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December 18, 2025

Gully Boys reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the third time and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with “Mother.” Tyler, The Creator and Spoon also reach Hall of Fame status.

The Chart Show: Gully Boys enter Hall of Fame at No. 1

The Chart Show: Gully Boys enter Hall of Fame at No. 1

Dec 18, 2025

Gully Boys reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the third time and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with “Mother.” Tyler, The Creator and Spoon also reach Hall of Fame status.

The Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show Hall of Fame

Dec 18, 2025

When a song stays on The Chart Show's chart for more than 10 weeks, we retire it from the poll and it enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Dec. 18 in Music History: Cage the Elephant released 'Tell Me I'm Pretty'

Dec. 18 in Music History: Cage the Elephant released 'Tell Me I'm Pretty'

Dec 18, 2025

Billie Eilish and Keith Richards were born; Sly and the Family Stone went No. 1 with “There's A Riot Going On;” James Brown and Loretta Lynn were honored for their contributions to U.S. culture; The Tokens started a three-week run at No. 1 with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Hanukkah

Coffee Break: Hanukkah

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 18, 2025

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

Caitlin Canty plays songs from her new album at The Current for Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Dec 17, 2025

Canty’s latest album, ‘Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove,’ released on October 2.

Dec. 17 in Music History: Happy birthday to Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers

Dec. 17 in Music History: Happy birthday to Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers

Dec 17, 2025

The Beatles first appeared on American radio; David Bowie released his fourth album 'Hunky Dory'; Adele was named Billboard's top artist of 2012; Elvis Costello And The Attractions played "Radio, Radio" on SNL against Lorne Michaels' wishes; and Mike Mills was born.

Coffee Break: 67?

Coffee Break: 67?

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 17, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with the numbers six, seven, or both(!) in the title would you like to hear?

December 16 in Music History: Beethoven's birthday

December 16 in Music History: Beethoven's birthday

Dec 16, 2025

Sylvester James passed away, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single, Mick Taylor revealed that he was departing The Rolling Stones, Mott The Hoople called it quits and MTV aired Nirvana's "Unplugged" session for the first time, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Beethoven!

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Beethoven!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 16, 2025

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

The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Dec 15, 2025

The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.

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