It’s Ari Lennox’s “time” again to rule Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, as the soul singer-songwriter’s “Waste My Time” ascends to the top of the list dated April 8. The track advances from the runner-up slot after a 3% increase in plays that made it the most-played song on U.S. monitored adult R&B radio stations […]
CMT Music Awards: 10 Memorable Moments
The fan-voted CMT Music Awards, slated to take place on Sunday, April 2 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas and to air on CBS Television Network (and also streaming live and on-demand on Paramount+), will welcome an all-star slate of performers and presenters, including Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Megan Thee Stallion, Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani, […]
From Jisoo to Boygenius, What’s Your Favorite New Release of the Week? Vote!
It may be the last day of March, but we’re going out with a bang when it comes to new music thanks to releases by Jisoo, Boygenius, Chlöe and more. Related Friday Music Guide: New Music From Boygenius, Jisoo, Chlöe and More 03/31/2023 The BLACKPINK singer became the final member of the the girl group to […]
New Music Latin: Listen to Releases From Vico C, Becky G, Gaby Moreno & More
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Vico C, “Pregúntale a Tu Papá Por Mi” (Age Muzik Dist. By Nain Music, LLC) In a triumphant revival, Vico C unleashes “Pregúntale a Tu Papá Por Mi” — a nearly six-minute-long track […]
Yup, Lionel Richie Totally Wrote the Second Verse of Kenny Rogers’ ‘Lady’ In the Men’s Room
How many times have you heard a songwriter say that the inspiration for one of their greatest songs came in the shower? But the toilet? Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lionel Richie finally confirmed a long-running story about the latrine-spiration for the second verse of “Lady,” the hit 1980 song he wrote for pal […]