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Tate McRae, Zara Larsson & more to be honored at ‘Billboard’ Women in Music event

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, Laufey, Kehlani and more are among the honorees at this year’s Billboard Women in Music Event, set for April 29 in LA.

Despite making music for a decade, Zara will be honored with the Breakthrough Award for her recent international chart success. Tate, meanwhile, will get the Hitmaker Award for her “chart‑dominating catalog and undeniable cultural influence.”

Laufey will be presented with the Innovator Award for her unique spin on jazz-pop, while Kehlani will receive the Impact Award for her “artistry, advocacy, and influence on culture and community.”

Other honorees include Mariah the Scientist, who’ll get the Rising Star Award; country star Ella Langley, who’ll receive the Powerhouse Award; and actress/singer Teyana Taylor, who’ll get the Visionary Award for her “boundless creativity and cultural impact across music, film, fashion, and choreography.”

Presenters, as well as the recipient of the Billboard Woman of the Year award, will be announced soon.

Lawsuit brought by Isaac Hayes’ estate against Donald Trump has been ‘mutually resolved’

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The son of legendary R&B singer Isaac Hayes has announced the outcome of the estate’s lawsuit against Donald Trump over the use of the classic Hayes-penned track “Hold On (I’m Coming)” at his political rallies.

According to an Instagram post by Isaac Hayes III, president of the estate, the suit has been “mutually resolved and we are satisfied with the outcome.”

The Hayes estate sued the Trump campaign in August of 2024, demanding they stop using the tune, which Hayes co-wrote with David Porter for Sam & Dave. They also sought $3 million to cover licensing fees for the times the song has already been used without permission between 2022 and 2024.

“This resolution represents more than the conclusion of a legal matter,” reads the Instagram post. “It reaffirms the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and copyrights, especially as they relate to legacy, ownership, and the responsible use of creative works.”

“Isaac Hayes, Jr. dedicated his life to his craft, and his contributions to music and culture carry enduring value. As stewards of his legacy, we remain committed to ensuring that his work is respected and properly protected,” the statement notes.

“We are proud that this matter has helped further a broader conversation surrounding intellectual property rights and the obligation to honor creators and their estates,” the post continues. “Protecting ownership is not only about the past, it is about preserving dignity, value, and accountability for future generations.”

On Monday, a stipulation of dismissal of the case was filed with the courts. No other details regarding the resolution of the case have been revealed.

Bruce Springsteen’s tour to include special appearance by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will have a special guest on their upcoming Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.

Springsteen just announced on social media that Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will be joining the tour for “selected songs for every date” of the tour.

“Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted artist, songwriter and activist Tom Morello is living proof of the transformative power of rock ‘n’ roll,” reads the post.

The announcement comes just weeks after Springsteen was the surprise guest at Morello’s charity concert in Minneapolis, where Springsteen performed his new protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” and was joined by Morello for “The Ghost of Tom Joad.”

“After Bruce joined me last month in Minneapolis for our Defend Minnesota charity concert, I was reminded how important our platform is, and how crucial the resistance work is that our music can do together at this dangerous historical juncture,” Morello says. “Together, Bruce, the E Street Band, and I are going to turn a spotlight on the current threats to democracy and human rights happening all around us on the Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour in the spirit of freedom, justice and rock n roll.”

Morello previously toured with Springsteen and The E Street Band for several years in the mid-2010s, filling in for Stevie Van Zandt who was off filming the TV show Lilyhammer. Morello also appeared on two Springsteen albums, 2012’s Wrecking Ball and 2014’s High Hopes.

The Land of Hope and Dreams tour kicks off March 31 in Minneapolis, and wraps May 27 in Washington, D.C. A complete list of dates and ticket information can be found at BruceSpringsteen.net.

On This Day, Feb. 24, 2019: Queen + Adam Lambert perform at the Academy Awards

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

On This Day, Feb. 24, 2019…

Queen + Adam Lambert performed at the 91st annual Academy Awards held in Los Angeles, treating the Hollywood audience to “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions.”

The band attended the ceremony to support Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic about the band’s original frontman Freddie Mercury. The film won four out of the five awards it was nominated for, the most of any other film that evening.

Bohemian Rhapsody earned star Rami Malek the Oscar for best actor and also won best film editing, best sound editing and best sound mixing. The only trophy it lost was best picture — to Green Book.

Papa Roach, Godsmack & Slayer headlining 2026 Rocklahoma

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Papa Roach, Godsmack and Slayer are headlining the 2026 Rocklahoma festival, taking place Sept. 4-6 in Pryor, Oklahoma.

The bill also includes Stone Temple Pilots, Black Label Society, Hollywood Undead, The Pretty Reckless, Pennywise, Jet, Black Veil Brides, Wolfmother, Buckcherry and Living Colour, among many others.

Slayer’s headlining set will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1986 album, Reign in Blood.

