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Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen announces 85th birthday tour

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is hitting the road in celebration of his 85th birthday.The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist has announced what is being described as a career-spanning tour. It will hit four major cities in the U.S.,... Read More.

Taylor Swift breaks Adele’s sales record with ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

See if you can get your head around this: Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has broken a sales record set by Adele's 2015 album, 25 -- but only if you count it in "equivalent album units."Billboard Read More.

Midland’s Mark Wystrach mentors ‘The Runarounds’

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

If you've checked out Prime Video's new show The Runarounds, you might have noticed a familiar face: Midland's Mark Wystrach.The singer/songwriter, actor and model plays a music store owner who mentors the North Carolina band at the center of the show. “I am grateful for... Read More.

Taylor Swift, Britney Spears make top 10 of ‘Rolling Stone’ 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Rolling Stone is back with another list for music fans to argue over.This time, it's a tally of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far, which the publication says reflect "an era of constant change," including the rise... Read More.

Verzuz to return with showdown between Cash Money and No Limit record labels

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

After three years of hiatus, Verzuz is set to make a comeback. The platform, which celebrates the discographies of artists in the culture, will return at ComplexCon 2025. Creators Timbaland and Swizz Beatz announced the news Wednesday, revealing the first showdown will be between labels... Read More.

Totally Tubular Festival announces December East Coast shows

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Four new shows have been announced for the Totally Tubular Festival, celebrating new wave music of the '80s.The fest, which launched in 2024 and also hit the U.S. last summer, is coming to the East Coast in December. A Flock Of Seagulls, Men Without... Read More.

‘I ain’t dead yet!’: Dolly Parton posts video reassuring fans worried about her health

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Dolly Parton posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday reassuring fans she is doing "OK" amid concern for her health."I ain’t dead yet!" she captioned the video, where she spoke to fans directly.The message comes after Frieda Parton, her sister, on Tuesday... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter keeps it clean during Grand Ole Opry debut

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Sabrina Carpenter is racking up the country bucket list items. After duetting with Dolly Parton last year, she sang with Shania Twain at the Austin City Limits festival on Oct. 4. Now she's made her debut on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, the iconic country... Read More.

‘The Buccaneers’ renewed for season 3 at Apple TV+

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

The Buccaneers is coming back for season 3.Apple TV+ has renewed the romantic drama series for a third season. The streaming service made the announcement on Wednesday. The Buccaneers is based on Edith Wharton's unfinished final novel. The series' creator,... Read More.

Final escaped New Orleans inmate in custody following ‘brief stand-off’: Police

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- The last of 10 inmates who had been on the lam following a New Orleans jailbreak in May has been captured, police said Wednesday.Derrick Groves, 28, was apprehended in Atlanta following a "brief stand-off," Louisiana State Police said.This is a developing... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen announces 85th birthday tour

Taylor Swift breaks Adele’s sales record with ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Midland’s Mark Wystrach mentors ‘The Runarounds’

Taylor Swift, Britney Spears make top 10 of ‘Rolling Stone’ 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far

Verzuz to return with showdown between Cash Money and No Limit record labels

Totally Tubular Festival announces December East Coast shows

‘I ain’t dead yet!’: Dolly Parton posts video reassuring fans worried about her health

Sabrina Carpenter keeps it clean during Grand Ole Opry debut

‘The Buccaneers’ renewed for season 3 at Apple TV+

Final escaped New Orleans inmate in custody following ‘brief stand-off’: Police

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