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Before “Okie From Muskogee” became his signature song and before “If We Make It Through December” became his biggest crossover hit, Merle Haggard’s best-known song was the one where he came clean about his San Quentin past and told the world about growing up the son of a single mom. …

Shakira has counted on music to get her through the “most difficult” time of her life: her separation from her partner of 11 years, Gerard Piqué. Appearing on the cover of Elle Magazine, Shakira opened up about her split — following “a total circus” of tabloid gossip — from Barcelona …

In Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara, longtime Rolling Stone contributor Emily Zemler takes a deep dive into how various beloved princesses became the cultural icons they are today, from Snow White’s lasting reign to newer, inspiring royalty like Moana. The book weaves interviews with historians and those who helped shape …

Big Joanie send up conmen in their new single, “Confident Man.” Among sparse guitar and fuzzy synths, frontwoman Stephanie Philips sings about what it takes to “matter” and how “I could be a confident man.” The song’s video, made by Rachel Amy Winton, combines family photos from Big Joanie’s members, …

Bono sang for his mother only once in public before her death in 1974. In an excerpt shared from his upcoming memoir Surrender, out Nov. 1, the musician, who has spent the past few decades of his life on stage, recalled how his mother’s death ultimately pushed him into becoming …

Bad Bunny’s major year continues: The Puerto Rican artist received the most nominations for the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which the Latin Recording Academy announced on Tuesday morning. Bad Bunny secured nods in several major categories: His song with Bomba Estereo, “Ojitos Lindos,” is nominated for Record of the …

Elton John shared another tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral Monday, Sept. 19, writing on Instagram, “She served with grace and dedication, and she will sorely be missed.” In the post, John recalled the various times he met the late monarch, like when he was honored with …

Margo Price will release her next album at the top of 2023. The singer-songwriter and performer has announced that Strays, her fourth studio full-length, will arrive Jan. 13 via Loma Vista Records and includes appearances by Sharon Van Etten and the Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell. The project follows Price’s 2020 album …

FIVE MONTHS BEFORE Dr. John’s death in June 2019, the singer’s son Max Rebennack sent an email to producer and musician Shane Theriot. Rebennack began corresponding with Theriot about the album Dr. John had made over the previous year. The collection, recorded over a series of sessions in and around …

Angel Olsen’s 9-piece group of touring musicians, the Big Time band, are gearing up for another long stretch on the road as the singer and songwriter announces an 18-date North American tour in support of her latest studio album, Big Time. Erin Rae will join for all dates of the …