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Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after petition reaches over 160,000 signatures
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said it was "fitting" that the airport would "bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter" The post Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after petition reaches over 160,000 signatures appeared first on NME .
Man dies and five injured after sign collapses at Big Church Festival
The sold-out Christian music festival was cancelled and police are investigating the incident The post Man dies and five injured after sign collapses at Big Church Festival appeared first on NME .
Sade Olutola explains how Ed Sheeran inspired her ‘Arrow Heart’ EP at Reading 2026
The rising pop artist released the debut project in February The post Sade Olutola explains how Ed Sheeran inspired her ‘Arrow Heart’ EP at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Melinda French Gates doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields charity total to $20million
The philanthropist praised the singer and festival founder for “showing a new generation how much their voices matter” The post Melinda French Gates doubles Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields charity total to $20million appeared first on NME .
Watch Rex Orange County perform with Tyler, The Creator and Turnstile’s Brendan Yates in London
He played the unreleased track 'Elvis' with Yates at a small warm-up show before guesting during Tyler's All Points East headline set The post Watch Rex Orange County perform with Tyler, The Creator and Turnstile’s Brendan Yates in London appeared first on NME .
Maisie Peters talks third album ‘Florescence’ and upcoming The O2 headline show at Reading 2026: “I literally can’t fathom it”
The singer-songwriter returned to the festival for the first time in five years in support of her latest album, with a performance on the main stage The post Maisie Peters talks third album ‘Florescence’ and upcoming The O2 headline show at Reading 2026: “I literally can’t fathom it” appeared first on NME .
Watch Fontaines D.C. debut yearning new song ‘Happy, For You’ at Leeds 2026
The track was due to get its first outing at Reading on Friday, but technical problems delayed and shortened the band's set The post Watch Fontaines D.C. debut yearning new song ‘Happy, For You’ at Leeds 2026 appeared first on NME .
Harry Styles jokes about Taylor Swift’s wedding during MSG residency
Swift married Travis Kelce at the iconic New York City venue earlier this year The post Harry Styles jokes about Taylor Swift’s wedding during MSG residency appeared first on NME .
Watch Olivia Rodrigo sing ‘Landslide’ with Stevie Nicks and ‘Ironic’ with Alanis Morissette at Daisy Chain Fields
The singer, who founded and headlined the event, also duetted with Sarah McLachlan and paid tribute to Dolly Parton The post Watch Olivia Rodrigo sing ‘Landslide’ with Stevie Nicks and ‘Ironic’ with Alanis Morissette at Daisy Chain Fields appeared first on NME .
Watch Kacey Musgraves cover Dolly Parton’s ‘Here You Come Again’ in Boston
She also dedicated her own track 'Rainbow' to the late country legend The post Watch Kacey Musgraves cover Dolly Parton’s ‘Here You Come Again’ in Boston appeared first on NME .
Here’s everything RAYE played in her Reading 2026 headline set
Watch footage here of the London singer topping the bill for the first time on Saturday The post Here’s everything RAYE played in her Reading 2026 headline set appeared first on NME .
Dave joined by James Blake, Central Cee and Kano in Reading 2026 headline set
Check out the full setlist as the London rapper returned to the top of the festival bill for the first time since 2022 The post Dave joined by James Blake, Central Cee and Kano in Reading 2026 headline set appeared first on NME .
It looks like The Who are re-hiring Zak Starkey after acrimonious split
The drummer has rehearsed with the band ahead of a possible European tour The post It looks like The Who are re-hiring Zak Starkey after acrimonious split appeared first on NME .
Watch Slayyyter walk Sombr from an ambulance stretcher to the stage at Reading 2026
The pair stopped to do press-ups during the theatrical entrance, before Sombr played to one of the weekend’s biggest crowds so far The post Watch Slayyyter walk Sombr from an ambulance stretcher to the stage at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Royal Blood talk new album ‘Dead Company’ at Reading 2026: “It’s pretty relentless”
Royal Blood spoke to NME backstage at Reading 2026 about their upcoming album ‘Dead Company’, and reflected on their debut appearance at the festival back in 2014. The Worthing-formed band, comprised of singer and bassist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher, caught up with us just after they played a mid-afternoon secret set at the […] The post Royal Blood talk new album ‘Dead Company’ at Reading 2026: “It’s pretty relentless” appeared first on NME .
Tom Hardy Revives His Bane Voice on New Joint Czarface Album
Released under Hardy's Frankie Pulitzer alias, the album features Busta Rhymes, Method Man, El-P, and Kendra Morris. Tom Hardy Revives His Bane Voice on New Joint Czarface Album Alex Krinsky
Watch Faye Webster join Turnstile for ‘I Care’ live at London’s All Points East 2026
The hardcore band also covered The Stone Roses' 'I Wanna Be Adored' at the festival The post Watch Faye Webster join Turnstile for ‘I Care’ live at London’s All Points East 2026 appeared first on NME .
Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston
Musgraves paired the songs with a slideshow and reflected on Parton's generosity, humanitarian work, and legacy beyond music. Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston Alex Krinsky
Watch David and Victoria Beckham support son Cruz from side of stage at Reading 2026
The musician performed on the new Canopy stage, which some fans have nicknamed the “nepo baby stage” The post Watch David and Victoria Beckham support son Cruz from side of stage at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Watch Maisie Peters cover Dolly Parton’s ‘Here You Come Again’ at Reading 2026
The singer paid tribute to the country icon, who died earlier this week aged 80 The post Watch Maisie Peters cover Dolly Parton’s ‘Here You Come Again’ at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .
Stella Lefty Credits The Chicks on Another Familiar-Sounding Song
The songwriting chatter comes just after Noah Kahan received a credit on "Boston," while resurfaced videos showed Lefty repeatedly covering "Stick Season" before her breakout. Stella Lefty Credits The Chicks on Another Familiar-Sounding Song Alex Krinsky
Shame announce hiatus after final ‘Cutthroat’ shows: “This is by no means a goodbye”
The band have promised to return “badder and better than ever” The post Shame announce hiatus after final ‘Cutthroat’ shows: “This is by no means a goodbye” appeared first on NME .
Olivia Rodrigo Brings Back $25 Silver Star Tickets for “The Unraveled Tour”
First introduced during the "GUTS World Tour," the affordable-ticket program keeps seat locations secret until fans pick them up at the venue. Olivia Rodrigo Brings Back $25 Silver Star Tickets for “The Unraveled Tour” Alex Krinsky
Cardinals tell us about progress on their “darker” next album at Reading 2026
"It’s not going to be a black metal record or an electronic record but there might be some more influences leaning different ways" The post Cardinals tell us about progress on their “darker” next album at Reading 2026 appeared first on NME .