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CMA Fest Primetime Lineup AnnouncedThe CMA and ABC revealed the “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” lineup. The 3-hour special airs June 26 on ABC, streams June 27 on Hulu. Performers include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, and more.Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in London AssaultChris Brown pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting producer Abe Diaw in 2023. Surveillance footage shows the incident. Brown continues his European tour this weekend. Trial is set for October 2026.Spotify Adding Playlist Import ToolSpotify is developing a built-in tool to import playlists from other services — one of the most requested user features.SoundExchange Sues Sonos & NapsterSoundExchange is suing Sonos and Napster for $3.4M in unpaid royalties from Sonos Radio, citing missing payments after Napster’s 2022 blockchain acquisition.KATSEYE’s ‘Gabriela’ Video Tops 1M ViewsKATSEYE released their telenovela-inspired “Gabriela” video featuring Jessica Alba. It quickly passed 1M YouTube views.Muse Drop New Single ‘Unravelling’Muse released their first single in 4 years, “Unravelling,” blending prog, electronica, and rock. Produced by Dan Lancaster, debuted live in Helsinki.Willie Nelson Hits the Road AgainAt 92, Willie Nelson kicks off the second leg of his Outlaw Music Festival with Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, and Nathaniel Rateliff. The tour wraps in September.New Albums Out TodayHaim release I Quit, their first since 2020.Yungblud drops Idols, the first of a two-part set.Also out: Hopefully by Loyle Carner, American Romance by Lukas Nelson, and American Heart by Benson Boone.NPR roundupWant more music news every weekday? Subscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera.Executive Producer: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Kim Gordon drops “BYE BYE 25!”, reworking her 2024 song with banned terms like “climate change” and “diversity.” Proceeds go to Noise for Now. bit.ly/kimgordon25Kneecap’s Mo Chara faces terror charges for allegedly promoting Hamas/Hezbollah at a gig. Trial set for Aug 20. bit.ly/kneecaptrialSuge Knight calls out silence around Diddy’s trial on Aubrey O’Day’s pod, denies Ray J’s assault claims. bit.ly/sugepodcastSabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” cover draws comparisons to Spinal Tap, fuels media debate on pop provocation. bit.ly/sabrinacoverLinkin Park’s Emily Armstrong shaves half a fan’s head at Czech fest after spotting their sign. bit.ly/emilyhaircutBTS confirmed for full-group comeback March 2026 post-military. Meanwhile, NewJeans loses appeal to exit ADOR. bit.ly/bts2026 bit.ly/newjeansrulingKISS to go bare-faced at “KISS Army Storms Vegas” in Nov 2025 for fan club’s 50th. bit.ly/kissnomakeupKeith Urban returns with new album High, tour, and CBS reality show The Road, produced by Taylor Sheridan. bit.ly/keithtvHatebreed’s Wayne Lozinak exits tour due to brain tumor; Bachand and Karl (First Blood) step in. bit.ly/hatebreednewsBehringer’s $69 Centaur Drive clone now flipping for over $2K amid lawsuit from original Klon creator. bit.ly/kloncloneSelena Gomez teams with Oreo for horchata cookies and drops new remix of “I Can’t Get Enough.” bit.ly/selenaoreoOzzy’s DNA in $450 iced tea cans from Liquid Death—sold out, cloning not guaranteed. bit.ly/ozzydnaWant to know more about what's going on in music every weekday? Subscribe to DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Visit our subreddit at dailymusicheadlinesThe show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by (me) Brian Ibbott and (me) Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer.

