Category: Classic Hits

Nick Jonas Welcomes 2026 With a Deeply Personal “Gut Punch”

Nick Jonas kicked off 2026 with an emotionally raw new solo single, “Gut Punch,” released on January 1 as the first preview of his forthcoming album Sunday Best. The song marks Jonas’s return to introspective solo music and leads into his new project set to arrive on February 6. From the first moments of “Gut […]

On This Day in Music History: January 6th 

1957 – Over 20 minutes were devoted to Elvis Presley on his final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The King performed seven songs: “Hound Dog,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Peace In The Valley,” “Too Much” and “When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again.” 1958 – Gibson guitars launched its […]

Bruno Mars Confirms His First Solo Album in Nearly 10 Years Is Complete

Bruno Mars has confirmed that his long‑awaited new studio album is complete. The Grammy‑winning singer and songwriter announced on social media simply that “My album is done,” signaling the end of a recording era that fans have awaited for nearly a decade. This project will be his first solo full‑length release since 2016’s 24K Magic, […]

Why Miley Cyrus Thinks Awards Season Needs a Culture Shift

Miley Cyrus used her recent spotlight to call out one of the entertainment industry’s recurring tropes: the idea that awards season should pitch artists against one another. While speaking at the Palm Springs Film Awards, she challenged that mindset, arguing that artists should see themselves as part of a shared creative community, not competitors chasing […]

Lynyrd Skynyrd Eyes Release of Unheard Songs Co‑Written by Gary Rossington

Lynyrd Skynyrd may be on the verge of releasing new music written before the death of founding guitarist Gary Rossington. In recent interviews, singer Johnny Van Zant and guitarist Rickey Medlocke confirmed that the band discovered roughly thirty previously unrecorded songs that Rossington helped write. These tracks were found on a set of tapes passed […]

The Songs and Stars That Defined 2025: A Year in Music

Music in 2025 was defined by its dynamic mix of major stars holding onto chart dominance and fresh faces breaking through in a crowded musical landscape. Across formats and platforms, artists made their marks not only on traditional charts like Billboard’s Hot 100, but also on streaming and global year‑end lists that reflect listening habits […]

Ariana Grande Turns Home Alone Into a Holiday SNL Highlight

Ariana Grande returned to Saturday Night Live in a memorable holiday-themed episode on December 20, 2025, delivering both laughs and musical flair during one of the show’s end‑of‑year finales. As host, the pop superstar participated in a range of sketches that highlighted her comedic timing and performance skills, including a standout parody of the classic […]

Wish You Were Here 50 Makes History with Christmas No. 1 in UK

Fifty years after its release, Wish You Were Here, the iconic Pink Floyd album originally launched in 1975, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the Official UK Christmas Number One album of 2025. The 50th anniversary edition, called Wish You Were Here 50, has topped the UK Albums Chart during the festive week, demonstrating […]

Legends of Sound: Paul Simon, Cher, Chaka Khan and More to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Honors

The Recording Academy has unveiled the 2026 class of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees, celebrating a remarkable group of artists whose work has shaped the musical landscape. These honors will be presented at the Special Merit Awards ceremony on January 31, 2026, during Grammy Week in Los Angeles, just before the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. […]

Florence Welch and Taylor Swift Share Backstage Moments in Eras Tour Series

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated docuseries Taylor Swift: The End of an Era has arrived on Disney+, offering an unprecedented look behind the curtain of the Eras Tour, one of the most ambitious and successful concert experiences in modern music history. The six‑episode series blends performance footage, personal interviews, rehearsal scenes, and candid moments from both […]