Daily Music Headlines January 28, 2026

Morgan Wade and Carter Faith have dropped off the Rock the Country tour, following Ludacris’ earlier removal, leaving Kid Rock and Jason Aldean headlining the eight-city U.S. run.

billboard.com

BMG founder Hartwig Masuch has joined Swedish startup Hyph, a remix-focused music platform launched in 2025 that offers a free sound catalogue with optional commercial release subscriptions.

musically.com

Jeff Buckley’s “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” has entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 97 nearly 30 years after his death, driven by renewed popularity on TikTok.

rollingstone.com

Philip Glass has withdrawn his Symphony No. 15, Lincoln, from the Kennedy Center, citing a conflict between the work’s message and the institution’s current direction under Trump-approved leadership.

musicradar.com

Benson Boone will make his Super Bowl commercial debut in an Instacart ad alongside Ben Stiller, and says he is excited for Bad Bunny’s halftime show to reach a new audience.

billboard.com

Spotify paid $11 billion in royalties in 2025, bringing total payouts to $70 billion, with half of last year’s payments going to independent artists and labels.

hollywoodreporter.com

Wilco announced their 2026 tour, An Evening With Wilco, beginning in April with U.S. and European dates, with presales starting today and general sales on Friday.

ultimateclassicrock.com

Billboard Hot Alternative Songs Chart

5. Punk Rocky - A$AP Rocky

4. 12 to 12 - Sombr

3. Nice to Meet You - Myles Smith

2. End of Beginning - Djo