Jan 09 WATCH: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform 'Imagine' at Jimmy Carter's funeral By Hannah Grabenstein Brooks and Yearwood performed the same song just over a year prior at the funeral for Carter’s wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Continue reading
Jan 07 Peter Yarrow of folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86 By John Rogers, Associated Press Peter, Paul and Mary rose to overnight fame in 1962 when they blended their voices in stunning harmonies as they sang out against war and social injustice. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 4:29 Renowned pianist Lang Lang's Brief But Spectacular take on loving what you play By Brief But Spectacular Lang Lang, one of the world's most famous classical pianists, discovered his passion for piano while growing up alongside other musicians in China. Today, he stands as a globally acclaimed classical pianist whose extraordinary talent has led him to perform… Continue watching
Dec 30 Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of singer Liam Payne By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 8:13 The chart-topping hits and breakthrough music artists of 2024 By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery However you listened to music this year — streaming on an app or the old-fashioned way on a radio — 2024 saw breakthrough artists, chart-topping hits and a return of some top-tier legacy performers. Freelance music writer and critic Maura… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 6:53 New book explores roots of Western pop music and global influences that shaped it By Tom Casciato Western pop music has always been influenced by artists and styles from around the world. A new book aims to give those varied influences — all of them — their due. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story as part… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 7:03 Leonard Cohen's music and poetry celebrated by older and younger generations at festival By Mike Cerre In death, Leonard Cohen is having a rebirth. The legendary singer is being remembered by older and younger generations alike for his timeless music. Special correspondent Mike Cerre went to the annual Leonard Cohen festival to hear why. It's part… Continue watching
Nov 08 Leading 2025 Grammy noms, Beyoncé becomes the most nominated artist in the award's history By Maria Sherman, Associated Press This is her first time receiving nominations in the country and Americana categories. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 8:13 How a man living with Parkinson's is using art and music to ease his symptoms By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 4:11 Remembering Quincy Jones and his towering legacy in the music industry By Jeffrey Brown A giant in the music and entertainment industry has died. Quincy Jones, known to many as ‘Q,’ was revered as a record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger and performer through his seven decades in the business. Through his vast range of… Continue watching