News and InterviewsRoberta Flack announces she has ALSAnastasia Tsioulcas • Nov 14, 2022The iconic singer of "Killing Me Softly" has the condition also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a representative has announced. For Roberta Flack, it is now "impossible to sing and not easy to speak."
News and InterviewsDolly Parton gets $100M from Bezos for charity workBill Chappell • Nov 14, 2022The singer and entrepreneur famously has used her success to help others, especially in areas of education. The gift matches two by Bezos last year to chef Jose Andrés and activist Van Jones.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift wins big at MTV European Music AwardsThe Associated Press • Nov 14, 2022Taylor Swift won big at Sunday's MTV European Music Awards. Swift, walking away with multiple wins, including for best artist, best video and best long-form video.
News and InterviewsWhen the creek does rise, can music survive?Stephanie Wolf • Nov 12, 2022How does a scene survive when disaster strikes its venues, music schools, rare instruments and priceless archives all at once? The musicians of flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky have a few answers.
In MemoriamLow's Mimi Parker remembered by family and friends in Duluth Mark Nicklawske and Keely Zynda • Nov 11, 2022The memorial service, held at Duluth’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints featured a performance of Low’s “Point of Disgust” and cream puffs based upon Parker’s signature recipe.
News and InterviewsCMA Awards honor Loretta Lynn The Associated Press • Nov 10, 2022The Country Music Association held its annual awards on Wednesday night by having some of the genre's biggest stars pay tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn.
ReviewsNever mind that it's not factual, this Weird Al biopic parody is very, very funnyDavid Bianculli • Nov 3, 2022Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is the most entertaining musical biography satire since Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Don't expect much truth in the telling here — but do expect some over-the-top fun.
News and InterviewsRock Hall of Fame opens to Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisAssociated Press • Nov 3, 2022Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are the rare songwriting and producing team to get into the prestigious hall, and they hope it will lead to more artists like them being inducted.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift becomes first artist to sweep BillboardAshley Ahn • Oct 31, 2022Swift surpasses Drake's feat from September 2021 when he captured nine of the top 10 spots on the Hot 100 chart.
News and InterviewsDolly Parton says she likely won't tour againJuliana Kim • Oct 30, 2022Parton says that although she has no intention of ever going on a full-fledged tour again, she plans to perform at special shows and festivals in the future.