Kris Allen's 'Camellia' track by track
The Season 8 "Idol" winner belongs more with singer-songwriters like Mat Kearney and Dave Barnes than he does with David Cook and Lee DeWyze ... Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 10:45pm
Can 'American Idol' go out with a bang?
Ratings are down as the Fox competition heads toward its Season 11 finale. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 10:21pm
'People' is Garbage's kind of album: A good one
The rock band hasn't lost any of its appeal on its first new album since 2005. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 9:07pm
Playlist: Bobby Womack, Usher, Bobby Brown, Mozella
Tracks by Jay Sean, Ne-Yo, R. Kelly and soul star Angie Stone are also among this week's picks. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 8:42pm
Idol Meter: What else could swing votes?
Here's a look at what else might affect the outcome of the 'American Idol' finale. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 7:57pm
Listen Up: John Mayer, Haley Reinhart, more
Plus new releases from Kimbra and MercyMe. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 7:37pm
Singer George Jones back in hospital
Country music star has been admitted to a hospital in Nashville for a respiratory infection. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 5:33pm
Whitney Houston upbeat in last song, 'Celebrate'
The last song Whitney recorded, 'Celebrate' for the movie 'Sparkle,' has been released. Check it out. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 12:43pm
Crowded House's Peter Jones dies at age 45
Another music death to report: Peter Jones, drummer for Australian pop group Crowded House, died Friday. He had been battling brain cancer. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 21, 10:15am
Haley Reinhart's 'Listen Up!' track by track
The former 'Idol' singer's debut draws heavily on the neo-soul of artists like Adele in a way that should thrill fans from the show. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 20, 11:59pm
Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62
The member one of the most beloved pop trios in history succumbed to cancer Sunday. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 20, 9:51pm
Robin Gibb: Important dates in life and career
The former Bee Gee died Sunday, three days after the death of his disco-era contemporary Donna Summer Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 20, 9:20pm
Robin Gibb: Recommended listening
From 'I Started a Joke' to 'Stayin' Alive,' check out these choice cuts spotlighting Robin Gibb's vocal gifts. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 20, 7:40pm
Robin Gibb dies; celebrities react
After a long battle with cancer, the 62-year-old musician has died. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 20, 7:01pm
On the Verge with Imagine Dragons
Frontman Dan Reynolds credits the unusual culture of Las Vegas for the band's success. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 20, 10:31am
Kris Allen thankful for new album 'Camellia'
On Tuesday, the former "American Idol" champ will release "Thank You Camellia," an album with lots of personality and charming pop flourishe ... Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 18, 6:54pm
Phillips, Sanchez: 'Idol' top two is 'insane'
Reality was still settling in for "American Idol" top two Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips when they spoke to USA TODAY after Thursday's ... Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 18, 9:50am
Summer concert preview: Tours offer real music deals
Bruce Springsteen, Drake, Kelly Clarkson, Aerosmith, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney are among the stars hitting the road this summer. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 17, 9:52pm
Take 5: Mick Jagger on 'SNL,' Warped Tour, Bob Marley
USA TODAY's music staff offers a weekend tip sheet of sound recommendations. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 17, 8:08pm
Playlist: Donna Summer's toot-toots, beep-beeps
Her career spanned nearly 40 years. Here's a sampling of her most popular work. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 17, 7:07pm
Donna Summer, queen of disco, dies at 63
The five-time Grammy winner died in Englewood, Fla., Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 17, 5:30pm
'American Idol': Three for three
Faced with singing songs of the judges' and Jimmy Iovine's choosing, plus a pick of their own, the 'Idol' top three rose to the challenge. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 16, 10:13pm
Glen Campbell serenades Congress at Alzheimer's event
"Music is therapeutic" for him, says daughter Ashley, who backed up the legendary singer on banjo. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 16, 9:15pm
D.C. musician Chuck Brown dies
"Godfather of Go-Go"dies at age 75 in Washington. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 16, 5:06pm
Underwood gets second week at No. 1
Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" fended off Adele's "21" to hold on to the top spot on The Billboard 200 for a second week. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 16, 11:05am
Neil Young, Crazy Horse to play Voodoo Fest
Neil Young has not toured with Crazy Horse since 2004. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 16, 11:01am
Jack White kicks off tour in Nashville
Jack White launched his 2012 world tour Tuesday with the first of two sold-out shows at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 16, 9:52am
Idol Meter: Two pure singers, one total eccentric
The only real parallel in 'Idol' history is Season 5's final three. And that's a good omen for Phillip Phillips. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 15, 9:08pm
Glenn Frey stays open to all the standards on 'After Hours'
The Eagles co-founder has a new collection of covers, his first solo album in 20 years. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 15, 11:00am
Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing': tracy by track
"Trespassing" is the album Adam Lambert's fans have been waiting for from him, more cohesive and more personal than 2010's "For Your Enterta ... Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 15, 9:04am
Lady Gaga may be 'too vulgar' for Jakarta
Some Islamic groups are protesting Lady Gaga and threatening her June 3 her sold-out show in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 15, 8:31am
John Mayer: 'I can't sing, so I'm writing'
The singer, who moved to Montana, reflects on the last two years. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 15, 8:18am
Listen Up spotlight: Rye Rye's 'Go! Pop! Bang!'
