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Lee Greenwood partnered with the a cappella group Home Free and the United States Air Force Band for a special rendition of “God Bless the U.S.A.” The Grammy Award-winning country singer explains how his iconic tribute to America came to be and the experience of making the new rendition.

Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday at a hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee, after doctors said he had a stroke. He had suffered what was described as a mild stroke in…

With a role on the new season of “The Chi” and a new EP featuring songs and skits, actress and musician Miriam A. Hyman is a busy woman. She talks about why she’s so excited about “The Chi,” her EP “Alter Ego,” her friendship with Lupita Nyong’o, and how her personal mantra reminds her to speak her mind.

Country singer Chase Rice has responded to criticism over a packed concert with no appearance of social distancing or masks by saying his next scheduled appearance will be a drive-in show. Rice posted a video on Instagram Monday in which he addressed the controversy over a video he posted of a show in east Tennessee on Saturday night by saying his next show...

Garth Brooks is holding a concert that will be played at 300 drive-in theaters across the country

Grammy-winning country group Lady Antebellum is changing its name to Lady A, with members saying they are regretful for not taking into consideration the word’s associations with slavery

The Recording Academy is making changes to several Grammy Awards categories, including the often-debated best new artist title

We may not be able to join together for big parties, but one local DJ is bringing people together online with his virtual house parties. Philly Live’s Sheila Watcko talks to DJ Jay Roy from his home where he’s been entertaining audiences since the stay-at-home orders were put into place.

The Philadelphia Orchestra is debuting a very special piece Friday evening virtually. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko talks to Matias Tarnoplsky about the challenges the Orchestra has faced since the pandemic and how they continue to deliver music in these challenging times.

What was intended to be a show of solidarity with those supporting the Black Lives Matters movement instead led to a flood of complaints Tuesday as what was planned as a “day of silence” for workers in the music industry to raise awareness surrounding the George Floyd protests proved to be a liability.

Temple graduate and musician Alexander Charles has released a new album and hopes to give back with proceeds from it. Philly Live’s Sheila Watko talks to Charles about how and why he’s supporting COVID-19 relief.

Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli has shared a statement confirming that he and family members contracted COVID-19 earlier this year. “The pandemic which has shaken the world has also affected — albeit mildly — me and certain members of my family,” Bocelli wrote Tuesday on Facebook. “Out of respect for those for whom contracting the virus has had more serious consequences,...

The King of Prussia Town Center is offering free virtual concerts every Friday night from May until June. To find out more, Philly’s Live’s Aunyea Lachelle spoke to Allie Seifert from the town center about how you can join in on the fun.

The pop superstars dropped their collaboration “Rain On Me” overnight. The track is the second single from Gaga’s upcoming sixth studio album, “Chromatica.”

Little Richard has been laid to rest at his alma mater in north Alabama

Pop star Sia is notoriously private, but in a recent interview, she opened up about becoming an adoptive mom. The “Chandelier” singer explained via video conference with SiriusXM’s “The Morning Mash Up” that she had adopted two teens about to age out of the foster care system. “I actually adopted two sons last year,” she said. “They’re both 19...

Songwriters are taking their writing sessions online during the pandemic, sometimes co-writing songs across continents

Retirees in multiple states have become volunteer DJs for a new online radio hour known as “Radio Recliner.”

Betty Wright is best known for her popular R&B hits like “Tonight Is the Night,” “No Pain, (No Gain),” “Clean Up Woman” and “Girls Can’t Do What the Guys Do.”