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November 22, 2024

The Compton, Calif. rapper has been in the spotlight all year, first for his beef with Drake, which led to a pop hit and Grammy nominations, all without releasing an album ... until today.

Kendrick Lamar releases new album, 'GNX,' capping a year of wins

Kendrick Lamar releases new album, 'GNX,' capping a year of wins

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 22, 2024

The Compton, Calif. rapper has been in the spotlight all year, first for his beef with Drake, which led to a pop hit and Grammy nominations, all without releasing an album ... until today.

Coffee Break: Lights

Coffee Break: Lights

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 22, 2024

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

Classic Americana: Gordon Lightfoot

Classic Americana: Gordon Lightfoot

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 22, 2024

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Gordon Lightfoot, a singer-songwriter who fellow Canadian Robbie Robertson called “a national treasure.”

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?

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