Melinda Newman

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Another new album, another historic week on the charts for Morgan Wallen. On this week’s Billboard 200 (dated May 31), Wallen’s new album I’m the Problem follows his previous releases Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing at a Time to a No. 1 debut — this time with a 2025-best 493,000 units moved, according to Luminate, falling just 8,000 short of the 501,000 posted by One Thing upon its 2023 bow.

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Billboard’s annual 21 Under 21 list snapshots the next generation of rising artists — but in 2025, the inescapable teen superstar has become increasingly rare. Ten years ago, this list was stocked full of acts who were already household names: Lorde, Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony and 5 Seconds of Summer. In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish were both on the list. This year, however, such future stars are still ascending to ubiquity.

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The 100 Best Country Songs of All Time (Nos. 100-76): Staff PicksIn many ways, country music tells the story of America. There is the celebration of rural life and the yearning to recapture a seemingly simpler time. There are murder ballads, cheating songs, tunes that herald Saturday night’s debauchery and Sunday morning’s redemption.  There are bring-you-to-your knees, heartbreak songs and songs that embrace both fleeting and everlasting love.

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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysStagecoach 2025 Day One Best Moments: Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Tucker Wetmore & MoreIt was an exciting first day in the desert for the Stagecoach Music Festival, which annually brings many of the best and biggest country acts in the world to Indio, Calif. for three days of performances.

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Metro Nashville Selects Opry Entertainment Group to Operate Ascend Amphitheater The 6,800-capacity outdoor amphitheater was previously operated by Live Nation. The Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, Tenn.