Three stars out of four for the the Baltimore rapper's latest, which will get you moving. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 14, 9:41pm
Listen Up notables: Lambert, Presley, more
Lambert, Presley, Ryan Shaw and Tenacious D supply other notable songs in this week's Listen Up lineup. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 14, 7:16pm
Keane plots new British invasion with 'Strangeland'
The band's fifth release preserves the impeccable Brit-poppiness that helped Keane conquer the U.K. charts. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 14, 6:45pm
Playlist: The Mavericks, Chelle Rose, JJAMZ
Check out one of country music's best live bands, plus 10 intriguing tracks found during the week's listening. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 14, 5:45pm
Ricky Martin praises Obama on gay marriage
Gay icon Ricky Martin paid tribute today to President Obama at a fundraiser in New York. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 14, 5:28pm
Jay-Z to headline Philly music festival
The music mogul will headline a two-day music fest, slated for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-2. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 14, 12:55pm
#10: Day & Nite - Kid Cudi
(C) 2008 Fool's Gold. Read more...
Y! Music Unlimited Top Albums, May 14, 11:15am
Lisa Marie Presley breaks free with 'Storm & Grace'
The new album showcases a side to the singer that is reminscent of her father's more soulful tracks. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 13, 10:36pm
Lisa Marie Presley on the road in the USA
Singer kicks off a promotional whirlwind to promote her 'Storm & Grace' album. But she'll be daydreaming of greener pastures overseas. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 13, 10:00pm
Bass player Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies in Tokyo
The member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T. and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band was 70. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 13, 2:08pm
#8: Only By The Night - Kings Of Leon
(C) 2008 . Read more...
Y! Music Unlimited Top Albums, May 12, 11:16am
Pia Toscano's the L.A. Kings' lucky charm
Since the Season 10 "American Idol" singer first sang the national anthem for the National Hockey League team, the Kings have gone 10-2-1 at ... Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 11, 7:41pm
Meet Kip Moore, hard-driving country star
For Kip Moore, a good truck means everything. "I learned about life and relationships with a truck," says the country singer from Tifton, Ga. ... Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 11, 2:23pm
Hollie Cavanagh: 'Something was different'
This week "felt different than any other Thursday," Hollie Cavanagh told reporters Friday following her elimination from American Idol. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 11, 1:52pm
Video: StudioA presents DeVotchKa's gypsy punk
These indie rockers have put their experience in burlesque shows to good use. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 11, 12:54pm
'Idol' Hollie Cavanagh looks to the future
Hollie Cavanagh always got nervous on Thursdays. "Each week I got through, I was like, 'OK, I need to step it up even more.'" Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 11, 12:36pm
Usher, Bieber talk brotherhood, music
Veteran singer shares wisdom, continues to guide his teen superstar protégé. Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 11, 12:04pm
'American Idol': Then there were three
Three "American Idol" contestants will return home as heroes. But which ones? Read more...
USATODAY.com Music - Top Stories, May 10, 9:10pm