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Gary Allan bucks country music industry trends in favor of authenticity
After his 2013 album “Set You Free” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, Gary Allan should have had it easy. And by all appearances, he would. The album's first single “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)” sold 2…
From Beijing to backwaters? Why China's live music boom is spreading
Dianjiang, a small county tucked away in southwestern China's Chongqing, was transformed into a bustling live music hub in April as fans flocked to a concert headlined by Mandopop stars, including Jeff Chang. Such scenes are no longer unusual. Once…
The Rolling Stones hint at new music in cryptic Instagram post
The Rolling Stones have released a cryptic Instagram post, hinting at the possible release of new music. The rock group shared a 13-second video to their 4.2 million fans on Friday, featuring their signature tongue and lips logo over a moving…
Tom Grennan shares 'importance' of accessible pricing for live music
Tom Grennan has made it his mission to keep tickets for his concerts as low as possible. In recent years, fans have paid hundreds of pounds for tickets at the top of arenas and stadiums, but Tom isn't prepared to allow it. Last year, the Government…
Sunderland music venues 'need maximum protection' from new housing
Evie LakeNorth East and Cumbria An MP has called for greater protections for music venues against new housing developments. Sunderland's Lewis Atkinson, of Labour, said the responsibility to 'manage any noise issues has to sit solely with the new…
1976 in music: The big albums turning 50 this year
The music industry is always in a state of flux, but what was happening in 1976 was akin to the dinosaurs looking up and seeing a meteor on the way. Of course, that's in hindsight. No-one really expected that meteor, aka the advent of punk rock, to…
North West releases debut album and shows off cheek piercings in music video
Kanye West's 12 year old daughter North has followed in his footsteps by releasing an album of her own, which debuted alongside a music video where she showed off some cheek piercings. The child star, whose mother is Kim Kardashian, released her…
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here's who's nominated and how to watch
It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around. Buckle up for a few seismic changes. Shania Twain will host for the first time ever, taking over for Reba…
Teyana Taylor Performs 'Bed of Roses' | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Teyana Taylor performs “Bed of Roses” at Billboard Women In Music 2026. At the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night (April 29), Billboard Women in Music 2026 is honoring EJAE, REI AMI, AUDREY NUNA, Kehlani, Teyana Taylor, Ella…
'It's been really humbling' - Hull singer on people's response to his music
A Hull singer who writes and records music when he is not working full-time for a finance company was thrilled by the response to his last track. Graham Duffill, who records as Mandatory Volunteers, accompanied “a light in the noir”…
Big Sheffield summer music festival issues major update
A major Sheffield music festival has made a big announcement for this summer's event. Rock ‘n' Roll Circus has announced new charity partnerships for its 2026 events in Sheffield and Norwich. They will be working with two leading…
Hell's bells: Tough times drive surge in hard rock music
Over the past few years, Lily Wilson has endured COVID-induced upheavals, a redundancy and the unexpected death of her father. Throughout these difficulties, she found solace in what some might consider an unlikely source: metalcore music, a genre…
Billboard Women in Music 2026: Performances, Fan Access and What You Missed | Billboard News
From rising acts to industry staples, Billboard's Women in Music 2026 presented by Sonesta International Hotels brought the heat and here's everything you need to know. Zara Larsson, Kehlani and HUNTR/X of KPop Demon Hunters at Billboard's Women In…
Barbie Ferreira Reveals She Had Cameo in Beyoncé's Music Video for 'Thique'
Watch: Beyoncé's Rep Reveals Truth About Act III Fan Theory Maybe you aren't the visual, baby. While fans have waited years for Beyoncé to release music videos for her 2022 album Renaissance, Barbie Ferreira may have just revealed the…
Hennessy Toasts to Billboard Women in Music 2026: See the Photos
Powerhouse acts, both in front of and behind the scenes, showed up to Billboard Women in Music 2026 for a night of celebration. On Wednesday, April 29, women from all sectors of the industry took to the red carpet at the Hollywood Palladium in Los…
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