“The guys and I are beyond excited to return to Rocklahoma 2026 alongside such a killer lineup,” says Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix in a statement. “It will be our first time since 2015 — over a decade! So make sure to grab your tickets fast!”

Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. CT.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit Rocklahoma.com.

Brooks & Dunn keep playing under the Neon Moon in 2026

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

With a busy 2026 already planned, Brooks & Dunn just revealed they’ll keep the music going into fall, re-starting the Neon Moon Tour Sept. 10 in Evansville, Indiana.

They’ll play 14 dates before they wrap Oct. 9 in Fort Worth, Texas. David Lee Murphy, Tucker Wetmore, Willow Avalon, Kaitlin Butts, Caylee Hammack and Angie K will join them along the way.

Presales start Wednesday, before tickets become available to the public on Friday.

In March, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn headline their first-ever C2C Festival, playing Belfast, Glasgow and London, before playing Stagecoach and doing 8 stadium shows on Morgan Wallen’s Still the Problem Tour.

And the greatest pop song of the streaming era, according to Spotify, is …

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After putting together a list of the Classic Pop Albums of the streaming era, Spotify’s music editors have now created a list of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era. Unlike the albums list, this one is ranked.

So what’s number one? It’s Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license.” It was released in January of 2021, during a time, Spotify notes, that “the pop landscape was in a lull” because “the pandemic had stalled the development and promotion of new pop artists.”

Boosted by its love triangle backstory, the song “whipped through the pop music discourse,” Spotify writes, reminding us “what it felt like to watch a star be born in real time.”

In terms of actual numbers, when “drivers license” was released, it broke the Spotify record for most streams in a single-day for a non-holiday song, and then broke its own record the next day.

The rest of the top 10 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era, according to Spotify, are:

2. Chappell Roan – “Pink Pony Club”
3. Taylor Swift – “Cruel Summer”
4. Dua Lipa – “Don’t Start Now”
5. Carly Rae Jepsen – “Run Away With Me”
6. Justin Bieber – “Sorry”
7. Lorde – “Green Light”
8. Drake –”One Dance”
9. Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
10. Ariana Grande – “no tears left to cry”

Other songs on Spotify’s list include Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers,” The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” The Chainsmokers’ “Closer,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar,” Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” Adele’s “Hello,” “Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain” and multiple other songs by Dua, Taylor, Ed, Billie and Ariana.

Iron Maiden documentary ‘Burning Ambition’ to premiere in theaters in May

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The story of Iron Maiden is officially coming to the big screen.

A new documentary about the metal legends, titled Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, will premiere in theaters on May 7.

The film features interviews with the band members as well as Maiden fans including Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, rapper Chuck D and actor Javier Bardem.

“With unprecedented access to official band archives, IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history,” the doc’s synopsis reads.

It continues, “This electrifying film offers an intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their global army of fans.”

Tickets go on sale March 18. For more info, visit IronMaidenFilm.com.

Darius Rucker cues up Songs of Summer on tour

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you’re longing for warmer weather, Darius Rucker’s giving you something to look forward to with his just-announced Songs of Summer Tour.

“For me, it’s not summer if we’re not playing music outdoors,” he says. “When I think of the concerts I love attending, it’s the people, the hits and the hot summer air… there’s nothing that compares, so Songs of Summer in a lot of ways is my nod to being in that moment together.”

The 20-city run kicks off June 4 in Toledo, Ohio, and wraps Aug. 1 in Indianapolis. Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph and Austin Williams will join him along the way.

Most tickets go on sale Friday, with select shows opening up in March.

Prior to his Songs of Summer jaunt, Darius will play his Big Band Gala April 7 at Charleston’s Gaillard Center. Proceeds will help music education in Charleston County Schools and the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship, named after his mother.

Taylor Swift is ‘seriously bouncing off the walls’ over ‘Opalite’ #1

February 24, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Taylor Swift has posted behind-the-scenes footage from her song and video “Opalite” as a thanks to fans who helped get the track to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Just a few Opalite memories to celebrate the Hot 100 #1 you guys just got this song!!” she wrote. “I can’t even sum up my excitement and I’m so blown away by the love you’ve shown this song and video.”

The carousel includes footage of Taylor recording the song in the studio, practicing the video choreography and admiring the ’90s outfit she wore on set.

Taylor then adds in the caption that The Life of a Showgirl is now her first album since 1989 to produce two number-one hits; it’s song “The Fate of Ophelia” also topped the chart.

“[I]t all adds up to me being so thankful to the fans who helped make this happen by welcoming this song into your lives with open arms,” she continues. “Seriously bouncing off the walls about this!! Just wanted to say THANK YOU, might go buy a giant pretzel at the mall to celebrate, iykyk.”

That last line is a reference to a scene in the video, in which she and co-star Domhnall Gleeson go on a date to a mall and eat giant pretzels while riding the escalator. She added a pretzel, rock and cactus emoji, referring to other items that are prominently featured in the video.

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