Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Kurtis Blow released his self-titled debut album. Takin’ care of business. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Blow, Suzanne Vega, Kris Kristofferson, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post K... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” became the first rap (and second 12-inch) single to be certified gold. Clap your hands, everybody. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Blow, Suzanne Vega, Kris Kristofferson, Marshall Cre... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Suzanne Vega. Tried and true. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Happy Birthday Su... more info

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, Kris Kristofferson released debut album Kristofferson. It takes us back to something that we’ve lost somehow, somewhere along the way. Check out our exclusive premiere of Kristofferson’s “The Pilgrim” from Live At Gilley�... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Kris Kristofferson. R.I.P. A star was born. Check out our exclusive premiere of “The Pilgrim” from Live At Gilley’s: The post Happy Birthday Kris Kristofferson, R.I.P. appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Waylon Jennings. The Outlaw Balladeer. Read Amy Rigby in MAGNET on the Highwaymen (Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson): The post Happy Birthday Waylon Jennings appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album. Scattering like light. Read our Sound Check on eponymous debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Suza... more info

Antimusic Rock — Kris Kristofferson had a top 24 story of Sept 2024 when tributes are poured in from the music community following the loss of the music and acting great more info

Stereogum — If you’ve heard her 2022 concept album Lindeville , then you already know that Ashley McBryde is a truly special artist. She’s fundamentally an old-school country singer, and when she focuses on that, she’s one of the best we’ve got. But ... more info

Stereogum — Who needs the Grammys? Country music has been pretty much dominating the music business for the past few years, so the annual Country Music Association Awards broadcast feels like the biggest game in town. Last night, the star-studded CMAs show we... more info