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10 Best Country Albums of 2025: Staff Picks

In 2025, country music proved yet again that it is one of the most dynamic and emotionally resonant genres — and this year, many artists issued releases that pushed their artistry to new levels. From chart-topping hitmakers to rising newcomers, this year’s releases collectively reflected a reverence for country music’s traditional sounds, while also pushing […]

The Killers, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, Janelle Monaé, Avery Anna to Headline Freedom Forum’s First-Ever Freely Fest Celebrating First Amendment

The Killers, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, Janelle Monáe and Avery Anna will take the stage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 8 for the inaugural Freely Fest celebrating the power of music and the freedoms protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The event from Freedom Forum — a nonpartisan organization dedicated to “fostering First […]

Top 10 Highest Grossing Rap Tours of the Year

Billboard revealed its year-end Boxscore charts earlier in December, ranking the top tours, venues and promoters of 2025. We’re breaking it down further, looking at the biggest live acts, genre by genre. Now, we continue with rap. Last year, rap doubled its share within the top 100 tours. It makes another leap in 2025, up […]

Ryan Tedder Thinks Sports Fandom Needs an Upgrade. He’s Putting His Money Behind a Fix

Ryan Tedder has spent much of his career figuring out how to turn casual listeners into lifelong fans. Now, the OneRepublic frontman and Grammy-winning songwriter is betting that the same thinking can unlock a major opportunity in professional sports. Tedder is an investor in Jump, a fast-growing fan engagement platform founded by serial entrepreneur Mark Lore and […]

Warner Music Group Names Eric Wong EVP of Recorded Music

Eric Wong has been promoted to executive vice president of recorded music at Warner Music Group, expanding his leadership remit across the company’s global marketing and A&R operations, WMG announced Tuesday (Dec. 16). In the newly elevated role, Wong will oversee flagship global marketing campaigns and lead global A&R efforts, working closely with WMG’s labels, […]