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Sting Pays Tribute To Brian Wilson By Covering Beach Boys' "God Only Knows"
During his concert in Germany on Wednesday (June 11), Sting paid tribute to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, following the news that the music legend died earlier that day. Sting performed a solo, acoustic cover of the Pet Sounds classic, "God Only Knows,...
Jun 13, 2025

Dolly Parton's Newest Kendra Scott Jewelry Collection Inspired By Her Hit, "I Will Always Love You"
On Wednesday (June 11), Dolly Parton launched her second collaboration Kendra Scott's Austin, Texas-based jewelry brand, which draws inspiration from the country music icon's beloved 1974 hit, "I Will Always Love You." The 10 new styles that are part o...
Jun 12, 2025

The Rolling Stones Rumored To Be Working On New Album, With Tour Dates On The Horizon
After canceling their UK and European tour earlier this year due to scheduling conflicts, rumors began swirling that the Rolling Stones were back in the studio recording new material. Reports from The Sun confirm that the rock legends are working on a ...
Jun 12, 2025

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder And Songwriting Savant, Dies At 82
Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the greatest songwriters of all-time, has died at the age of 82. His family announced the news on Wednesday (June 11), writing on social media: "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved fathe...
Jun 12, 2025

Machine Gun Kelly Fan Bob Dylan Narrated MGK's New Album Trailer
Machine Gun Kelly has enlisted music legend Bob Dylan to help promote his new album. The 84-year-old icon narrates a trailer for MGK's forthcoming record, Lost Americana, which is due out on August 8. This mark's MGK's first new album in three years, f...
Jun 11, 2025

Dan + Shay, John Stamos, Aaron Dessner Lead List of Performers And Presenters At 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Dan + Shay, John Stamos, Aaron Dessner, Alan Menken, Nile Rogers, and Living Colour are among the performers and presenters announced for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner. The gala will be held on Thursday (June 12) at the ...
Jun 10, 2025

The Doobie Brothers New Album, 'Walk This Road,' Unites Songwriters Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, And Pat Simmons
The Doobie Brothers, known for their genre-blending, commercially successful career since the 1970s, just released their 16th studio album, Walk This Road, on Friday (June 6). This new record marks the first time that all three of the band's principal ...
Jun 10, 2025

Sly Stone, Groundbreaking Funk And Soul Musician, Dies At 82
Sly Stone, the groundbreaking musician who fused funk, rock, and soul with Sly & the Family Stone, died on Monday (June 9) at the age of 82. According to his family, the cause of death was due to a "prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying h...
Jun 10, 2025

Rod Stewart Cancels Additional U.S. Tour Dates Due To Lingering Illness
Rod Stewart has announced the cancellation and rescheduling of additional U.S. tour dates due to his ongoing recovery from the flu. "I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu," Sir Rod wrote on I...
Jun 09, 2025

Bruce Springsteen Brings Out Paul McCartney During Liverpool Concert
During his first-ever shows in Liverpool, the birthplace of the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen was joined by Paul McCartney on Saturday night (June 7) at Anfield stadium. Springsteen took a moment during the set to playfully introduce McCartney to his home...
Jun 09, 2025

Billy Joel Reveals Two Past Suicide Attempts Following Affair With Best Friend's Wife In New Documentary
The new documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, premiered at the Tribeca Festival in New York City on Wednesday (June 4). The film reveals a tumultuous period in the singer's early life, which included two suicide attempts stemming from an affair with...
Jun 09, 2025

George Jones' Widow Nancy Unveils Statue Of Country Music Icon In Nashville
During a ceremony on Tuesday (June 3), George Jones' widow, Nancy, helped unveil a statue of the country icon at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The event was attended by around 100 family, friends, and fans, with the 76-year-old Nancy expressing her joy...
Jun 05, 2025

Johnny Cash Lyrics And Previously Unseen Diary Pages To Be Included In New Book
A new book titled, THE COMPLETE JOHNNY CASH: Lyrics from A Lifetime of Songwriting, will be published on October 14th. The 720-page book is priced at $60, and will feature a collection of "every lyric Johnny Cash wrote," along with personal writings, d...
Jun 05, 2025

