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Peso Pluma and other corridos tumbados artists have placed Mexican music in the spotlight on the world stage.

Corridos Tumbados: The Rise of Mexican Urban Ballads

Ozong Agborsangaya, Staff Editor October 31, 2024

For generations, the corrido, a traditional Mexican song style, has been an integral part of storytelling in Mexican culture. Originating in the 19th century, corridos often told the stories of both...

Country music legend Kris Kristofferson passed away Sept. 28 at the age of 88.

Country Music Legend Kris Kristofferson Passes Away at 88

David Waters, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Legendary country music star Kris Kristofferson passed away on Sept. 28 at the age of 88. Kristofferson leaves behind a legacy of both songwriting and performing. He released 18 studio albums, the last...

Amanda Bateman's harp is set up before she plays her junior recital at UNG’s Gainesville campus.

Amanda Batemans ‘Mountains Were Made for Music’

Dallas Stephenson, Staff writer October 1, 2024

Amanda Bateman, senior music major at the University of North Georgia, performed at UNG’s Gainesville campus on Sept. 25 at the Ed Cabell Theatre from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. to show off her skills as a harpist....

George Gerswhin's compositions were brought to life in the Hoag Auditorium by Dr. Joe Chapman on Sept. 21.

“A Night with Gershwin” Celebrates 100 Years of Timeless Classics

Alli Clark, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

On Sept. 21, the vibrant sounds of George Gershwin were brought to life in the Hoag Auditorium on the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus from 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Audience members were treated...

Charli XCX is Getting BRAT-ty This Summer

Colin McCollough April 24, 2024

On Feb. 28, 2024, Charli XCX announced her eighth studio album titled "BRAT." Alongside the album announcement, she released the lead single "Von Dutch," a song that taunts her haters and lays out the...

Chappell Roan

A Midwest Princess’ Exponential Rise

Colin McCollough April 18, 2024

Kayleigh Amstutz began her career as Chappell Roan in September of 2017 with her EP “School Nights.” Over the course of the next six years, she would release a slow trickle of singles leading up to...

March Music in Review

March Music in Review

Colin McCollough April 2, 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a big year in music with many powerhouse artists planning to release albums. Some big releases have hit the mainstream in March, starting with Underdressed at the Symphony by Faye...

Morgan Wallen on tour.

Morgan Wallen Speaks Out

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Editor February 29, 2024

Morgan Wallen, country artist, just recently won 11 Billboard Music awards while currently on his One Night at a Time tour. His fame has grown tremendously since 2015 when Wallen’s five-star Stand...

Steady the Wave

Alt Rock, Surfing, and Steady the Wave

Colin McCollough January 30, 2024

On Jan. 27, Canopy + the Roots welcomed local band Steady the Wave back for a second performance in the space. The setlist contained originals, faithful covers and performances of unreleased tracks. Their...

Photo by Ashlee Engel

The Era of Taylor Swift

Sydney Velchek December 7, 2023

Taylor Swift is Time Magazine’s 2023 “Person of the Year.” She was also named the most-streamed artist globally by Spotify with 26.1 billion streams since Jan. 1. According to Forbes, she has a net...

Mariah Carey Spreads Holiday Cheer with "Merry Christmas One and All" Tour

Mariah Carey Spreads Holiday Cheer with “Merry Christmas One and All” Tour

Stillman Blaylock, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The queen of Christmas is back and ready to spread joy and festive vibes across the globe. Mariah Carey, the iconic singer known for her powerful vocals and timeless holiday classics, has recently announced...

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Avenged Sevenfold Brings “Life Is But a Dream… Tour” to Georgia

Cannon Crompton October 20, 2023

For the first time in six years, California based hard rock band, Avenged Sevenfold performed in Georgia. In support of their latest album that came out in June, “Life Is But A Dream…,” the band...

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