Daily Music Headlines

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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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Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her soulful contralto and genre-blending style, has died at age 70.
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Stevie Nicks and Olivia Rodrigo will both appear on the Practical Magic 2 soundtrack, with Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Rodrigo’s “The Cure.”
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Ariana Grande’s 41-date Eternal Sunshine Tour grossed $107.9 million and sold 638,000 tickets, setting new career highs for average gross and attendance per show.
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Sean Ono Lennon and longtime partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl have welcomed their first child, a son named Aurelius, the only grandchild of Yoko Ono and the late John Lennon.
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Alex Van Halen has been appointed a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in recognition of his influential drumming and career.
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Dollywood announced permanent additions honoring founder Dolly Parton, including a memorial footpath, tribute kiosks, expanded exhibits and chapel renovations.
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Tupac Shakur’s family expressed relief following Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ conviction for Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first conviction in the nearly 30-year-old case. The family says Shakur’s legacy extends beyond the trial.

The Warning will headline the NFL halftime show in Mexico City on Nov. 22, performing at Estadio Banorte before Vikings-49ers.

Eladio Carrión’s “Polaroid” reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart after 18 weeks, his second chart-topper.

A judge dismissed much of a copyright lawsuit against Bad Bunny and other artists, ruling Steely & Clevie failed to establish copyright ownership of the dembow rhythm.

Alanis Morissette sued former tour manager Keren Urinov, alleging extortion, blackmail and incompetence during her 2025 tour.

“Weird Al” Yankovic released his 2009 educational short film “Al’s Brain” and “The Brain Song,” featuring Paul McCartney, Patton Oswalt and others.

Miley Cyrus announced “Bass Persuades,” due Sept. 18, with 10 tracks and collaborations with Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt. She’ll perform it in full at the Hollywood Bowl Oct. 16 and 18.

Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal’s memoir “Welcome to Your Life: An Astrological Memoir” combines his life story with astrology and debuted No. 3 on the New York Times bestseller list.

Andrew W.K. surprise-released “Temptation to Exist,” his first album since 2021, a 10-track instrumental jazz noir project on which he performs every instrument.

BABYMETAL appears on a limited-edition Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 variant cover, inspired by their song “From Me To U.”

Top 5 songs this week in 1986: 5. Friends and Lovers—Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson; 4. Dancing on the Ceiling—Lionel Richie; 3. Higher Love—Steve Winwood; 2. Take My Breath Away—Berlin; 1. Venus—Bananarama.

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