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Charley Crockett Thinks Jack White Missed the Point

 The country singer says the established rocker and liberal fans maligned him over a misunderstanding of his politics. By Craig Jenkins
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Dolly Parton’s Best Duets

 And some more crowded collaborations as well. By Marah Eakin
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Jolenes, Ranked

 Please don’t rank them just because you can … By Rebecca Alter
  1. charts
    People Keep Choosing ‘Choosin’ Texas’Ella Langley’s country hit continues to top the ‘Billboard Hot 100.’
    By Alejandra Gularte
  2. a goose is born
    Paul Thomas Anderson Is Making Cameron Winter a StarThe Oscar-winning director’s next film is a concert documentary about the Geese front man’s Carnegie Hall show, premiering at this year’s NYFF.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  3. main pop girls
    How Stella Lefty’s ‘Boston’ Became One of the Year’s Defining HitsThe song, which interpolates Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season,” is another TikTok success story.
    By Jason P. Frank
  4. the festival circuit
    Olivia Rodrigo Promises Another Year of Daisy Chain FieldsAnd hopefully a year without record-breaking heat and humidity.
    By Bethy Squires
  5. wed me hard and soft
    Hey 2027 Brides, Billie Eilish Can Officiate Your WeddingShe officiated her brother Finneas O’Connell’s wedding to Claudia Sulewski.
    By Bethy Squires
  6. the festival circuit
    Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Fully BlossomedRodrigo’s spirit left Stevie Nicks “awestruck” by the end of the night.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  7. pinky up ankle elevated
    Some of Katseye Stopped by Daisy Chain Fields“My ankle is on hiatus, but our hearts are definitely not,” said Megan Skiendiel.
    By Bethy Squires
  8. chapters
    That Time Dolly Parton Switched Up Her ‘Reputwah’After a chance run-in with Steve Buckingham, a lost Dolly Parton decided to try bluegrass music.
    By Martha Ackmann
  9. tributes
    Hollywood Remembers Their Favorite Blonde, Dolly PartonFrom Taylor Swift to Beyoncé to Brandi Carlile.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  10. tributes
    Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute to Her Godmother, Dolly Parton“Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  11. remembrance
    Dolly Parton Scrambled Our BrainsNow she unites us in grief.
    By Craig Jenkins
  12. ii hands ii heaven
    Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Her Cowboy Carter Emcee, Dolly Parton“I’m honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  13. podcasts
    Dolly Parton’s America Examines the Woman Behind the IconThe WNYC podcast goes deep into the Dollyverse.
    By Becca James
  14. superlatives
    Dolly Parton on the Most Prolific and Invigorating Music of Her Career“My songs are like my kids and I expect them to support me when I’m old,” the late singer told Vulture in 2023.
    By Devon Ivie
  15. rip
    Dolly Parton, Icon of Country Music, Dead at 80She died peacefully in Nashville.
    By Jason P. Frank
  16. swiftie hive
    Taylor Swift Likes ReputationLook what she chose to say.
    By Jason P. Frank
  17. ahhhhhhhhh!
    A Sad Version of ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ Lives in Another TimelineImagine a world with no screaming goat meme. Depressing.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  18. surprise song o’clock
    Taylor Swift Isn’t Done With Her Surprise Song Mash-upsShe blended three fan favorites using the Eras Tour piano.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  19. katseye
    Katseye Sees Their First No. 1 AlbumPinkies up if you got your first No. 1 on the “Billboard 200.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  20. kachowmaxxing
    Sheryl Crow Wrote an Entire Album for Lightning McQueenWhat the hell, sure.
    By Devon Ivie
  21. album review
    Katseye Is a Baffling SuccessDespite lacking a consistent lineup, sound, or image, the girl group is bigger than ever.
    By Craig Jenkins
  22. in session
    Billy Idol’s Idol“Rebel Yell,” Live Aid, Michael Jackson: Steve Stevens has stories.
    By Devon Ivie
  23. music history
    Don’t Approach Brandon Flowers at the Urinal Unless You’re in New Order“He pulled up next to me to my right and started singing ‘Somebody Told Me.’”
    By Devon Ivie
  24. you’re so…
    Carly Simon Isn’t Sure She Ever Loved Sweet Baby JamesA song from Simon’s new album is her version of an ex-husband mea culpa: “Maybe it’s best to bury whatever it was we had our fill of.”
    By Devon Ivie
  25. a long talk
