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Coroa dourada sobre discos de vinil ao lado de smartphone e fones, com rankings Billboard 200 e Hot 100 desfocados ao fundo.
U.S. Releases and Charts24/09/20266 min read

Billboard 200 vs. Hot 100: how an album can reach No. 1 without a No. 1 song

Learn why the Billboard 200 measures consumption of an entire album while the Hot 100 ranks individual songs using different signals.

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Composição dividida entre um espaço de criação com partituras e piano e um estúdio de gravação com microfone, console, fones e disco de vinil ao centro.
U.S. Music Industry24/09/202610 min read

Master and musical composition in the U.S.: who controls each right and where royalties go

Understand the difference between composition and master rights, who may control each layer, and how streaming, radio, cover, sampling, and sync royalties follow different paths in...

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Cantora em palco iluminado em dourado ao lado de discos, microfone e troféu de gramofone, com caminho visual sobre elegibilidade ao Grammy de Artista Revelação.
U.S. Music Awards24/09/20267 min read

Grammy Best New Artist: how someone with several albums can still qualify

Several albums do not automatically block eligibility. The key question is when the artist's breakthrough occurred, along with entry limits and rules on prior nominations.

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Dois discos metálicos, um dourado com as inscrições Gold e Single e outro prateado com Platinum e Album, diante de barras de streaming, mapa dos Estados Unidos e capas de discos.
U.S. Music Industry24/09/20266 min read

Gold or Platinum in the U.S.: How RIAA Certifies Singles and Albums

Learn the RIAA's Gold, Platinum, and Diamond milestones and how downloads, streams, and sales become different units for singles and albums.

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Singers, bands, producers, and career paths that shape music in the United States.

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The Grammys, VMAs, and other awards explained through nominees, winners, rules, and context.

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Duas cantoras se apresentam em um palco iluminado, uma com violão e outra com microfone, diante de uma multidão com luzes coloridas.
U.S. Tours and Concerts22/09/20264 min read

HA*ASH in 2027: tour cities, presales and September 25 general sale

See all 18 No Me Hablen de Amor 2027 dates, venues, presale windows and the official ticket route for each city.

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Cantor com violão no palco diante de uma grande plateia, com o skyline de Seattle e telas de transmissão ao fundo.
U.S. Tours and Concerts21/09/20263 min read

Noah Kahan on Amazon Music Live Sept. 24: how to watch his final U.S. show

Noah Kahan opens Amazon Music Live Season 5 on Sept. 24. See the TNF-linked timing, confirmed viewing platforms, and why the featured Seattle show is from August.

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Representação editorial de um cantor e compositor de cabelos escuros ao piano de cauda em um palco, com violão e máscaras de teatro ao fundo.
U.S. Artists and Careers20/09/20266 min read

Duncan Sheik dies at 56: from “Barely Breathing” to “Spring Awakening”, his path through pop and theater

The singer and composer died on September 17, 2026. Revisit “Barely Breathing”, the awards for “Spring Awakening” and other key works.

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Palco de festival lotado e iluminado em Las Vegas, com público em primeiro plano, feixes de luz coloridos e um símbolo de coração luminoso ao fundo.
U.S. Tours and Concerts20/09/20266 min read

iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026: night two ends with Snoop Dogg, surprises and major Las Vegas sets

Snoop Dogg closed night two with Wiz Khalifa, while Lainey Wilson honored Dolly Parton and Benson Boone opened with backflips. See the highlights and the festival's split by night.

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Público em festival ao ar livre no Central Park ao pôr do sol, com palco iluminado, skyline de Nova York e celular exibindo um ingresso digital.
U.S. Tours and Concerts20/09/20265 min read

Global Citizen Festival 2026: September 26 lineup and how to get tickets

An updated Central Park festival guide with the confirmed lineup, schedule, and official ways to get tickets through actions, donations, or direct purchase.

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Charlie Puth em primeiro plano diante de uma paisagem de Sydney, com bandeira da Nova Zelândia, cases de turnê e documentos de viagem ao lado.
U.S. Artists and Careers19/09/20264 min read

Charlie Puth cancels Australia and New Zealand tour dates: all 6 shows and refund guidance

All six November 2026 dates were cancelled. See the cities, venues and what Ticketek, AXS and Ticketmaster NZ say about refunds.

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Cantor de óculos escuros ao microfone e guitarrista de cabelo cacheado sob luzes azuis e laranja diante do público em um show.
U.S. Tours and Concerts19/09/20264 min read

Gnarls Barkley announces 2026 tour: U.S. and Toronto dates, presales and general onsale

The To Whom It Still Concerns tour has nine November dates. See cities, venues, presale windows and when general tickets go on sale.

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Cantora genérica de costas entre estúdio de gravação, câmera de filmagem e palco iluminado diante de grande público.
U.S. Releases and Charts18/09/20263 min read

Miley Cyrus releases Bass Persuades today: 10 tracks, new video and Hollywood Bowl shows

Bass Persuades arrived on September 18, 2026 with 10 tracks, the Let’s Get Married video and two sold-out Hollywood Bowl shows in October.

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Composição em três áreas mostra microfone e onda sonora, caderno de composição e discos com capas abstratas diante de um troféu musical dourado genérico.
U.S. Music Awards18/09/20266 min read

Grammy: what is the difference between Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year?

Record rewards the recording, Song rewards the composition and Album evaluates the complete project. See what is judged, who receives each award and the most common mistakes.

