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Taylor Swift Earns U.K. Chart Double as ‘Patient Zero’ & ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Hit No. 1
She is the only artist so far to boast three separate U.K. No. 1 singles in 2026.
American Songwriter
Ronnie Wood Says One Rolling Stones Member Is Holding Back Tour Plans
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Ronnie Wood performs at O2 Forum Kentish Town on August 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) Ronnie Wood shared an update on the Rolling Ston…
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Stray Kids Are Also Boycotting The Grammys
Back in July, the massively popular K-pop boy band BTS announced that they are boycotting next year's Grammys and refusing to submit any of their music for award consideration. This was a big pivot fo…
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Cast of ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ Broadway Production Revealed
In honor of late country icon Dolly Parton's commitment to inspiring children, 30,000 free tickets will be handed out to students during the show's first year.
American Songwriter
Don Gibson and Kitty Wells Both Had a Big Hit With This Song in 1958
DON GIBSON, Country Sänger, 70er. (Photo by kpa/United Archives via Getty Images) In 1958, both Don Gibson and Kitty Wells had a big hit with the same song, which Ray Charles also later recorded. The…
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Ryan Hemsworth – “Never Learned” (Feat. Tegan And Sara)
Ryan Hemsworth, now part of the Topshelf Records family, is ramping up to the release of his new album Numbskull. Early returns were strong, and that was before we got to hear the contributions from h…
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DIIV – “Trillions”
"DIIV GOES POP." We know that's true because it says so on the cover of the Rolling Stone. The fictional Rolling Stone, anyway. Probably not the real one. I haven't checked. In the video for DIIV's ne…
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Kenny Chesney Extends Country Airplay No. 1 Record With ‘Carry On’: ‘It’s an Honor & Privilege’
The star's 34th leader is also the first for the new Hey Now Records.
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Miranda Lambert Thinks She & Carrie Underwood Deserve a ‘Ribbon for Surviving’ Male-Dominated Era of Country Music
"In the 2010 era, it was like there were no females at all," the country star said.
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Now Hear This: October 2026
Now Hear This is a monthly A&R column that provides you with exciting new sounds we discovered through the innovative new music discovery platform Groover. Each month, you can expect a varied bouillab…
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How Artists Like Bad Bunny & Rosalia Are Turning Non-English Music Into Grammy Recognition
Multilingual music is no longer an outlier at the awards — and could become an even bigger presence this year.
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Kennedy Center Honors 2026 Moving Forward — But Not at the Embattled Venue
The Kennedy Center will announce the honorees and the program’s broadcast partner at a later date.
American Songwriter
4 of the Best One-Liners From 1973 Rock Songs
Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage We round up four of the all-time best one-liners to come out of rock 'n' roll, from Black Sabbath to The Eagles. The post 4 of the Best One-Liners From 1973 Rock Songs…
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King Hüsky – “Punks In The Beerlight” (Silver Jews Cover)
Everyone loves David Berman. The late, great Silver Jews/Purple Mountains auteur commanded a faithful audience in his lifetime, but he increasingly feels like the most influential figure in 2020s indi…
American Songwriter
On This Day in 1928, a Grand Ole Opry Pioneer Made Nashville’s First Professional Recordings
Since 1925, Ryman Auditorium has been the "home" of the Grand Ole Opry and the national headquarters of foot-stomping, tear-jerking country music. By the spring of 1972, the red brick walls and staine…
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How Concord’s Roster of Progressive Pop Producers Is Evolving Mainstream Music
Years after making bets on a slew of producers on the cutting edge of internet culture, the publisher is reaping the benefits as pop follows suit.
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Venom Singer/Bassist and Black Metal Icon Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Dies at 63
The members of the pioneering black metal band announced their frontman's death on Thursday (Oct. 1).
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Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Odds, Spread, and Total
The oldest trophy in college football is on the line Saturday afternoon as a wounded Michigan squad takes its first road trip of the season to face a surging Minnesota... The post Michigan Wolverines…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1980s That Star an Epic Wah-Wah Pedal
Guns N' Roses performing The wah-wah pedal is a way to pump up fans. Indeed, these are three rock songs from the 1980s that star an epic wah-wah pedal. The post 3 Rock Songs From the 1980s That Star a…
