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Music sensation Oliver Anthony has canceled his concert over tickets with an expensive price tag, NBC 12 reports.

Virginia singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony is rising to stardom with a new politically-charged anthem and is even poised to dethrone artists like Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen.

FloydFest will now officially have a new place to call home.

Some may think that Eminem’s debut album was 1999′s “The Slim Shady,” but before the Detroit rapper was selling millions of albums worldwide, he was selling copies of his actual first album, 1996′s “Infinite,” out of the back of his car on the streets of Detroit.

The records store opened in 1953 in Floyd.

Travis Tritt is coming to the Salem Civic Center this October

We can now add Cardi B to the list of musicians who have had their performances interrupted by a fan trying to throw something at them while on stage.

Not every Ed Sheeran concert has a surprise drop-in from Eminem.

This happened in 2018 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most watched viral videos.

I’m not sure if there’s something in the water or the air, but people need to chill when they go to concerts.

Rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking the New York Supreme Court to enforce a 2021 agreement that requires Diageo to treat his DeLeon tequila brand “at least as favorably” as its other tequila brands.

Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the highlights of summer, and if you’re going to be lighting off fireworks, you’ll need some patriotic songs to go along.

Spirits giant Diageo says it’s cutting ties with Sean “Diddy” Combs after the rapper and entrepreneur sued the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday court filing.

Rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing Diageo, saying the company didn’t make promised investments in his vodka and tequila brands and treated them as inferior “urban” products.

Black Dog Salvage is teaming up with 5 Points Music Sanctuary for a summer concert series.

A love of learning and a passion for music has pushed one soon-to-be Virginia Tech graduate to more than six decades on a college campus.

The Omega Psi Phi fraternity is hosting a Jazz/Gospel Extravaganza.

Coachella starts this weekend (and next weekend) and the schedule is finally out. It’s like they say, better late than never.

Jack White wasn’t lying when he sang, “I can tell that we are gonna be friends.”

The year is 2023, and I still can’t believe we’re having the conversation about if Meg White, the drummer from the White Stripes, is good or not.

The song is called 'Love Has Found a Way'.

Last year, news broke that 77-year-old rock ‘n’ roll legend and Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger had purchased a mansion in Florida for his girlfriend, which led to people on social media saying “Gimme Shelter” about the transaction.

George Walker probably could’ve been doing many things in his early 70s that were way more relaxing.

The queen of pop is hitting the road!

My parents introduced me to Fleetwood Mac at a very young age. Their 1997 live album, “The Dance,” was regularly played in my mom’s car on long roadtrips, and I immediately became enamored with the five-piece band. I thought it was so cool that the group had three lead singers, each with their own style and unique sound.

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‘Tis the season for Christmas music...or is it? 👀

There was a moment halfway through seeing Magdalena Bay live for the first time that I thought to myself, “Wow, I feel like I’m watching a live action episode of ‘The Powderpuff Girls’ right now.”

October is over with, which means the holidays are just around the corner. That also means it’s time for Mariah Carey to come out of hiding and sit upon the throne of Christmas.

I knew Tegan and Sara’s concert in Detroit wasn’t going to be normal when the twin sister duo walked onto stage with their band with no stage productions going on.

Young was set to perform in the Budweiser Summer Series this year, but his concert was postponed due to bad weather.

New albums always come out on Fridays, but on Oct. 21, it seems that everyone and their mother put out some new music.

Lizzo is many things: an artist, singer, dancer, songwriter, TV show host, businesswoman, and somehow on top of all of that, a pretty great flautist.

The television series will premier on Blue Ridge PBS on Saturday at 9 a.m.

It wasn’t until after the sixth song during MUNA’s nearly sold-out show at the Majestic Theater in Detroit Tuesday night that I looked at my friend and mouthed the word, “Wow,” because that was all I could say.

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, died suddenly Wednesday, according to multiple reports. He was 59 years old.

Fans in Southwest Virginia remember her from her shows at Big Lick Brewing in Downtown Roanoke and Mango’s at Smith Mountain Lake.

“Let’s give it up for that midwest rock ‘n’ roll,” said The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach halfway through their headlining show at Michigan’s Pine Knob Music Theater, a venue that is known for hosting legendary Detroit rockers for over 50 years.

If there’s a song that’s become the theme of 2022 in the sports world, it’s definitely “Narco.”

The music makers are back to celebrate at the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention.

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The lawsuit has been brought by songwriter Andy Stone who alleges he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.

This summer, you can enjoy some live music — right off the tracks.

When news of Naomi Judd’s passing broke, celebrities went to Twitter to pay tribute.

The former Liberty and NFL standout running back is set to release a new compilation music album featuring local Virginia artists.

Oh, to be on the long and winding road.

It’s pretty safe to say that Jack White had the best day ever on Friday.

Kanye West has removed himself from the 2022 Coachella lineup, according to Billboard.

One of country music’s biggest duos is coming to Roanoke this summer!

After what went down at last Sunday’s Oscar Awards, it was going to take a lot for this Sunday night’s Grammy Awards to live up to expectations.