G-Dragon Tour: “Übermensch” world tour hits N. America & Europe this fall. Sold out in Korea, blending music, fashion, & tech.Mariah Carey: Scores her 50th Hot 100 hit with “Type Dangerous” debuting at No. 95. First solo non-holiday track since 2015.Mike Borchetta Dies: Nashville exec behind stars like Tim McGraw passes at 84.Luke Combs: Earns 34 new RIAA certs, now 2nd all-time in country sales. Four diamond singles.Post Malone: Country album coming with classic instruments & sound.Spotify Updates: Wear OS users can now download songs via phone. Also expands mental health efforts with Backline.Musk’s X vs Music Publishers: 90-day lawsuit pause as both sides eye settlement in $250M copyright dispute.Ed Sheeran Wins: Supreme Court rejects final appeal in “Thinking Out Loud” copyright case.BIOHAZARD Returns: Hardcore icons drop “Forsaken,” their first single in 13+ years.Lil Wayne: “Tha Carter VI” debuts No. 2 on Billboard 200, behind Wallen’s “I’m the Problem.”Lenny Kravitz: Announces Nov. Australia tour, first since 2012.Zak Starkey Supergroup: Teams with Lennon, McCartney, Ryder & Bell on “Rip Off.”Top 5 Songs This Week:“Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter“Ordinary” – Alex Warren“What I Want” – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae“Just In Case” – Morgan Wallen“Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZAMore daily headlines at DailyMusicHeadlines.com and r/dailymusicheadlines. Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos. Hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera.

J-hope and GloRilla’s Killin It Girl topped Billboard’s fan poll, earning 87% of the vote. MoreLatin pop artist Nezza sang the U.S. national anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers game, despite being asked to perform in English. MoreClay Walker canceled an Arkansas concert due to side effects from an MS treatment. The country veteran has battled the disease for over 25 years. MoreWill Smith’s Pretty Girls video drew online backlash, with critics calling it “cringe.” Despite low album sales, he plans two more albums and a tour. MoreBono discussed U2’s future sound in an interview with Zane Lowe while promoting his Stories of Surrender doc. MoreNancy Wilson of HEART criticized the Trump administration for using Barracuda without permission at a military parade, echoing past objections to political use. MoreThe Neave Trio’s new album La Mer drops June 20, featuring early 20th-century French works and Debussy’s La Mer arranged for piano trio. MorePlay On Philly, a free music ed program, boosts academic and social success through intensive training. Alumni say the experience built confidence and career skills. MoreThe UK’s King’s Birthday Honors list knighted Roger Daltrey, Steve Winwood, and Graham Gouldman for their musical legacies. MoreThe B-52’s and Devo announced their Cosmic De-Evolution Tour, kicking off Sept 24 in Toronto. The 11-city trek ends Nov 2 in Houston. MoreTop Albums of the Week:I’m The Problem – Morgan WallenHappy Burstday – SEVENTEEN (new)SOS – SZASomething Beautiful – Miley Cyrus (new)Reputation – Taylor Swift (up from #78)Want to know more about what's going on in music every weekday? Subscribe to DailyMusicHeadlines.com. Visit our subreddit at dailymusicheadlinesThe show is produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. It's written and hosted by (me) Brian Ibbott and (me) Eileen Rivera. Tom Merritt is our executive producer. Theme music by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players. Thanks for listening.

Kendrick Lamar Performs in Drake’s HometownKendrick Lamar performed “Not Like Us” in Toronto during his Grand National Tour—his first appearance there since the feud with Drake began. Drake and Kai Cenat canceled a competing livestream at the last minute.Shannon Sharpe Apologizes to Nicki MinajShannon Sharpe apologized to Nicki Minaj for his “Nicki who?” comment, saying he thought the fan meant Nikki Haley. He expressed regret and invited Minaj to appear on Club Shay Shay.Michael Tait Faces Multiple AllegationsMichael Tait, Christian music star from DC Talk and Newsboys, is accused of sexual misconduct by seven men. He admits to a “double life” of substance abuse and inappropriate behavior, and says he’s committed to healing.Elvis Costello Launches ‘Radio Soul!’ TourElvis Costello kicked off his “Radio Soul!” tour last night in Seattle, focusing on music from My Aim Is True to Blood & Chocolate. The North American tour runs through October.Hudson River Festival ReturnsThe Hudson River Music Festival—a revival of Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Festival—returns this weekend to Croton Point Park, with acts like Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Steve Earle.Gen-Z: The “Music Omnivores”A new UK report calls Gen-Z “musical omnivores.” Based on a study of 500 young listeners, pop tops the genre list, but mood and familiarity drive choices more than labels.ENHYPEN Wins Again on ‘Music Bank’ENHYPEN took first place with “Bad Desire” on KBS’s ‘Music Bank’ and performed both “Helium” and “Bad Desire (With or Without You).” The episode showcased a wide range of K-pop talent.Elvis Presley Box Set AnnouncedRCA/Legacy will release Sunset Boulevard, a five-CD set of Elvis Presley’s 1970s studio sessions. The collection includes 89 rarities—over half previously unreleased in the U.S.—and highlights his Las Vegas era. A vinyl edition will feature new mixes.New Albums Out TodayNeil Young’s Talkin’ to the Trees debuts with Chrome Hearts, featuring members of Promise of the Real.King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard release Phantom Island, their 27th album—this time with a full orchestra.Van Morrison drops Remembering Now, revisiting Irish R&B, Celtic blues, country soul, and ballads.

