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- NZ Music Month / Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2026: Week 3 Highlights May 14, 2026 10:46 am We're merely halfway through NZ Music Month / Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa, yet it already feels like we've been at the centre of a whirlwind of sonic activity. The theme for 2026 is Our Sounds, Our Spaces, here's an updated selection of FREE …
- #culture: Che Fu Inducted Into NZ Music Hall Of Fame As Hip Hop Pioneer Honoured May 14, 2026 10:43 am Aotearoa hip hop icon Che Fu is set to be inducted into Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, recognising a career that helped reshape the sound and identity of New Zealand music. The induction will be celebrated at the 2026 …
- Gallatin High’s Lucy Alegria named National CMA Music Teachers of Excellence winner May 14, 2026 10:42 am Gallatin High School (GHS) chorus teacher Lucy Alegria has been named a recipient of the 2026 Music Teachers of Excellence (MTOE) award, given by the Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation. Alegria is one of 30 educators nationwide to be selected for …
- Former Old Town School of Folk Music teachers draw national talent to La Grange church with Wesley’s Place May 14, 2026 10:12 am La Grange resident Ed Ellis went from running a railroad in Colorado to being the driving force behind Wesley’s Place, a music venue within the First United Methodist Church of La Grange. Born in Paducah, Kentucky, Ellis spent his career in the railroad …
- Academy of Country Music Awards reveals lineup of presenters ahead of ceremony May 14, 2026 10:05 am The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards is set to bring a packed lineup of stars to Las Vegas this weekend, with Shania Twain leading the show as host. Organizers confirmed that presenters for this year’s ceremony will include Keith Urban, …
- Che Fu to Be Inducted Into New Zealand Music Hall of Fame May 14, 2026 10:04 am Che Fu will be the newest inductee into the Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Announced by Recorded Music NZ today (May 14th), the Aotearoa hip-hop legend will be officially inducted at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards …
- Music 37m ago National Recording Registry 2026 picks Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Weezer Read story May 14, 2026 9:51 am May 14, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET There aren’t many lists left for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to conquer, but the music of both is being honored among the 25 songs, albums and sounds being immortalized on the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry …
- Teacher's Corner: “Rock the Hawk” and beyond: Erika Benschoter brings music to life May 14, 2026 9:36 am Built on a strong foundation in rhythm and melody, Erika Benschoter’s 12-year journey as a music teacher began long before she entered her own classroom. Raised in Sioux Center Iowa, Benschoter was surrounded by music from a young age. Her father sang in …
- Music for Masada House in Farmington drew more than 200 attendees Saturday May 14, 2026 9:13 am Fundraiser deemed great success by organizers Breezin’ closed out the evening of music, food and fun. (David Edward Albright/Tri-City Record) × Masada House drew its largest crowd yet on Saturday night, packing the Farmington Civic Center for a record‑ …
- Music Students Take the Stage for 2026 Spring Piano Recital May 14, 2026 9:05 am The sanctuary of the Atoka First Methodist Church was filled with music recently as students and adult performers hosted their annual spring recitals. Under the direction of teacher Malinda Durbin, the programs highlighted a diverse range of musical styles …