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This has been quite a year for violinist Lindsey Stirling. The dancing musician appeared in the Grammy Legacy concert and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Now, Stirling has been announced as one of the 50 musicians who are winners at the 2015 YouTube Music Awards. Other artists include heavy-hitters such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. -
Despite Big Sales Years for Taylor Swift and 'Frozen,' Album Sales Still Down 11 Percent during 2014; Downloads Also Down 9 Percent
Earlier this week we got the exciting news that Taylor Swift and 1989 had passed the Frozen Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to become the bestselling album of 2014. Both albums went well beyond triple-platinum status during their 2014 sales runs and it seems Swift's most recent album will be one of the bestselling albums of the decade, if not the sole best selling record, but the time it's done. But now it's time to take the facts into consideration: Album sales as a whole were down by more than 11 percent during 2014. -
Taylor Swift No. 2 All Time for Weeks at No. 1; No New Albums to Interrupt Nicki Minaj, Pentatonix and One Direction Post-Christmas
Another week and another run at history by Taylor Swift: Her album 1989 managed to top the Billboard 200 for the seventh time during its nine weeks on the charts, selling 326,000 full copies and generating 430 multi-metric equivalent albums (MME's). That no. 1 spot moves her into second place all-time for women atop the Billboard 200 with 31 weeks at no. 1, trailing only Whitney Houston and her crazy 46 week total. -
Taylor Swift First Artist to be Number One on Billboard's Artist 100 List for 10 Consecutive Weeks
Taylor Swift is the first artist to be on top of the Billboard Artist 100 list for 10 weeks straight. The chart, which was introduced in July, tracks data from other Billboard lists like the Hot 100, Top Albums Sales and Social 50, all of which Swift has dominated with her new release, '1989.' Her record will be a tough one to break considering Sam Smith only topped it for three weeks straight and Ariana Grande only clocked in two. -
8 Great Winter Songs (That Aren't About Christmas)
It's the middle of December, which means you're probably sick of all the non-stop Christmas music you've been forced to hear for the past few weeks. If you want to take a break from the holiday tunes, but still enjoy their wintery spirit, try checking out these eight songs instead. Happy winter solstice! -
J. Cole Charts Year's Highest Hip-Hop Sales Week with '2014 Forest Hills Drive'; Taylor Swift and Pentatonix Stay Strong
J. Cole debuts at no. 1 with the year's highest-selling hip-hop debut, '2014 Forest Hills Drive.' Taylor Swift and Pentatonix keep sales up. -
Seven Musical New Year's Events NOT Happening at Times Square: Pitbull, Lady Antebellum and Elton John Will Ring 2015 in with You
Surely some other options exist aside from "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." Music Times has combed through the Facebook invites and funny pages to find some other opportunities for New Year's night. Finding someone to spend the evening with is all on you however. -
[WATCH] Peter Hollens, 'AGT' Alum Jackie Evancho Cover Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' in YouTube Clip
Beware Internet: You are about to hit a breaking point. Soloist Peter Hollens and "America's Got Talent" favorite Jackie Evancho have teamed up for a most resounding rendition of Leonard Cohen's iconic "Hallelujah." -
Taylor Swift and '1989' Still on Top; Pentatonix Still Challenging, AC/DC Debuts New Album 'Rock Or Bust'
Taylor Swift keeps on trucking following the Thanksgiving sales binge, keeping her no. 1 spot for 1989 for a fourth week with 244,000 equivalent sales. All told, Swift has been atop the Billboard 200 for 29 total weeks through her career. The only women ahead of her are Mariah Carey wit h30 weeks and Whitney Houston with 46, and it seems Swift could catch the former act next week if 1989 keeps its sales up. -
Black Friday Music Sales Numbers Down; Pentatonix 'That's Christmas to Me' Most Popular Release
The music industry has taken a few hits over the past few years with physical CD sales continually decreasing. Merchants were hoping for a successful Black Friday, but they were met with disappointment. Album sales were down 15 percent from last year, Neilsen Music reports. On the positive side, online CD sales were up 16 percent while vinyl nearly doubled its numbers from last year thanks to Record Store Day's "Back to Black" promotion. Pentatonix was the clear Christmas winner, having sold 217,000 units of "That's Christmas to Me." Here is a breakdown of the numbers via "Billboard": Retailer CD sales: 7.28 million units — down from 8.6 million last year Online CD sales: More than 1 million units — up 16.5 percent from last year Vinyl LP sales: 259,000 units — up from 173,000 last year -
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Takes Place Tonight With Performances From Prince Royce, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Idina Menzel, And More [WATCH]
Every year, the beginning of the holiday season in New York City is marked by the lighting of The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The gigantic 85-foot Christmas Tree, will be lit tonight (Dec. 3) during a star-studded event, featuring performances from Prince Royce, Darius Rucker and the Rockettes, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper featuring Billy Porter, Seth MacFarlane featuring Sara Bareilles, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes, and Trisha Yearwood. Mariah Carey was also set to perform during a pre-taped concert, however, TMZ reports that she missed her scheduled show. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend tonight with millions tuning in. -
Taylor Swift, Pentatonix and Eminem Rule Billboard 200, Regardless of List's Unfortunate New Metric System
The Billboard 200's new (unfortunate) metrics come into play but nothing can keep Taylor Swift from the top. -
One Direction Log Year's Second Highest Sales Week with 'Four,' Taylor Swift Stays Strong with '1989,' and Christmas Albums Rise
It took another super-fan phenom to take Taylor Swift from the top spot on the Billboard 200: One Direction gained the no. 1 position with its new album Four, which sold 387,000 copies. Despite being the second highest sales week of the year (which it took from Swift's second week), the sales for the album were lower than analysts expected. -
Taylor Swift Owns No. 1 Spot for One More Week with '1989' but One Direction to Cause Trouble When It Walks In Next Week
Taylor Swift gets at least one more week at the top with '1989.' One Direction will cause some trouble when they walk in with their new album next week. -
Slipknot Tops Billboard 200 Full of New Albums, Including T.I., Neil Diamond and Logic
As we get later and later into the year, more and more new albums will be released to attract the growing demand for the Christmas season. Things are getting near to full swing this week as seven of the Top 10 spots, including the first four, are taken by new albums.
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