Senior living communities keep their residents active by offering things like bingo and bringing in outside entertainment. But at one Rockford facility the highlight is its homegrown choir. WNIJ’s ...

As the world knows, KOST (103.5 FM) totally dominates the ratings during the period that they play Christmas tunes. This year was no exception. But due to the oddity of the calendar vis-à-vis the ...

Simply Sophisticated revelers bring pinks and blues into the mix during the 2026 Adults’ Parade Saturday on St. Croix. (Source photo by Kit MacAvoy) Even as regional air travel disruptions rippled ...

From Run-DMC’s Queens classic to De La Soul’s subversive storytelling, to “Trap Christmas”…rap has always celebrated the holidays on its own terms. Christmas in Hip-Hop has never been ...

Black artists have contributed to the most vital Christmas music of our time through soulful classics and energetic R&B holiday songs. These songs are more than just soundtracks for the holidays. They ...

Country music's Christmas songs are like side dishes at your fancy holiday dinner. Most country fans reach for the standards, but a few will always prefer those specialty treats. Others you may simply ...

Dec. 24 (UPI) --Christmas music often brings to mind familiar carols and pop standards that return every December. But over the years, artists across punk, indie, hip-hop and alternative rock have ...

For decades, country music has been able to provide a playlist for any situation, including the holidays. Some of the best songs are by country artists, including these four songs, which are among the ...

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Christmas music fills the air every December, but much of what dominates playlists is remakes of familiar classics. For listeners searching for holiday tracks that feel fresh yet still capture the ...