It's one of the most unexpected stories you're likely to hear today: Ella Langley's smash hit "Choosin' Texas" owes its existence to Miranda Lambert's pet kangaroo. The two helped author the #1 song ...

Many artists use unconventional canvases for their work. Instead of paper or traditional art tools, they choose unique ...

HARDY opens up about his unusual pre-fame job and how it shaped his songwriting for songs like "Six Feet Under." ...

In an exclusive essay, author Brian Platzer writes of Mr. Keating, the influential teacher who inspired his new novel 'The Optimists' ...

Although Carpenter didn’t take home any Grammys this year, she received six nominations, including Song of the Year (“Manchild”) and Album of the Year (“Man’s Best Friend”). Prior to incurring the ...

This week’s Indie Basement Classic is a DC shoegaze/indiepop gem from 1994 that has just gotten the deluxe reissue treatment.

It's been more than 45 years since Robert Cray released his first album, and since then the guitarist and singer has released 19 more albums, won five Grammy Awards -- and appeared in "Animal House." ...

'The Fall-Off' has the city buzzing, and J. Cole is bringing his tour home. Plus, a look at The Fayetteville Observer's other top stories of the week.

Building analog bags is a big trend for 2026. Read about our editor's experience of digital minimalism and living a more analog life.

This is what true love looks like, folks!

The Roald Dahl Story Company's puppet-infused adaptation of The Enormous Crocodile comes to the Studebaker Theater.

Twenty-six-year-old Amber Glenn is proudly a part of the iconic Team USA “Blade Angels” trio with Alysa Liu and Isabeau ...