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John Fogerty, recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Johnny Mercer Award. (Photo Credit: Lee Cherry) The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award, which is the organization’s highest honor.The Johnny Mercer Award honors an already inducted member of the Hall of Fame "whose body of work is of such high quality and impact that it upholds the gold standard set by […]

On This Day, Feb. 10, 1978...Van Halen released their self-titled debut album, which peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.The album featured such future classics as “Runnin’ with the Devil,” “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” the instrumental “Eruption,” and a cover of The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me.”Van Halen, which features the band’s original frontman, David Lee Roth, went on to become a huge commercial success for […]

Rickey Medlocke and Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd perform at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on July 23, 2023, in Alpharetta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images) Lynyrd Skynyrd is giving folks a chance to win a VIP experience to one of their concerts simply by living their iconic tune “Free Bird.”The band is asking fans to share their best #FreeBirdMoment, with the grand prize being VIP tickets to their upcoming Double […]

L-R) Bassist Gerald Casale, singer Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Josh Hager, and guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh of Devo perform at PNC Music Pavilion on October 24, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images) Devo has added some new dates to their 2026 tour.The "Whip it" rockers have extended their Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour until June, with the latest additions beginning June 2 in Indianapolis and wrapping June 13 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.Tickets for most […]

Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers performs during the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame) The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald and George Thorogood & The Destroyers are among the artists set to be inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville this year.The 2026 class also includes Dolly Parton, the […]

John Mellencamp performs onstage during Primary Wave's Annual Pre-Grammy Party presented by VENU at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on January 31, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Primary Wave) John Mellencamp has thrown his support behind Bad Bunny following the Latin superstar’s Super Bowl halftime show.During his appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher Friday, John talked about how he was forced to change his name to John […]

Don Henley of The Eagles performs live on stage at Gelredome on June 13 in Arnhem, Netherlands. (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns) The Eagles have several shows booked for 2026, but time may be running out to see them live. During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Don Henley indicated that this year will be the last for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group.“You know, I think this year will […]

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters. (ABC/Travis Bell) Foo Fighters are continuing to tease new music.Dave Grohl and company have shared another video featuring different clips of what sounds like new songs smashed together. Throughout the video, which was posted to the Foos' Facebook, the phrase "Here we go again" continually pops up on the screen."Of a broken broadcast system," the post's caption reads.The Foos previously posted a teaser video earlier in February. […]

Jon Bon Jovi walks onto the field before the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks play in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026. (Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) In addition to introducing the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, Jon Bon Jovi made a cameo in a State Farm insurance commercial, which featured Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer." Jon says he decided […]