The Heartbreakers Reunite With Chris Stapleton
Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Stan Lynch and Ron Blair shared the stage again as Stapleton led a focused tribute at Nashville’s Americana Honors.
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Madonna Will Open the 2026 MTV VMAs
The pop icon is returning to a stage central to her career as this year’s leading nominee with 11 nods.
Drake Packs New Music and a 2027 Tour Tease Into ‘FOMO’
The hour-long visual project blends unreleased collaborations, career callbacks and an early signal that Drake plans to tour worldwide in 2027.
Universal Music Group Sues DistroKid Over AI Music
The federal complaint targets alleged AI-driven catalog flooding and unlicensed recordings while drawing a line around disclosed AI music.
Olivia Rodrigo Honors Sheryl Crow With ‘Strong Enough’
Rodrigo closed a star-filled BMI Troubadour Award celebration with a personal rendition of a Sheryl Crow classic.
Reba McEntire Leads Dolly Parton Tribute at the Emmys
Sally Field remembered her “Steel Magnolias” co-star before Reba McEntire performed a deeply personal song from Parton’s catalog.
Ella Langley Ties Mariah Carey’s Historic Hot 100 Record
The country hit now shares the all-time mark with “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and could move ahead next week.
Big Ears Reveals a Wide-Ranging 2027 Festival Lineup
The Knoxville festival’s four-day program spans major songwriters, jazz leaders, experimental music and artist residencies.
Dead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Dies at 71
The Cleveland-born musician carried a raw proto-punk sound from Rocket From the Tombs to New York’s CBGB scene.
Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Returns to No. 1
The country singer’s album reclaimed the Billboard 200 summit after spending months inside the chart’s top five.