When it comes to powerful artistry, few can match the intensity of Brittany Howard. Over the past decade, we’ve seen her bring her signature Southern belt to the Alabama Shakes, her intimate songwriting to her first solo record, and now, her boundary-pushing genre experimentation on her new album What Now. The record, which drops on Friday, February 9th, con ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Mar 2024
Brittany Howard Sings Through the Pangs of New Love
Brittany Howard, the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, makes vibrant, dynamic music about love.As the frontwoman of the band Alabama Shakes, she was celebrated for the power and emotionality of her voice. When she began her solo career in 2019 with “Jaime,” an album named af ... Show More
30m 36s
Dec 2020
December 2nd - Taylor Swift's Clip of a Re-Recorded 'Love Story,' Britney Spears' Unreleased Single 'Swimming In The Stars' & New 'BTS Law' in South Korea
Britney Spears drops a previously unreleased single 'Swimming In The Stars' in celebration of her birthday, Taylor Swift gives us a preview of her re-recorded music in a new clip and BTS inspires a new law in South Korea. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music sto ... Show More
3m 53s
Mar 2023
'Hannah Montana' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Hits, High and Lows,
We discuss Miley Cyrus' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation,' including her smash 'Flowers' – and look back at her whole wild career path, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 12m
May 2022
May 6th - Bad Bunny, Jack Harlow, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga & Doja Cat All Release New Music, BTS Reveal Lead Single 'Yet To Come' & Cover Art For Upcoming Anthology Album 'Proof' & Britney Spears Hides Her Baby Bump With Her Birthday Suit
Bad Bunny releases his new summer album 'Un Verano Sin Ti' which features collaborations with Rauw Alejandro, Jhay Cortez, and more! Jack Harlow releases his highly anticipated debut album 'Come Home The Kids Miss You' featuring collaborations with Drake, Justin Timberlake, Pharr ... Show More
4m 56s
Jun 2021
June 29th – Halsey Announces New Album, Christina Aguilera Supports #FreeBritney & Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin Celebrate Pride Month
Halsey announces her fourth studio album 'If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power,' Christina Aguilera sends love and support to Britney Spears following her conservatorship testimony, and Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin have Pride Month moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
5m 40s
Nov 2021
Britney Spears Is Free of Her Conservatorship, But What's Next?
On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie and Keith discuss news of how Britney Spears' nearly 14-year conservatorship was terminated by a judge -- and what happens next for the superstar. Plus, the team dives into the release of Taylor Swift's re-recorded "Red" album. In a ... Show More
50m 52s
Oct 2023
Oct 24 - Shocking Details From Britney Spears’ Memoirs, Megan Thee Stallion Teases New Music & More
We run down all the shocking details and bombshells from Britney Spears’ highly anticipated memoir ‘The Woman in Me,’ Megan Thee Stallion teases new music in a snake themed teaser, Kelly Clarkson kicks off the newest season of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ with a cover of Christina A ... Show More
9m 39s