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Billy Joel’s Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits

Billy Joel introduced himself to the Billboard Hot 100 with the eventual classic, and one of his signature songs, “Piano Man,” which hit No. 25 in April 1974. He landed his first No. 1 in July 1980 with the celebratory “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.” His other two chart-toppers, among 13 top 10s […]

Xavier Omär Speaks on His Relationships, His New Album & Why He Doesn’t Wanna Be Known as R&B’s Nice Guy

Xavier Omär knows everyone considers him to be R&B’s chivalrous savant. The singer-songwriter, who returned with his latest effort HunnyMoon Mountain back in May, is known for his heartfelt serenades. His biggest songs like “Blind Man” and “Feelings 4 You” serve as poetic ballads on many couples wedding day, and while Omär doesn’t hate being […]

Trisha Yearwood Showcases Her Talents as a Songwriter on Confident, Vulnerable New Album ‘The Mirror’: ‘It Feels Like the Next Chapter’

After more than three decades in the music business, Trisha Yearwood has built not only a reputation as one of country music’s most revered vocalists but also fashioned a multi-faceted career as an author, businesswoman, label head, actress and Food Network star. On her 16th studio album, The Mirror, out today (July 18) on Virgin […]

Latin Grammys 2025 Predictions: Frontrunners for Album of the Year

Last year saw the return of Latin albums as cohesive works versus collections of previously released successful singles. That trend has only accelerated with multiple conceptual albums that balance commercial appeal with artistic prowess, widening the window of possibilities for album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards. Historically, voters have favored encore […]

Executive Turntable: Charlie Daniels Family Takes Over Blue Hat, Plus Sony Publishing Sticks With ‘Pixie’

Charlie Daniels’ Blue Hat Records label has restructured, as co-founder and longtime president David Corlew exits. Daniels’ wife Hazel Daniels and son Charlie Daniels Jr. will handle label operations going forward. The label will continue its relationship with Bob Frank Distribution, with Frank remaining a partner in Blue Hat Records. Daniels, known for classics such […]