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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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Elvis Presley’s Music Owners Sue Anthropic for Copyright Infringement, Demand Nearly $50 Million in Damages

  • Presley rights holders allege Claude was trained on 274 songs without permission.
  • They are seeking $48.6 million and an order to stop the alleged infringement.
  • Anthropic says it disputes the claims and will defend the case.

Companies and rights holders who control Elvis Presley’s music have sued Anthropic, alleging that its Claude AI model was trained on 274 of his songs without permission. They are seeking $48.6 million in damages and an order requiring Anthropic to stop infringing their copyrights, adding to growing legal…

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How ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ Became One Direction’s Perfect Introduction

  • “What Makes You Beautiful” was One Direction’s first original song.
  • Its group chemistry helped define their sound.
  • The band later sold more than 70 million records.

One Direction’s debut single, “What Makes You Beautiful”, introduced the group’s sound and helped turn the X Factor finalists into one of the defining pop acts of their generation. The article argues that the song’s appeal came from the members’ chemistry and shared harmonies, rather than one singer…

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Lainey Wilson Honored With Stunning New Mural at Congress of Country Music

  • Lainey Wilson has a new mural in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
  • It features imagery from “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”.
  • Marty Stuart praised her support for her home community.

Country singer Lainey Wilson has been honoured with a mural in downtown Philadelphia, Mississippi, depicting imagery from her song “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”. The Congress of Country Music and musician Marty Stuart unveiled the work as part of a public art initiative, recognising Wilson’s connection to her roots…

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Ren Shares Scathing New Track ‘The Music Business’

  • Ren’s new acoustic-led track attacks the music industry’s focus on profit.
  • He links the song to his independent approach and past experiences.
  • It is his first new music since the collaborative album “ASYLUM”.

Ren has released “The Music Business”, an acoustic-led track criticising the music industry’s focus on profit over art. He draws on his own experiences to explain why he works independently and with people who share his values, and says he wants to speak up for others in similar…

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Christian singer Natalie Grant urges fans not to ‘ignore your body’ after fall led to emergency surgery

  • Natalie Grant needed emergency surgery after a fall caused internal bleeding.
  • Doctors warned her bladder could rupture without prompt treatment.
  • She says she has fully healed and urges fans to heed symptoms.

Singer Natalie Grant says a fall while walking to dinner after moving her daughter into college led to internal bleeding and emergency surgery. Her experience prompted her to urge fans to pay attention to their bodies’ warning signs and seek medical care when something feels wrong. Grant said…

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3 Country Songs That Turned an Average Life Into an Epic Story

  • Three country songs make ordinary lives feel epic.
  • Hall’s song was inspired by his childhood hero.
  • Parton and Jackson charted with stories of family life.

The article highlights three country songs that turn ordinary lives into memorable stories. Each uses personal experiences or familiar working-class themes to show how everyday people can become the focus of an epic song. Tom T. Hall’s “The Year That Clayton Delaney Died” draws on his childhood hero,…

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In 1968, Led Zeppelin played together for the first time. Just weeks later, they were shocking Scandinavia

  • Led Zeppelin’s first rehearsal began with uncertainty.
  • “Train Kept a Rollin’” helped the band find its sound.
  • Their first concert followed in Scandinavia about a month later.

Led Zeppelin’s first rehearsal was tentative as the four musicians worked out what to play, despite their later reputation for instant musical chemistry. That changed when they launched into the Yardbirds’ “Train Kept a Rollin’”, a moment John Paul Jones and Robert Plant remembered as the band finding…

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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

  • Stella Lefty has signed with Make Wake Artists for management.
  • “Boston” led Country Airplay for two weeks.
  • Her debut album reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200.

Country singer Stella Lefty has signed with Nashville-based Make Wake Artists for management, with founder Chris Kappy and managing partner Sophia Sansone set to guide her career. The deal comes after a strong year for Lefty and a month after she left Disruptor Management; it gives her a…

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Mary J. Blige Partners With Primary Wave on Her Iconic Music Catalog

  • Blige partners with Primary Wave on her music catalogue.
  • The deal includes compositions and recordings.
  • Her Las Vegas residency runs through February 2027.

Mary J. Blige has partnered with music publisher Primary Wave on her music catalogue, covering both compositions and recordings. The deal gives Primary Wave and Blige’s team scope to explore new marketing, branding, digital and sync opportunities for the music. The catalogue includes hits such as “Family Affair”,…

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Cedella Marley Still Believes in the ‘Reggae Girlz’: ‘I Wanted the Music to Reflect the Journey of These Women’

  • Cedella Marley executive produced a documentary on Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz.
  • It follows the team’s journey to the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
  • Vinyl soundtrack proceeds will support the Reggae Girlz Foundation.

Cedella Marley has executive produced *Reggae Girlz*, a documentary about Jamaica’s women’s national football team and its path to the world stage. Set around the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the film aims to show the players’ resilience and the challenges they faced, while encouraging change within Jamaican football.…

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