovic, Don Everly, Cowboy Jack Clement, Riders In the Sky, Kinky Friedman, David Allan Coe, Joey Miskulin & more.

It’s one of those pieces that just feels like Dyngus Day - fun, nostalgic, and rooted in the mix of cultures that make it what it is. Digitally remastered and a must have for collectors!

➡Grab yours at either of the two official merch stands

03/12/2026

RIP to our dear friend Augie Meyers. Texas music has lost a legend.

Known for his signature organ sound and his work with the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornadoes alongside Doug Sahm, Flaco Jimenez and Freddy Fender, Meyers helped blend country, rock, and Tex-Mex music. Our thoughts and prayers go out his family.

https://savingcountrymusic.com/texas-tornados-member-tex-mex-music-legend-augie-meyers-dies/

03/11/2026

This year marks the 40th anniversary of America’s Polka King, Frank Yankovic winning the FIRST ever Polka Grammy award! In honor and celebration, we released a double vinyl/CD of our Grammy nominated albums, Songs Of the Polka King: The Ultimate Collection. Limited quantities available! Liner notes written by Cleveland’s own, Drew Carey. Roll out the barrel, HERE COME THE POLKA HEROES!! Grab your copy today in our offical store. Link below.👇

https://store.clevelandinternational.com/products/frank-yankovic-ultimate-collectionbleuewte

***FIRST TIME AVAILABLE ON VINYL*** “People talk a lot about alternative music, but polka’s the only alternative out there right now, so polka players are the hippest of the hip.” -Weird Al Yankovic(said just a few days before he recorded with Frank)In 1986, it seemed only fitting that Yankovi...

02/25/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Sokolowski. Mike was a dear friend to the Popovich family for many years. You will be sorely missed but know you are rejoicing in Heaven with Eddie B. and Pop Sr. Here’s a photo when Mike came down to Nashville with Cousin Dave during AMA week at our SiriusXM studios with famed songwriter Joe South. You were truly one of a kind. RIP Mike

02/07/2026

RIP Brad Arnold. Another great one gone too soon

Brad Arnold, the lead singer and founding member of the American rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was 47.

01/04/2026

Congratulations to the GOAT!

12/09/2025

Devastating news. Raul Malo was one of the best to ever do it. Their music and style was beyond infectious. It drew you in from the start. There will never be another band quite like these guys. May his music and legacy continue to live on. RIP Raul

It’s with the deepest grief we share the passing of our friend, bandmate and brother Raul Malo on December 8th, 2025 at the age of 60.

Anyone with the pleasure of being in Raul’s orbit knew that he was a force of human nature, with an infectious energy. Over a career of more than three decades entertaining millions around the globe, his towering creative contributions and unrivaled, generational talent created the kind of multicultural American music reaching far beyond America itself.

While his spirited performances garnered a massive & loyal following, and his powerful songwriting and musicianship earned multiple Grammy, ACM, and CMA awards, it was his lifelong commitment to the preservation of the multi-lingual American musical repertoire of which he was most proud, making history in 2020 with the first album ever to debut at the top of both the Latin Pop and Folk-Americana charts. It was this commitment, along with his steadfast championing of music education as an inspiration for every child across America and throughout the world, for which Raul was honored with the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the National Music Council of the United States’ American Eagle Award.

Though his earthly body may have passed, Raul’s spirit will live on forever in heaven, and here on earth through the music, joy, and light he brought forth. His contributions to American and Latin music will be everlasting, as his songs and voice touched fans and fellow artists around the world.

Raul is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Betty; sons Dino, Victor, and Max, mother Norma, sister Carol, and Mavericks bandmates Paul Deakin, Eddie Perez, and Jerry Dale McFadden.

The family thanks everyone for their love & support, and asks for privacy at this time.

Photo by Alejandro Menendez Vega