Koe Wetzel on Raising Hell, Switching to Tequila and the Ghost in His Lake House
Koe Wetzel discusses his career from 'February 28' to drinking less on tours by switching to tequila. Read his cover story interview here.
Addded Mar 5, 2025
The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley on Making a Country Album, Why He Said No to Covering George Jones and What Opening for the Beatles Was Like
The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley on making a country album, why he said no to covering George Jones and what opening for The Beatles was like.
Addded Feb 20, 2025
Legendary Soul Singer Sam Moore, Half of Sam & Dave, Dies at 89
Sam Moore, half of the seminal duo Sam & Dave, died Friday in Coral Gables, Fla. The cause of death was complications from surgery. He was 89.
Addded Jan 13, 2025
10 Best Country Songs of 2024
Billboard offers its picks for the 10 top country songs of 2024.
Addded Dec 17, 2024
Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of 2024: No. 10 -- Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll is our No. 10 Greatest Pop Star of 2024 for his sheer ubiquity across pop culture this year.
Addded Dec 17, 2024
10 Best Country Albums of 2024
Billboard reveals staffers' selections of the top 10 best country albums of 2024.
Addded Dec 10, 2024
Addded Dec 4, 2024
100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time
Best Country Singers of All Time: The 100 greatest country singers ever, according to the Billboard staff.
Addded Nov 11, 2024
Jamey Johnson on Making His First Solo Album in 14 Years, Writing With Toby Keith & Sobriety: ‘I Barely Survived’
Country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson talks about his new album 'Midnight Gasoline' and shares memories of Toby Keith.
Addded Nov 1, 2024
Your Favorite Producer’s Favorite Producer
Producers behind diverse artists call out the rising and veteran behind-the-scenes talent they love.
Addded Oct 9, 2024
HARDY on Working With Idols Chad Kroeger and Fred Durst on New Album ‘Quit!!’: ‘I Didn’t Have That on My Bingo Card’
Country star HARDY on working with his idols, Chad Kroeger and Fred Durst, on new album 'Quit.'
Addded Jul 15, 2024
Kate Hudson on Making ‘Glorious,’ Her Debut Album: ‘If I Didn’t Do This, I Would Be So Regretful’
Kate Hudson talks making her debut album 'Glorious' and exchanging feedback with the frontmen of Black Crowes and Muse.
Addded May 17, 2024
How Lainey Wilson Is Making Country Cool Again
Lainey Wilson on new album 'Whirlwind,' singing with Jelly Roll, Country's Cool Again Tour and more.
Addded May 9, 2024
The 100 Greatest Songs of 2004
Our favorite songs from a year that redefined rock, rap, pop and R&B for the 2000s.
Addded Apr 23, 2024
Tracy Chapman Producer David Kershenbaum on Recording ‘Fast Car’ & Why It Still Resonates: ‘Everybody’s Been in an Impossible Situation in Their Life’
Tracy Chapman's Producer David Kershenbaum on the First Time He Heard 'Fast Car'
Addded Feb 16, 2024
Conversations With the 2024 Oscar Best Original Song and Score Nominees
Oscar Music Preview 2024: best original song and best original score nominees looking ahead to the Academy Awards on March 10.
Addded Feb 13, 2024
Martin Kirkup, Direct Management Group Co-Founder, Dies at 75
Martin Kirkup, Direct Management Group Co-Founder, Dies at 75
Addded Feb 7, 2024
Billboard 2024 Power 100
Billboard's Power 100 list, its annual ranking of the music industry's top executives, is here. See where Taylor Swift ranks on the Billboard Power 100 list of industry players.
Addded Feb 1, 2024
The 10 Best Country Albums of 2023
Our 10 favorite sets from the world of country this year, from breakout artists to underground favorites and established stars.
Addded Dec 13, 2023
Best Country Songs of 2023
This year's picks for top 10 tracks include music from Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Tyler Childers and more.
Addded Dec 11, 2023
The 100 Best Songs of 2023
The Best Songs of 2023: SZA, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish and more.
Addded Dec 7, 2023
The 50 Best Albums of 2023
The albums that most stood out from an unusually open year in pop.
