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Katy Perry has been on a tear recently, setting all sorts of records in the world of Billboard's pop music charts. The most recent statistical accomplishment for the pop star is having more weeks atop the Pop Songs Radio Airplay chart than any other performer in history. Her current single "Dark Horse" spent last week in the top slot, which gave her sole possession of the record, with 46 total weeks as a performer spent at no. 1. As of last week she had been tied with Mariah Carey at 45. -
WATCH: Beyoncé 'Drunk In Love' emoji video goes viral, gives new meaning to eggplant
Even though Beyoncé and Jay Z's sexy marital bliss single "Drunk In Love" has gotten at least half a dozen remixes, an official music video and a saucy Grammys performance, you still haven't experience the track quite like this. A new clip featuring the song has gone viral, and this one uses the magic of the iPhone emoji to bring a new level of meaning to the track. -
Toby Keith announces 'Shut Up & Hold On' Tour for summer with fan help [FULL SCHEDULE]
Country superstar Toby Keith is hitting the road. Yesterday (March 3), the "Shut Up & Hold On" singer announced a little summertime tour with the help of his fans on YouTube. -
'Archer' character Cheryl goes country, and FX launches a full country album in her name [LISTEN]
Country music has long held a fascination in the world of off-kilter adult animated series, such as Adult Swim's Squidbillies and the Appalachian-tinged The Heart, She Holler. FX's series Archer is dedicating a healthy portion of its fifth season to the theme of country music as character Cheryl Tunt receives a microchip in her brain and launches a career in the genre. It's a long story. The plot line is relevant enough for FX to release a full album of tracks from Cheryl's (stage name: Cherlene) country career. -
LISTEN: Janelle Monae drops new, Caribbean flavored single 'What is Love' from 'Rio 2' soundtrack
It's time for the jungle to get a little bit funky. Leading up to the release of the animated film Rio 2, the "Electric Lady" herself Janelle Monae dropped the film's signature track "What Is Love" today (March 3). -
Forecastle announces 2014 lineup topped by OutKast, Jack White and Beck
Forecastle Festival has revealed its 2014 lineup, topped by the act of the summer, Outkast, as well as indie heroes Jack White and Beck. The three-day festival takes place July 18-20 in Louisville, Kentucky at Waterfront Park. -
REVIEW: Phillip Phillips returns to familiar territory with new single 'Raging Fire' [LISTEN]
Phillip Phillips is continuing his quest to blend together the music of Mumford & Sons and The Dave Matthews Band on his new single. Yesterday (March 3), the season 11 American Idol winner released the lead single "Raging Fire" from his upcoming album, and the track is exactly what Phillips fans have grown to expect. -
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell plan tour and musical
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell plan a tour AND a musical. You may have been surprised to learn that Steve Martin and Edie Brickell had won the Grammy for Best American Roots Song (but admit it: You don't know much about any of the nominees for that award). -
Questlove announces 2014 lineup for the annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia
In between working on The Tonight Show and recording a new album, the Roots have found time to plan their seventh annual Roots Picnic, which will take place on the Festival Pier at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia on May 31. Tickets go on sale March 7 at noon. -
WATCH: Idina Menzel goes childlike with classroom instrument take of 'Let It Go' on 'The Tonight Show'
It's pretty much universally agreed that it's super adorable when former Late Night and current Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon teams up with one of music's big stars to do a classroom rendition of a pop hit. Last night (March 3), Oscar performer and Frozen actress Idina Menzel stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to take on "Let It Go" with the talk show host, The Roots and some kazoos. -
Apple makes exciting, wallet friendly announcement, says its iTunes Festival at SXSW will stream online for free
Apple's iTunes Music Festival is next week and the brand recently made an exciting announcement. It's all going down in Austin as part of this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) music showcase. -
Classicalite Recording News: Conductor Kent Nagano’s Daughter, Pianist Karin Kei Nagano, Debuts on Canada's Analekta
The Montreal Gazette has reported on a notable new release from the Analekta label, one of the leading Canadian recording companies. The reason that it will be of especial interest to some casual observers is that the pianist showcased on it is one Karin Kei Nagano--the 15-year-old daughter of Kent, revered chief conductor of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
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