Daily Music Headlines September 23rd, 2026

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” sets a Billboard Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Billboard

California designates September 25 as Dolly Parton Day, honoring her music and Imagination Library literacy work. Nashville and other cities are also celebrating. 97.7 Rocks

Apple opens the 600-capacity Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea Power Station, with spatial sound, recording studios and multicamera video production. Apple

Bret Michaels announces comeback shows following kidney stone surgery and a recovery break. His return begins October 16 in Portage, Indiana, with more dates in November. WLAV

Drake releases the “Quebec” video on YouTube following his FOMO film debut, featuring his trophy collection and a Montreal skyline backdrop. Billboard Canada

Sammy Hagar says his current Las Vegas residency will likely be his last Van Halen-focused run as he looks toward performing more of his broader catalog. 97.7 Rocks

Quiet Riot names 23-year-old John Torra its new singer, replacing Jizzy Pearl after more than 700 submissions. His first shows begin this fall. 97.7 Rocks

CHVRCHES returns with “Roses,” its first new single in three years. mxdwn

Top 5: Songs about Texas

• 5: George Strait — “All My Ex’s Live in Texas”
• 4: Lyle Lovett — “That’s Right You’re Not from Texas”
• 3: Stevie Ray Vaughan — “Texas Flood”
• 2: Traditional — “Deep in the Heart of Texas”
• 1: ZZ Top — “La Grange”

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