Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Generations Of Country Stars Pay Tribute To The Opry’s Enduring Legacy In Celebration Of Its 100th Anniversary
Country stars of all ages took part in the three-hour Opry 100: A Live Celebration special that was broadcast on NBC on Wednesday night. They all paid tribute to the history and impact that the Grand ...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Brian May Teases That New Queen Material “Could Happen”
In a new interview with MOJO, Queen's Brian May expressed the possibility of the celebrated rock band releasing their first new single in 30 years. "I think it could happen," May said. "Both Roger [Ta...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Barbra Streisand Nearly Collaborated With Madonna And Bette Midler On Her 1993 Album
In a new interview with Barbra Streisand's A&R rep, Jay Landers, he revealed that during the making of Babs' 1993 Back to Broadway album, a remarkable collaboration with Madonna and Bette Midler w...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Queen, Herbie Hancock, And Barbara Hannigan Have Been Named 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates
British rock band Queen, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan have been named as the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize, which will be presented at the Grand Htel i...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

Tribute Performance Lineup Revealed For ‘Opry 100’ Special
NBC's Opry 100: A Live Celebration revealed the lineup of country superstars who will be paying tribute to legends during the TV special. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will honor George Jones and T...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

Jesse Colin Young, The Youngbloods Frontman Who Sang Sixties Anthem “Get Together,” Dead At 83
Jesse Colin Young, frontman and co-founder of the influential Sixties group the Youngbloods, has died at the age of 83. The musician's death was confirmed by his wife and manager, Connie Young, who di...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

James Taylor’s Songs Will Be Featured In Forthcoming Musical, ‘Fire & Rain’
Fire & Rain, a jukebox-style musical based on the songs of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor, is currently in development. The project will feature a story written by Tony-winning playwrigh...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

Eagles Announce Additional 2025 Dates To Ongoing Las Vegas Sphere Residency
On Tuesday (March 18), the Eagles took to Instagram to announce four additional 2025 dates for their ongoing Las Vegas Sphere residency. The newly added shows are scheduled to take place over the cour...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

‘An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile’ Concert Special Will Air On CBS
On April 6, CBS will air the one-hour concert special, An Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile. The broadcast will feature live performances and stories about the songwriting on the duo's new co...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025

Neil Young Will No Longer Sell ‘Platinum’ Tickets On Future Tours, Inspired By The Cure’s Robert Smith
In a post on his NY Archives site on Saturday (March 15), Neil Young vowed to eliminate the sale of high-priced "Platinum" tickets during his future tours. The move is inspired by the Cure's Robert Sm...
Erik Thompson Mar 16, 2025
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