February 26, 2026Ber heads to the Chart Show Hall of Fame at "Good, Real.” Ber now has five songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Save This Story
The Chart Show: Ber's "Good, Real" enters the Hall of Fame Feb 26, 2026Ber heads to the Chart Show Hall of Fame at "Good, Real.” Ber now has five songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.
Feb. 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Erykah Badu Feb 26, 2026Erykah Badu and Johnny Cash were born, Sales of the 45 RPM single outpaced the 78 for the first time, Nancy Sinatra sang about some aggressive boots, Michael Jackson had a No. 1 album with 'Thriller', and Tina Turner won big, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Carpe DiemJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 26, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about seizing the day or living in the moment would you like to hear?
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 shortlist includes Lauryn Hill, Shakira and Wu-Tang ClanIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 25, 2026The shortlist also includes a 1990s pop diva, heavy metal pioneers and a legendary R&B singer and producer.
Photos: Scenes from Big Turn Music Festival 2026, day twoLaura Buhman • Feb 25, 2026Big Turn Music Fest fills the city of Red Wing with music on Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21. The wide-ranging festival features rock bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts, big bands and more.
Feb. 25 in Music History: Stevie Wonder awarded the Gershwin Prize Feb 25, 2026Van Halen's 'Jump' hit No. 1; Buddy Holly had his first hit; Stevie Wonder was honored by President Barack Obama; the youngest Beatle was born; and Frank Sinatra performed his final concert, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: World of (Stevie) WonderJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 25, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of Stevie Wonder would you like to hear?
Photos: Scenes from Big Turn Music Festival 2026, day oneLaura Buhman • Feb 25, 2026Big Turn Music Fest fills the city of Red Wing with music. The wide-ranging festival features rock bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts, big bands and more.
Interview: Minnesota United Kickoff Concert with Community Relations Director Jen Winterfeldt and DurryJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Feb 24, 2026Jen Winterfeldt, Director of Community Relations at Minnesota United FC, along with Austin and Taryn Durry of the band Durry, stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to talk with host Jill Riley about the Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert happening at First Avenue.
Feb. 24 in Music History: Rhiannon Giddens released 'Freedom Highway' Feb 24, 2026David Roback of Mazzy Star died; The Beatles began their second film; Kurt and Courtney tied the knot; 'Roxanne' entered the Billboard Hot 100; Led Zeppelin released a double album; Paul Simon won a Grammy for 'Graceland'; and Elton John became a Sir, Today in Music History.