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Sierra Ferrell, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, I’m With Her Among Winners At 2025 Americana Honors & Awards
At the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (September 10), Sierra Ferrell won Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year, while Gillian Welch and David Rawlings were awarded Duo/Group of the...
Sep 12, 2025

Newly Unearthed Document Features List Of David Bowie's 15 Favorite Songs
A newly unearthed document reveals David Bowie's 15 favorite songs, showcasing his diverse musical tastes ranging from jazz and rock to obscure 1950s tunes. The list - which Bowie titled "Memo for radio show - list of favourite records" - includes arti...
Sep 12, 2025

Judge Rules That Smokey Robinson's Sexual Assault Accusers Can Proceed Anonymously
On Thursday (September 11), a Los Angeles judge ruled that four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can proceed anonymously in their $50 million lawsuit, setting a trial date for October 2027. The 85-year-old Motown legend had sought ...
Sep 12, 2025

'60th Anniversary Doors Celebration' Concert Will Feature Robby Krieger, Perry Farrell, Deryck Whibley, And More
The Doors' 60th Anniversary concert is set to take place on October 30 at Los Angeles' Greek Theater, featuring original guitarist Robby Krieger alongside Perry Farrell, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley, Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo, and other notable musi...
Sep 11, 2025

Legendary Steel Guitar Player Robby Turner, Known As "Man Of Steel," Dead At 63
Renowned steel guitar player and producer Robby Turner, known affectionately as the "Man of Steel," passed away on September 4 at the age of 63. Turner, who performed with legendary artists such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Highwaymen, and Ch...
Sep 10, 2025

Priscilla Presley's Former Advisers' Lawsuit Reveals New Details Of Lisa Marie's Death
An amended lawsuit filed by Priscilla Presley's former business advisers is accusing her of prematurely ending her daughter Lisa Marie Presley's life support for financial gain, revealing new details from Priscilla's upcoming memoir, Softly, As I Leave...
Sep 08, 2025

John Fogerty's Re-Recorded CCR Hits Album, 'Legacy,' Debuts In Top 10 Of Billboard's Album Sales Chart
John Fogerty's new album featuring re-recorded versions of his past CCR hits, titled Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years (John's Version), debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart, selling nearly 8,000 copies in the week ending ...
Sep 08, 2025

Mark Volman, The Turtles Co-Founder And Vocalist On Iconic No. 1 Hit "Happy Together," Dead At 78
Mark Volman, co-founder and singer of the 1960s rock band The Turtles and one half of the celebrated duo Flo & Eddie, died on Friday (September 5) at the age of 78 in Nashville after a brief illness. Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Volman gained fame ...
Sep 08, 2025
Rick Davies, Supertramp Co-Founder, Singer, And Keyboardist, Dies At 81
Rick Davies, co-founder, singer, and keyboardist of the iconic prog-rock and pop band Supertramp, died on Saturday (September 6) at the age of 81, following a long battle with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. Davies, who founded the band in 19...
Sep 08, 2025

Dolly Parton Shares Her Go-To Order At Taco Bell
In a new interview with Business Insider published on Wednesday (September 3), Dolly Parton revealed her go-to Taco Bell order. "I like the others, but they fall apart so bad, especially if you're riding around," said the 79-year-old country music lege...
Sep 05, 2025

Farm Aid 2025 Set To Air Live On CNN In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary
Farm Aid 2025 will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a live broadcast on CNN from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20. The event will feature performances by founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, alongside specia...
Sep 04, 2025

Brandi Carlile Announces First Solo Album In Four Years, 'Returning To Myself'
On Wednesday (September 3), Brandi Carlile announced the details of her first solo album in four years, Returning to Myself, which is set for release on October 24 via Interscope and the rejuvenated Americana imprint Lost Highway. The 10-song project f...
Sep 04, 2025

Ethan Hawke Gives Merle Haggard The Heartfelt Documentary He Deserves With 'Highway 99'
Ethan Hawke's new two-part documentary, Highway 99: A Double Album, offers a rich, three-hour tribute to Merle Haggard, delving into the late country legend's complex life and legacy with heartfelt reverence. Blending rare archival footage, audio inter...
Sep 02, 2025

Cyndi Lauper Joined By Joni Mitchell, John Legend, Cher, And SZA During Final Show Of Her Farewell Tour
Cyndi Lauper concluded her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour on Saturday night (August 30) at the Hollywood Bowl with a star-studded final show featuring surprise guest appearances by Joni Mitchell, Cher, SZA, and John Legend. Mitchell, making on...
Sep 02, 2025

Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, Rhett Atkins, And Bill Anderson Will Guest Star In 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas' Movie
The Hallmark Channel has just announced the addition of twelve country music icons to the star-studded cast of their upcoming holiday film, A Grand Ole Opry Christmas. Bill Anderson, Rhett Akins, Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson, Drew Baldridge, Maggie Bau...
Aug 28, 2025