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Our album and concert reviews let you know what songs to skip and what shows you can’t afford to miss. Exclusive interviews with singers and songwriters give you a backstage pass to the music industry.

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Find out more about some of music’s most influential acts like The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks, Frank Sinatra, and the Monkees. Discover more about their lives off the stage and how they continue to inspire today’s biggest acts.

Stay tuned for Grammy Award and Billboard news as we break down the award-winning bands and record-setting artists making music history.
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