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November 13, 2023

The Two Icons, One Night tour stopped in Minneapolis on Friday night to wow a packed crowd.

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel deliver crowd-pleasing sets at U.S. Bank Stadium

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel deliver crowd-pleasing sets at U.S. Bank Stadium

Joel Swenson • Nov 13, 2023

The Two Icons, One Night tour stopped in Minneapolis on Friday night to wow a packed crowd.

Coffee Break: Grammy nominations 2024

Coffee Break: Grammy nominations 2024

Jill Riley • Nov 13, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which Grammy-nominated artists do you want to hear?

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on religion, music — and the Dolly Parton song he dislikes

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on religion, music — and the Dolly Parton song he dislikes

Rachel Martin • Nov 13, 2023

Jeff Tweedy's new book is his tribute to the songs and songwriters that inspired him to start making music in the first place — and then to keep doing it for a long time.

Album of the Week: The Kills, 'God Games'

Album of the Week: The Kills, 'God Games'

Jill Riley • Nov 13, 2023

This week’s Album of The Week is The Kills’ God Games.   

2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees

2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees

Ann Powers, Rodney Carmichael, Nate Chinen, Tom Huizenga, Sheldon Pearce, Anamaria Artemisa Sayre and Stephen Thompson • Nov 11, 2023

Themes emerge quickly when you dig into the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The major categories are dominated by women and seemingly up for grabs; elsewhere, progress is not always so clear.

2024 Grammy award nominations led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

2024 Grammy award nominations led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

Mandalit del Barco • Nov 10, 2023

The R&B star led all artists with nine nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. She'll compete with Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste in album, song and record of the year.

Coffee Break: Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner in the booth

Coffee Break: Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner in the booth

Jill Riley • Nov 10, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what messages do you want to send to Adam Weiner?

Watch the short film about the Beatles' song, "Now and Then"

Nov 10, 2023

The song “Now and Then” is the result of decades of conversations and collaborations between the members of the band and with others, as well as the evolution of technology. Jill Riley will air the radio documentary about the song on Friday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 a.m. Central.

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Ayana Archie • Nov 9, 2023

Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.

The Chart Show: Wilco's "Evicted" finds a home in Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Wilco's "Evicted" finds a home in Chart Show Hall of Fame

Nov 9, 2023

This week on The Chart Show, Minnesota band Durry retain the top spot, while Stephen Sanchez’s “Be More” and Wilco’s “Evicted” each land in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

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