Addded Dec 6, 2023
Morgan Wallen Opens Up In First Major Interview In Two Years About His Historic 2023 and ‘How Much My Words Matter’
Morgan Wallen reflects on his huge 2023 on the charts and the road and learning 'how much my words matter' in his first major interview in two years.
Addded Dec 6, 2023
Dolly Parton on Making ‘Rockstar’: ‘If I Screw This Up, I’ve Screwed Up Big Time’
The country legend reveals what, and who, inspired her first rock album.
Addded Nov 15, 2023
Oliver Anthony Music on 2024 World Tour, If He’s Endorsing a Presidential Candidate & Why He’s ‘Never Going to be in Nashville Co-Writing’
The “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer-songwriter is on a mission to connect people.
Addded Nov 14, 2023
The 500 Best Pop Songs
In celebration of the Billboard Hot 100’s 65th anniversary, check out the Billboard staff’s ranked picks for the 500 best pop songs that have graced the chart since 1958.
Addded Oct 17, 2023
Ringo Starr on New EP ‘Rewind Forward,’ Asking Paul McCartney for a Song and Recording with Dolly Parton: ‘She’s Always Great to Work With’
The former Beatle reveals the key to being a member of his All Starr Band.
Addded Oct 13, 2023
Oliver Anthony Is a Viral Sensation -- Is He Also a Future Star?
In this week's Five Burning Questions, we look at the runaway success of Oliver Anthony Music's "Rich Men North of Richmond" and if the artist will be able to sustain its momentum.
Addded Aug 23, 2023
Herb Alpert on Making His Grand Ole Opry Debut, Country Artists He Admires & Taylor Swift Tying His Six-Decade Record
The legendary trumpeter and A&M co-founder will play the historic Nashville venue Friday night (Aug. 18).
Addded Aug 18, 2023
Herb Alpert Recalls the ‘Pivotal Moment’ With Jerry Moss That Set A&M Records’ Course
Herb Alpert remembers Jerry Moss and the "pivotal moment" that set A&M Records' course - letting Waylon Jennings go.
Addded Aug 17, 2023
The 50 Greatest Rock Lead Singers of All Time
From rock's early years up until today, the most legendary band leaders to ever grab the microphone.
Addded Aug 16, 2023
Iconic Artists Group Has Got Cher, Babe
In an exclusive interview, Cher talks about why she made a deal with Irving Azoff’s IAG for her past sound recordings and compositions: “I trust Irving.”
Addded Aug 3, 2023
CMT Pulls Jason Aldean’s Controversial ‘Try That In a Small Town’ Video
The outlet gave no reason for yanking the clip.
Addded Jul 19, 2023
How the ACM Awards Plans to Bring the ‘Core Country Audience’ to Amazon Prime for This Year’s Show
Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside discusses what lessons were learned from last year’s switch from CBS to the streaming service.
Addded May 3, 2023
ACM Awards Nominations 2023 Snubs & Surprises
The final nominees for the May 11 ACM Awards were announced Thursday and there were a handful of headscratchers.
Addded Apr 13, 2023
Will Corny Musical ‘Shucked’ Pop on Broadway? Hit Country Songwriters Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark Are Counting on It
The comedy musical, which opens April 4, brings big laughs and rural America to the Great White Way.
Addded Apr 3, 2023
Arista Shuts Down: Sony Music Nashville Chief Randy Goodman Explains Why
“We’re now targeting our approach to radio to be more strategic,” Goodman says.
Addded Mar 23, 2023
Garth Brooks Advises Radio Programmers to Lead with Love at CRS
The superstar addressed attendees at Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar and provided updates on several projects.
Addded Mar 14, 2023
John Esposito Named Chairman of T.J. Martell Foundation as Organization Rebuilds From Financial Scandal
The Nashville-based cancer charity rebounds after a former executive was found guilty of embezzling $4 million from the organization.
Addded Mar 1, 2023
How Lainey Wilson Conquered Nashville On Her Own Terms
“My give-a-damn was a little busted,” says Billboard’s 2023 Women In Music Rulebreaker. “I felt like, ‘Why not just say what I want to say how I want to say it?’”
Addded Feb 22, 2023