One thing that the pandemic took away from us up until this summer has been music festivals, and thankfully for music lovers across the world, festivals are back and there are many you can pick from.

Country music legends are coming to Roanoke later this year.

Bridget and Brittany discuss the power of music and the death of musician Jane Marczewski.

If you ever had a doubt, and wondered about whether rock ‘n’ roll was a dying genre, go to a Courtney Barnett show.

Grab your eyeliner and flat irons, because a music festival featuring the titans of mid-aught emo music are playing for one day only at the appropriately titled When We Were Young music festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 22.

Want to feel old as the new year gets underway?

Each year, more than 100 members of the Andrews High School band participate in a Christmas parade during the holiday season.

You’ve got chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the mistletoe is hung and the snacks are out, but one thing is missing: Some classic Christmas tunes to set the mood.

If there is one thing Adele can make you do, it’s cry.

It’s safe to say it’s been a rough couple days for actor Jake Gyllenhaal.

It’s not every day that a famous member of the Rolling Stones gets to tour the original headquarters of Motown Records, but it happened Sunday for guitarist Ron Wood.

In case you haven’t heard, there was a tragedy at the Astroworld music festival in Houston over the weekend that resulted in the deaths of eight people, with many others injured.

We all knew Adele was going to break our hearts when her single from the highly anticipated new album debuted, but wow -- we didn’t think it was going to hurt this bad!

On Tuesday and only on 10 News, you heard from Slye in his first television interview since before the festival. In part two of the exclusive sit down, he claims his company is owed money, too.

Wouldn’t it be nice to see The Beach Boys? Soon, you’ll have the opportunity to do so.

She’s baaaaaack.

Hearing a song out of the blue really takes you back, doesn’t it?

Members of the Hill City's public works department put brushes to blades to create eight vibrant images.

Live music and theatre performances are returning after a long hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandmeic.

R&B legend Ray Charles and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

There might not be a celebrity death more clouded in suspicion, rumor or mystery than Elvis Presley’s.

The initiative is called Hill City Keys, and it started seven years ago with school students painting donated pianos.

Wednesday night kicked off the 9th annual Lyrics on the Lake songwriters festival.

The board of supervisors approved permits for “Worship on the Mountain” and the “Blue Ridge County Music Festival” slated for this fall.

There are few things that speak to the soul more than music.

Prince would have been 63 on Monday.

Remember way back in the day when you’d make a cassette tape or CD with a playlist for a significant other or a friend?

These instruments provide good and simple ways for children with autism or other sensory disorders to develop motor skills and have fun.

To make sure everyone is safe, there are changes and guidelines people have to follow. Below are just a few new safety measures for 2021.

As many people are well aware, Big Walker Lookout has something to offer for everyone: An observation tower, scenic views, hiking trails, a cafe and craft shop.

Depending on the day and event you can find live music, ziplining, art demonstrations and more at Explore Park but this Saturday it’s all happening at one big event.

– Iconic concert cellist Yo-Yo Ma held a surprise concert at a vaccination clinic in Massachusetts. The world-renowned musician just received his second dose o the COVID-19 vaccine at Berkshire Community College when he chose to use his 15-minute observation period as an impromptu concert. Today at the #MyBCC vaccine clinic, folks waiting in the observation area were graced by the musical talents of amazing cellist Yo-Yo Ma! 😍😍😍 Posted by Berkshire Community College on Saturday, March 13, 2021The Berkshire Eagle reported that Yo-Yo Ma is a part-time Berkshire resident and simply “wanted to give something back” to his community. Yo-Yo Ma tweeted in March 2020 that he was going to start a #SongsOfComfort initiative as quarantine was beginning in the U.S.

While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, it’s not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.

Willie Nelson owed millions in taxes, so the IRS came up with an idea to help.

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Southwest Virginia’s largest music festival is planning its return this year, which has been made easier with Virginia’s new COVID-19 guidelines. FloydFest will come back to Patrick County between July 21 and 25, social distancing restrictions permitting. Ralph Northam announced the capacity for outdoor entertainment will soon increase to 1,000 customers, an encouraging sign for FloydFest chief operating officer Sam Calhoun. “It’ll be amazing,” Calhoun said. “We’re just waiting with cautious optimism that we can get a higher number than that and have more of a large gathering on that mountain in a safe manner.

Arguably one of the most famous of love songs, “I Will Always Love You” doesn’t have the back story you might have imagined it did. What most people probably aren’t aware of, is what the song was actually written about. “There was a lot of grief and heartache there, and he just wasn’t listening to my reasoning for my going,” Parton told CMT in a 2011 interview. She went on to record her next album, which featured “I Will Always Love You.” It became a multiple-time No. It’s been one of the biggest songs ever.”AdAs much as we’d love to pick a favorite, we just can’t.

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – The Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount has a new venue operator with a local connection. The town announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Charlotte-based Midwood Entertainment to run the venue after the retirement of longtime Harvester general manager Gary Jackson. [Harvester Performance Center looking for new leader after general manager retires]Davidson said he is already planning outdoor shows across the street from the Harvester at the Franklin County Farmers Market company and believes the Harvester has the potential to attract acts of all genres to Rocky Mount. Jackson had served in the role since the venue’s opening day in 2014 until his retirement last week. Midwood Entertainment also operates the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York, Pennsylvania.

