From “Red Solo Cup” to Cowboy Carter: How country music has morphed in the mainstream

Country was one of the fastest-growing music genres last year. In addition to a class of up-and-coming stars making countless hits, new fusions combining the genre with other popular sounds are taking it to new heights.

What makes a hit? A look into 2024’s top-charting songs

Long gone are the days of yore where every other song on the charts is Katy Perry’s, Adele’s or Rihanna’s. Sort of.

As resale ticket prices climb, the live music industry looks for solutions

Price gouging is not just affecting massive sold out shows like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, where resale tickets sold for as high as $20,000, but permeating into local concerts and smaller, independent venues.