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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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Dan + Shay Become Just the Second Country Duo in History To Achieve Rare Music Milestone

  • “Tequila” is Diamond-certified in the US and Canada.
  • Dan + Shay are the second country duo to reach the milestone.
  • The 2018 hit also topped country charts and won a Grammy.

Dan + Shay’s song “Tequila” has received Diamond certification in both the United States and Canada, making the duo only the second in country music history to reach that milestone. The recognition highlights the song’s lasting popularity, nearly nine years after its release. Released in January 2018 as…

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Sweet Partings: 4 Excellent Songs With “Goodbye” in Their Titles

  • Four songs explore different kinds of parting.
  • Cohen’s song was recorded by Judy Collins before his debut.
  • Squeeze released three versions of “Goodbye Girl”.

An article highlights four songs with “goodbye” in their titles, arguing that farewells can make compelling listening rather than simply signal sorrow. The songs approach parting in different ways, from romantic heartbreak to a wry account of a disastrous encounter. Leonard Cohen first gave “Hey That’s No Way…

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In 1969, Stephen Stills wrote a love song for Judy Collins, but even his best couldn’t win her back

  • A brief romance inspired songs on Crosby, Stills and Nash’s debut.
  • Collins said the music did not win her back.
  • The pair remained friends and later made an album together.

Stephen Stills and folk singer Judy Collins had a brief romance after meeting during recording sessions for Collins’ 1968 album, *Who Knows Where the Time Goes*. The relationship soon became a friendship, but its ending inspired Stills to write songs that helped establish Crosby, Stills and Nash’s reputation.…

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METALLICA’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’ Assistant Engineer ANDREW WROBLEWSKI Shares Stories And Rare Photos In ‘Bass Solo – Take One’ Memoir

  • Andrew Wroblewski recounts Metallica’s 1983 debut sessions in a new memoir.
  • The book includes rare studio photographs and a firsthand account of the recording.
  • *Kill ’Em All* has sold more than four million copies in the US.

Andrew Wroblewski, an assistant engineer on Metallica’s 1983 debut album *Kill ’Em All*, is sharing his memories in a new memoir, *Bass Solo – Take One: The Kill ’Em All Tell ’Em All*. The book offers a firsthand account of the band’s recording sessions and early relationships, adding…

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“Last Chance to See Us”: Chart-Topping Country Duo Announces Extended Hiatus After 13 Years Together

  • The Shires are taking an extended break after 13 years.
  • Their November UK tour will be their last for now.
  • Crissie Rhodes plans to focus on family life.

British country duo The Shires, Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle, have announced an extended hiatus after 13 years together. Their upcoming UK tour will be their last for the foreseeable future, as Rhodes wants to spend more time at home with her family. The pair have released six…

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Miranda Lambert Weighs in on the “Secret Sauce” to the Success of “Choosin’ Texas”

  • “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 25 weeks at No. 1.
  • Miranda Lambert says its appeal remains a mystery.
  • She points to its simple writing, guitar sound and vulnerable ending.

Miranda Lambert says the success of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is hard to explain, even for the songwriters. On a podcast, she suggested its straightforward writing, distinctive guitar sound and vulnerable ending may help explain why it has connected with listeners. The song has spent 25 weeks at…

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Neil Young made hisbest album in 1992. He spent the next 34 years resisting the urge to repeat it

  • *Harvest Moon* was a major success in 1992.
  • Young resisted pressure to repeat its acoustic sound.
  • The article presents *Second Song* as a return to that depth.

Neil Young’s *Harvest Moon* (1992) revisited the acoustic, earthy sound of his earlier work and became a commercial and critical success. Rather than repeat that approach, Young saw requests for another similar album as a reason to keep moving in new directions. The article says Young had been…

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In 1965, Jimmy Page watched one man command the Albert Hall, and with that performance his life changed forever

  • Dylan’s 1965 performance left a lasting mark on Jimmy Page.
  • Page praised Dylan’s acoustic set and stage presence.
  • Robert Plant also credited Dylan with broadening his musical outlook.

Jimmy Page said that seeing Bob Dylan perform at the Royal Albert Hall in May 1965 changed his life. Dylan’s solo acoustic performance and commanding stage presence made a lasting impression on the future Led Zeppelin guitarist, showing how strongly a live performer could affect an audience. Page…

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Rosalía, Peso Pluma & Fuerza Regida Shine at 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards | Billboard News

  • Fuerza Regida led the 2026 awards with multiple wins.
  • Rosalía received the Hall of Fame honour and won for *Lux*.
  • Peso Pluma and Tito Double P won Top Latin Album for *Dinastía*.

Fuerza Regida were the biggest winners at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami, while Rosalía, Peso Pluma and Tito Double P also had prominent roles. The ceremony brought together major award wins, performances and tributes, highlighting a broad range of Latin music artists. Peso Pluma and…

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Here’s Every Company Fighting Subpoenas in Suno’s Legal Fight With Universal and Sony Music

  • Apple Music is challenging Suno’s request to depose a representative.
  • Disputes cover AI music data from MLC and DistroKid.
  • Lightspeed and Bond are also contesting evidence demands.

Universal Music Group and Sony Music’s copyright case against AI music company Suno has prompted disputes over subpoenas to companies outside the lawsuit. The evidence could help the court decide whether Suno’s use of millions of unlicensed tracks to train its service qualifies as fair use, including whether…

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