• Jack Johnson announces dates for world tour [SCHEDULE]

    Jack Johnson has announced a world tour in support of his latest release, 2013's From Here to Now to You, which debuted at No. 1 in September. He will be on and off the road from March to September with support from a variety of artists including Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and Amos Lee. Tickets go on sale January 30 and January 31, depending on the city, at 10 a.m. local time.
  • Queen Latifah to sing 'America The Beautiful' at Super Bowl after Grammys marriage ceremony

    It's going to be two big Sundays in a row for Queen Latifah. After marrying 33 couples on Sunday (Jan. 26) at the Grammy Awards, it was announced that the rapper/singer/actress will also be taking on the Super Bowl. And no, she won't be marrying anybody at MetLife Stadium. Instead, she'll be performing patriotic anthem "America The Beautiful" during the pre-game festivities.
  • WondaGurl impressed Jay Z with her beats, so you should probably also be impressed

    It's easy to forget how young some of our favorite performers are when they enter the music world. From Michael Jackson's Jack 5 debut at the age of 11, to Lorde's chart-topping single "Royals" at the age of 16, it doesn't take much life experience to make a splash in the music industry. Tuesdays Under 21 is a Music Times feature dedicated to bringing attention to talented musicians and performers under the age of 21. Who knows? They just might be the next big thing. This week we introduce you to...
  • Rascal Flatts' nomination for Official Country Music Group of Ohio sets off state legislative debate

    As a native of the great state of Ohio, we can safely attest that there are plenty of country music fans in both its rural communities and larger cities. However, few recognize the state for being the birthplace of many a country music star. It may not be Oklahoma, mind you, but the Ohio River/Mason-Dixon line is less wide than one might imagine. We bring this up because the Ohio State Legislature is now in not-too-heated argument over what act should get the title of "Official Country Music Group of Ohio."
  • Madonna reportedly joining Miley Cyrus for MTV Unplugged session

    Miley Cyrus is all set to strip her music to its core elements for her MTV Unplugged session, set to tape tonight (Jan. 28) and air tomorrow (Jan. 29), and now it seems like 2014's controversial pop star will be joined by the '80s most controversial songstress: Madonna. According to E! Online, the "Material Girl" will reportedly be joining Cyrus on stage.
  • Katy Perry, Pitbull party hard on new 'Dark Horse' remix [LISTEN]

    Katy Perry and Pitbull are two of the biggest names in popular music, so doesn't it seem inevitable that the two would eventually collaborate? Well, it's finally happened. Today (Jan. 27), a new remix of Perry's quickly rising single "Dark Horse" has hit the web, featuring none other than Mr. Worldwide himself.
  • The Civil Wars' John Paul White apologizes after Grammy acceptance speech after omitting Joy Williams

    Even though folk-country duo The Civil Wars may not be a band anymore, that doesn't mean John Paul White and Joy Williams have stopped racking up awards. In 2013, The Civil Wars released its second (and likely final) eponymous album, spawning several highly regarded singles. Last night (Jan. 26), that album spawned "From The Valley," for which White and Williams won their fourth Grammy award, but the golden gramophone has not come without some drama.