Linda Ronstadt is a legendary American singer known for her versatile voice and extensive repertoire spanning multiple genres, including rock, folk, country, and Latin music. Born in 1946 in Tucson, Arizona, Ronstadt began her musical journey at a young age, performing with various bands before launching her solo career in the late 1960s. Throughout the
Tammy Wynette, born Virginia Wynette Pugh (May 5, 1942 – April 6, 1998), was an American country music singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1960s and became one of the genre’s most iconic figures. Born in Itawamba County, Mississippi, Wynette’s childhood was marked by poverty and hardship. Despite this, she developed a love
Alabama-born singer Lendryx has returned with his new single “Halfway Open.” The self-penned track was produced by Yogic Beats and Jameel “Jproof” Roberts. On “Halfway Open,” Lendryx tells a prospective lover — who isn’t ready for a committed relationship just yet — that he’s willing to take things extra slow. While Silk Sonic vowed to
Omarion’s latest single, “Taking Off,” featuring BJRNCK, has landed on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart (dated March 30). The Greg Curtis-produced track opens at No. 28 on the chart led by Maeta’s “Through The Night.” “Taking Off” is Omarion’s second song in four months to debut on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. His 2023 single
When SiR joins our Zoom chat, the singer, born Sir Darryl Farris, is beaming. The Inglewood native tells me he just got home from a gym workout and was bumping OutKast’s 1998 gem “Skew It on the Bar‐B” moments before our call. “I was just trying to get hyped for our interview, man — get
Halle Bailey’s new single “In Your Hands” has debuted on multiple Billboard charts this week. The heartwarming song opens at No. 3 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, currently led by Muni Long’s “Made For Me.” It’s Halle’s second top 5 solo hit on this chart. Her solo debut single, “Angel,” bowed at No.
Jhené Aiko has announced the dates for her headlining Magic Hour Tour. The Grammy-nominated singer will be joined by supporting acts Coi Leray, Kiana Ledé, Tink and UMI. The Magic Hour Tour kicks off June 19 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. From there, it will make stops in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, Orlando, Atlanta, and more.
After much anticipation, legendary R&B groups Xscape and SWV have announced their co-headlining The Queens of R&B Tour. The two groups will be joined by fellow ’90s R&B acts Mýa, Total, and 702 as special guests. The North American tour, produced by Monami Entertainment and Live Nation, begins Jun 27 at Toyota Pavilion in Concord
Maeta has achieved her first chart-topper on Billboard. The rising singer’s latest single “Through The Night,” featuring Free Nationals, moves to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. The sultry song first reached the top 10 in November 2023. At R&B radio, “Through The Night” remains at No. 1 for a second
Rising singer-songwriter Inayah is back with her new single “Hot Sauce,” produced by Killa B and Ali Prawl. On the spicy track, Inayah tells off an unfaithful lover, scorching them with lines like “I wish you the worst of luck” and “tell your mama I don’t like her neither.” Speaking on “Hot Sauce,” Inayah shares: