The new queen of country has arrived

Kenny Chesney’s grit and authenticity have earned him a string of hits and a legion of fans—his No Shoes Nation. Yet despite his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the singer-songwriter isn’t slowing down

2025 has been a breakthrough year for soul gospel sensations ANNIE & THE CALDWELLS . A major new album, the patronage of David Byrne and ecstatic live shows have expanded their base beyond West Point, Mississippi to the global stage. Catching up with the Southern matriarch, her husband, daughters and goddaughter in Nashville, Stephen Deusner hears how their mission to spread joy to their audiences is the culmination of a lifelong dream. “I have to smile and tell God thank you because He could have chosen anybody to do this.”

Music was an all-consuming escape. Now, every song he writes is a love song At 16, I was just starting to take writing seriously. I became obsessed with lyricism and writing lines and my heroes were a

Sarah Ditum on Pop ● MIDWAY THROUGH THE ...

Jacob Collier is on stage with the Britten Sinfonia, in a packed-out concert hall. We’ve already been treated to a freewheeling, virtuosic and wildly joyful programme, ranging from Bob Dylan to scat-s

If you borrowed a top rider’s headphones, what would you hear? Bethany Stone finds out