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Christian Music Breaks Streaming Barriers, Sets Stage for 2026 Grammys

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

In 2025, Christian and gospel music defied industry expectations, climbing streaming charts even as overall new‑music streams fell. The trend was...

Lead singer of Grupo Frontera holds a Grammy nomination award with vibrant lights and confetti during a celebratory concert.

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Grupo Frontera Earns First Grammy Nods Ahead of 2026 Awards

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

Grupo Frontera is heading to the 2026 Grammys with two nominations, following a double‑nod at the Latin Grammys, where they competed for best...

Donnie Van Zant singing with a spotlight and neon cityscape behind a sea of retro fans.

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38 Special Marks 50 Years with New Album and New Year’s Eve Countdown

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

On New Year's Eve, 38 Special will ring in 2026 as part of Nexstar’s Coast‑to‑Coast Countdown, reminding viewers why the band’s music has endured for...

Beyoncé holding a Grammy Award with warm golden lighting and wooden signs for Traditional and Contemporary Country categories

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Beyoncé Makes History at 2025 Grammys, Academy Splits Country Category into Traditional and Contemporary

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

In a historic moment at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win both Album of the Year and Best Country Album for “Cowboy...

Chris Rea sits at a worn wooden piano with holly sprigs on keys and soft Christmas lights glow.

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Chris Rea, 74, Dies After Brief Illness, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Chart-Topping Hits

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

Chris Rea, the British singer best known for his holiday classic 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died at 74, his family announced Monday. Rea...

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Donna Summer Posthumously Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

At a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles, the late Queen of Disco was honored with a posthumous induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a rare...

Joe Ely sits at a stage holding an acoustic guitar and a notebook spotlight illuminating his weathered face with neon lights

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Texas Singer-Songwriter Joe Ely, 78, Dies After Battle With Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s and Pneumonia

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joe Ely, the Texas‑born singer‑songwriter whose blend of honky‑tonk, rock and roadhouse blues earned him a devoted following...

Rick Nielsen rocking his guitar for Cheap Trick with neon stage lights flickering on his face against a sunset cityscape

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Cheap Trick Lights Up Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2026 with 50-Year Legacy and New Album

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

On New Year’s Eve, the legendary rockers Cheap Trick will ignite the Coast‑to‑Coast Countdown to 2026, bringing five decades of classic hits and a...

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Jamaica Gathers to Celebrate Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

On a Wednesday in Kingston, Jamaica, the nation gathered in a gymnasium to honor the life of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, who passed away last month at...

Mac McAnally sings on a Las Vegas New Year

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Mac McAnally to Bring Jimmy Buffett Legacy to New Year’s Eve Countdown

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In a move that has fans of both country and tropical rock buzzing, Mac McAnally will join Nexstar’s Coast‑to‑Coast Countdown to 2026 as a performer....