Johnston wrote “I Write The Songs” during a several-year hiatus from The Beach Boys in the 1970s. Manilow didn’t initially record the song when he was presented with it, because he was worried that ...

“USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America’s first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. Before Billboard charts, before ...

Hit-Boy. Has there ever been a name more fitting for an artist? Since the late 2000s, the producer has been behind some of the most recognizable hits in rap music. Hailing from Southern California, he ...

Plus, Noah Kahan notches his highest-charting hit with the debut of "The Great Divide" and Bad Bunny's "DtMF" reenters the top 10. By Gary Trust Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” rises a spot to No. 1 ...

Many would argue that the primary factor that garners people’s attention to a song is the lyrical and melodic hook. We agree with that, but we can’t rule out the first thing a person learns about and ...

About half a century ago, drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare revolutionized the sound of reggae as members of the Revolutionaries. Their easily identifiable signature grooves and ...

Bruce Springsteen touched down in Minnesota on Friday and performed his protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” a response to the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents, hours after ...

More stories by Kevin P. A good sign that things are going very poorly in the country: a new protest song from rock legend and 20-time Grammy winner Bruce Springsteen has topped iTunes U.S. charts a ...

With more than 100 million equivalent album sales, 17 Latin Grammys and six Grammys under his belt -- including one for Album of the Year -- Bad Bunny has a claim for the title of "world's biggest pop ...

Alex Warren turned everyday love into the hit song "Ordinary." Released in February 2025, the song was practically everywhere in 2025, topping Billboard's Hot 100 and being named as Billboard's 2025 ...