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  Lionel Richie & Dave Grohl talk Motown, Glastonbury, retirement + more during Vegas Town Hall

  Lionel Richie, one of the world’s all-time best-selling artists, invited an intimate group of SiriusXM subscribers and celebrity guests (including Reba McEnt...

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  CountryMusic

  Kenny Chesney celebrates No Shoes Radio launch with intimate show at The Stone Pony

  Kenny Chesney celebrated the launch of his new SiriusXM station, No Shoes Radio (Ch. 62), with an intimate performance at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New ...

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  MusicRock

  Red Hot Chili Peppers reunite with Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready at NOLA Jazz Fest

  Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to release their eleventh studio album The Getaway on June 17. Ahead of the release, the band caught up with their old friend a...

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  MusicRock

  The Lumineers top the Alt 18 with Ophelia (5/14/16)

  The Lumineers take the top spot for the fifth straight week on this week’s Alt Nation Alt 18 Countdown with Ophelia. Fitz & The Tantrums’ Handclap ...

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  CountryMusic

  Chris Young and Cassadee Pope top The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown (5/14/16)

  In this week’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, Chris / Cassadee takes the top spot with Think Of You. Dierks Bentley’s Somewhere On A Beach comes in at n...

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  MusicPop

  Madonna tops the 80s on 8 Big 40 Countdown (05/11/1985)

  On this week’s ’80s on 8 Big 40 Countdown, Madonna tops the chart with the hit Crazy For You. USA For Africa’s We Are The World follows in ...

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  MusicPop

  Hits 1: Weekend Countdown (5/14/2016)

  You can catch the Weekend Countdown on Saturdays at 2 am, 6 am, 11 am, 3 pm, & 7 pm ET on SiriusXM Hits 1, Ch. 2, or on demand! DNCE’s Cake By The ...

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  MusicRock

  Music-versary: The Beach Boys released ‘Pet Sounds’ on May 16, 1966

  Here’s why one of the first rock concept albums completely reinvented the very idea of what an album could and should be.

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  MusicPop

  Music-versary: Britney Spears released ‘Oops!…I Did it Again’ LP on May 16, 2000

  Britney Spears’ sophomore album sold 1.3 million copies in its 1st week, went multi-platinum in just 1 month and crowned Spears the undisputed teen pop...

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  Music-Versary: Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950

  Stevie Wonder has been blessing the world with his divine voice, joyful up-tempo jams and exquisite ballads since he was a preteen. There are very few artist...

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  Dolly Parton talks keeping the marriage spark alive, whether she’d toke with Willie Nelson and more on Radio Andy

  At 70 years old, Dolly Parton shows no signs of slowing down. This year alone she’s added the fastest wooden rollercoaster, named Lightning Rod, to her Dolly...

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  MusicRock

  Eric Clapton & producer Glyn Johns celebrate upcoming album ‘I Still Do’ on Bluesville

  On May 20, Eric Clapton will release his 23rd studio album, I Still Do. The LP marks a reunion with producer Glyn Johns, who helmed some of Clapton’s bestsel...

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  MusicPop

  Pulse-ating music, new this week: Adele, Justin Timberlake + more!

  Give your day a jolt of pop with this week’s Pulse-ating new song adds from The Pulse (Ch. 15). Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover) AudioDamn! ...

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  MusicRock

  Music-versary: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released debut album Are You Experienced on May 12, 1967

  Release date: May 12, 1967 Backstory: Anyone who says that Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced is not one of the most stunning rock albums of the last half a ...

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  Merle Haggard’s final song, ‘Kern River Blues,’ premieres at Willie’s Roadhouse

  On April 6, 2016, the world lost a legend. Merle Haggard, who had been battling pneumonia for months, passed away on his 79th birthday. In the months leading...

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  Hatebreed tops Liquid Metal Devil’s Dozen Countdown (5/6/16)

  Hatebreed tops the Liquid Metal Devil’s Dozen with A.D. Megadeth’s Dystopia takes number two followed by Dead Cross’ We’ll Sleep When They&...

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  Hip-Hop/R&BMusic

  New Hip-Hop: Drake, Alicia Keys, YFC Lucci, Migos + more (5/9/2016)

  Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels Hip-Hop Nation, Shade 45 and Heart & Soul. Check out material from Drake’s Vi...

