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In a landmark sweep, the University of Kansas (KU) Jazz and Commercial Music program captured eight DownBeat Student Music Awards at the 49th Annual ceremony held in 2026—more honors than ...
Tens of thousands of country music fans gathered on Prince Edward Island’s North Shore for the 2026 Cavendish Beach Music Festival (CBMF), which ran from July 9 to July 11. The event, prod...
Mitchell Tenpenny is turning up the heat on his Speed of Light Tour, adding 20 fresh stops that will keep fans dancing through the...
Vinyl sales have reached a new high, and Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) is sharpening its focus on both legacy and fresh release...
Vegas fans were left in shock when Atlanta‑based rapper Jeezy pulled the plug on a scheduled performance at PH Live inside Plane...
At 50, Kandi Burruss has become a cross‑industry force, weaving together a career that spans R&B, television, theater, and busin...
A joke in a comedy theater on 42nd Street would spark a riff that would become a rock anthem and a hip‑hop milestone. In Decembe...
July 24‑26, 2026 will see Westlock’s Blue Suede Music Festival back on the Westlock and District Agricultural Society grounds,...
If you’re looking for a sun‑shaded Saturday in July, Greensboro has a free concert line‑up that’s sure to satisfy. The cit...
Jason Aldean’s latest single, "Don't Tell on Me," has climbed to the apex of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a second st...
In a candid interview, T.I. Harris— the trap pioneer who once sold out Madison Square Garden— revealed why he kept his childre...
Kimberly Perry, the lead vocalist of The Band Perry, celebrated her 43rd birthday on July 12, 2026. The country‑pop trio’s sig...
The Kultrun World Music Festival wrapped up its three‑day run on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Waterloo Park in Waterloo, Ontario. T...
A fresh wave of music biographies has hit shelves, charting the lives of six icons from punk to jazz.The six titles—spanning pro...
On July 10, 2026, Jamaican dancehall artist Skillibeng released the single “Nobody” without a preceding teaser or promotional ...
On July 10, 2026, the world of rhythm and rhyme collided when Jamaican dancehall legend Beenie Man and American rap icon Snoop Dog...
The Country Music Association (CMA) announced on June 8 2026 that Brittany Schaffer will become its next chief executive officer. ...
Danny Young, the veteran Nigerian Afrobeats artist, songwriter and producer, was officially added to the Recording Academy’s 202...
