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Country music star Orville Peck talks about his new album "Muse," battling addiction and making out with a pro football player.

Rei Ami on her new single "2 Loud" and why she's in her pop girl era.

In an interview, Miley Cyrus described her final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton, prompted by sending her an early copy of her new album.

Spotify launched a Fresh Finds Fordward program in support of emerging independent artists.

The original members of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers reunited with Chris Stapleton singing, then shared feelings at an AmericanaFest panel.

Ms. Rachel is matching Macklemore's $1 million donation to Palestine and is inviting every white wealthy celebrity to follow suit.

Barbra Streisand is speaking out against Pres. Trump's handling of the Kennedy Center.

Zara Larsson blasted Trump's White House for using her song "Midnight Sun" in a TikTok video depicting ICE agents handcuffing and deporting people.

Variety Women's Impact Report 2026 ...

Americana Honors & Awards winners included Brandi Carlile, Molly Tuttle, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Ken Pomeroy and Tyler Childers.