Music

Big Freedia, the New Orleans bounce icon, is back with a new song, “Bigfoot,” which will appear on her first proper album in nine years, Central City, out June 23 via Queen Diva Music. “Bigfoot” makes for a booming announcement as Freedia stomps all over the competition and delirious, speaker-rattling beat. “Call me Bigfoot stepping on these bitches necks,” Freedia declares on the hook, “I got a big foot but I’m getting bigger checks/They don’t see what’s coming next/You already know the rest/I got a big foot stepping on these...

It's official! Blake Shelton is the GOAT of The Voice. Most would argue the title of Greatest of All Time has been his for years, but it takes on a whole new meaning when you get the recognition of other GOATs.That's what happened on the Season 23 finale — and Shelton's last episode — of the reality singing competition series on Tuesday (May 23). The winningest coach was honored by others who are masters of their crafts: Dolly Parton, Peyton Manning, Jimmie Johnson, Wayne Gretzky and more.Legendary sports broadcaster Al Michaels kicked...

More Snow, More Lana "You asked for it, we listened," Swift said of Midnights redo Swifties demanded more Lana Del Rey on their Midnights collaboration “Snow on the Beach,” and Taylor Swift has delivered with the release of the Midnights (Til Dawn Edition) deluxe album. When Midnights initially dropped in October, fans were taken aback by how little Del Rey actually appeared on the much-anticipated duet, as she essentially took on the role of background vocalist. On the Midnights deluxe edition, Del Rey is pushed into the spotlight. “You asked for...

Jana Kramer is making things official with her Scottish soccer coach boyfriend Allan Russell: The couple are engaged after six-and-a-half months of dating.Kramer announced her news on an episode of her Whine Down podcast on Thursday (May 25), and also shared some details about how the proposal went down. Russell opted for a sweet, close-to-home proposal that included Kramer's two children, 7-year-old daughter Jolie and 4-year-old son Jace."He took me and the kids, he was like, 'It's a beautiful night, let's go for a walk and walk up to the...

Icons & Influences "We lost an icon," Lizzo told the audience at her recent concert in Phoenix, Arizona Lizzo knows how to command a stage — but she learned from watching the best. At her latest Special tour stop in Phoenix, Arizona, the singer paid tribute to Tina Turner, who died on May 24 at the age of 83. Shining in a sequin blue and green dress with a head of wild curls, Lizzo performed the opening verse of “Proud Mary” before stripping away the bottom of the dress to...

Dolly Parton is remembering the life and legacy of a fellow musical legend. Rock and soul titan Tina Turner, who was one of the most successful recording artists of any genre ever, died on Wednesday (May 24) at the age of 83.Parton was among the artists to post a social media tribute to Turner, and in her post, the country star tipped her hat to one of Turner's most memorable songs, "Proud Mary.""Now she's rollin' rollin' rollin on to glory," Parton wrote in her remembrance. "Roll on Tina. We will...

Tina Turner didn’t just pull off the greatest comeback in music history — she invented the whole concept of the comeback as we know it. She became a solo superstar when she was 44. Things like that simply don’t happen. That’s how old Brandy, Usher, Adam Levine, Lance Bass, and John Legend are right now. At that age, Tina Turner was just beginning. Turner, who died Wednesday at 83, carried the whole story of American music in her voice, because in so many ways, she was that story, but she...

The Cadillac Three’s latest song "This Town Is a Ghost" serves as a moving remembrance of frontman Jaren Johnston's father, Jerry Ray Johnston, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 65. The track is a heartfelt and relatable reflection on the loss of a loved one, and how their memory lingers on, even in the most unexpected moments.Jerry Ray worked within the country music industry for over 40 years, moving to Nashville from his home state of Louisiana in pursuit of his dreams. He became a member of the country...

Ted Lasso Soundtrack Rendition debuted on the latest episode of Ted Lasso Brandi Carlile has shared her rendition of Diana Ross’ The Wiz showstopper “Home” following its premiere on the latest episode of Ted Lasso. For her version, Carlile enlisted former Pearl Jam (and current Bob Dylan) drummer Matt Chamberlain, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, pianist Dave Palmer, and a string section of Chauntee and Monique Ross. Trending It’s unclear if Carlile is a big fan of the Apple TV+ series, but she and Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis have some history:...

Thirty-four years ago this month, Clint Black skyrocketed to fame with his debut album Killin' Time. The on May 2, 1989 release boasts four consecutive No. 1 singles, as well as a No. 3 hit, and went on to be certified triple platinum.Black's second record, Put Yourself in My Shoes, was released in 1990 and nabbed him another triple-platinum album. The "Class of '89" member joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1991 and continued releasing records year after year -- more than 20 studio and compilation records in total, the most recent being 2015's On Purpose.Throughout his storied career,...

Reina Lafantaisie, the self-titled “Leader of the Harries,” had a sweet reunion with Harry Styles at his show in Coventry, England Monday. Styles snapped a picture with Lafantaisie, the sweet grandmother who handed him his album of the year award at the 2023 Grammys, at his show this weekend. “Imagine my shock and joy when I was invited backstage to meet our Harry and have him walk-in towards me singing the song ‘Reunited And It Feels so Good’ by Peaches and Herb while giving me a hug,” Lafantaisie wrote on...

America has voted, and the results are in, which means the winner of Season 23’s The Voice has been named! Gina Miles, an 18-year-old from Paxton, Ill., received the majority of the votes leading up to the nail-biting two-hour finale, which aired live on Tuesday night (May 23) on NBC.Miles beat out runner-up Grace West of Team Blake and fellow Top 5 contestants NOVIAS (also Team Blake), Team Kelly’s D Smooth and Chance the Rapper’s sister trio Sorelle.The new champion follows Bryce Leatherwood’s Season 22 The Voice victory.Before taking the...

HIP-HOP WAS BORN in the Bronx in the summer of 1973. To celebrate the music’s 50th anniversary, “Rolling Stone” will be publishing a series of features, historical pieces, op-eds, and lists throughout this year. I try to be deliberate about describing it as a “car crash” and resist writing “accident,” because I’m not so sure. I didn’t think I was suicidal, at least not while sober. I was in Detroit preparing for an academic conference the first time I watched the video for Ab-Soul’s “Do Better.” For my panel on Black Study...

The Wreckers were officially a band for only two brief years, but fans freaked out when the country-pop duo teased a reunion in late 2020. Clearly, their debut -- and, thus far, only -- album left a mark.Stand Still, Look Pretty, the Wreckers' first full-length project, arrived on May 23, 2006 -- 17 years ago today. The band of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp had formed one year prior, when the pop-rock singer-songwriter known for early 2000s hits including "Everywhere" and "Goodbye to You" and her longtime friend and backup singer...