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‘This One’s for the Girls’: Ella Langley makes ‘Billboard’ history with ‘Choosin’ Texas’

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Lots of folks seem to be "Choosin' Texas" these days, and it's helped Ella Langley set a record. The Alabama native's just become the first woman ever to top the all-genre Billboard 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts at the same time.... Read More.

How you can own an Opry guitar a century in the making

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

If you happened to spot the special guitar Vince Gill played on the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary show on Nov. 28, 2025, you might be excited to know you can now own one. The Opry 100th Anniversary Martin HD-28 Guitar is now available,... Read More.

Noah Kahan earns highest-charting Hot 100 hit with ‘The Great Divide’

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide" has made a great debut on the Billboard Hot 100.The title track and lead single off the "Stick Season" artist's upcoming album begins at #6 on the all-genre chart, giving him his first top-10 Hot... Read More.

Why invasive spotted lanternflies are thriving in the US

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Scientists are getting a better understanding of why spotted lanternflies, the invasive species wreaking havoc in the Northeast every spring, have been thriving since their invasion into the U.S.The flying insect, identified by its distinctive spotted wings, originated in Asia and... Read More.

Boyz II Men announce Sin City summer shows

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Boyz II Men are heading back to Sin City for a summer run, announcing their third consecutive engagement at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. They first performed at the venue in August 2024, followed by a return in August 2025.The group... Read More.

Mary J. Blige to perform at the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Mary J. Blige is among the stars set to take the stage at the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC, a benefit concert that raises money for God's Love We Deliver, which provides medically tailored meals to New Yorkers living with severe illnesses.Mary joins a... Read More.

Hudson Westbrook claims a chart record as ‘House Again’ hits #1

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Hudson Westbrook's setting a record as "House Again" climbs to the top of the Mediabase chart. The 21-year-old is now the youngest solo male artist ever to top the country airplay chart with his debut single. "House Again did the dang thing," he wrote... Read More.

Duran Duran announces new Las Vegas dates at the Fountainbleau

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Duran Duran is returning to Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is set to headline four nights at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, May 2, 6, 8 and 9.An artist presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with various other presales... Read More.

John Mellencamp shows support for Bad Bunny: ‘His halftime show was great’

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

John Mellencamp has thrown his support behind Bad Bunny following the Latin superstar's Super Bowl halftime show.During his appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher Friday, John talked about how he was forced to change his name to John Cougar... Read More.

And the most popular Super Bowl ad starring a musician was …

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

USA Today is out with its annual Ad Meter ranking of Super Bowl commercials, which was based on votes by nearly 200,000 registered panelists. Many of this year's ads featured famous musicians in some way, but only one of those... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘This One’s for the Girls’: Ella Langley makes ‘Billboard’ history with ‘Choosin’ Texas’

How you can own an Opry guitar a century in the making

Noah Kahan earns highest-charting Hot 100 hit with ‘The Great Divide’

Why invasive spotted lanternflies are thriving in the US

Boyz II Men announce Sin City summer shows

Mary J. Blige to perform at the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC

Hudson Westbrook claims a chart record as ‘House Again’ hits #1

Duran Duran announces new Las Vegas dates at the Fountainbleau

John Mellencamp shows support for Bad Bunny: ‘His halftime show was great’

And the most popular Super Bowl ad starring a musician was …

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