The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially rolled out its 2026 nominees, and the ballot reads like a master class in modern music history. Seventeen artists and groups are in the running this year, representing a broad sweep of styles that underscore how expansive the definition of rock and roll has become. From […]
February 26 has long been a meaningful day in music history, marked by format shifts, chart-topping hits, and landmark award shows that helped shape the industry. Midcentury, the music business was undergoing technical and cultural transitions. In 1955, Billboard reported that 45 rpm singles had overtaken 78 rpm records in sales, signaling a permanent change […]
Walker Hayes, the country music artist whose 2021 hit Fancy Like became a cultural moment for its catchy tribute to Applebee’s, says he’s officially done eating there for the foreseeable future. The restaurant, which once symbolized quirky date nights in his music, has become something Hayes can hardly face anymore after years of visits tied […]
Cardi B recently put her own bold spin on Miley Cyrus’s pop classic Party in the U.S.A. during a stop on her Little Miss Drama Tour, turning the beloved 2009 anthem into a cheeky, adult-oriented moment. The hit originally made famous by Miley Cyrus became a sing-along staple over a decade ago, but at a […]
Bruno Mars has officially revealed the full tracklist for his upcoming album The Romantic, his first solo studio release in nearly ten years. Scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, the nine-song set marks a major moment in the Grammy-winning artist’s career and a return to the spotlight following a lengthy hiatus from solo projects. […]
Atlanta’s beloved Shaky Knees Music Festival is back with a star-studded lineup for its 13th edition, returning to Piedmont Park in September 2026. The three-day celebration of alternative and indie music will run from September 18 through 20, bringing a riveting mix of established artists and fresh favorites to the festival’s four stages. Headlining the […]
Linda Perry has reintroduced “Beautiful,” the iconic song she originally penned that became one of the defining ballads of the early 2000s, as the lead single from her forthcoming solo album Let It Die Here. The track, released ahead of the full album’s May 8, 2026 debut, showcases Perry’s own raw and intimate take on […]
February 25 has etched a remarkable series of moments in music history that span genres and generations. On this date in 1957, Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded “That’ll Be The Day,” a song that helped define the sound of early rock and roll. Holly’s work laid a musical foundation that would influence countless artists […]
Dolly Parton recently shared an unexpectedly frank tribute to one of country music’s biggest figures that reveals both her humor and deep respect for performance. In discussing her reflections on fellow legend Johnny Cash, she acknowledged that while his vocal ability might not measure up to traditional standards, his impact on audiences was undeniable. Parton […]
Atlanta hip-hop icon T.I. has reignited a long-running rivalry with fellow rap heavyweight 50 Cent by dropping a new diss-leaning track titled “War.” The song arrives amid an increasingly personal feud between the two artists that began as a seemingly friendly call for a Verzuz battle but has since morphed into a charged social media […]