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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.
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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…
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Eminem Teams With NERDS Clothing for Original Video Game, New Streetwear Collab Out of New York Comic Con (EXCLUSIVE)
Eminem will release a limited-edition merch collection with streetwear and pop culture brand NERDS Clothing during New York Comic Con next week, including the launch of an original video game. Per the…
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Secrecy Announce Debut EP Winter In A&E: Hear “Knife In My Dreams”
Secrecy: Good name for a punk band! It calls to mind the Germs' "What We Do Is Secret," as well as the general sense of a hidden underground world that regards outsiders with suspicion. London's appro…
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Behind Music Companies’ Stock Market Stumble: ‘They Are Caught in Crosswinds’
Entertainment and media stocks are down almost across the board, but analysts say investors fear some issues may be systemic.
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Benson Boone Recalls ‘Embarrassing’ Bathroom Encounter With Fan: ‘I Was Horrified’
"I heard the gasp, and that's when I turned, and I was like: 'Oh my gosh,'" the singer recollected.
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3 Rock Songs From 1988 You Heard While Shopping at the Mall With Your Friends
DETROIT, MI - MAY 7: (L-R) Drummer Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, vocals Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and guitarist Izzy Stradlin of the music group Guns N' Roses pose for a portrait on May 7, 1988, at the…
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Way Dynamic Is Letting It Flow, And Good Things Are Happening
Way Dynamic is a funny moniker for a band so chill. Dylan Young has been recording under that name since his university days at RMIT in Melbourne about a decade ago, and the project has ramped up in t…
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This Country Classic Was Just Named the Most Popular Song on Country Radio of the Past 20 Years
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Zac Brown Band performs on the main stage during the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at The Ellipse on June 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Zac Brown Ba…
