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- 1Chinese Singer Liu Huan Dies at 63▼Liu Huan, C-Pop Pioneer and Beijing Olympics Vocalist, Dies at 63
Liu Huan, one of China's best-known singers and a pioneer of C-pop, has died at the age of 63. He performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, singing alongside Sarah Brightman, and was regarded as a founding figure of modern Chinese popular music. Tributes are circulating as fans and musicians mourn one of the country's most iconic voices.
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Rolling Stone has published a piece on "Choosin' Texas," driving fresh attention to the song and its growing presence in music conversation. Readers are sharing the coverage widely, with debate centering on the track's appeal and what its surge says about current trends in country and mainstream pop music.
- 3Mare Winningham, Brandi Carlile Join Wild Rose Off-Broadway▼Mare Winningham, Joe Carroll, More Join Wild Rose at New York Theatre Workshop; Brandi Carlile Joins Producing Team
Mare Winningham and Joe Carroll are among the latest actors cast in Wild Rose at New York Theatre Workshop, with singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile joining the show's producing team. The musical, built around country and folk-influenced song, continues to build its cast and creative backing ahead of its New York run.
- 4Dolly Parton Songwriter-Themed Venue Opening in Nashville●The country music star's last hospitality project is opening in Nashville, dedicated to her career as a songwriter. Will
A new hospitality venue dedicated to Dolly Parton's career as a songwriter is opening in Nashville, described as the country music star's latest project. The opening is drawing attention from fans and travel writers, who note that Parton herself may not be personally present, raising questions about whether the tribute can capture her spirit without her direct involvement.
- 5Johnny Mike Walker Named to Country Music Hall of Fame Circle Guard▼Johnny Mike Walker Joins Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum Circle Guard
Johnny Mike Walker has joined the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Circle Guard, the organization announced. The Circle Guard recognizes supporters whose contributions help sustain the Nashville institution and its preservation of country music history. The announcement was reported by MusicRow, the Nashville music industry publication, drawing attention from country music fans and industry watchers.
- 6Cantor revives lost Jewish music in Germany●‘The night where music died’: Cantor brings back lost Jewish music to Germany
A cantor is working to bring back Jewish music lost during the Nazi era, performing and recovering works suppressed in Germany. The effort is being described as reclaiming 'the night where music died', restoring a cultural tradition nearly erased by the Holocaust and returning it to the country where it was silenced.
- 7Senate designates October as National Country Music Month●Senate made October 'National Country Music Month' as genre grows more popular
The US Senate has passed a resolution designating October as National Country Music Month, a move that comes as country music continues to grow in popularity across the United States. The recognition highlights the genre's expanding audience and cultural reach, and honours its roots and contributors, with Tennessee media noting the significance for Nashville's music industry.
- 8Gene Autry, Texas-Born Singing Cowboy, Remembered 119 Years After Birth●Born 119 Years Ago in Texas, the Singing Cowboy and Movie Star Who Was the First To Sell Out Madison Square Garden
American Songwriter marked the 119th birthday of Gene Autry, the singing cowboy born in Texas who became one of Hollywood's biggest Western stars and the first performer to sell out Madison Square Garden. Autry, who rose to fame in the 1930s with songs like 'Back in the Saddle Again' and later owned the California Angels, remains a touchstone of country and film history.
- 9New bill would bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to New Jersey●New bill aims to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to New Jersey
New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to the state, expanding the free book-gifting program for young children. The program, founded by the country music star, mails a free book each month to enrolled children from birth to age five. Supporters say it would boost early literacy for families across New Jersey.
- 10Country Music Hall of Fame to Open Roger Miller Exhibition●Country Music Hall of Fame Opens Roger Miller Exhibition in November
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville will open a new exhibition dedicated to Roger Miller in November. The show will honor the life and career of the singer-songwriter behind classics like 'King of the Road,' celebrating his influence on country music. Fans and music historians are expected to follow news of the exhibition's opening and featured artifacts.
- 11Country artist Riley Green to play Spokane next spring▼Country artist Riley Green coming to Spokane next spring
Country singer Riley Green is scheduled to perform in Spokane next spring, according to local outlet KXLY. The announcement gives fans in eastern Washington advance notice to plan for the show, though specific date, venue and ticket details were not included in the initial report.