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Lee Greenwood performs in Illinois in 1984. Released that spring to a modest chart showing, "God Bless the U.S.A." found staying power as political campaigns began to adopt it.

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'God Bless The U.S.A.,' A Country Anthem With Enduring Political Power

5:02am September 11, 2018

by Don Gonyea

Don Gonyea visits musician Lee Greenwood to talk about the song that, after three decades in political campaigns, might be more popular than "Hail to the Chief."

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Eminem performs during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood.

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Eminem Became A Parody Of Himself And Everybody's Laughing

4:49pm September 10, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

Now that Kamikaze's suicide mission is complete, how will Eminem resurrect his love for hip-hop?

Paul McCartney, onstage at Grand Central Station in New York on Sept. 7, 2018. The rock legend released his newest album, Egypt Station, the same day.

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The View From Inside Paul McCartney's 'Secret' Grand Central Station Show

3:57pm September 10, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The rock legend played hits, charmingly flubbed one classic and serenaded his wife in a release party for the record Egypt Station.

Octavian's latest mixtape SPACEMAN is available now.

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Octavian Takes Off With 'SPACEMAN' Mixtape

3:12pm September 10, 2018

by Sidney Madden

The East London rapper drops off his first project since being named one of NPR's Slingshot artists, playing hopscotch with trance, alternative R&B and hip-hop all at once.

Mike Farris performs on the AmericanaFest Day Stage at 6pm CT.

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Watch Mike Farris, Paul Thorn, The Black Lillies And More Live From AmericanaFest

10:00am September 10, 2018

by Bruce Warren

Catch all 6 Day Stage performances on day 1 of AmericanaFest from The Local in Nashville.

Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine has led opposition to Uganda's president, who has been in power since 1986. Wine says soldiers tortured him, but he will return to Uganda.

Bobi Wine Is Willing 'To Die Trying' To Win Freedom For Uganda

9:20am September 08, 2018

by James Doubek

Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine says he was tortured by soldiers. He was allowed to come to the U.S. for medical treatment, but says he's going to return to Uganda, despite the risks.

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The Family Blood Of St. Paul & The Broken Bones

8:05am September 08, 2018

NPR'S Scott Simon talks with Paul Janeway of the band St. Paul & The Broken Bones. The band's new album is Young Sick Camellia.

Mac Miller, seen here at NPR headquarters in August, died Friday at the age of 26.

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Mac Miller, Pittsburgh Rapper And Producer, Reportedly Dead At 26

9:33pm September 07, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Miller died of an apparent overdose in Los Angeles on Friday. The rapper had publicly battled with substance abuse throughout his career.

Susan van Rooyen and Moe Kekana of King James Group were behind the 2-Minute Shower Song project.

Singing In The Shower To Help Save Cape Town's Water

9:32pm September 07, 2018

In late 2017, the South African city — hit by a historic drought — faced the possibility it would have to shut off its water supply within six months. A musical challenge helped avert that disaster.

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Pittsburgh Rapper Mac Miller Reportedly Dead At 26

7:13pm September 07, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh-born rapper who developed a ravenous following over the course of five successful albums, died Friday of an apparent overdose in his San Fernando Valley home, multiple outlets have reported. He was 26.

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