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Kelly Clarkson says releasing her latest album,Chemistry, was like taking her power back. In the latest issue of People, Clarkson revealed how she worked through her depression after her divorce from Brandon Blackstock in 2022. “I didn’t see it other than: This is my outlet. I’m a let-go person; I don’t hold grudges. So it…

John Michael Montgomery says he is planning to wind down his touring career with a farewell tour in 2024-25. Montgomery announced the decision on Facebook. “For me it will be the start of my farewell tour as I have decided to wind down my touring career over this year and 2025,” he said, referring to…

Elton John has recorded a new album with Brandi Carlile, according to Pete Townshend. The Who guitarist disclosed the news during a recent roundtable conversation with Clash Music. According to Townshend, Elton has been at a loss following his farewell tour. He called Carlile to discuss working on a project. They started with no delay,…

ABC recently released the first promo for “American Idol” season 22. In the Wizard of Oz-themed promo, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, alongside host Ryan Seacrest, make their way down the Yellow Brick Road to visit cities “big and small.” “Somewhere over the rainbow the next #AmericanIdol will be found!” the caption…

Taylor Swift has broken Elvis Presley’s record for spending the second most weeks atop the Billboard 200. Swift broke the tie with the late rock icon when her 1989 (Taylor’s Version) retained its No. 1 rank on the chart for the second week in a row. That marked Swift’s albums claiming the top spot on…

Zac Brown and Kelly Yazdi are getting divorced after four months of marriage. “We are in the process of divorce,” the couple announced in a joint statement issued to some media outlets. “Our mutual respect for one another remains. We wish each other the best and will always appreciate our time together. As we navigate…

Taylor Swift dominates Billboard’s latest Top Album Sales chart, as all top four titles on the chart belong to her. This is the first time in the chart’s 32-year history that one artist holds the entire top four titles. Swift’s titles ranked at Nos. 1-4 are 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Midnights, Lover and Speak Now (Taylor’s…

Former President Barack Obama has revealed his favorite songs of 2023. “Here are some of my favorite songs from this year,” Obama wrote on social media in a post under the title, “Barack Obama’s Favorite Music of 2023,” asking his followers to let him know if there are any artists or songs he should check…

Jelly Roll, who considers himself to be a hard worker, has praised the work ethic of his fellow country signer Lainey Wilson. In an interview with Taste of Country’s Evan Paul, Jelly Roll said, “First of all, let’s start with praising Lainey, man. I pride myself on being a really hard worker. This is what…

Several star-studded collaborations have been announced for CBS’ “‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.” Collaborations throughout the night will include Brothers Osborne with Trombone Shorty, Lainey Wilson with Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean and Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins. The lineup of artists set to perform also includes Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Old Dominion,…