At the 2025 ASCAP Nashville Songwriters Celebration, Ashley Gorley earned his twelfth Country Songwriter of the Year title while Shaboozey also claimed top honors. Their success underscores the vibrant creativity fueling Nashville’s music scene.

Madonna is reuniting with Warner Records to release a new dance album planned for next year. Publications across the music world confirm teasing artwork, a working album title, and the pop icon’s promise of more details to come.

John Lydon, famously known as Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols, is still taking the stage at 69. However, he believes it’s time for fellow music legends the Rolling Stones to step away from the spotlight. “By all means, the Rolling Stones should retire,” Lydon remarked during a recent interview.