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Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Parker McCollum's debut single, "Pretty Heart," has just been certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The Texas native co-wrote the song from 2021's Gold Chain Cowboy that went on to become his first #1. "Man...all I have to say is... Read More.

BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean and more nominated for American Music Awards

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas and Olivia Dean are one step closer to winning an American Music Award, as they've earned their first-ever nominations for the 2026 show.Teyana is nominated for best female R&B artist, while BigXthaPlug picked up three nods: best country song... Read More.

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley & Megan Moroney pick up all-genre noms at the AMAs

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley picked up some major all-genre nominations going into the 52nd American Music Awards, which take place on Memorial Day, May 25, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas. Morgan is up for artist of the year alongside Taylor Swift,... Read More.

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker pop up at Kenny Chesney’s 2026 debut

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney surprised fans with special appearances by Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker during his first concert of 2026. In a set that included "We Do," "Living in Fast Forward," "Young," "Beer in Mexico" and "Keg in the Closet," the superstar closed the 13th... Read More.

Taylor Swift leads 2026 American Music Award nominees

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Nominees for the 52nd annual American Music Awards have been announced, with Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in AMA history, leading the 2026 pack with eight nods, including artist of the year, album of the year for The Life of a Showgirl, and song... Read More.

Justin Bieber sees Coachella streaming bump

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Justin Bieber's headlining set at Coachella Saturday has resulted in a streaming spike for the singer.Spotify notes that Bieber's catalog saw a 165% increase in streams in the U.S. just one day after his performance. The My World track "Favorite Girl," which he performed... Read More.

Pink drops more than $21 million on historic NYC home

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Pink said recently that she'd moved her family from California to New York so her daughter, Willow Sage Hart, could study theater and pursue her dreams of being on Broadway. Now she's put down some serious roots in the Big Apple.The Wall Street Journal... Read More.

Nashville notes: Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Backwards’ track + ‘The Story of Shane Profitt’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

You can check out Hudson Westbrook's performance of "Painted You Pretty" from Friday's The Kelly Clarkson Show on YouTube. His new track, "Backwards," is set to drop April 24. You can now listen to Charlie Daniels' initial concert performance of... Read More.

Billy Idol calls Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction a ‘tremendous honor’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Billy Idol is reacting to the news that he is a member of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of inductees.Idol was chosen on his second nomination to the Rock Hall, and will be inducted with his longtime guitarist and collaborator... Read More.

On This Day, April 14, 1979: The Doobie Brothers hit #1 with ‘What A Fool Believes’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

On This Day, April 14, 1979...The Doobie Brothers landed their second #1 single with "What A Fool Believes." They first hit #1 in 1974 with the single "Black Water."Written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, the song was originally recorded and released by Loggins... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean and more nominated for American Music Awards

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley & Megan Moroney pick up all-genre noms at the AMAs

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker pop up at Kenny Chesney’s 2026 debut

Taylor Swift leads 2026 American Music Award nominees

Justin Bieber sees Coachella streaming bump

Pink drops more than $21 million on historic NYC home

Nashville notes: Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Backwards’ track + ‘The Story of Shane Profitt’

Billy Idol calls Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction a ‘tremendous honor’

On This Day, April 14, 1979: The Doobie Brothers hit #1 with ‘What A Fool Believes’

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