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  Hip-Hop/R&BMusic

  J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/7/16)

  This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s Love Yourz takes the top spot foll...

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  MusicRock

  Nonpoint premiere ‘Generation Idiot’ off upcoming album ‘The Poison Red’ on Octane

  Back in December, Nonpoint told fans they were heading into the studio with Rob Ruccia to record their ninth full length album. They promised the album would...

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  Meghan Trainor on the difficulties of finding love as a celebrity

  Singer, songwriter and producer Meghan Trainor dished on her love life during her first visit to The Howard Stern Show. As it turns out, the 22-year-old has ...

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  Meghan Trainor: ‘I’m the poster child for no Photoshop!’

  Meghan Trainor made her debut appearance on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday to promote her new album Thank You. The singer, songwriter and producer recently...

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  Jenny McCarthy applauds Meghan Trainor after ‘Me Too’ Photoshop fail

  Meghan Trainor became a bonafide pop star with her body positivity anthem All About That Bass — so it’s no surprise she was miffed when her curve...

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  Michael Brown’s mom Lezley McSpadden ‘cried’ when Beyonce asked her to be in Lemonade: ‘I appreciate her for being bold’

  Though Lemonade has made tabloid headlines for its theme of infidelity, Beyonce’s visual album is largely a reflection on the struggles and strength of...

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  Nile Rodgers will deliver Prince’s eulogy, says ‘there’s so much to find out’ about his death

  Prince will be honored by a fellow musical legend at his memorial: disco pioneer and Chic co-founder Nile Rodgers. Rodgers, 63, revealed that he is eulogizin...

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  Hip-Hop/R&BMusic

  SiriusXM Backspin Presents The Art of Rap: Legendary rappers + hip-hop artists to embark on nationwide tour

  Last year, hip-hop veteran Ice-T put together the inaugural Art of Rap Festival — billed as “the post prolific and essential hip-hop festival ever” ...

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  MusicRock

  The Lumineers top the Alt 18 with Ophelia (5/7/16)

  The Lumineers take the top spot for the fourth straight week on this week’s Alt Nation Alt 18 Countdown with Ophelia. Pop ETC’s What Am I Becoming come...

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  MusicPop

  Terence Trent D’Arby tops the 80s on 8 Big 40 Countdown (05/07/1988)

  On this week’s ’80s on 8 Big 40 Countdown, Terence Trent D’Arby top the chart with the hit Wishing Well. Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound M...

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  Hip-Hop/R&BMusic

  Anderson Cooper to host Town Hall with ‘HAMILTON’ cast and creative team

  Since opening on Broadway last summer, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s buzzed-about musical HAMILTON has scored a record 16 Tony Award® nominations, including Bes...

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  MusicPop

  Hits 1: Weekend Countdown (5/7/2016)

  You can catch the Weekend Countdown on Saturdays at 2 am, 6 am, 11 am, 3 pm, & 7 pm ET on SiriusXM Hits 1, Ch. 2, or on demand! DNCE’s Cake By The ...

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  MusicPop

  Justin Timberlake calls into The Morning Mash Up to talk new music, ‘Trolls’ and more

  The last new music we heard from Justin Timberlake was his 2013 album, The 20/20 Experience, but today ends that streak with a new song titled Can’t Stop The...

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  MusicRock

  Tom Petty on new album ‘Mudcrutch 2’: ‘This one’s more of a proper record.’

  All five members of Mudcrutch — Tom Petty (bass), Mike Campbell (guitar), Benmont Tench (keyboards), Tom Leadon (guitar) and Randall Marsh (drums) R...

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  MusicRock

  Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Roger Waters on Desert Trip’s “great, iconic bands”

  UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, a second weekend has been added: October 14, 15 and 16. “Bobby Dylan, Paul, The Who, Neil Young … None of the...

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  MusicRock

  Liquid Metal: Exclusive world premiere of ‘Simple Skeletons’ from Joey Jordison’s new band VIMIC

  Joey Jordison, former Slipknot member and one of rock’s most prolific drummers, has unveiled details of his new band, VIMIC. Rounded out by Kalen Chase (voca...

