Remembering Richard Smallwood (1948-2025): Gospel Without Compromise
Why Richard Smallwood’s Legacy Matters Beyond ‘I Love the Lord’ (January 1, 2026) – An icon of one of the most profoundly Black music genres has been lost. Richard Smallwood…
Music Jeopardy 34: What Year Is It Anyway? Name These Annum-Focused Titles Based on the Clues Given
(December 31, 2025) – Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to the 34th edition of Music Jeopardy! As always, the blog provides the clues… and you provide the responses. Each clue…
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Things My 1995 Self Would’ve Never Believed About Music in 2025
(December 30, 2025) – In 1995, many people were just discovering the Internet and its capabilities. By 2025, Billboard magazine was having to decide whether songs created with artificial intelligence…
Music Jeopardy 33: About That Christmas-Only Chart. Guess These Clues About Yuletide Classics on the Holiday 100!
December 24, 2025) – Welcome to the 33rd edition of Music Jeopardy! As always, the blog provides the clues… and you provide the responses. Each clue has point values —…
Billboard’s Streaming Overhaul in 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Artists, Charts, and the Industry
(December 18, 2025) – Two major changes are coming to how Billboard factors streaming into its charts beginning January 2026 — and both are already proving controversial. First, YouTube announced…