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‘Last Night’ Wins Song of the Year at BMI Country Awards; Zach Bryan and Chase McGill Tie for Songwriter of the Year

The Morgan Wallen smash “Last Night” continued its dominance of performing rights organizations’ awards, as the tune was named song of the year at the 72nd annual BMI Country Awards, held...

Ashley Gorley Wins Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP Country Awards for 11th Time; Sony Music Publishing Also Keeps Streak Going

The suspense wasn’t killing anyone: Ashley Gorley was named songwriter of the year as the winners of the ASCAP Country Awards were revealed in Nashville Monday night, claiming the honor for...

Gracie Abrams’ ‘That’s So True’ Looks Poised to Break the Logjam at the Top of the Charts — and She Says Its Success ‘Makes...

When Gracie Abrams opens the final dates on Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour in Canada in early December, fans may be putting in even more of an effort than usual to arrive...

Ojai Playhouse Reopens as State-of-the-Art Coastal Showcase for Oscar Contenders, Revival Films and Live Shows, After 10-Year Closure

The city of Ojai has a long-established reputation as one of California’s most quintessentially laid-back small towns. But residents and frequent visitors who have a love for movies may actually have...

A Master Class With Chappell Roan and Dan Nigro, Conducted by Brandi Carlile, Reveals Secrets of a Brilliant Debut at the Grammy Museum

With the “Midwest Princess” still being on the rise, and no end to that ascent being anywhere in sight, the story behind Chappell Roan’s star-making debut album got a deeper dive...

Lady Gaga Sings ‘God Bless America,’ and Oprah Winfrey Pleads for ‘Voting for Healing Over Hate,’ to Close Out Kamala Harris’ Final Campaign Rally

Lady Gaga fans who were wondering what song she would pull out for Kamala Harris‘ final rally in Philadelphia Monday night got a song arguably even more glorious than “Edge of...

‘Save the Children,’ Long-Lost ’70s Concert Film With the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Staple Singers and Other Black Superstars, Gets a Netflix Rebirth

“Save the Children,” an early ’70s concert film featuring many of that era’s biggest names in Black music, was in need of some saving itself. Although the documentary featured iconic stars...

Chappell Roan ‘Gets the Job Done,’ Debuting New Lesbian Country Song ‘The Giver’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Her kink is… country? Chappell Roan went from the “Pink Pony Club” to the country club on “Saturday Night Live,” surprising fans by going country in both look and sound for...

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