Notable deaths 2025: Remembering some of the well known names to have left us this year

Well known names from across showbiz, politics, business and sport died in 2025. Here we look back at some of those who left ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs From 1969 That Single-Handedly Changed Country Music Forever

Who knows what the world of country music would sound like today if it weren't for these three songs from 1969?
The Daily Yonder

In Lansing, North Carolina, A Music Festival Used Stringband Tunes To Drive Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Efforts

All across Appalachia, communities have historically leaned on music to help get work done. Whether tending the garden or marching along the picket line, music has been a way to k ...

‘KPop’ is ‘Golden’ and ‘Sinners’ sings twice, plus all the snubs and surprises of the Oscars Best Song shortlist

Also worth noting is the inclusion of Diane Warren, who wrote a song for a documentary largely about her losing at the Oscars ...

How an 'American Idol' Winner Turned a 1971 Carpenters Song Into a Grammy-Nominated Hit

An American Idol winner left a lasting impression on the music world by transforming a 1971 Carpenters classic into a ...

Yungblud on Grammy Nods, Honoring Ozzy Osbourne and Defying His Critics: ‘I Really Risked It All’

The Doncaster musician scored a pair of U.K. No. 1s and the top spot on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Charts in 2025. After ...
Yardbarker

25 iconic songs that were massive hits for more than one artist

Some songs are just so good, they can generate hit-making status for more than one musical artist or group. Here are 25 notable examples. Listed in alphabetical order.