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J. Cole details the ‘enjoyable’ process of recording ‘Disc 2 Track 2’

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

J. Cole raps about his life in reverse on his latest single, "Disc 2 Track 2" - an approach he admits was challenging for him. In a clip shared from an interview with Timmhotep Aku, he talks about the... Read More.

From sneaking in to headlining, Brett Young’s got history with the Mother Church

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

When Brett Young kicks off his 2.0 Tour Thursday at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, he'll likely have lots of memories floating through his mind."My first experience at the Ryman was sneaking into a Keith Urban performance there," he tells People.... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 21, 2025: The Band’s Garth Hudson died at age 87

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 21, 2025...Keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson, who was the last surviving member of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Band, died at age 87.He passed away in his sleep in a nursing home near Woodstock, New York.The oldest and... Read More.

New box set explores The Beach Boys’ mid-’70s era

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' mid-1970s era is being explored in a new box set.We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years, dropping Feb. 13, is a three-CD, three-LP box set highlighting music recorded between 1976 and 1977. It's made up of 73 tracks, 35 of which... Read More.

Alix Earle to star in Netflix reality series

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

Keeping up with the Earles.Netflix has announced an upcoming, unscripted series starring social media star Alix Earle and her family. It is set to arrive sometime in 2026.Earle, who was the runner-up on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars, is known... Read More.

Prue Leith to leave ‘The Great British Bake Off’ after nine seasons

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

This news may cause a soggy tissue, but at least that's better than a soggy bottom.Prue Leith, the longtime judge of The Great British Bake Off, has announced that she is leaving the show after nine years. The restauranteur shared the news on Read More.

Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among 2026 Songwriters of Hall of Fame class

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

The latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among the 2026 class.Tricky is credited for writing songs including Rihanna's "Umbrella," Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine," Beyoncé's "Single Ladies," Mariah Carey's and "Break My... Read More.

Eric Church & Little Big Town team up for an exclusive Music City show

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

Eric Church and Little Big Town are teaming up to raise money for Parkinson's disease.They're both set to play "A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's" April 15 at The Fisher Center at Belmont University in Nashville.... Read More.

Taylor Swift to be youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

Taylor Swift is set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.At 36 years old, the singer will become the youngest woman ever to be inducted, thanks to her catalog of songs including "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)," "Blank Space,"... Read More.

Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Olivia Dean performing at 2026 Grammys

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

All of the 2026 best new artist nominees will be performing at this year's Grammys.Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, sombr, The Marías and Lola Young will take the stage as part of a segment spotlighting the category.As previously reported, Sabrina... Read More.

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J. Cole details the ‘enjoyable’ process of recording ‘Disc 2 Track 2’

From sneaking in to headlining, Brett Young’s got history with the Mother Church

On This Day, Jan. 21, 2025: The Band’s Garth Hudson died at age 87

New box set explores The Beach Boys’ mid-’70s era

Alix Earle to star in Netflix reality series

Prue Leith to leave ‘The Great British Bake Off’ after nine seasons

Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among 2026 Songwriters of Hall of Fame class

Eric Church & Little Big Town team up for an exclusive Music City show

Taylor Swift to be youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Olivia Dean performing at 2026 Grammys

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