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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Rules Billboard Hot 100 for Fifth Week

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” rebounds a spot for a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, dating to its first week atop the chart, when it became her first leader, in mid-February. Boosting the song’s profile during the tracking week, its official video, which Langley co-directed, premiered April 1. In addition to […]

How to Get a Music Industry Internship Today, According to People on the Inside

For students and recent graduates trying to break into the music industry, internships remain one of the clearest entry points. Competition is high, and much of the advice students encounter tends to be outdated or overly generic, leaving many unsure how to approach the process today. As a college senior preparing to enter the workforce […]

6 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Dan + Shay, Sam Barber, Mackenzie Carpenter & More

This week’s crop of new songs includes an array of offerings ranging from Dan + Shay’s emotional new ballad that addresses loss and mental health support, to Mackenzie Carpenter’s sunny new love song. Meanwhile, Sam Barber’s new album features a contemplative, fiddle-driven track, while 49 Winchester gives a clear-eyed look at the formidable process of […]

The Arjona Factor

There are three kinds of fans at Ricardo Arjona’s concerts: There’s the 25-40 year olds who scream at the top of their lungs, hold up signs with personal love notes and sing along to every word. Then, there’s their mothers, most of them in their 50s and 60s, singing along with their daughters, also on […]