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The Outlaw Music Festival Tour is set to return in a big way in 2025, kicking off May 13 in Phoenix and wrapping up September 19 in East Troy, Wisconsin. The 35-date run will feature a rotating lineup of support acts, with organizers confirming appearances from Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the … Read more
Pentatonix’s rendition of the U.S. national anthem before kickoff stood out precisely because it resisted the familiar impulses that often surround the song. Written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has long been treated as a test of vocal strength, its demanding range encouraging singers to stretch notes, add flourishes, and turn … Read more
Fans of The Voice are speculating about whether Snoop Dogg will return to the red chair after a tumultuous Season 28. NBC has made no official statement, but chatter has grown as Season 28 concluded and preparations for Season 29 are underway. The controversy began when Snoop made public remarks about LGBTQ+ representation in Disney’s … Read more
The event is currently scheduled to go ahead on September 20th at the Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Waxahatchee, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp all set to perform. However, due to the University of Minnesota labour strikes, the event is now up in the air, and organisers … Read more
Snoop Dogg proved he’s still a showstopper at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The hip-hop icon earned a standing ovation on January 11 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, when he took the stage to present the ceremony’s inaugural award for Best Podcast—a category he joked was “very important” to him. “Before podcasts, … Read more
Trying to sum up Willie Nelson’s approach to music is no small task. With a catalog that spans more than 100 albums and nearly every genre imaginable, his philosophy resists easy definition. Still, one quote comes remarkably close: “According to my grandmother, the definition of music is anything that’s pleasing to the ear. Once I … Read more
Jamal Roberts’ momentum shows no signs of slowing following his American Idol victory. The Season 23 champion has landed one of the most high-profile performances of his young career: singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. The title game will take place January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, … Read more
Jamal Roberts Set to Perform National Anthem at CFP National Championship JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — The College Football Playoff (CFP) has announced its pregame entertainment lineup for the 2026 CFP National Championship, featuring Mississippi native and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. The championship game will take place on January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium … Read more
A key figure of outlaw country, Willie Nelson was never one for surface-level pleasantries. That was also one of the reasons that outlaw country started to flourish in the first place. Unlike the sounds coming over from the Nashville scene, outlaw country focused on giving a voice to working-class communities, rivalling an otherwise over-polished sound with something … Read more
American Idol has released a brand-new teaser for Season 24, giving fans their first glimpse of the hopeful contestants who will take the stage when the show returns to ABC later this month. The teaser highlights several aspiring singers as they share what auditioning for the iconic competition means to them. “When I was little, … Read more