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May 16, 2019

Returning to Number One for the second week in total and getting inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the first time: Billie Eilish!

The Chart Show: Two Hall of Fame Debuts

The Chart Show: Two Hall of Fame Debuts

Mark Wheat • May 16, 2019

Returning to Number One for the second week in total and getting inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the first time: Billie Eilish!

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Walk This Way' explores the rap-rock meetup that changed everything

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Walk This Way' explores the rap-rock meetup that changed everything

Jay Gabler • May 15, 2019

Geoff Edgers's 'Walk This Way' is a whole book about 'Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song That Changed American Music Forever.'

Giveaway: Prince '3RDEYEGIRL' Funko! Pop Rocks vinyl toy

Giveaway: Prince '3RDEYEGIRL' Funko! Pop Rocks vinyl toy

May 15, 2019

Enter for a chance to win a vinyl toy of Prince in the 3RDEYEGIRL era.

Today in Music History: Dylan got his first U.S. top 40 hit

Today in Music History: Dylan got his first U.S. top 40 hit

May 15, 2019

"Subterranean Homesick Blues" peaked at No. 39; Run-DMC released 'Raising Hell'; June Carter Cash passed away; Bob Dylan got his first top-40 hit; Paul met Linda; Crosby Stills Nash and Young had a chart-topping album; Blur's 'Parklife' began its lasting splash on the chart; and Brian Eno was born, Today in Music History.

Joan Osborne to sing Dylan in Duluth on the eve of Bob’s 78th birthday

Joan Osborne to sing Dylan in Duluth on the eve of Bob’s 78th birthday

Jay Gabler • May 15, 2019

Joan Osborne has performed and recorded with Bob Dylan, but she doesn’t claim to really “know” him. “I think he’s a very mercurial person,” she said in 2017, shortly after releasing an album of Dylan covers. “So, I think I’m probably just as in the dark as anyone else when taking on his songs, but…

J.S. Ondara, Jade Bird, John Prine among the 2019 Americana Honors & Awards nominees

J.S. Ondara, Jade Bird, John Prine among the 2019 Americana Honors & Awards nominees

Luke Taylor • May 14, 2019

In a video announcement from Nashville, the 2019 Americana Honors & Awards nominees were revealed. The list includes such artists as Kacey Musgraves, John Prine, Jade Bird, Mavis Staples, Amanda Shires, Yola, I'm With Her, Brandi Carlile, The War and Treaty, and Minneapolis artist J.S. Ondara.

The Current's Guitar Collection: My Brightest Diamond - Fender Jaguar

The Current's Guitar Collection: My Brightest Diamond - Fender Jaguar

Luke Taylor • May 14, 2019

When My Brightest Diamond - aka Shara Nova - recently stopped at The Current studio, she had just received a brand-new Jaguar guitar direct from Fender. 'I'm super pleased to have my new, shiny blue Jag to drive around today!' Nova says.

Today in Music History: Happy 40th, Dan Auerbach

Today in Music History: Happy 40th, Dan Auerbach

May 14, 2019

Dan Auerbach was born; Bo Diddley released his debut single; John Lennon and Paul McCartney appeared on NBC's 'The Tonight Show'; Brian Eno first heard Talking Heads; and Frank Sinatra passed away, Today in Music History.

Music on TV this week: Morrissey; The National; BTS; Of Monsters and Men; The Head and the Heart

Music on TV this week: Morrissey; The National; BTS; Of Monsters and Men; The Head and the Heart

Luke Taylor and Kayla Song • May 13, 2019

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

The National premiere five new songs with stirring short film 'I Am Easy To Find'

The National premiere five new songs with stirring short film 'I Am Easy To Find'

Joshua Bote • May 13, 2019

'I Am Easy to Find' takes a sprawling glance at life's totality, starring Alicia Vikander ('Ex Machina,' 'The Danish Girl'). Watch this new film from The National and director Mike Mills.

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