Merle Haggard is one of the most name-checked singers in modern country music, honored by a string of songs — including Eric Church’s “Pledge Allegiance to the Hag” and Mo Pitney’s “I Met Merle Haggard Today” — that tip their hats to the pioneering outlaw. As it turns out, the respect… Source: RollingStone Link: Merle Haggard […]

Watch her best videos and re-live some of her most noteworthy fashion choices. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Beyonce Turns 34: 34 Reasons to Celebrate the Music Icon

Jay Z, Solange, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and other loved ones celebrated Beyoncé’s 34th birthday Friday with a playlist of songs representing their “most cherished moments” with the singer. The post, which also includes reflections from Beyoncé’s parents and daughter, Blue Ivy, was posted Friday at her website.  “This song reminds me… Source: RollingStone Link: Jay […]

Jay Z’s annual Made in America Festival will swoop into Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend, and the rapper has offered up a livestream of the two-day fest featuring sets by Beyoncé, the Weeknd, Modest Mouse, J. Cole, Bassnectar and more. Tidal will host the “pre-paywall” livestream, which means both subscribers and non-members… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Tidal's […]

In January of 1968, a then-20-year-old Prudence Farrow finally fulfilled a dream of hers that had been in the making for two years: to study meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, India. Accompanied by her sister, actress Mia, Farrow was later joined at the Maharishi’s retreat by none other… Source: RollingStone Link: The Real […]

No matter if you listen to country music at dive bars, tailgate parties or spin class, there’s a little something for everyone among the new albums being released this fall. For the mainstream lovers who like a little pep in their two-step, there’s Carrie Underwood’s surefire smash Storyteller album and… Source: RollingStone Link: Fall Country […]

Fifteen years after the Polyphonic Spree recorded their breakthrough album The Beginning Stages of…, the robed ensemble will perform that 2000 debut LP in its entirety for the first time during an extensive 15th anniversary trek this fall. Spree singer/leader Tim DeLaughter and his merry band of musicians are currently touring… Source: RollingStone Link: Polyphonic Spree […]

“The whole Lower Ninth Ward hasn’t really recovered, but I feel a good spirit in my heart that something is going on — music is coming back slowly,” Dr. John declares in his trademark growl, reflecting on the state of his hometown, New Orleans, on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina…. Source: RollingStone Link: Dr. John […]

Fresh off unveiling the track list and cover for her 11th LP, Unbreakable, Janet Jackson has released the soulful title track online. “Never for a single moment did I ever go without your love,” she croons. “You made me feel wanted, and I want to tell you how important you are… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Janet […]

Dâm-Funk’s Rolodex weighs a ton. The man born Damon G. Riddick is set to release Invite the Light, his triple-LP follow-up to 2009’s five-LP Toeachizown, and the key word in the title is “invite.” Dâm (pronounced “dame”) reached out to a few friends to help him finish the album some six… Source: RollingStone Link: Dam-Funk on […]