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November 21, 2024

McPherson enjoys his third entry in the Hall of Fame while Cloud Cult also pick up another Chart Show Hall of Fame nod, and The Cure rise to No. 1.

The Chart Show: JD McPherson enjoys a "Sunshine Getaway" in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: JD McPherson enjoys a "Sunshine Getaway" in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Nov 21, 2024

McPherson enjoys his third entry in the Hall of Fame while Cloud Cult also pick up another Chart Show Hall of Fame nod, and The Cure rise to No. 1.

Coffee Break: To the Max!

Coffee Break: To the Max!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 21, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by musicians with a history of philanthropy would you like to hear?

MF DOOM's music was his legend. The man himself was the myth

MF DOOM's music was his legend. The man himself was the myth

Sheldon Pearce • Nov 21, 2024

The late rapper's 2004 album MM..FOOD may never have the classic status of its sister release, Madvillainy. But 20 years later, it's the one to play if you want to hear the essence of his artistry.

The Heavy Heavy play songs from 'One Of A Kind' in The Current studio

Jill Riley • Nov 21, 2024

The U.K. band perform songs from their highly anticipated debut full-length album.

Coffee Break: Who Are You?

Coffee Break: Who Are You?

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 20, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that make an “I am” or “We are” statement would you like to hear?

He's been nominated 32 times for CMA Musician of the Year — but never won

He's been nominated 32 times for CMA Musician of the Year — but never won

Neda Ulaby • Nov 20, 2024

Steel pedal guitarist Paul Franklin set a CMA record as a 32-time nominee for Musician of the Year. Will this year be different?

Coffee Break: The Grumps

Coffee Break: The Grumps

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 19, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that embrace having a bad day would you like to hear?

With ‘Back on the Block,’ Quincy Jones embraced a century of Black music history

With ‘Back on the Block,’ Quincy Jones embraced a century of Black music history

Michaelangelo Matos • Nov 18, 2024

Released 35 years ago this week, one of the most ambitious albums ever conceived connected the stars of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and pop as only Jones could.

Coffee Break: Royalty

Coffee Break: Royalty

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from musical royalty would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: America Recycles Day

Coffee Break: America Recycles Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 15, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what cover songs would you like to hear?

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