David Allan Coe, Singer of the ‘Perfect Country and Western Song,’ Dead at 86

David Allan Coe, the outlaw country singer known for songs like 'The Ride' and 'You Never Even Called Me by My Name,' has ...

Kacey Musgraves’ Country Homecoming: The Singer on New Album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ Ending Miranda Lambert Feud… and Embracing Self-Pleasure

Kacey Musgraves graces the cover of Variety and opens about returning to country music and her sexually-liberated new album ...
American Songwriter

The 1967 Johnny Cash Poem About June Carter Cash That Brad Paisley Turned Into a Song 50 Years Later

It felt very spiritual to do," said Brad Paisley of transforming one of Johnny Cash's poems into a song. "It felt like Johnny ...

25 Songs That Define America Now

To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME asked 25 experts to share a song that captures the essence of American life today.
Consequence

On “drop dead,” Olivia Rodrigo Is Head Over Heels and Hooked on The Cure: Review

Olivia Rodrigo's new single "drop dead" sees her starry-eyed, love-drunk, and indulging in British rock a la The Cure and ...
The New York Times

Cease-Fire Tested by Confusion Over Strait and Strikes on Lebanon

Even as the status of the Strait of Hormuz remained unclear and U.S. and Iranian officials issued dueling threats to resume attacks if the cease-fire fell apart, both countries had reason to hope it ...
Rolling Stone

BTS ARMY Demands Release of Hidden ‘Arirang’ Song on Streaming Platforms

Just days before its release, BTS teased that they had a surprise song headed to fans. On Friday, the group dropped the anticipated track, “Come Over,” but it’s only available on the deluxe vinyl ...
Soompi

BTS To Release Surprise New Song "Come Over"

Get ready for a brand-new song from BTS! On April 3, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that a surprise new track by BTS would be included on the Deluxe Vinyl edition of “ARIRANG,” which is set to be released ...
Wall Street Journal

Control Over Strait of Hormuz Will Determine Who Wins the War

Iran spent years stockpiling weapons that could be used to paralyze traffic on one of the world’s most important oil passageways. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains how Iran’s mines, missiles, drones and ...
CNBC

I've studied over 200 kids. Here's the No. 1 skill parents are forgetting to teach kids today

Parents today try to raise their children for good grades, perfect behavior and high achievement. We want them to do well and be able to handle challenges in life. But research shows that confidence ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Look, it’s a lawsuit!’ Lion King composer sues comedian for $27 million over song translation

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Grammy-winning composer Lebo M is suing comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million, claiming he falsely translated ...
The Hollywood Reporter

How ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Built Its Viral, ’90s-Driven Soundtrack

The FX series, known for its influence on period fashion, also drew attention for its nostalgic tunes. Music supervisor Jen Malone spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about curating the season's sound, ...