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Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Usher, Jelly Roll and more will hit the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball stage

LOS ANGELES (AP) — iHeartRadio has unveiled its star-studded 2023 Jingle Ball lineup, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo , Usher , Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, and Jelly Roll.

Sep 29, 2023 7:32 AM Read more >

Country star Dustin Lynch was at an impasse. The only way forward was to have ‘Killed the Cowboy’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ahead of his sixth studio album, “Killed the Cowboy,” Dustin Lynch sensed some inner conflict.

Sep 29, 2023 6:56 AM Read more >

'We're certainly among friends': Thirteen rock acts join Canada's Walk of Fame

TORONTO — Thirteen Canadian rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s rolled back the clock on Thursday as they were inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame with a night chock full of good memories and even greater radio hits.

Sep 28, 2023 10:30 PM Read more >

Review: Ed Sheeran’s ‘Autumn Variations’ is a beautifully honest exploration of adult despondency

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “I’ve been up all night, thinking about dying,” Ed Sheeran opens “When Will I Be Alright”, one of his new album’s final tracks. “I’ve just been wasting time," he continues. “God is not on my side.

Sep 28, 2023 9:03 PM Read more >

Teddy Swims' debut album is powered by toxic relationships and heartbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — If you feel emotionally drained after listening to Teddy Swims' debut album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1),” don’t worry — he understands. “I’m sure for anyone that’s not heartbroken, it’s probably exhausting.

Sep 28, 2023 6:58 PM Read more >

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony live this year, with Elton John and Chris Stapleton performing

NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent and New Edition will perform at this fall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will be broadcast live for the first time.

Sep 28, 2023 12:58 PM Read more >

Ringo Starr on ‘Rewind Forward,’ writing country music, the AI-assisted final Beatles track and more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are rock stars, and then there is Ringo Starr — drummer for the Beatles, award-winning soloist, photographer, narrator, actor, activist. To call him prolific would almost shortchange his accomplishments.

Sep 28, 2023 7:08 AM Read more >

Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quincy Jones , who once embarked on an international diplomatic tour with jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, will receive the U.S. Department of State's inaugural Peace Through Music Award.

Sep 27, 2023 11:31 AM Read more >

Buffy Sainte-Marie documentary nominated for 2023 International Emmy Award

NEW YORK — A career-spanning documentary about celebrated Canadian musician and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie has been nominated for an International Emmy Award.

Sep 27, 2023 10:37 AM Read more >

At Jai Paul's kickoff show, an elusive pop phenomenon proves his stardom in a live arena

LOS ANGELES (AP) — He emerged in front of piercing, sunset-colored LED screens that flashed like strobe lights, percussion pulsing from the stage to the audience floor. In the crowd, it was felt first in our chests, then throughout our bodies.

Sep 27, 2023 10:35 AM Read more >