Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Exhibit Focused On Bob Dylan’s Early Years, ‘How Many Roads,’ Opening At New York University
The traveling exhibition from Tulsa's Bob Dylan Center titled, How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and His Changing Times, 1961-1964, will be displayed at New York University's Gallatin Galleries from August 15...
Erik Thompson Jul 23, 2025

Billy Joel Shares First Public Health Update Following His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
During a recent appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, Billy Joel opened up about his health issues for the first time since he was diagnosed with a brain disorder. "I feel fine," the 76-year...
Erik Thompson Jul 21, 2025

Paul Simon Performs His Rarely-Played 1973 Hit, “Kodachrome,” After Fan Offers Him $20
During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for "Kodachrome" during his encore. "I don't take request...
Erik Thompson Jul 20, 2025

Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, And Old Dominion Top List Of Performers At 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards
The 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards is set to take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 23. The event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, Old Dominion, Lukas Ne...
Erik Thompson Jul 17, 2025

Steve Miller Band Cancel Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due To Concerns About Extreme Weather
On Wednesday (July 16), the Steve Miller Band announced that they have canceled their entire 31-date 2025 North American tour due to increased weather disasters. The run of shows was scheduled to kick...
Erik Thompson Jul 17, 2025

Connie Francis, First Female Artist To Ever Top Hot 100 Chart, Dies At 87
Connie Francis, known for memorable '50s And '60s hits like "Where the Boys Are" and "Who's Sorry Now?", has died at 87. Her death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts, and while the cause of death...
Erik Thompson Jul 17, 2025

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings Top List Of 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings, and the Alison Brown/Steve Martin/Tim O'Brien collaboration, "5 Days Out, 2 Days Back," lead the nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards....
Erik Thompson Jul 16, 2025

Director Of Billy Joel Documentary Shares Update On Singer’s Health: “He’s Doing Physical Therapy, He’s Healing”
Susan Lacy, co-director of the upcoming Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, has provided an update on the singer's health during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday (Jul...
Erik Thompson Jul 16, 2025

Les Paul Guitar Stolen From The Rolling Stones Over Fifty Years Ago Found At New York’s Metropolitan Museum Of Art
A Les Paul guitar stolen from The Rolling Stones in the '70s has been found in a collection of 500 guitars acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The 1959 sunburst Gibson Les Paul Sta...
Erik Thompson Jul 14, 2025

Billy Joel Reveals That “Music Saved My Life” In Trailer For ‘And So It Goes’ Documentary
The HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, is set to premiere in two parts, airing on the network and streaming service on July 18 and 25. The first trailer for the rock doc was shared on Friday...
Erik Thompson Jul 13, 2025
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