Sabrina Carpenter Sets Album Release DateSabrina Carpenter has confirmed that her next album, Man’s Best Friend, drops August 29th. It follows her hit 2024 release Short and Sweet. The lead single “Manchild” arrived June 6th.Beach Boys Legend Brian Wilson Dies at 82Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at 82. A pioneer of the “California sound,” Wilson leaves behind a catalog that forever shaped pop music, including Pet Sounds, “California Girls,” and “Good Vibrations.”BTS Anniversary & Break-In DramaJust hours after completing his military service, BTS’s Jungkook faced a break-in attempt. A woman in her 30s was arrested after repeatedly entering his home keypad code. Meanwhile, today marks BTS’s 12th anniversary. J-Hope celebrates with a new single, “Killin’ It Girl,” and a sold-out concert in Seoul.Grammys Split Country Album CategoryThe Recording Academy is splitting its Best Country Album category. Starting in 2026, there will be two awards:• Best Contemporary Country Album• Best Traditional Country AlbumNominees for the 68th Grammys will be announced November 7th.Bonnaroo to Stream Exclusively on HuluCan’t make it to Bonnaroo? Hulu’s got you. The festival streams June 12–15 and features Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator, Vampire Weekend, Avril Lavigne, and more.Hozier Reschedules After Onstage IllnessHozier has postponed two tour stops after struggling through his June 8th Governors Ball set. The June 10th and 12th shows will now happen July 15th and 22nd. He says he’ll be back in time for Bonnaroo.Suede Share New Single, Announce Orchestral ShowSuede have released “Trance State,” the second single from upcoming album Antidepressants (out September 5th). They’ve also announced a four-night residency at London’s Southbank Centre, including their first-ever orchestral headline show.Stormzy Launches Merky FilmsStormzy has launched Merky Films. Its first project, Big Man, stars Stormzy as a retired rapper and is directed by Oscar-winner Aneil Karia. It premieres June 18th on YouTube.Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera.Executive Producer: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

Bob Dylan narrates the trailer for Machine Gun Kelly’s new album Lost Americana, due August 8. Dylan, now 84, calls it a personal take on the American dream. bit.ly/3XpJfLdLindsey Stirling kicks off a symphonic tour in Miami with the Atlantic Studio Philharmonic, featuring music from her full catalog and new album Duality. Stops include Oregon, Colorado, Washington State, D.C., and Utah. She joins Halestorm later this summer. bit.ly/4c5x7lmGibson unveils the Les Paul Parlor Acoustic with a AAA flame maple top and LR Baggs electronics. On sale now for $3,999. bit.ly/3z0Vi0xThe Rolling Stones are in London recording 13 new tracks with producer Andrew Watt. Release timing TBD. bit.ly/3VHYkQHRM and V complete military service, reuniting all seven BTS members. HYBE stock jumped to a 3-year high. bit.ly/3VHP1GhSony Music Middle East partners with LuxuryKSA to nurture Saudi Khaliji pop talent. bit.ly/3KxSeGJAEW’s Thekla debuts in-ring, bringing punk grit from her band Death Row Groupies to pro wrestling. bit.ly/3VQ1N7ZDoechii’s “Anxiety”, which samples Gotye, generates an estimated $72K in royalties for Gotye and Luis Bonfá. bit.ly/4bWUBz9R. Kelly claims a murder plot by prison officials and seeks clemency from Trump, citing misconduct. bit.ly/4cyLpVjKendrick Lamar announces two headline shows in Australia this December after his Spilt Milk Festival appearance. bit.ly/3z3eQmJNoel Gallagher joins Mantra of the Cosmos on the psych-rock single “Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous).” Oasis reunion tour is near. bit.ly/3XqSlKRLive Nation debuts five film/TV titles at Tribeca, including a Noah Kahan doc and Green Day-inspired comedy. bit.ly/3VHPkpTYes launches The Fragile Tour 2025, performing their classic album Fragile in full. 31 dates from Oct 1–Nov 16. bit.ly/3XpNMDA📰 Subscribe: DailyMusicHeadlines.com 💬 Join the discussion: Reddit.com/r/DailyMusicHeadlines🎙️ Produced by Hammond Chamberlain & Anthony Lemos 🎧 Hosted by Brian Ibbott & Eileen Rivera 📺 Exec. Producer Tom Merritt 🎵 Theme by Lex Dallas & The State Street Players

