The Chart Show: Kacey Musgraves lands at No. 1 with "Mexico Honey" Sep 17, 2026Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.
Sept. 17 in Music History: Cake released 'Fashion Nugget' Sep 17, 2026The first LP was demonstrated; The Doors appeared on Ed Sullivan for the last time; Queen filmed a cheeky music video; Adele topped the charts with 'Someone Like You'; and country music legend Hank Williams was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Americana AwardsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 17, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from this year’s Americana Awards and Honors winners, nominees, tributes and performers would you like to hear?
Brandi Carlile, Molly Tuttle, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and Ken Pomeroy take home Americana Honors & AwardsLuke Taylor • Sep 17, 2026Wednesday’s ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville also saw tributes to Dolly Parton, Todd Snider, Raul Malo, and Tom Petty.
The Jayhawks play songs from 'Sanctuary Park' in The Current studioDiane • Sep 16, 2026The Jayhawks’ latest album, ‘Sanctuary Park,’ released August 28, just as the band are about to celebrate their 40th anniversary together.
Photos: Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner joins Brandon Flowers onstage in St. Paul Sep 16, 2026The surprise came when Flowers’ Thrasher Tour made its Twin Citites stop at the Palace Theatre.
Sept. 16 in Music History: DJ Shadow released debut album, 'Endtroducing.....' Sep 16, 2026Led Zeppelin displaced the Beatles from their seven-year hold on Melody Maker's best group title; Topper Headon was released from jail; Bob Dylan topped the album chart; and 'Rapper's Delight' was released, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: National Classical Music MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with instruments or instrumentation that traditionally shows up in classical music would you like to hear?
Watch the 2026 Americana Honors & AwardsBruce Warren • Sep 15, 2026Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community.
Sept. 15 in Music History: Elvis Costello and the Attractions released 'Blood & Chocolate' Sep 15, 2026Ric 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.