Daily Music Headlines September 15, 2026

Wynton Marsalis premiered his Fifth Symphony, “Liberty,” at Wolf Trap. Written for America’s 250th anniversary, it combines jazz ensemble and traditional orchestra.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/music/wynton-marsalis-liberty-symphony.html

Robert Kraft barred Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows over alleged antisemitic rhetoric and a “Free Palestine” statement. Macklemore says Kraft pressured venues; Kraft denies it.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-robert-kraft-statement-1235626352/

Nile Rodgers launches “Before the Moment,” a podcast exploring pivotal moments in artists’ careers. First guests include Sienna Spiro, John Legend, Alex Warren, Miguel and Goo Goo Dolls.

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/nile-rodgers-iheartmedias-before-the-moment-podcast-1236862129/

Gabbie Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez and Kai Faron Cordrey pleaded not guilty to charges tied to an alleged dark-web plot against Jack Avery amid a custody dispute.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tiktok-gabbie-gonzalez-arraigned-why-dont-we-jack-avery-1235626190/

Falling in Reverse released “Joseph,” featuring Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian in their first joint appearance.

https://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-joseph-corey-taylor-serj-tankian-lyrics/

Oasis announced a 38-date 2027 tour with Richard Ashcroft, ending at Knebworth and Slane Castle. UK sales begin September 25–27.

https://diymag.com/news/oasis-announce-2027-live-return-with-38-date-world-tour

George Strait’s 50 Number Ones reached 400 weeks on the Billboard 200 and surpassed 500 weeks on Top Country Albums.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2026/09/14/george-strait-hits-a-chart-milestone-few-country-acts-will-reach/

Styx announced a five-date winter 2027 Las Vegas residency, “The Hits,” at the Venetian Theatre.

https://consequence.net/2026/09/styx-las-vegas-residency-winter-2027/

Lin-Manuel Miranda announced Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology for Hamilton’s 10th anniversary. The 7-LP/5-CD set arrives September 25.

https://consequence.net/2026/09/hamilton-rise-up-anthology-10th-anniversary-box-set/

Australian paramedic and ranch worker Mack Geiger became a Billboard Hot 100 hitmaker with “String By,” signed to Nashville/Columbia Records and making his Grand Ole Opry debut.

https://www.billboard.com/music/country/mack-geiger-billboard-up-and-comer-country-september-1236339441/

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” tied Mariah Carey’s record with 22 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and earned nine CMA nominations.

https://www.billboard.com/music/country/ella-langley-ties-mariah-carey-hot-100-record-reaction-1236339851/

Top 5 Albums:

5. The Great Divide — Noah Kahan

4. Prima — Adela

3. I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen

2. You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love — Olivia Rodrigo