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Xfinity signs on as founding partner for Chicago Street Race

NASCAR continues to ring up major sponsors for the inaugural Chicago Street Race, with Xfinity added to the lineup in advance of the July Fourth weekend event.Announced as a founding partner Thursday, Xfinity will have official presenting, marketing and promotional rights for the first street course in NASCAR's 75-year history.

Chicago Tribune

NASCAR adds Blue Cross as second promotional partner for Chicago Street Race

Three months before the green flag turns Grant Park into a pop-up urban racecourse, the NASCAR promotional engine is revving up for the inaugural Chicago Street Race.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois was named a founding partner Tuesday for the racing and entertainment event July Fourth weekend, joining McDonald's as a major Chicago sponsor.

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Did the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Gasp) Get It Right?

Image Perhaps making the Rock Hall made Sheryl Crow happy (which can't be that bad).Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times I don't have much reverence for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a shadowy and arbitrary institution founded by record executives and music industry influencers who have historically hewed to a pretty narrow definition of rock 'n' roll.

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Kate Bush, Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson Voted Into Rock Hall of Fame

The reclusive (but freshly relevant) experimental pop singer Kate Bush, the one-of-one rapper Missy Elliott and the 90-year-old country stalwart Willie Nelson are among this year's genre-spanning inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The organization behind the museum and annual ceremony announced the lineup on Wednesday, underlining how the new class reflected the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll.

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Jack Daniel's tells Supreme Court its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels

This is not a dog toy.The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case Wednesday pitting the whiskey giant with a dog toy maker who parodies the brand.Scott Olson/Getty Images At the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, one side will be talking about its iconic liquor bottle as its valued trademark.The other side will be talking about parody and free expression.

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Presenting At Country Music Association Awards

Now that it's officially the offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mookie Betts is back in his home state of Tennessee to be among the presenters at the 56th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.The awards, hosted by country music star Luke Bryan, and National Football League Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, are set to take place on Wednesday, November 9, at Bridgestone Arena.

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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Presenting At Country Music Association Awards

Now that it's officially the offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mookie Betts is back in his home state of Tennessee to be among the presenters at the 56th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.The awards, hosted by country music star Luke Bryan, and National Football League Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, are set to take place on Wednesday, November 9, at Bridgestone Arena.

New York Daily News

HEAR IT: Lindsay Lohan releases new rendition of 'Jingle Bell Rock' for Netflix rom-com, 'Falling for Christmas'

Lindsay Lohan is giving "Mean Girls" fans an early Christmas present.The 36-year star of the popular 2004 high school comedy has released a new version of the holiday classic "Jingle Bell Rock" to coincide with her starring role in Netflix's upcoming "Falling for Christmas."

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Willie Nelson's 90th birthday concerts feature once-in-a-lifetime' lineup of stars

Dozens of artists and thousands of fans will come together at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on April 29-30 to wish country music icon Willie Nelson a very happy birthday.The On the Road Again singer-songwriter, musician and political activist turns 90 on Saturday, April 29 and several of his famous friends and longtime collaborators will be performing alongside him during a special concert to mark the occasion.

Chicago Tribune

Fast-food giant McDonald's named founding promotional partner of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Expect to see a lot of McDonald's logos at the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race during July Fourth weekend in Grant Park.The fast-food giant was named a founding promotional partner Wednesday of the two-day racing and entertainment event, which will give Chicago-based McDonald's a highly visible presence throughout the pop-up racecourse.

Chicago Tribune

NASCAR Chicago Street Race announces July Fourth concert lineup, general ticket sales

The soundtrack to the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race, which is set to turn Grant Park into a pop-up racecourse during July Fourth weekend, will include more than screeching tires and roaring engines.In addition to 200-mph race cars, the two-day event will feature full-length concerts ranging from country to electronic dance, headlined by Miranda Lambert, The Chainsmokers and The Black Crowes, NASCAR announced Wednesday.

Nytimes

Loretta Lynn Didn't Pretty Things Up

The country star sang about desire, cheating, heartache and righteous revenge in three-minute vignettes that depicted lives she knew and understood.

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Grammy nominations 2023: List of nominees

LOS ANGELES A partial list of nominees in the top categories at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, announced Tuesday by The Recording Academy.Album of the year: Voyage, ABBA; 30, Adele; Un Verano Sin Ti, Bad Bunny; Renaissance, Beyonce; Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe), Mary J. Blige; In These Silent Days, Brandi Carlile; Music of the Spheres, Coldplay; Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar; Special, Lizzo; Harry's House, Harry Styles.

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CMA Awards honor Loretta Lynn, 'Buy Dirt' wins song honor

NASHVILLE, Tenn.The Country Music Association Awards have opened with Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire playing tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn.The superstar trio performed a medley of Lynn's hits including You Ain't Woman Enough, Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' and Coal Miner's Daughter as images of Lynn were projected behind them and audience members sang along.

Vulture

Loretta Lynn, Country Legend, Dead at 90

Loretta Lynn, whose raw and feminist country songs influenced generations of performers, died at the age of 90.

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The Best Albums of 2022 So Far

While the rise of digital music has prioritized the playlist, the albumthe collection of songs unified by a singular concept, or a moment in timestill can carry a lot of weight with listeners in 2022.

Towleroad Gay News

DJ Khaled, Dove Cameron, More! Best Dressed Celebs Arrive At The Billboard Music Awards - Towleroad Gay News

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards show is here!

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Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, Kanye West early winners at Billboard Music Awards

Rodrigo and West, known as Ye, both have taken home the most awards with six during a non-televised ceremony on Sunday.

Eater Nashville

Garth Brooks's New Nashville Bar Will Also House a Police Station

A press release from Nashville mayor John Cooper this week announced that in addition to three floors, live music stages, and multiple bars, Garth Brooks's forthcoming downtown entertainment venue, Friends in Low Places, will feature a Metro Nashville Police Department substation.

Independent

Kanye, Olivia Rodrigo and Drake early winners at Billboard Music Awards

Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West and Drake were already big winners before the Billboard Music Awards officially began.

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