Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Paul Simon Performs His Rarely-Played 1973 Hit, “Kodachrome,” After Fan Offers Him $20
During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for "Kodachrome" during his encore. "I don't take request...
Jul 20, 2025
Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, And Old Dominion Top List Of Performers At 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards
The 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards is set to take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 23. The event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, Old Dominion, Lukas Ne...
Jul 17, 2025
Steve Miller Band Cancel Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due To Concerns About Extreme Weather
On Wednesday (July 16), the Steve Miller Band announced that they have canceled their entire 31-date 2025 North American tour due to increased weather disasters. The run of shows was scheduled to kick...
Jul 17, 2025
Connie Francis, First Female Artist To Ever Top Hot 100 Chart, Dies At 87
Connie Francis, known for memorable '50s And '60s hits like "Where the Boys Are" and "Who's Sorry Now?", has died at 87. Her death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts, and while the cause of death...
Jul 17, 2025
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings Top List Of 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings, and the Alison Brown/Steve Martin/Tim O'Brien collaboration, "5 Days Out, 2 Days Back," lead the nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards....
Jul 16, 2025
Director Of Billy Joel Documentary Shares Update On Singer’s Health: “He’s Doing Physical Therapy, He’s Healing”
Susan Lacy, co-director of the upcoming Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, has provided an update on the singer's health during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday (Jul...
Jul 16, 2025
Les Paul Guitar Stolen From The Rolling Stones Over Fifty Years Ago Found At New York’s Metropolitan Museum Of Art
A Les Paul guitar stolen from The Rolling Stones in the '70s has been found in a collection of 500 guitars acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The 1959 sunburst Gibson Les Paul Sta...
Jul 14, 2025
Billy Joel Reveals That “Music Saved My Life” In Trailer For ‘And So It Goes’ Documentary
The HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, is set to premiere in two parts, airing on the network and streaming service on July 18 and 25. The first trailer for the rock doc was shared on Friday...
Jul 13, 2025
Electric Light Orchestra Cancels Final Concert at London’s Hyde Park Due To Jeff Lynne’s ‘Systemic Infection’
London's BST Hyde Park summer concert series was forced to cancel its final show scheduled for Sunday (July 13), after Jeff Lynne's ELO pulled out due to Lynne's health issues. The organizers announce...
Jul 13, 2025
Tupac, Lenny Kravitz, Bad Bunny, And Elvis Make ‘Hottest Men Of All Time’ List
On Wednesday (July 9), Harper's Bazaar published their list of the 50 "Hottest Men Of All Time," which includes Tupac Shakur at No. 2, Lenny Kravitz at No. 3, Bad Bunny at No. 8, and Elvis Presley at ...
Jul 13, 2025