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  MusicPop

  Music-versary: Adele was born on May 5, 1988

  With a powerful, distinctive, and emotional voice so full of layers that one cannot help get goose bumps when listening to her sing, it is no wonder that Ade...

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  MusicRock

  Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats play unprecedented Stax Museum show

  On Monday, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats had the honor of playing a live set (and we had the honor of listening) at The Stax Museum in Memphis for ...

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  MusicPop

  Pulse-ating music, new this week: Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors, Simple Plan + more!

  Give your day a mix of reggae-tinged, synth-driven, anthemic, and melancholy pop with this week’s Pulse-ating new song adds from The Pulse (Ch. 15). Ingrid M...

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  Hip-Hop/R&BMusic

  New Hip-Hop: Drake, Nas, Fetty Wap, A$AP Ferg, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne + more (5/2/2016)

  Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views From...

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  Megadeth tops Liquid Metal Devil’s Dozen Countdown (4/29/16)

  Megadeth tops the Liquid Metal Devil’s Dozen with Dystopia. Hatebreed’s A.D. takes number two followed by Dead Cross’ We’ll Sleep When They...

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  Hip-Hop/R&BMusic

  50 Cent and Chris Brown top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/2/2016)

  On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix takes the number one spot followed by Wiz Khalifa and T...

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  Hip-Hop/R&BMusic

  Kendrick Lamar tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/30/16)

  This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled 07/Levitate takes ...

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  EntertainmentHip-Hop/R&BMusicPopPop Culture

  Who’s Becky with the good hair? Mathew Knowles reveals who he thinks Beyoncé’s Lemonade is about

  Beyoncé’s father has a theory about Lemonade: It’s not about him, or Jay Z. It’s about all of us.  The Beyhive has been buzzing about the i...

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  CountryMusic

  Chris Young and Cassadee Pope top The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown (4/30/16)

  In this week’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, Chris / Cassadee takes the top spot with Think Of You. Dierks Bentley’s Somewhere On A beach comes in at n...

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  MusicRock

  The Lumineers top the Alt 18 with Ophelia (4/30/16)

  The Lumineers take the top spot on this week’s Alt Nation Alt 18 Countdown with Ophelia. Pop ETC’s What Am I Becoming comes in at number two, with The ...

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  MusicPop

  Prince and The Revolution tops the 80s on 8 Big 40 Countdown (05/02/1986)

  On this week’s ’80s on 8 Big 40 Countdown, Prince and The Revolution top the chart with the hit Kiss. Robert Palmer’s Addicted To Love foll...

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  MusicPop

  Hits 1: Weekend Countdown (4/30/2016)

  You can catch the Weekend Countdown on Saturdays at 2 am, 6 am, 11 am, 3 pm, & 7 pm ET on SiriusXM Hits 1, Ch. 2, or on demand! Twenty One Pilots’ ...

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  EntertainmentMusicPop

  Halsey describes catching on fire, singing with Brendon Urie and getting lost with John Mayer at Coachella

  Everything was red when Halsey closed out her Coachella set. While performing at the star-studded music festival, she had a mishap with pyrotechnics — ...

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  CountryMusic

  Happy Birthday, Willie Nelson: Join the weekend-long celebration at Willie’s Roadhouse!

  Willie Nelson is such a chill dude, he just feels like someone you’d want to hang with. Well, we can assure you that he really is as cool as you think ...

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  Studio 54 Radio honors Prince with back-to-back tribute mixes

  Studio 54 Radio (Ch. 54) honors Prince tonight with back-to-back tribute mixes hosted by Larry Flick. Tony Smith starts off the evening at 9 pm ET with his t...

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  MusicPop

  Birdy turns Justin Bieber’s ‘Sorry’ into a haunting, piano-driven ballad, performs single ‘Keepin Your Head Up’

  British singer Birdy broke through in 2008 at the tender age of 12 with her debut single covering Bon Iver’s Skinny Love. She continued to hone her craft wit...

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  EntertainmentMusic

  My Favorite Song: Wyatt Russell reveals he’s dating a costar, says sister Kate Hudson has an ‘insane’ singing voice

  Sorry, ladies: Wyatt Russell is off the market. The actor son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn let it slip that he’s dating Meredith Hagner, his costar ...

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