When the nominations for the 60th annual CMA Awards are announced on Thursday (Sept. 10), the only real mystery is just how many nods Ella Langley will receive. The “Choosin’ Texas” artist is unlikely to break Alan Jackson’s record of 10 nominations set in 2002, but that’s only because of timing. “Jaded,” her duet with
Ye (formerly Kanye West)’s two-night homecoming at Soldier Field served as a love letter to Chicago. Friday’s (Sept. 4) spectacle celebrated West’s legacy, influence and family tree touching three different decades. The show was a star-studded affair, bringing 15 guests into the fold for a loaded, 60-track setlist that spanned about three hours. While past
Colin Kaepernick has finally responded to Jay-Z bringing him up during a freestyle on the first night of his Yankee Stadium residency back in July. During a sit-down on Dateline NBC’s Before & After With Lester Holt airing Sept. 7, the former NFL quarterback spoke on his initial reaction to being name-dropped by the legendary
For seven straight decades, from the 1960s on through the 2020s, the late Dolly Parton charted an iconic string of 50 albums on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart during her lifetime — including 15 top 40-charted sets. Following her passing on Aug. 25, Parton racked up a 16th top 40 set with Ultimate Dolly Parton.
Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom Vol. 80 hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 released Aug. 27, sweeping brick-and-mortar and e-books as the series marks the 20th anniversary of its serialization. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Released alongside the volume is the commemorative magazine-format book Kingdom Magazine 2026 celebrating the milestone, featuring
Veteran music journalist Vernell Hackett, a longtime chronicler of Nashville’s top music artists, died on Aug. 14 in Chicago, after suffering from cardiac arrest. Hackett was 77. Related Born Vernell Dell Boswank, she grew up in the small Texas town of Riesel, and graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Though she initially
Not sure if you peeped, but it looks like Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign may be pivoting to Christian rap. He recently sat down with The Shade Room and was asked why he’s changing the content of his rap music after going viral earlier this week when a clip of his new music surfaced. “Sometimes in
The nominees for video of the year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards run the gamut. Four of the six nominated visuals accompanied smash hits: Ariana Grande’s “hate that i made you love me,” Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” and Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” all topped the Billboard Hot 100, and Sabrina
Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year Deitrick Haddon & Voices of Unity ~ Chain Breaker 2.5 ~ ManHaddon Ministries/Tyscot Records Jason Clayborn x Melvin Crispell III ~ Whatever It Is ~ Jay Clay Music/Tyscot WINNER: Jonathan McReynolds ft. Jamal Roberts ~ Still (Live) ~ Motown Gospel, Life Room Label Mariah Carey (feat. The Clark Sisters ~ Jesus I Do ~ MARIAH/gamma. Red Hands
The soulful pop ballad that remains the signature hit for musician/actress Vanessa Williams could have ended up sounding completely different. The singer recently shared that she was actually the third artist that was offered “Save the Best for Last,” the romantic ballad that would go on to become her highest-charting Billboard Hot 100 hit. Williams
