1939 – “Let’s Dance” was recorded by Benny Goodman and his orchestra. 1962 – James Brown recorded “Live at the Apollo, Volume I.” 1963 – The Beatles left Great Britain for their first tour outside of their homeland. 1970 – U.S. President Richard Nixon appealed to radio broadcasters to screen songs with lyrics that urge […]
Dolly Parton is bringing her iconic song catalog to life in a brand-new way with the “Threads: My Songs in Symphony” concert experience. This multi-media event will pair Parton’s timeless music with local orchestras across the United States, kicking off in March 2025 and running through May 2026. Although Parton will not perform live in […]
The Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival has unveiled its full 2025 lineup, featuring headlining performances by Metallica (on two nights), Linkin Park, and Korn. The annual hard rock and metal festival will take place from May 8th to May 11th at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s lineup includes more than 100 […]
Cardi B revealed on Wednesday that she will be unable to perform at Atlanta’s ONE MusicFest this weekend due to a recent medical emergency that has left her hospitalized. The rapper took to Instagram to share the news with her fans, expressing her sadness over missing the event. “I’m so sad to share this news, […]
Justin Timberlake has hit a roadblock on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour due to a bout of bronchitis and laryngitis, leading him to postpone six upcoming shows. The former ‘NSYNC frontman shared the news on Instagram, explaining that his illness has forced him to push several Midwest performances—originally scheduled for October 23 through November 2—into […]
The Grateful Dead has been named the 2025 Persons of the Year by MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, marking a significant milestone for the iconic band. The tribute will take place on January 31, 2025, just two days before the Grammys, during the annual MusiCares gala concert and dinner at the Los […]
Rapper GloRilla has made a powerful entrance onto the gospel music scene, as her collaboration with gospel legends Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music, “Rain Down on Me,” featuring Kierra Sheard and Chandler Moore, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart (dated Oct. 26). This marks GloRilla’s first appearance on any of […]
1941 – “Clarinet a la King” was recorded by Benny Goodman and his orchestra. 1962 – Steveland Morris Judkins, later known as Little Stevie Wonder, at the age of 12 recorded his first single. The song was “Thank you for Loving Me All the Way.” 1972 – The musical “Pippin” premiered at the Imperial Theater […]
Reba McEntire proved she’s still full of surprises during the October 22 episode of The Voice, when she made a last-minute steal during the Battle Rounds. The country legend snatched contestant Frankie Torres from Team Gwen Stefani, adding another powerhouse vocalist to her squad. Torres had just delivered a memorable duet of “Never Tear Us […]
Coldplay has officially cemented their place among the greatest musical acts of all time with the release of their latest album, Moon Music. The album debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. charts, marking the band’s tenth time reaching the top spot in their home country. This achievement places them in an elite group of […]