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September 24, 2023

"It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list," the music megastar said of his appearance at the Feb. 11, 2024 game.

Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas

Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas

The Associated Press • Sep 24, 2023

"It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list," the music megastar said of his appearance at the Feb. 11, 2024 game.

Talking Heads on making sense, together

Talking Heads on making sense, together

Daoud Tyler-Ameen, Steve Inskeep, Reena Advani and Phil Harrell • Sep 22, 2023

The New York icons whose songs pulled rock inside out (and whose breakup was nearly as legendary) gather for the first time in years to discuss their rereleased concert film, Stop Making Sense.

Coffee Break: Top tracks from 'Give Up' and 'Transatlanticism'

Coffee Break: Top tracks from 'Give Up' and 'Transatlanticism'

Jill Riley • Sep 22, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie’s 2003 albums do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Death Cab For Cutie hit bullseye with “An Arrow In The Wall”

The Chart Show: Death Cab For Cutie hit bullseye with “An Arrow In The Wall”

Jade • Sep 21, 2023

Death Cab For Cutie hit a bullseye with “An Arrow In The Wall” as it debuts at No. 1 on The Current Chart Show.

Coffee Break: Pachyderm Studio

Coffee Break: Pachyderm Studio

Jill Riley • Sep 21, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs recorded at Pachyderm Studio do you want to hear?

2023 Americana Honors & Awards celebrate music and community

2023 Americana Honors & Awards celebrate music and community

Luke Taylor • Sep 21, 2023

In a nearly four-hour celebration in Nashville on Wednesday night, the Americana Music Association presented its 22nd Annual Honors & Awards, but what was celebrated most at the Ryman Auditorium was music, inclusion and community.

Watch the Americana Honors & Awards live starting at 6:30 p.m. Central

Sep 20, 2023

Watch live performances from Allison Russell, Bonnie Raitt and more as the Americana community reveals its top album, song and artist of the year.

The Tallest Man on Earth brings electric energy to Palace Theatre

The Tallest Man on Earth brings electric energy to Palace Theatre

Nikhil Kumaran • Sep 20, 2023

Tuesday night’s show in St. Paul had Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson dancing and smiling almost all night long.

Hear new songs from Dua Saleh, The National, The Staves, Shamir, L7, and Peso Pluma with Jasiel Nuñez, Junior H

Hear new songs from Dua Saleh, The National, The Staves, Shamir, L7, and Peso Pluma with Jasiel Nuñez, Junior H

Jade • Sep 20, 2023

This week hear new music from Dua Saleh, The National, The Staves, Shamir, L7, and Peso Pluma with Jasiel Nuñez, Junior H.

Coffee Break: Cult classic albums

Coffee Break: Cult classic albums

Jill Riley • Sep 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from cult classic albums do you want to hear?

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