Music news summaries — Page 2
Essential facts and source links for recent music stories.
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On 'The Voice,' Harmony McKee picks Riley Green over Adam Levine
Harmony McKee chose Riley Green over Adam Levine as her coach on “The Voice” after singing Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder & Lead,” her first country performance. Both coaches turned for her, and Green called winning McKee a sweet victory over Levine. -
Hardly Strictly taps Rilo Kiley to replace Alison Krauss, adds Parton tributes
Rilo Kiley will replace Alison Krauss at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass after Krauss became unable to perform because of a medical condition, the festival said Tuesday. The Oct. 2-4 event will also honor Dolly Parton, with at least 15 acts agreeing to cover her songs. -
Taylor Swift’s new VMA directing honor will put her ahead of Beyoncé
Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors on Sunday, lifting her VMA tally to 31 and past Beyoncé as the VMAs’ most-awarded artist. The award recognizes artists whose work behind the camera advances visual storytelling. -
Madonna to open 2026 VMAs with 13 nods, tying Lady Gaga’s record
Madonna is set to open Sunday’s 2026 MTV VMAs and leads this year’s nominees with 13, tying Lady Gaga’s single-year record. It will be her first VMA performance in 23 years; her 2026 album “Confessions II” was a surprise critical and commercial hit.
