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Slipknot announces massive 2027 "(sic)est Stadium Tour," beginning at Wembley Stadium July 3 and hitting North America and South America. Bring Me the Horizon supports the North American dates, with Lamb of God, Motionless in White and Lorna Shore on select shows.

Rod Stewart says his 2027 tour will be his final tour at age 81, beginning in March and ending with two Red Rocks shows over Labor Day weekend.

AI-generated country "artist" River Cain is using staged controversies and fabricated incidents to attract views and streams, raising concerns about undisclosed AI performers competing with real artists.

BOYNEXTDOOR, ALLDAY PROJECT, NiziU, MINZY and Super Junior's Yesung all released new music in a packed K-pop release window.

Korn's Fieldy and Brian "Head" Welch reunited onstage in Boise for the first time in five years.

Treaty Oak Revival's Sam Canty asks fans to stop throwing objects after a woman suffered a concussion from a flying chair at a recent show.

John Mayer announces six Sphere shows in Las Vegas next April, featuring acoustic, full-band and trio sets each night.

Billy Joel is auctioning more than 70 motorcycles from his collection in November, with proceeds benefiting his foundation.

Wendy's releases an emo album, "Songs to Listen to in a Wendy's Parking Lot," featuring members of Memphis May Fire, Anberlin, Silverstein, blessthefall, State Champs and Holy Wars.

Top 5 Billboard 200 Albums:
5. Noah Kahan- The Great Divide
4. Morgan Wallen- I'm The Problem
3. Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
2. Ella Langley- Dandelion
1. Jhene Aiko- Westside Whimsy.
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MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and became the most awarded artist in VMA history. Madonna won Artist of the Year; BTS won Song of the Year; LISA won Best Pop; Sienna Spiro won Best New Artist. Snoop Dogg hosted.

Taylor Swift surprise-released “Patient Zero,” an expanded-edition track from The Life of a Showgirl.

New Found Glory will honor Chad Gilbert with two EPCOT shows, performing dates he had been scheduled to play before his death.

Slipknot’s cryptic September 28 countdown appears to point toward a major 2027 stadium tour, though the band has not confirmed it.

Riot Fest 2026 was battered by heavy rain, but Iggy Pop, Soul Glo and The Chats delivered memorable sets. Slick Rick’s AI-generated visuals drew criticism.

Kenny Chesney released Silver Sands Marina, while Corey Kent released Heartland Rock and Roll, led by “Don’t Stop Now.”

Tesla driver charged in England after allegedly playing guitar at 60 mph with cameras covered and a device rigged to the steering wheel.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 5:
5. Tame Impala & JENNIE “Dracula”
4. Ariana Grande “Hate That I Made You Love Me”
3. Morgan Wallen “Been By Now”
2. Stella Lefty “Boston”
1. Ella Langley, “Choosin’ Texas
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Ed Sheeran canceled his September 25 and 26 concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts because of severe weather warnings, with refunds available to ticket holders.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Sombr and Katseye lead iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball lineup, with nine cities scheduled from December 1–17 and highlights airing on ABC.
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U2 will release Carnaval de Luz, their first album of new material in nine years, on November 13, featuring Rosalía and what is described as Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal performance.
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Kacey Musgraves will honor Dolly Parton at the September 27 MTV VMAs, joining a ceremony that will also feature a George Michael tribute from Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims.
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YouTube and Goldenvoice renewed their partnership to keep Coachella’s livestream and festival content exclusively on YouTube through 2030.
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Tori Amos announced her second children’s book, A Sorta Fairytale, a prequel to Tori and the Muses arriving April 6, 2027.
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Elton John will open London’s new 600-seat Apple Music Hall on September 28, launching a season featuring artists including Baby Keem, Troye Sivan, Burna Boy and Charli xcx.
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New music this week includes “Patient Zero” by Taylor Swift, “Nobody Wanna Dance” by Tinashe, “Thank you” by Jackson Wang, “Watch You Dance” by Leon Bridges and “Stone fruit” by Blondshell.
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Taylor Swift previewed her “Patient Zero” music video, co-starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, ahead of its September 27 VMA premiere and the song’s September 25 release.
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Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims will perform a George Michael tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, ahead of a new Faith Tour live album and concert film.
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Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu lead the 2026 ARIA Awards nominations with eight each, followed by Ecca Vandal with seven. The awards celebrate their 40th anniversary November 18 in Sydney.
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Melissa Manchester, Victoria Williams and Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong are the first announced honorees for the 2027 She Rocks Awards, taking place January 30 in Anaheim.
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Naked Eyes singer and co-founder Pete Byrne died September 14 at age 74 following a brief illness. The synth-pop duo scored four U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Always Something There to Remind Me.”
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Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black will mark its 20th anniversary with an October 21 tribute concert featuring her original live band and singers including Jorja Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae and FLO.
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Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” benefit tour with October dates in Dublin, Paris and London, with proceeds supporting organizations assisting Palestinians.
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Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” sets a Billboard Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Billboard

California designates September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring her music and Imagination Library literacy work. Nashville and other cities are also celebrating. 97.7 Rocks

Apple opens the 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea Power Station, with spatial sound, recording studios and multicamera video production. Apple

Bret Michaels announces comeback shows following kidney stone surgery and a recovery break. His return begins October 16 in Portage, Indiana, with more dates in November. WLAV

Drake releases the “Quebec” video on YouTube following his FOMO film debut, featuring his trophy collection and a Montreal skyline backdrop. Billboard Canada

Sammy Hagar says his current Las Vegas residency will likely be his last Van Halen-focused run as he looks toward performing more of his broader catalog. 97.7 Rocks

Quiet Riot names 23-year-old John Torra its new singer, replacing Jizzy Pearl after more than 700 submissions. His first shows begin this fall. 97.7 Rocks

CHVRCHES returns with “Roses,” its first new single in three years. mxdwn

Top 5: Songs about Texas
5: George Strait — “All My Ex’s Live in Texas”
4: Lyle Lovett — “That’s Right You’re Not from Texas”
3: Stevie Ray Vaughan — “Texas Flood”
2: Traditional — “Deep in the Heart of Texas”
1: ZZ Top — “La Grange”

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