It doesn’t matter if you’re head over heels in love, single and loving it, heartbroken or ready to set the mood -- we have a playlist for however you are celebrating Valentine’s Day.

A new documentary about Britney Spears was released earlier this month, and it has people finally plugged into the #FreeBritney movement that has been going on for the past few years.

Arguably one of the most famous of love songs, “I Will Always Love You” doesn’t have the back story you might have thought it did.

The late Whitney Houston gave the world many great musical moments with all her talents, but arguably the biggest gift of all came during Super Bowl XV in Tampa.

Handmade Music School, located inside Floyd Country Store, believes with more time at home what better time to pick up a new instrument. The school usually sees an uptick in interest in lessons and workshops at the start of the year. From the fiddle to the banjo and even the mandolin, Handmade Music School teaches the region’s traditional music, oftentimes on locally handmade instruments. Continuing lessons and workshops amidst a pandemic is special to Handmade Musical School because it’s supporting musicians. Learning to play a new instrument can be a little intimidating but Small doesn’t want that to stop anyone interested.

RADFORD, Va – A Radford University student who has dedicated his life to music is now getting international recognition for his work. “I used to live in a region that is really...I wouldn’t say famous but it’s well known to be like, culturally rich,” Radford music student Octavio Deluchi said. Deluchi came to the United States from Brazil to study music at Radford University in hopes of expanding his horizons. His professors say his creativity and passion for music has rubbed off on his classmates. It’s just groundbreaking work,” Radford University professor Robert Trent said.

DETROIT – When one thinks of the opera, images of a parking garage are unlikely to come to mind, but some unexpected creativity during the pandemic allowed people to experience the opera from their vehicle. This proves it: When you can’t pack people into a theater, you find another way to perform. Michigan Opera Theatre opened its season in late December this way. Each act performed on a different level of the opera house garage. Watch nextREAD: Michigan Opera Theatre names Yuval Sharon new artistic director

ROANOKE, Va. – This pandemic has created loss and challenges but some people have been able to find positivity in music. Apex Piano Showroom in Roanoke has a lot to offer: pianos for purchase, rooms for private and group lessons and an event space for recitals. Since the pandemic, the showroom has had to adapt as business picked up; shifting to appointment only, becoming more online-based and offering remote lessons. Gross hopes whether it’s a traditional instrument or one with extra technology people recognize music’s true value. This summer, they were busier than in past years because kids who typically take a break from music or lessons for summer sports didn’t this year.

You might know him as TikTok star Doggface, who now famously posted the viral TikTok of him longboarding down the street listening to Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit “Dreams” while sipping out of a bottle of Ocean Spray cran-raspberry drink. Because of the TikTok, “Dreams” is up in the charts, Apodaca is releasing a Halloween costume based off the video, and Stevie Nicks has joined TikTok to upload her own version of the “Dreams” video. As many of us know, Nicks is a member of Fleetwood Mac and wrote and sings “Dreams.”It’s a song she wrote when she was breaking up with fellow Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham. For any Nicks fan, it’s incredible to just hear a snippet of her singing “live.”Oh, and don’t forget about the bottle of Ocean Spray. You can see Nicks' video below.

After a not-so-funny opening monologue from comedian Bill Burr on this past weekend’s “SNL,” the show needed someone to save it, and guitarist and singer Jack White did just that. Backed by only a drummer (with the coolest drum kit ever) and bassist, Jack White dipped back into his extensive back catalogue of songs, and played some classics. And if you’ve been rocking out to The White Stripes since 1999, you probably already appreciate all of these things. White first saw a rise to fame with his duo The White Stripes. On the bright side, that didn’t stop Jack White from still making music.

Fleetwood Mac’s classic hit “Dreams,” sung by the witchy Stevie Nicks, is having a breath of new life, thanks to a TikTok that recently went viral. He’s just enjoying life and jamming out to some Fleetwood Mac. The TikTok blew up on social media, and even Fleetwood Mac’s Twitter account took notice, and tweeted “We love this!” to all of its followers. As if this story couldn’t get any better, Fleetwood Mac’s drummer, Mick Fleetwood, recently joined TikTok so he could recreate the now famous video. Now twirl, Stevie Nicks, twirl!

There’s no better way than music, right? In no particular order, here are 15 hit music videos from the year 2000 that might have you cringing, laughing or just happily reminiscing. “Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC2. “Maria Maria” by Santana featuring The Product G&B15. “What a Girl Wants” by Christina AguileraThere was no way we could even come close to listing all the hits from 2000.

Both of the rappers are billed on this song, but after a listen, it seems like Eminem is the one being featured on a Kid Cudi song. Eminem, at one point, goes off about people not wearing masks in public:“Half of us walking around like a zombie apocalypse. Other half are just p----- off, and don’t wanna wear a mask and they’re just scoffing. 1 rapper advocating for public health in the middle of a pandemic. We didn’t expect to see Eminem becoming a public health advocate on our 2020 bingo card, but we are here for it.