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Shane McAnally is one of the most prolific and talented songwriters working in country music today. If you (somehow) haven't heard his name, you've definitely heard his work: The frequent collaborator with Kacey Musgraves, Kenny Chesney, Brandy Clark and Sam Hunt has notched dozens of songwriting- and production-related awards nominations, from Grammys to ACM Awards.It's tough to narrow down the McAnally's greatest hits, but below, The Boot has compiled a set of 10 songs that showcase some of his best work. Read on to see our rankings ... or to just have your...

End of the Road “I have gone from feeling bad, to worse, to terrible," the singer confirmed Regina Spektor has canceled the rest of her tour dates for 2022, citing a “bad case of Covid.” In a lengthy Instagram post, the singer explained she has lost her voice and has “gone from feeling bad, to worse, to terrible.” “After being so careful and miraculously avoiding it for over 2.5 years, I came down with a bad case of Covid,” Spektor wrote. “I’m so sorry to everyone who bought tickets and...

The Voice is rolling out some sweeping changes for its upcoming Season 23. The iconic reality singing competition has announced the coaches for the forthcoming season, and there are two entirely new faces coming to the famous chairs when the show returns in 2023.Blake Shelton is returning for his 23rd straight season in 2023, and Kelly Clarkson is returning to her coaching role after taking 2022 off. Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper will round out the coaches in 2023, while Season 22 coaches Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Camila Cabello...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Blink-182 are back. It’s been nearly 30 years since the band got its start back in 1992, and over a decade since Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker released their last album. But this week the group announced its upcoming world tour — and their first new music together in years since DeLonge left the group in 2015. “We’re coming. Tour’s coming. Album’s coming. Tom’s coming. Tickets...

Coaches on Season 22’s The Voice have filled up their teams, which means the blind auditions have moved on to the challenging battle-round performances. But before all that happened on Monday night (Oct. 10), Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Camila Cabello and John Legend celebrated completing their respective teams by belting out a catchy song as a quartet.Taking the stage, the four celebrities turned out a memorable rendition of Cabello’s 2017 hit, “Havana.” The song, which features guest vocals by rapper Young Thug, appears on the pop star’s self-titled album.Making it...

Late-Night TV Duo is currently on tour with Florence and the Machine in the U.S. Wet Leg appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their song “Chaise Longue.” The Isle of Wight duo, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, showcased the punk-tinged track alongside their live band. “Chaise Longue” was the first single off the group’s self-titled debut, which dropped in April via Domino. The highly-anticipated LP was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize, Britain’s most prestigious music award, earlier this year. The group has been on the road since the release of...

The world lost a country music legend when Loretta Lynn died last Tuesday (Oct. 4); for Randy Travis, the loss was especially personal. In a statement, he remembers Lynn as a pioneer who inspired him during his years as an up-and-coming star, and a friend who extended a warm welcome to him as he rose up the ranks of country music stardom."She was there in the '80s, when I arrived in Nashville, to encourage me and allow me to open for her on tour," Travis recalls in a statement provided by...

It’s immediately obvious to anyone who hears her work: Alex Isley has spent her entire life surrounded by music. The singer-songwriter mixes in all kinds of influences—jazz, classical, R&B, electronica, etc.—on her latest record, Marigold. And the results will appeal to you whether you like Solange, Sade, or Sarah Vaughan. Take it from Rolling Stone Radio co-host Charlie Cooper.  “Such a vibe,” Cooper said as Isley shared her track, “Such A Thing,” on the latest show. “I feel like I could wake up to this every morning.”   Isley joined Cooper...

Carly Pearce stepped into the circle to play at the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 4 -- the very same day that Loretta Lynn died -- and so it was only fitting that she play "Dear Miss Loretta," the song she wrote in tribute to the country legend for her 29: Written in Stone album in 2021.But Pearce had a surprise for the audience: Before she played her song, she shared the voicemail that she got from Lynn after she first heard the younger star's tribute. Pearce pulled out her...

Freak Nasty Rapper will be both host and musical guest on next week's Saturday Night Live Megan Thee Stallion headlined Saturday night at San Diego’s TwitchCon and, keeping with the theme of the gamer-friendly livestream service’s event, twerked with Master Chief from Halo. The bizarre moment occurred during a performance of “Freak Nasty,” where the rapper was joined onstage by the video game character, seen most recently on a Paramount+ adaptation of the beloved franchise. Megan twerking with a Paramount+ property continues the rapper’s takeover of every streaming service, as...

Rising star Lainey Wilson will receive a special honor as part of the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony: She has been named this year's Breakout Artist of the Year.Following in the footsteps of past honorees in the category such as Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton and Ashley McBryde, Wilson is being recognized for her massive success as a new artist within the country format, including back-to-back No. 1 hits, powerhouse duet releases and even a role in the new season of breakaway TV hit Yellowstone."This past year has been...

Kanye West’s Instagram has been restricted and some content was deleted for violating parent company Meta’s policies, a Meta spokesperson confirmed to Rolling Stone. The news follows a week of controversy that kicked off mass condemnation after he displayed T-shirts sporting “White Lives Matter” at his YZY fashion show in Paris on Monday. Repeatedly violating the platform’s policies and breaking its rules may result in restricting an offending user from posting, sending DMs, or commenting. It is unclear what content West posted that led to the restriction and deleted content,...

Twenty-nine years ago today, on Oct. 9, 1992, Alan Jackson released his third studio album, A Lot About Livin' (and a Little 'Bout Love).Jackson released five singles from A Lot About Livin' ..., and all five of them landed in the Top 5; two of the songs, "She's Got the Rhythm (and I Got the Blues)" and "Chattahoochee," soared straight to No. 1. The album's title is derived from the lyrics to "Chattahoochee," which say, "Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee / Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me /...