Billy Joel Instructs Howard Stern To Tell Fans "I'm Not Dying" After His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
On Tuesday's episode of The Howard Stern Show, the broadcaster shared a health update on his good friend, Billy Joel. The Piano Man instructed Stern to reassure his listening audience and relay the message that "I'm not dying!" following his recent bra...
Jun 05, 2025

Creed's Mark Tremonti Will Sing Sinatra Classic Before Belmont Stakes And On Solo December Tour
Mark Tremonti of Creed is set to perform a rendition of the Frank Sinatra classic, "New York, New York," at post time of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7 in Saratoga Springs. The Creed/Alter Bridge guitarist also announced that he will be embarki...
Jun 03, 2025

Rod Stewart Postpones Date On His Las Vegas Residency Due To Unspecified Illness
On Sunday (June 1), Sir Rod Stewart announced that he had to postpone his show that evening due to an unspecified illness. "I am sorry to inform you that I'm not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled t...
Jun 03, 2025

Dolly Parton Turned Down Appearance Offers For The Voice And American Idol, "I Just Can't Hurt People"
During a recent interview with E! News, Dolly Parton disclosed that she has been approached on multiple occasions to serve as a judge on American Idol and The Voice. But the country legend says that she has declined these opportunities due to her reluc...
Jun 02, 2025

James Lowe, Lead Singer Of The Electric Prunes, Dies At 82
James Lowe, lead singer of the Electric Prunes, known for their hit "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)," has died at the age of 82. The family did not provide a cause of death, but did reveal that Lowe "passed away on May 22, 2025, from natural caus...
Jun 02, 2025

Wynonna Judd Says She Chose To Go On Tour So Her Mom Naomi's Death Wouldn't "Define" Her
During a May 23 appearance on Talking in Circles with Clint Black, Wynonna Judd reflected on the healing power of touring as a way to deal with grief. As the Country Music Hall of Famer prepares to launch her Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits Tour in Jun...
May 30, 2025

John Fogerty Announces New Album Featuring His Re-Recorded Versions Of Creedence Clearwater Revival Classics
John Fogerty has followed Taylor Swift's lead by re-recording his classic hits and deep cuts from Creedence Clearwater Revival. The 80-year-old rock legend has just shared "John's Version" recordings of CCR classics "Up Around the Bend," "Have You Ever...
May 30, 2025

Smokey Robinson Sues Rape Accusers For Defamation And Elder Abuse
Smokey Robinson has filed a $500 million cross-complaint against his four former housekeepers, alleging defamation and elder abuse after they sued him for sexual harassment and rape. The 85-year-old Motown legend claims the women, who had previously re...
May 30, 2025

Rod Stewart Confirms Faces Reunion With Ronnie Wood Will Take Place At Glastonbury
In a new interview on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Rod Stewart confirmed that a Faces reunion with Ronnie Wood is planned for Glastonbury 2025. The legendary British singer, fresh off receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the AMAs on Monday (May 26),...
May 29, 2025

Shaboozey Has Viral Reaction To Megan Moroney Saying Carter Family "Basically Invented Country Music" At AMAs
Shaboozey had a viral moment during the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday (May 26), when he side-eyed Megan Moroney as she read from the teleprompter that the Carter family "basically invented country music." The "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" hitmaker let ou...
May 28, 2025

Zak Starkey Reveals Roger Daltrey Told Him He Was "Retired" Not "Fired" From The Who
Zak Starkey took to Instagram on Monday (May 26) to reveal that during a recent phone call with Roger Daltrey, the legendary singer informed him that he was not "fired" but rather "retired" from The Who. "I had a great phone chat with Roger at the end ...
May 28, 2025

Rick Derringer, Singer Of "Hang On Sloopy" And Writer Of "Rock And Roll Hootchie Koo," Dies At 77
Rick Derringer, the singer of the 1965 No. 1 hit, "Hang on Sloopy," and writer of "Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo," passed away at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. The news of the musician's death was shared by his caretaker, Tony Wilson, who said D...
May 28, 2025