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August 10, 2025

A 13-year-old Stevie Wonder started a three-week run at the top of the charts; John Denver was at the top of the album charts; Brian Adams had his first U.S. No. 1 album; Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran was plucked from the ocean; and the great Isaac Hayes entered the pantheon of music legends, Today in Music History.

Aug. 10 in Music History: Remembering Isaac Hayes

Aug. 10 in Music History: Remembering Isaac Hayes

Aug 10, 2025

A 13-year-old Stevie Wonder started a three-week run at the top of the charts; John Denver was at the top of the album charts; Brian Adams had his first U.S. No. 1 album; Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran was plucked from the ocean; and the great Isaac Hayes entered the pantheon of music legends, Today in Music History.

August 9 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Arlo Parks

August 9 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Arlo Parks

Aug 9, 2025

Muddy Waters played at the White House, A Rolling Stone crowd got rowdy; Bob Dylan and Joan Baez shared the stage for the first time; Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury; Jerry Garcia passed away, and Arlo Parks was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: Yam Haus soundtrack a beautiful day at Milk & Honey Ciders

Photos: Yam Haus soundtrack a beautiful day at Milk & Honey Ciders

Bump Opera • Aug 8, 2025

The local alt-rock band performed outdoors at Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph, Minnesota, on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Classic Americana: Rodney Crowell

Classic Americana: Rodney Crowell

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 8, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight an artist known as a godfather of Americana: Rodney Crowell. He’s an artist who has written many songs for other artists, and he also has enjoyed success as a singer-songwriter under his own name.

August 8 in Music History: Ben Folds Five released their self-titled debut album

August 8 in Music History: Ben Folds Five released their self-titled debut album

Aug 8, 2025

Glen Campbell passed away; Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith; Hank Williams, Jr. was in a life changing accident; Jerry Lee Lewis was asked to leave the stage; Dave Matthews Band made a stink in Chicago; and "Ringo for President" was released, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Music of Ireland

Coffee Break: Music of Ireland

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 8, 2025

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

The Chart Show: Lola Young bounces back

The Chart Show: Lola Young bounces back

Aug 7, 2025

Lola Young returns to the top five with “One Thing” while Bon Iver holds on to the No. 1 spot with “From.”

Amber Hoback is The Current’s new music director

Amber Hoback is The Current’s new music director

Margaret Johnson • Aug 7, 2025

A Virginia native, Amber’s most recent role was with WNRN in Charlottesville before making the leap to Minnesota to work at The Current.  

August 7 in Music History: Frank Turner released 'Positive Songs for Negative People'

August 7 in Music History: Frank Turner released 'Positive Songs for Negative People'

Aug 7, 2025

Dez Dickerson was born; Elton John and Kiki Dee weren't breaking hearts with their hit single; The Quarrymen played an early gig at Liverpool's Cavern Club and were told to 'cut out the rock'; Herman's Hermits had a No. 1 in the U.S. charts; and the Bee Gees scored their very first U.S. No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Bridge Songs

Coffee Break: Bridge Songs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 7, 2025

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

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