HERSHEY, PA – Concert magic took on a new meaning this weekend when Shania Twain turned her Hersheypark Stadium performance into an unforgettable memory for two young fans. The global country-pop superstar paused her set to invite 9-year-old best friends Violet and Hazel on stage — and what followed was as heartwarming as it was…
CHICAGO – Sabrina Carpenter is no stranger to playful rollouts, but her latest might be her most adorable yet. With her seventh studio album “Man’s Best Friend” set to drop on August 29 via Island Records, Carpenter enlisted the help of a golden retriever puppy — and a few lucky fans — to unveil her…
CHICAGO – Country star Sam Hunt is known for hits like “Body Like a Back Road” and “Take Your Time,” but in a recent conversation with Taste of Country Nights, he turned the spotlight toward three of his favorite entertainers in the business — and fans are buzzing about his picks. Hunt’s Top Picks for…
CHICAGO — Chicago’s music lovers are celebrating after the city was named one of the top three music destinations in the world, beating out industry giants like New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles in a new ranking by TimeOut. In a surprise twist, Chicago claimed the #3 spot globally, trailing only London and Berlin…
CHICAGO – What began as a hand-drawn comic in an alternative weekly has now become a beloved Chicago institution. The Secret History of Chicago Music, created by musician and artist Steve Krakow, is celebrating 20 years of telling the stories of Chicago’s forgotten and overlooked musical talents. Published for two decades in the Chicago Reader,…
CHICAGO — A brand-new neighborhood music festival is set to debut this September in Edgewater, bringing more than 35 musical acts, 100 local vendors, and a wave of excitement to the North Side. The Edgewater Music Fest will run September 5–7 along North Broadway between Thorndale and Ardmore Avenues, marking the first large-scale event of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A historic Stradivarius viola recently stunned the music world with a jaw-dropping $30 million valuation, officially making it the most expensive musical instrument in existence. The 335-year-old Tuscan-Medici viola, crafted in 1690 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari, was formally gifted to the Library of Congress, cementing its legacy as a national…
CHICAGO – Music videos have always been an art form — but some of them also happen to be bank-breaking cinematic spectacles. Whether built on sci-fi dreams, CGI-heavy visuals, or Grammy-night logistics, these iconic productions turned music promotion into million-dollar experiences. As of 2025, the most expensive music video ever made remains “Scream” by Michael…
CHICAGO — Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Music Festival has officially been crowned the most expensive music festival in the U.S., according to a recent analysis by Hard Rock Bet. Held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the three-day event in May drew around 40,000 fans each day and has now topped the charts — not…
CHICAGO — Paul McCartney’s return to Pittsburgh this November has fans scrambling for seats — but some are experiencing major sticker shock, as resale prices skyrocket to over $6,000 per ticket. The ex-Beatle is scheduled to perform at PPG Paints Arena on November 11, and while fans were quick to get in line when tickets…