
Perry talks Russell Brand, John Mayer with Vogue
Katy Perry "goes there" with Vogue about two of her high-profile relationships in the magazine's July cover story. The singer says of ex-husband ...

MTV networks going back to roots for July Fourth
MTV, VH1 and CMT are going back to their roots on the Fourth of July. The networks said Wednesday they will throw a "Music Independence Day" party ...

Young musicians cling to Cajun, zydeco traditions
Singer John Mayer sang his hits after local-born bluesman Dr. John performed hometown favorites such as "Iko Iko" on Friday to close out the ...

Rush jams into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rush fans can relax. The band is now officially in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Canadian rockers were welcomed into the musical fraternity at ...

Newman, Adler inducted into Rock Hall of Fame
Randy Newman is now a hall of famer. The singer-songwriter kicked off Thursday's 28th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the ...

Richards joins Clapton at Crossroads Festival
Eric Clapton's Crossroads festival has become the mecca for riff worshippers, so it was appropriate that guitar deity Keith Richards made a surprise ...

No one more surprised than Luke Bryan by ACMs win
Luke Bryan heard his name called at the end of the Academy of Country Music Awards, accepted the entertainer of the year trophy and then things became ...

Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert win big at ACMs
Everything went to script Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards until the end, when Luke Bryan pulled off an amazing upset and won ...

After Whitney death, Clive Davis gala presses on
A year after Whitney Houston's death, music executive Clive Davis remembered her in words — and video. Houston died last year just hours before the ...

Hunter Hayes follows own path to Grammy noms
Being nominated for three Grammy Awards has only emboldened Hunter Hayes to take chances. Hayes played every instrument on his self-titled debut ...

Mayer, Aguilera among Rock Hall of Fame performers
John Mayer, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson are among the stars set to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Mayer will perform ...

Smaller crowd, but still excitement this time
Schoolteacher Patricia Cooper gazed out at the many hundreds of thousands of people lining the National Mall, moments after Barack Obama had been ...

Beyonce, Hudson do star turns at inauguration
Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four ...

Quick hits and other moments from Obama inaugural
A wistful moment for President Barack Obama came shortly after his public swearing-in ceremony. As he began walking off the inaugural platform to go ...
John Mayer organizes, sings at benefit concert
John Mayer performed at his first concert in nearly two years, a fundraiser he helped organize to benefit firefighters that helped save his home and ...
Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac to headline Jazz Fest
Billy Joel, Maroon 5, Willie Nelson, Fleetwood Mac and Hall & Oates are among the acts headlining this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

AP music writers' top 10 albums of the year
Mesfin Fekadu's picks: 1. Nas, "Life is Good": "I am a graphic classic song composer," Nas raps on the intro to his latest album. And he's right.