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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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The “beautiful” song Glenn Frey needed to sound perfect: “Such a great player”

  • Frey covered ‘For Sentimental Reasons’ with respect for Nat King Cole.
  • He sought authenticity without copying Cole’s performance.
  • The song featured on Frey’s 2012 album After Hours.

The article examines Glenn Frey’s approach to recording ‘For Sentimental Reasons’ for his 2012 standards album, After Hours. It argues that Frey aimed to honour Nat King Cole’s original without impersonating him, illustrating his move beyond the Eagles’ rock sound into more traditional material. Frey described the song…

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Stephen Wilson Jr. to Kaitlin Butts: Best Things We Saw at Under the Big Sky Fest

  • Under the Big Sky festival 2026 took place in Whitefish, Montana in July.
  • Highlights included Ryan Bingham with surprise guest Duane Betts on "Whipping Post".
  • Stephen Wilson Jr. and Kaitlin Butts also drew praise for standout sets.

Under the Big Sky, one of the leading US festivals for Americana and country music, held its 2026 edition in Whitefish, Montana, with headliners Chris Stapleton, Cody Jinks and Zach Top drawing crowds alongside a strong roster of supporting artists. Now in its eighth year since launching in…

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1971: The greatest year in music history?

  • 1971 produced an exceptional number of enduring, influential albums.
  • Rock, soul and singer-songwriter music were particularly strong.
  • The “greatest year” label remains subjective.

The article argues that 1971 has a strong claim to be the greatest year in popular music, owing to an unusual concentration of influential albums across rock, soul, folk and other genres. Its significance lies in how many releases from that year continued to shape artists, audiences and…

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“We Know Kris Loves Merle”: Willie Nelson’s Son and Miranda Lambert Honored Kris Kristofferson With One of the Greatest Tribute Covers You’ll Ever Hear

  • Miranda Lambert and Lukas Nelson covered Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings" to honour Kris Kristofferson.
  • The tribute took place at the Music For Mutts benefit concert in Nashville.
  • Lambert had previously performed the song with Kristofferson, including at the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors.

Country stars Miranda Lambert and Lukas Nelson (Willie Nelson's son) paid tribute to the late singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson with a live cover of Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings" at the Music For Mutts benefit concert in Nashville. Lambert introduced the performance by explaining that she and Nelson chose a…

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Donald Trump furious at Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary

  • Trump administration reportedly furious over Ed Miliband's foreign secretary appointment
  • Miliband previously called Trump "racist, misogynistic" and criticised his politics
  • Boris Johnson blames Miliband's 2013 Syria stance for emboldening Putin

Ed Miliband's appointment as UK foreign secretary under new prime minister Andy Burnham has provoked anger in the Trump administration, with sources close to the White House warning that Donald Trump has not forgotten years of scathing remarks the former Labour leader has made about him. Allies say…

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Country Star Shares Hopeful Update on Daughter After Hospital Stay

  • Rory Feek's daughter Indy came home after open-heart surgery
  • She spent eight days at an Austin children's hospital
  • Randy Travis was among fans sending supportive messages

Country singer-songwriter Rory Feek has shared an uplifting update after his daughter Indy returned home following an eight-day hospital stay that included open-heart surgery. Indy had earlier needed to be airlifted after fluid built up around her heart, prompting an outpouring of concern and support from fans as…

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Black Myth: Wukong Live In Concert Takes The Series Beyond The Screen

  • Black Myth: Wukong's concert tour wrapped its North American leg in NY and LA.
  • Shows let fans experience the game's soundtrack live together for the first time.
  • Success signals the franchise expanding beyond video games into wider entertainment.

Black Myth: Wukong, the acclaimed action RPG from Chinese developer Game Science, has extended its franchise beyond gaming with a concert tour celebrating its soundtrack. The North American leg concluded with well-received shows in New York and Los Angeles, marking the first time fans across the region could…

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Harry Styles Cancels São Paulo Concert Due To “Tour Illness”

  • Harry Styles cancelled his São Paulo show over unspecified "tour illness"
  • Fans get refunds plus priority access to tickets for the 24 July replacement show
  • Tour continues to Mexico City, New York and Australia through December

Harry Styles has cancelled his 21 July concert in São Paulo, Brazil, the third stop of his "Together, Together" tour, citing an unspecified "tour illness". Live Nation Brazil confirmed the cancellation in a social media statement, saying ticket holders would be refunded and offered priority access to a…

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4 Pop Songs From 1972 That Make Baby Boomers Feel Like Time Travelers

  • Article lists four nostalgic pop hits from 1972.
  • Songs by Roberta Flack, Johnny Nash, Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond featured.
  • "Ben" was originally written for Donny Osmond, not Jackson.

This is a list-style article celebrating four pop songs from 1972 that are said to transport baby boomers back in time whenever they hear them. It highlights the era-defining tracks that dominated the charts that year, spanning soul, reggae-influenced pop and teen idol hits, and reflects on their…

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Tom Morello Launches Mary Morello Memorial Project in Honor of His Late Mother

  • Tom Morello honours late mother Mary Morello, who died aged 102
  • New memorial project funds social justice and humanitarian charities
  • Fans urged to volunteer and protest until 1st October

Musician Tom Morello has launched the Mary Morello Memorial Project to honour his mother, Mary Morello, who died earlier this month aged 102. A teacher and lifelong activist, she shaped Tom's political outlook and was involved in causes ranging from feeding the poor during the Great Depression to…

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