The New York Times – Music:
A fan asked his Oklahoma radio station to play a new Beyoncé song. The request was rejected, spurring hundreds of calls and emails about the exclusion of Black musicians from the genre.
Category: Country Music
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Toby Keith’s ’35 Biggest Hits’ Tops the Billboard Album Chart
The New York Times – Music:
A week after his death at 62, the country musician’s 16-year-old hits collection is No. 1.
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New Songs by Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, girl in red and More
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Beth Gibbons, girl in red, Angélica Garcia and others.
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A Timeline of Toby Keith’s Biggest Songs and Career Moments
The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter was known for anthems, and political stances, that alternated between confrontation and big-tent populism.
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Toby Keith’s Music and Politics Were More Complicated Than You Might Think
The New York Times – Music:
His choice to become a post-9/11 culture-war champion overshadowed the work of a musician who was funnier, subtler and more politically slippery than his most famous work let on.
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Toby Keith, Popular Country Music Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 62
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Keith, who announced in 2022 he had cancer, cultivated an in-your-face persona with hits like “Who’s Your Daddy” and “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.”
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At the Grammys, Tracy Chapman Seemed Like She Belonged
The New York Times – Music:
Singing her rousing 1988 hit “Fast Car” live for the first time in years, the elusive folk singer received the reverence and gratitude she’s long earned.
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Tracy Chapman Returns to Grammys Stage, Performing ‘Fast Car’ With Luke Combs
The New York Times – Music:
Her duet with Luke Combs was one of her few public performances in recent years.
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Meet the 2024 Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to songs by Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Victoria Monét and five more competitors for one of the show’s big four awards.