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February 06, 2025

Oladokun gets her very first induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with a lovely ballad that expresses her conflicting feelings about Nashville.

The Chart Show: Joy Oladokun flies into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with "I'd Miss The Birds"

The Chart Show: Joy Oladokun flies into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with "I'd Miss The Birds"

Feb 6, 2025

Oladokun gets her very first induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with a lovely ballad that expresses her conflicting feelings about Nashville.

Coffee Break: Pay a Compliment

Coffee Break: Pay a Compliment

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 6, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with titles that could be compliments would you like to hear?

Feb. 6 in Music History: Remembering Bob Marley on his birthday

Feb. 6 in Music History: Remembering Bob Marley on his birthday

Feb 6, 2025

Rumors spread about the Beatles, a reggae superstar was born, and Joan Jett made a movie, Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip was born, and Har Mar Superstar was born, Today in Music History.

Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday

Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday

Dhanika Pineda • Feb 6, 2025

Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show with special guest SZA. Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem.

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath will reunite for the final time this summer

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath will reunite for the final time this summer

Obed Manuel • Feb 6, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup will reunite this summer for the first time in 20 years. It's expected to be Osbourne's final live show.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Chris Smither, Collings 0002H

Luke Taylor, Evan Clark and Mike Pengra • Feb 5, 2025

Chris Smither tells a story about how a custom guitar that one person rejected became a guitar he’s embraced.

Music sets the tone at Minneapolis hangout Small Hours

Music sets the tone at Minneapolis hangout Small Hours

Stacy Brooks • Feb 5, 2025

The record collection isn’t a background feature at the intimate hi-fi bar in northeast Minneapolis, it’s a main focus. Small Hours, which opened last September, is a collaboration between sommelier Sarina Garibović and musician Sam Cassidy.

Coffee Break: The Blues

Coffee Break: The Blues

Jill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Lindsay Kimball • Feb 5, 2025

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

Feb. 5 in Music History: The Cure released compilation album, "Boys Don't Cry"

Feb. 5 in Music History: The Cure released compilation album, "Boys Don't Cry"

Feb 5, 2025

Barrett Strong was born; Black Sabbath began recording 'Master of Reality'; Paul Simon released his first new song without Art Garfunkel, 'Mother and Child Reunion'; The Rolling Stones performed the halftime show of Super Bowl XL in Detroit; and 'Hello, Goodbye' is No. 1, Today in Music History.

FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief

FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 5, 2025

More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.

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