Kendrick Lamar dominated the 2025 BET Awards, taking home five trophies. Snoop Dogg received the Ultimate Icon Award, closing the ceremony with a medley of classics. Sly Stone, the pioneering funk legend, has died at 82. Read moreAt a Katy Perry concert in Sydney, a TikTok prankster rushed the stage and was arrested. Sharon Osbourne removed a band from the upcoming final Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne show over a dispute with their manager. Details hereThe New Music Biennial in Bradford showcased bold, cross-cultural performances. Conner Smith, country singer, was involved in a fatal pedestrian accident in Nashville. investigation.Apple Music announced major iOS 26 updates in Apple Music and tvOS 26.Nicki Chapman, former Pop Idol judge, shares career stories in her memoir So Tell Me What You Want.Kentucky Kids on the Block are producing songs to educate children on social issues.David Byrne will release a new album Who Is the Sky? on Sept. 5.Paris Hilton’s Infinite Icon music documentary will debut in 2026.Top 5 Tracks This Week:Ordinary – Alex WarrenWhat I Want – Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRaeJust In Case – Morgan WallenLuther – Kendrick Lamar & SZAI’m The Problem – Morgan WallenSubscribe at DailyMusicHeadlines.com and join the discussion at r/dailymusicheadlines.

Jared Leto Accused Jared Leto faces sexual misconduct allegations from nine women, including claims of inappropriate behavior with minors. A representative denies the accusations, calling them “demonstrably false.”2025 Tony Awards Winners “Maybe Happy Ending” leads with multiple wins including Best New Musical. Other major awards went to Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook, Cole Escola, and Darren Criss. “Purpose” won Best New Play; “Sunset Boulevard” won Best Musical Revival. Harvey Fierstein received a Lifetime Achievement Award.Exceleration Music Acquires Cooking Vinyl The UK-based indie label Cooking Vinyl joins Exceleration Music, boosting its global operations while maintaining independence. Artists include The Cranberries, The Prodigy, and Billy Bragg.Black Sabbath Final Show to StreamThe original Black Sabbath lineup will reunite for “Back to the Beginning,” a farewell concert streaming live July 5.Sharon Osbourne on Artist Rights Sharon Osbourne urges musicians to retain publishing rights, citing major financial opportunities. She also recounts the birth of Ozzfest after Ozzy was snubbed by Lollapalooza. Article.Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” Video A new video for “Psycho Killer,” directed by bassist Mike Mills and starring Saoirse Ronan, marks Talking Heads’ 50th anniversary.Kurt Cobain Exhibit & Giveaway The Royal College of Music Museum in London hosts a Kurt Cobain exhibit featuring his iconic Unplugged gear. Finneas was caught in tear gas during a peaceful protest in LA opposing ICE actions and the use of the National Guard.Imagine Dragons Launch Game Studio Dan and Mac Reynolds (Imagine Dragons) announce Last Flag.Top 5 Albums (Billboard 200)I'm The Problem – Morgan WallenSOS – SZAGNX – Kendrick LamarOne Thing At A Time – Morgan WallenMUSIC – Playboi Carti More at DailyMusicHeadlines.com and Reddit: r/dailymusicheadlines.