CMA Fest Primetime Lineup Announced

The CMA and ABC revealed the “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” lineup. The 3-hour special airs June 26 on ABC, streams June 27 on Hulu. Performers include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, and more.

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in London Assault

Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting producer Abe Diaw in 2023. Surveillance footage shows the incident. Brown continues his European tour this weekend. Trial is set for October 2026.

Spotify Adding Playlist Import Tool

Spotify is developing a built-in tool to import playlists from other services — one of the most requested user features.

SoundExchange Sues Sonos & Napster

SoundExchange is suing Sonos and Napster for $3.4M in unpaid royalties from Sonos Radio, citing missing payments after Napster’s 2022 blockchain acquisition.

KATSEYE’s ‘Gabriela’ Video Tops 1M Views

KATSEYE released their telenovela-inspired “Gabriela” video featuring Jessica Alba. It quickly passed 1M YouTube views.

Muse Drop New Single ‘Unravelling’

Muse released their first single in 4 years, “Unravelling,” blending prog, electronica, and rock. Produced by Dan Lancaster, debuted live in Helsinki.

Willie Nelson Hits the Road Again

At 92, Willie Nelson kicks off the second leg of his Outlaw Music Festival with Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, and Nathaniel Rateliff. The tour wraps in September.

New Albums Out Today

Haim release I Quit, their first since 2020.

Yungblud drops Idols, the first of a two-part set.

Also out: Hopefully by Loyle Carner, American Romance by Lukas Nelson, and American Heart by Benson Boone.

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