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Chart Rewind: The Day a 16-Year-Old Taylor Swift Changed Country Music Forever
On July 1, 2006, Taylor Swift made her Billboard debut with "Tim McGraw" - a moment that quietly rewrote the rules of country music stardom.
Yemi Alade and Bien Unite on "Don't Be Shy," a Pan-African Love Song That Crosses Borders
Yemi Alade and Kenya's Bien blend Afro-R&B with Kompa on the lush new single "Don't Be Shy," lifted from her forthcoming album.
Alan Jackson's Farewell and the Quiet Lesson It Offers African Musicians on Legacy and Longevity
Nissan Stadium in Nashville holds tens of thousands of people, and on a warm June night in 2026 it held a feeling that no setlist could quite contain. The stage … Read more»
Geddy Lee's Health Scare Forces Rush to Push Back Fort Worth Dates
Rush postpones two shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth after Geddy Lee is diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis.
Lauryn Hill's Legacy: How The Miseducation Album Changed Black Music Forever
A hush of organ chords, the scratch of a needle, the sound of a teacher calling a roll while one seat sits conspicuously empty. That is how the record opens, … Read more»
From Lagos to Los Angeles: How Afrobeats Conquered the BET Awards Stage
Cut to a stage in Los Angeles, the lights low and the crowd loud, and a Nigerian artist clutching a golden statue with a hometown accent still thick in their … Read more»
How Avex's Katsumi Kuroiwa Landed Bruno Mars and Is Now Betting Big on Global Music
Avex's Katsumi Kuroiwa talks signing Bruno Mars and building a global music catalog empire in a revealing Billboard interview.
ACM Honors 2026: Studio Recording and Industry Awards Winners Revealed Ahead of Nashville Celebration
The 19th ACM Honors ceremony is set for Nashville on Aug. 19, celebrating the behind-the-scenes talents shaping country music.
Lila Downs, Chichí Peralta and More Earn Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Special Award Honors
The Latin Recording Academy announces its 2026 Special Award honorees, celebrating legends who have shaped Latin music across generations.