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BMG to Buy Concord in Major Indie Music Merger

In one of the biggest music mergers in more than a decade, BMG, which represents artists like Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson, and Concord, owner of songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Phil Collins and R.E.M., said on Tuesday (April 28) they reached a definitive agreement to merge companies under the BMG name. The combined company […]

Stagecoach 2026 Recap: Ludacris, Wynonna Judd, Noah Cyrus & More | All Access

Here’s everything you missed at Stagecoach 2026 including Ludacris discussing the evolving relationship between hip-hop and country music, Wynonna Judd connecting with new audiences while honoring her legacy and more. Ludacris: What’s going on Billboard? This is Ludacris, Stagecoach 2026, I need y’all to come with me. We about to have a hell of a […]

‘American Idol’ Enters Its Taylor Swift Era With Theme Night

American Idol entered its Taylor Swift era on Sunday night (April 27), with the remaining contestants taking on songs from Taylor Swift’s catalog for the show’s first episode dedicated entirely to the pop superstar. The theme night featured seven contestants performing tracks spanning Swift’s career, from early country cuts like “Tim McGraw” and “Fearless” to […]

Buffalo Traffic Jam Announce Debut Australia and New Zealand Tour

Breakout folk duo Buffalo Traffic Jam will make their debut trip to Australia and New Zealand later this year, announcing a four-date run across the region as part of their Down Under Tour 2026. The Montana-based pair — comprised of Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross — will kick off the tour on Oct. 28 at […]