Daily Music Headlines

Ella Langley leads the 2026 CMA Awards nominations with nine nods, including entertainer and album of the year. Miranda Lambert follows with seven, while Kacey Musgraves and Ben West earned five each. Lainey Wilson hosts the Nov. 18 ceremony.

Rick Springfield says he was told a mortar he fired while touring Vietnam as a teenager killed a Viet Cong fighter. He told Joe Rogan the account has weighed on him for decades, though the reported death has not been independently verified.

Alison Krauss & Union Station canceled the rest of their 2026 tour after doctors advised Krauss to rest her voice. The affected dates run from Sept. 11 through Oct. 3, with refunds available through the original point of purchase.

Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 27 at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. The show airs on CBS and MTV and streams on Paramount+, with Nirvana receiving the Video Vanguard Award.

U2 is MusiCares’ 2027 Persons of the Year. The band will be honored Feb. 5 with a dinner and tribute concert benefiting MusiCares programs for music professionals.

AC/DC’s Sept. 16 Toronto concert was canceled after a storm severely damaged Rogers Stadium. Original Ticketmaster purchases will be refunded automatically; resale buyers should contact their point of purchase.

Ticketmaster is the first music partner for Meta’s Muse AI. Its optional connector can surface personalized live-event and real-time ticket options, with purchases completed through Ticketmaster.

New music this week:

“So Good” by Jhené Aiko featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Made My Night” by LE SSERAFIM
“Daylight” by John Legend
“Backwards” by Quavo and T.I.
“The Kid With the Crown” by This Is Lorelei

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Harry Styles says his Together, Together Tour will continue into 2027, with additional dates and cities still to be announced.
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé will release “New Trick” on September 17, accompanied by a Dave Meyers-directed music video filmed entirely on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro.
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Alanis Morissette has recorded her first holiday album, mixing traditional favorites with original songs and featuring a guest appearance by Martin Short.
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Wicked and Wicked: For Good are becoming live-to-film orchestral concerts, with Wicked: Part One in Concert previewing in San Francisco on January 16 before its official premiere in New York on January 23, 2027.
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Amazon Music Live returns September 24 with a fifth season featuring tour performances by Noah Kahan, Don Toliver, Lainey Wilson and Doja Cat following Thursday Night Football.
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Ray LaMontagne recovered from heat-related dehydration after collapsing during his September 5 Nashville concert and returned to the stage in Louisville the following night.
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Elton John headlined Rock in Rio for roughly 100,000 fans with a career-spanning set that included a rare performance of “Skyline Pigeon.”
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Tom Jones says he was fired as a full-time coach on The Voice UK over insurance-related costs, while ITV says discussions about his future involvement are continuing.
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EBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” tops the Billboard Japan Hot 100, followed by Motoki Ohmori’s “Haiiro,” fav me’s “Nyan te Zurui no!,” =LOVE’s “Koi, Hajimemashita.” and Wasuta’s “Watta Life!”
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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum open in Nashville Sept. 29. The 245-room hotel includes two venues and a café; the museum features artifacts and interactive exhibits celebrating Parton’s life and career. Spin
SwayvoTwain, Bentley Green and G Perico join Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic, playing Biggie, RBX and Big Reecie Cup. Directed by Craig Brewer, it opens Aug. 6, 2027. Variety
As I Lay Dying previewed “Polarized” and “Retribution” and is letting fans help finalize the tracklist for its ninth album. The songs arrive Sept. 15. Loudwire
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-tying 21st week. Billboard
Pantera headlines The Great NOLA Trendkill in New Orleans Nov. 20–21, joined by Down, Corrosion of Conformity and Black Label Society. It marks Philip Anselmo’s first hometown performance in 30 years. Consequence
Motörhead gets an exhibition at Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Museum Oct. 2, featuring handwritten lyrics, photos and one of Lemmy’s Rickenbacker basses. Consequence
A previously unreleased 1974 Van Halen demo, “Glitter,” will appear with a limited-edition anthology book in November, including rare photos, memorabilia and Alex Van Halen spoken-word recordings. Consequence
Jhené Aiko announced “Westside Whimsy,” her first album since 2020’s “Chilombo,” arriving Sept. 11. Inspired by ’90s music and California culture. Billboard
Billie Eilish makes her feature-film acting debut as Esther Greenwood in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of “The Bell Jar.” Production has wrapped; no release date is set. Source
Rolling Stone’s top 5 cat songs: The Cure, “The Lovecats”; Al Stewart, “Year of the Cat”; Squeeze, “Cool for Cats”; Elton John, “Honky Cat”; Stray Cats, “Stray Cat Strut.” Rolling Stone
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CD sales surged 45.7% in the first half of 2026 to 17.5 million units, driven by K-pop editions and younger collectors. Streaming revenue also grew to $4.9 billion.

Country music is embracing more open sexuality, with Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Riley Green among artists leading the trend.

Rosanne Cash postponed three Wyoming and Montana shows due to an “unforeseen medical emergency.” She is recovering under doctors’ supervision and expects to return September 19.

Dan Deacon released his soundtrack for HBO Max’s The Dark Wizard, a documentary series about free climber Dean Potter.

Iron Maiden launched the U.S. leg of its Run For Your Lives 50th anniversary tour with a classic-era setlist. Anthrax opens, with Megadeth on select dates; Simon Dawson is on drums.

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival opened with The Earls of Leicester honoring Flatt & Scruggs and Béla Fleck showcasing his innovative banjo playing.

Carrie Underwood surprised fans at Iowa’s Velocity Festival with nu-metal covers including Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff,” plus Linkin Park and Papa Roach songs.

Macklemore faces backlash from the Israeli-American Council after saying “Free Palestine” during his opening set for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium. A petition calls for his removal from the tour.

JISOO’s “Click” topped Billboard’s new music poll with more than 50% of the vote. LISA’s “SaWaDiKa” finished second with nearly 45%.

Top 5 Albums:

The Sin: Bliss — ENHYPEN
Dandelion — Ella Langley
You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love — Olivia Rodrigo
I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen
Ultimate Dolly Parton — Dolly Parton

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Suno pulled an ad featuring Mary J. Blige after backlash over the impression that she endorsed its generative-AI platform. Sources close to Blige say she participated only in a product demonstration and never agreed to become a Suno spokesperson.
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The Soul Train Awards return Nov. 27 after a three-year hiatus, airing on BET and, for the first time, CBS. The ceremony will be taped in Chicago, where Don Cornelius launched the original Soul Train.
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Margo Price, Robert Plant, Brandi Carlile, I’m With Her and Kashus Culpepper are among the performers and presenters announced for the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Sept. 16 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
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Micky Dolenz celebrates the Monkees’ 60th anniversary with Timeless, a six-song EP featuring covers of songs by Paul Westerberg, Andy Partridge, Adam Schlesinger, Shelby Lynne and others.
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CBS will air two retrospective MTV VMA specials hosted by Donnie Wahlberg and Vanessa Lachey on Sept. 13 and 20 ahead of the live Sept. 27 Video Music Awards.
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Alanis Morissette is suing former tour manager Keren Urinov for civil extortion, fraud and negligent misrepresentation, alleging Urinov threatened to implicate her in a drug-trafficking case unless she received a lucrative 15-year employment contract and other assistance.
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New Music Friday:

“Bass Persuades” — Miley
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“SaWaDiKa” — LISA
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“So Good” — Shay Lia & KAYTRANADA
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“Nicole Kidman” — ADÉLA
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“Boots” — Kane Brown feat. Shania Twain
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