Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community.

Ric Ocasek and Johnny Ramone passed away; Elvis topped the chart with 'Don't Be Cruel'; the proto-Beach Boys had their first recording session; the Ford Motor Company offered eight-track players in its cars; and Johnny Cash was buried, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what concerts are you excited for this fall and why?

Jet released 'Get Born'; Stevie Wonder topped the album chart for the second time; David Bowie won Video of the Year at the first MTV Video awards, and Amy Winehouse was born -- and later commemorated with a statue, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from female-fronted 90s alt-rock bands (or artists!) would you like to hear?

Sting made his onstage acting debut; The Beatles picked up a couple of Grammys; Bruce Springsteen put out 'Born To Run'; Fiona Apple was born; and 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' went No. 1, Today in Music History.

The Monkees started their series; Michael Jackson started a run at the top of the charts; Johnny Cash died; and Ben Folds was born, Today in Music History.

For the first time in its 39-year history, the Hispanic Heritage Awards took place outside of Washington D.C. at Orchestra Hall in Minnneapolis.

There is a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here is a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.

Ahmet Ertegun began recording with Ray Charles; the Beatles needed no 'help' to the top of the album charts; the Jackson Five got their own cartoon on ABC; Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' video nailed the MTV awards; Mellencamp topped the charts; and Moby was born, Today in Music History.