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August 29, 2019

Though she didn't technically take home any awards, Lizzo won the MTV Music Video Awards.

The Chart Show: Chugging tequila, dancing in front of a huge inflatable behind and breaking the internet... again!

The Chart Show: Chugging tequila, dancing in front of a huge inflatable behind and breaking the internet... again!

Mark Wheat • Aug 29, 2019

Though she didn't technically take home any awards, Lizzo won the MTV Music Video Awards.

The Lizzo booty backstory begins in Burnsville

The Lizzo booty backstory begins in Burnsville

Jana Shortal • Aug 28, 2019

Lizzo's Minnesota ties went next level, when the biggest thing on her stage at Monday's VMAs was an inflatable booty that was made in a Twin Cities suburb.

Coffee Break: Dreams, I have dreams

Coffee Break: Dreams, I have dreams

Anna Weggel • Aug 28, 2019

We have THREE dream-related history items for you this morning. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention dreams?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Cruel To Be Kind: The Life and Music of Nick Lowe'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Cruel To Be Kind: The Life and Music of Nick Lowe'

Jay Gabler • Aug 28, 2019

Will Birch's 'Cruel To Be Kind' is as enjoyable and unassuming as its subject, cult hero singer-songwriter Nick Lowe.

Today in Music History: Tammy Wynette recorded 'Stand By Your Man'

Today in Music History: Tammy Wynette recorded 'Stand By Your Man'

Aug 28, 2019

The Marvelettes released, 'Please Mr. Postman'; Tammy Wynette and Billy Sherrill recorded 'Stand By Your Man'; the Jackson's broke a record for concert-ticket sales; Green Day picked up a bunch of MTV awards; and Devo released their debut album, Today in Music History.

Listen to Looch: talking about 'Janis: Little Girl Blue'

Listen to Looch: talking about 'Janis: Little Girl Blue'

Mary Lucia • Aug 27, 2019

This last weekend, Mary Lucia revisited a documentary she hadn't seen when it first came out. 'Janis: Little Girl Blue' was produced by Alex Gibney, who has done a whole host of great documentaries, and it goes far beyond what you might already know about Janis Joplin.

Americana guitarist and singer-songwriter Neal Casal has died at age 50

Americana guitarist and singer-songwriter Neal Casal has died at age 50

Luke Taylor • Aug 27, 2019

Neal Casal worked with artists including Willie Nelson, Amanda Shires, Tift Merritt, Shooter Jennings and so many others. He also released several albums of his own work and was an accomplished photographer as well.

Coffee Break: Best debut albums

Coffee Break: Best debut albums

Aug 27, 2019

Today in 1991, Pearl Jam released their debut album 'Ten'. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break - let's have a music discussion. What are your favorite debut albums, and why?

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam release 'Ten'

Today in Music History: Pearl Jam release 'Ten'

Aug 27, 2019

Elvis welcomed the Beatles into his home; Brian Epstein died at home in London; George Michael scored his eighth U.S. No. 1 single; Stevie Ray Vaughan died in Wisconsin; Alex Lifeson of Rush celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten', Today in Music History.

All shook up: Graceland to cede Paisley Park management to Prince estate

All shook up: Graceland to cede Paisley Park management to Prince estate

Jay Gabler • Aug 27, 2019

Jon Bream at the Star Tribune has already used the obvious line, albeit a week prematurely: Elvis has left the building. Graceland Holdings’ unprecedented agreement to manage Paisley Park as a museum will come to an end this Sunday, Oct. 1, with Prince’s estate taking over. Publicly, at least, there are no hard feelings between…

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