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  1. 01Oasis Live ’27 in the U.S.: registration, access codes and face-value resaleU.S. Tours and Concerts
  2. 02Metallica M72 in 2027: 12 new cities, presales and general onsale by local timeU.S. Tours and Concerts
  3. 03Noah Kahan on Amazon Music Live Sept. 24: how to watch his final U.S. showU.S. Tours and Concerts
  4. 04Charlie Puth cancels Australia and New Zealand tour dates: all 6 shows and refund guidanceU.S. Artists and Careers
  5. 05Billboard 200 vs. Hot 100: how an album can reach No. 1 without a No. 1 songU.S. Releases and Charts

U.S. Artists and Careers

Singers, bands, producers, and career paths that shape music in the United States.

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Representação editorial de um cantor e compositor de cabelos escuros ao piano de cauda em um palco, com violão e máscaras de teatro ao fundo.
U.S. Artists and Careers20/09/20266 min read

Duncan Sheik dies at 56: from “Barely Breathing” to “Spring Awakening”, his path through pop and theater

The singer and composer died on September 17, 2026. Revisit “Barely Breathing”, the awards for “Spring Awakening” and other key works.

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Charlie Puth em primeiro plano diante de uma paisagem de Sydney, com bandeira da Nova Zelândia, cases de turnê e documentos de viagem ao lado.
U.S. Artists and Careers19/09/20264 min read

Charlie Puth cancels Australia and New Zealand tour dates: all 6 shows and refund guidance

All six November 2026 dates were cancelled. See the cities, venues and what Ticketek, AXS and Ticketmaster NZ say about refunds.

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U.S. Releases and Charts

Singles, albums, collaborations, rankings, and movements on the leading music charts.

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Coroa dourada sobre discos de vinil ao lado de smartphone e fones, com rankings Billboard 200 e Hot 100 desfocados ao fundo.
U.S. Releases and Charts24/09/20266 min read

Billboard 200 vs. Hot 100: how an album can reach No. 1 without a No. 1 song

Learn why the Billboard 200 measures consumption of an entire album while the Hot 100 ranks individual songs using different signals.

Read article
Cantora genérica de costas entre estúdio de gravação, câmera de filmagem e palco iluminado diante de grande público.
U.S. Releases and Charts18/09/20263 min read

Miley Cyrus releases Bass Persuades today: 10 tracks, new video and Hollywood Bowl shows

Bass Persuades arrived on September 18, 2026 with 10 tracks, the Let’s Get Married video and two sold-out Hollywood Bowl shows in October.

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U.S. Music Awards

The Grammys, VMAs, and other awards explained through nominees, winners, rules, and context.

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Troféu musical dourado genérico em palco iluminado, com linha do tempo visual, microfone, disco e várias telas sugerindo transmissão multiplataforma.
U.S. Music Awards17/09/20264 min read

Grammy 2027: voting calendar, nominee date and new U.S. broadcast

See the voting dates, nominee announcement, who can vote and how ABC, Disney+ and Hulu will share the 2027 Grammy broadcast in the U.S.

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Cantora em palco iluminado em dourado ao lado de discos, microfone e troféu de gramofone, com caminho visual sobre elegibilidade ao Grammy de Artista Revelação.
U.S. Music Awards24/09/20267 min read

Grammy Best New Artist: how someone with several albums can still qualify

Several albums do not automatically block eligibility. The key question is when the artist's breakthrough occurred, along with entry limits and rules on prior nominations.

Read article
Composição em três áreas mostra microfone e onda sonora, caderno de composição e discos com capas abstratas diante de um troféu musical dourado genérico.
U.S. Music Awards18/09/20266 min read

Grammy: what is the difference between Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year?

Record rewards the recording, Song rewards the composition and Album evaluates the complete project. See what is judged, who receives each award and the most common mistakes.

Read article

U.S. Tours and Concerts

Tours, residencies, festivals, major performances, cancellations, and live-music market figures.

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Artista em palco diante de um mapa da América do Norte com rotas iluminadas, celular com tela de ingressos marcando 10:00 e elementos de viagem e shows.
U.S. Tours and Concerts18/09/20264 min read

Syd: Beard Tour general sale opens today at 10 a.m. local time; dates, cities and venues

The Beard Tour general sale opens Sep. 18 at 10 a.m. local time in each city. See the 21 headline dates, venues, Brasilia conversions and what to check before buying.

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Hans Zimmer ao teclado em um palco de arena, com orquestra, luzes azuis e douradas e grandes telas cinematográficas ao fundo.
U.S. Tours and Concerts17/09/20264 min read

Hans Zimmer Live 2027 in the US: 26 dates, cities and presale schedule

See the 26 Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level dates in the US and understand the Amex presale, artist presale and general onsale windows.

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Banda de rock se apresenta em palco com luzes azuis e âmbar, público em primeiro plano e montanhas projetadas ao fundo.
U.S. Tours and Concerts17/09/20266 min read

Death Cab for Cutie in 2027: new U.S. dates, cities, presale and general onsale

A guide to Death Cab for Cutie's 21 U.S. shows in 2027, including cities, venues, presale and general onsale timing, plus the Austin exception.

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Kenny Chesney toca violão em primeiro plano, com Eric Church e Sheryl Crow ao fundo, diante de um estádio lotado ao pôr do sol e chamadas da turnê de 2027.
U.S. Tours and Concerts17/09/20266 min read

Kenny Chesney 2027 tour: 19 stadiums, dates and how to buy tickets

A guide to all 19 Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 dates, guests, the Vibe Room presale, public onsale and local variations for choosing a city.

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U.S. music beyond the hit

USA Music Radar follows music in the United States from release to stage. The blog covers artists and bands, pop, hip-hop, rap, R&B, country, rock, metal, jazz, blues, gospel, electronic music, Latin music, and other scenes that are part of the American market.

We also follow charts, awards, tours, festivals, residencies, record labels, streaming, the industry, and events that change artists' careers.

On controversial topics, we distinguish confirmed facts, allegations, responses from those involved, and information that has not yet been verified. Rumors are not treated as news simply because they went viral.