Public radio stations were on the ground in Austin for this year's SXSW Music festival.

Prolific musician Jesse Colin Young, best known for being the voice of the '60s folk-rock anthem "Get Together," died on Sunday at age 83.

Frank Sinatra made his first recording; the Bee Gees had the top three singles in the U.S. singles charts; the Ramones got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; the Clash released their very first single; and Husker Du's Grant Hart and Queen Latifah were born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about being awkward or awkward moments would you like to hear?

Hozier was born; Elvis Presley bought Graceland; the Bee Gees made their U.S. television debut; Van Halen had a high-flying hit; and Billy Corgan was born, today in music history.

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

Simon & Garfunkel cleaned up at the Grammys; Elvis returned to Memphis after a 13-year absence; ABBA got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Motown lost rising star Tammi Terrell far too early, today in music hhistory.

Prince wrote The Bangles a hit; Bruce Springsteen joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Sly Stone was born today in music history.

In some ways, COVID shrank the distance between musicians and listeners. But then, it also threw nearly everything about the industry into disarray, and for many, things have never been the same.

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights Michael Martin Murphey, a hitmaking singer-songwriter who experienced a career renaissance covering traditional cowboy songs.