The Monkees Scored a Top 10 Hit 20 Years After Their First Smash

The Monkees were no strangers to chart success, but their final Top 40 hit came two decades after their first smash song. It was 1987 when The Monkees recorded what would be their final Top 20 ...
American Songwriter

66 Years Ago George Jones Released His First Chart-Topper, but a Tragedy Meant That the Original Songwriter Never Got To See That Success

A tragedy in February 1959 meant that the original songwriter of "White Lightning" never got to see George Jones' rendition top the charts.
All About Jazz

Philly Joe Jones Biography: The Life and Legacy of a Drummer Who Transformed Modern Jazz

The Life and Legacy of a Drummer Who Transformed Modern Jazz article by David A. Orthmann, published on February 16, 2026 at ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Country Music’s “First Couple” and Iconic Duet Partners Tied the Knot in Georgia

Fifty-seven years ago today, one of country music's most iconic couples said "I do" in Georgia, before releasing several hit ...

Michael Jackson’s Album Misses No. 1, Despite A 3,200% Sales Spike

Michael Jackson’s Number Ones debuts at No. 4 on Billboard's Vinyl Albums chart and No. 36 on the Top Streaming Albums list following its long-awaited vinyl release.
Louder

“We have an identity crisis. People say, ‘I knew every one of those songs, but I had no idea they were yours’”: Mike + The Mechanics’ history is a bit more rock’n ...

Spurred on by surprise early success, Mike Rutherford’s band endured a tough time with a demon-haunted singer, then a replacement who expected rehearsals to be all thought and no action ...
Louisville Public Media

Love Jones: "We’re just here to bring a little joy and unity back to the world"

Why now? Palmer didn’t hesitate. “Dystopian hellscape. We’re just here to bring a little joy and unity back to the world, ...