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Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. “I’ve been in N...

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, renew their vows

NEW YORK (AP) — Cue up his 2010 megahit “Baby.” Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber (nee Baldwin) are expecting their first child together — and have renewed their vows. A representative for Hai...

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album

NEW YORK (AP) — Allow Brian Kelley to reintroduce himself. Best known as one-half of the country super-duo Florida Georgia Line, Kelley will release a solo album, “Tennessee Truth," on Frida...

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana, the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61

Steve Albini, an alternative rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61. Brian Fo...

DATE: May 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be

With some help from artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis, celebrated for his timeless hits like “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “I Told You So," has his voice back. In July ...

DATE: May 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, with songs claiming the top 14 spots

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200...

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

John Oates' new album is called 'Reunion.' But don't think Hall & Oates are getting back together

NEW YORK (AP) — For many music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multiplatinum soul-pop duo behind hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneat...

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'

NEW YORK (AP) — Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” an a...

DATE: Apr 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Music Review: Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is great sad pop, meditative theater

Who knew what Taylor Swift's latest era would bring? Or even what it would sound like? Would it build off the moodiness of “Midnights” or the folk of “evermore”? The country or the '80s pop ...

DATE: Apr 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Associated Press