    Roland Orzabal Wanted Fame, Fortune, and TherapyHow Tears for Fears beat their “three-album act with one greatest-hits album” fate — and what’s next for the band.
    By Devon Ivie
  26. rip
    Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s Beardless Drummer, Dead at 77“The world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  27. a long talk
    ‘Things Got a Little Complicated’Brittany Howard on Alabama Shakes’s near-decade hiatus and embracing imperfection on their new album.
    By Craig Jenkins
  28. women!
    Troye Sivan Takes Brave Stance of Gagging for Nicole Kidman in New Music VideoIt’s called ‘She’s the Best’ because she’s the best. Are you starting to get it now?
    By Rebecca Alter
  29. album review
    Phoebe Bridgers Is More Vulnerable Than EverIntense fame could’ve made the singer a more cautious writer, but her third album is as lacerating as her breakthrough.
    By Craig Jenkins
  30. secondary colors
    Ritchie Blackmore Totally Smoked His Deep Purple ReunionThe band’s estranged co-founder, who hadn’t “played rock music in 25 years,” performed the song with the riff.
    By Devon Ivie
  31. lawsuits
    Sean Combs Sues Over Allegedly Stolen Documentary FootageIt is a countersuit to the one Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed in 2024 for sexual assault.
    By Bethy Squires
  32. voight-kampff test
    Spotify Vows to Be More Transparent About When You’re Listening to Robo Bops‘Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don’t like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to find out that the persona is AI.’
    By Bethy Squires
  33. the life of a hall of fame girl
    Taylor Swift Scores Second Songwriting Hall of Fame Induction“To be honored by this city I love so much is a beautiful thing.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  34. a long talk
    Travis Barker Will Drum Until He’s Dead“It’s like oxygen for me. I can’t live without it.”
    By Devon Ivie
  35. politics
    Taylor Swift Removes Her Songs from Trump’s TikTok“August” and “Father Figure” are gone from his videos.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  36. with love
    Hilary Duff Rocks an Aaron Carter Shirt at Philly ConcertThe two dated when they were teenagers.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  37. content
    This Is Drake’s Midlife CrisisThe rapper is turning 40 in two months, so naturally he spent his Saturday night dating 20 women on a Kick stream co-hosted by one of the Nelk Boys.
    By Hershal Pandya
  38. the charts
    Petal Blossoms at No. 1 on the Billboard ChartsThe release of her most successful album since 2019 follows Ariana Grande’s announcement that she’s leaving the public eye.
    By Tom Smyth
  39. outside lands
    It’s Raining Panties with Charli XCXShe made underwear rain down in Golden Gate Park.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. gnarly
    Sophia Laforteza Is Taking a Break From KatseyeMaybe everything really is a little too gnarly.
    By Bethy Squires
  41. main pop girls
    Jeremy O. Harris and Carly Rae Jepsen Go LynchianHow the playwright brought together Alden Ehrenreich and CRJ for the sexy “Don’t Leave Me on the Dance Floor” video.
    By Jason P. Frank
  42. quality time
    What Megan Hilty Watches (and Listens to) With Her KidsThe kids are using Discmans again!
    By Megan Hilty
    As told to Marah Eakin
  43. tucker pillsbury
    Don’t You Dare Laugh at Tucker Harrington PillsburyRole Model confronts Jimmy Fallon about the latter’s placement on his “enemies list.”
    By Fran Hoepfner
  44. what up with that?
    First Hand News: Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks Now Talk ‘All the Time’Lord give us strength.
    By Devon Ivie
  45. dead internet theory
    Mass Layoffs Reported at BrooklynVegan, Alt Press, and MoreFour publications owned by Live Nation were “gutted,” per reports.
    By Bethy Squires
  46. superlatives
    Steven Van Zandt on the Best and Coolest Music of His Career“Every singer is an actor. You’re just acting out the script, which is the song.”
    By Devon Ivie
  47. the law
    The Trial for the Murder of Tupac Shakur Starts MondayDuane “Keffe D” Davis faces one count of murder and life in prison.
    By Bethy Squires
  48. happy couples
    Beyoncé and Jay-Z Remain Mutually HornyThe “Morning Dew (Donk)” remix with Hov is hot and heavy.
    By Jason P. Frank
  49. best of 2026
    The Best Albums of the Year So FarThe highlights of 2026 reach across geographic borders and musical traditions.
    By Craig Jenkins
  50. celebrity health
    Ariana Grande Says Her Break Came From a ‘Thoughtful and Empowered Place’“It’s a plan that I quietly made a long time ago.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
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