Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne Lead 2026 Class Of Nominees For Songwriters Hall Of Fame
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees include prominent artists such as Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan. Swift, who received the Hal David Starlight Awa...
Erik Thompson Oct 23, 2025

Billy Idol Added To Lineup For The Doors 60th Anniversary Concert, Joining Robby Krieger, Perry Farrell, And More
The Doors' 60th Anniversary Concert at Los Angeles' Greek Theater on October 30th will feature original guitarist Robby Krieger alongside former Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, as well as new...
Erik Thompson Oct 22, 2025

Reba McEntire Reveals That She Is “Happier Now Than I’ve Ever Been In My Life”
Reba McEntire says she is "happier than ever" at the age of 70, as she is embracing both her thriving career and personal life. This includes her recent engagement to fianc Rex Linn, with the country ...
Erik Thompson Oct 21, 2025

Yungblud’s Grandmother Convinced Him That Rod Stewart Was His Grandfather, And Sir Rod Is In On The Joke
During a new interview on The Capital Evening Show with Jimmy Hill, Yungblud revealed that as a child, his grandmother told him Rod Stewart was his estranged grandfather. He fully believed that little...
Erik Thompson Oct 21, 2025

Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash, And Tony Brown Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame
Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash, and Tony Brown were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday (October 19). The new inductees joined the 155 previous Hall of Famers in a ceremony where t...
Erik Thompson Oct 20, 2025

Anthony Jackson, Legendary Session Musician And Creator Of The Contrabass, Dies At 73
Anthony Jackson, the legendary session bassist and creator of the electric contrabass guitar, has died at 73 after battling Parkinson's disease. Renowned for his distinctive opening bass line on The O...
Erik Thompson Oct 20, 2025

Waylon Jennings’ Newly Unearthed Vault Release ‘Songbird’ Claims Top 10 Spots On Five Billboard Charts
Waylon Jennings' posthumous compilation, Songbird, which was curated and mixed by his son Shooter Jennings, has scored Waylon his first-ever Top 10 debut on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart at No. 6....
Erik Thompson Oct 19, 2025

Neil Young Announces 50th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Tonight’s The Night’
Neil Young has announced a 50th anniversary edition of his 1975 album, Tonight's the Night, set for release on November 28. The new collection will feature six bonus tracks, including unreleased origi...
Erik Thompson Oct 19, 2025

Dolly Parton Celebrates 52nd Anniversary Of “Jolene” By Sharing Old-School Performance
On Wednesday (October 15), Dolly Parton celebrated the 52nd anniversary of her iconic 1973 hit "Jolene" by sharing a throwback performance video on Instagram. The song was the lead single and chart-to...
Erik Thompson Oct 16, 2025

Blake Shelton Shares What Music He Listens To Before His Shows
In a new interview to promote the upcoming CBS series, The Road, Blake Shelton reveals some of his pre-show rituals, must have requirements backstage, and mistakes that young musicians make during the...
Erik Thompson Oct 15, 2025
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