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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/For-The-Record-blog-header1.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Spotify and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) have struck a year-long partnership to help support independent live music venues across the U.S., it was announced on Wednesday (April 15). The year-long program includes expanded visibility for independent venues on Spotify features, including venue pages and within the live…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P102EOQ3-e1776222657936.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Tim McGraw is set to return to acting, with a new role in the upcoming Hulu series Southern Bastards, according to Deadline. The project, which also stars Kevin Bacon and Erin Kellyman (Eleanor The Great), is based on the graphic novel series from Jason Aaron and Jason Latour. McGraw…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2202845451-e1776254131761.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Kacey Musgraves is headed back to the valley. The singer teased on Tuesday (April 14) that she will be returning to the Coachella Festival this weekend for the first time since 2019. The festival revealed the lineup poster for the upcoming second weekend of this year’s event, with Musgraves…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/On-The-Record-Thumbnails-Lecrae-1800×1200-1.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Christian and Gospel music are having a moment in an evolving industry. Lecrae, four-time Grammy-winning Christian artist and founder of Reach Records, joins Billboard On The Record to break down the genre’s rapid growth, how it’s attracting younger generations and the nuances of combining faith with business. From building…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/amelie-logan-paris-mavrick-2026-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard SYDNEY, Australia — Amelie Logan and Paris Mavrick are the 2026 recipients of the Justin Cosby Scholarship, a prestigious award established in memory of the late Australian music industry executive Justin Cosby. The scholarship is jointly funded by the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) through the AIM Education Foundation and…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P114JTXA-e1775063640270.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Ye has postponed his upcoming Marseille, France concert “until further notice,” the hip-hop artist confirmed via X, marking the latest disruption to a planned European run. Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news The announcement arrives just one week after Wireless Festival, where Ye — formerly known…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/media/PRS-for-music-logo-2017-billboard-1548.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard LONDON, England — The U.K.’s main musician and songwriter trade associations have responded to calls for PRS to reduce its blanket license fees for grassroots music venues. On Tuesday (April 14), the Music Venue Trust launched a campaign titled Set The Record Straight: Fair Licensing Fees, aimed at examining…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bella-Kay-2026-atlantic-credit-Kirt-Barnett-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard The full lineup for the Billboard U.K. Live takeover at The Great Escape happening May 13-16 in Brighton, England, has been unveiled. It was confirmed on Feb. 3 that rising rockers Keo will headline The Deep End venue on May 14 as part of the Billboard U.K. Live experience,…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexia-jayy-season-29-the-voice-nbc-1800.jpg?w=865″] Trending on Billboard With her triumph in the final of The Voice, Alexia Jayy is a trailblazer, a record-setter and the hero of NBC’s Battle of Champions. This 29th and latest season of The Voice enjoyed a makeover, with several format changes and a new-look panel of coaches, marking the talent quest’s…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1025HGZ.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard As the band wings out a new Legendary Edition of its self-titled debut album, Joe Perry is hoping the train will still keep a-rollin’ for Aerosmith. He’s just not sure where it might lead. Explore Aerosmith Joe Perry See latest videos, charts and news “The band is still kind…