The biggest hit of each decade since the 1840s—and what it said about the country.

Hundreds upon hundreds of concerts and other culturally significant happenings have taken place under this venue's roof, but ...

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Country music had a great year in 1962, and many songs from that very year have since gone on to influence and inspire country artists throughout the rest of the 20th century. Let’s take a look at ...

This year in music had no shortage of hits, but only a handful of songs truly rose above the rest. Whether they dominated the charts, took over social media or just refused to leave our heads, these ...

Before he was the guy leading stadiums full of fans through the chorus of "Sweet Caroline," Neil Diamond was a kid in Brooklyn writing song lyrics while bored in class. Diamond's expansive songwriting ...

Christmas music fills the air every December, but much of what dominates playlists is remakes of familiar classics. For listeners searching for holiday tracks that feel fresh yet still capture the ...

As 2025 comes to a close, Nigeria’s music scene has been a vibrant explosion of Afrobeats, street-hop, gospel anthems, and heartfelt ballads that reflected the nation’s resilience, joy, and cultural ...

From Gustav Mahler to Lady Gaga, a peek into Lindsay’s past 12 months in music. By Lindsay Zoladz It’s time for one of my favorite annual Amplifier traditions: the songs that explain my year. Consider ...