Daily Music Headlines September 15, 2026

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It's Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 I'm Brian Ibbott, here are Music Headlines for Today. Wynton Marsalis premiered his Fifth Symphony, Liberty, at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. The symphony, written for the 250th anniversary of the United States, blends a jazz ensemble and a traditional orchestra. Marsalis aims to find solutions for the two ensembles to play together, creating a common meaning through their music. Robert Kraft banned Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows, citing anti-Semitic rhetoric and a free Palestine statement. Macklemore claims Kraft pressured venues. Kraft denies diminishing Palestinian suffering, but opposes selective advocacy. Nile Rodgers hosts a new podcast series, Before the Moment, which premieres today and explores pivotal moments in artists' lives and careers. The first six episodes feature Sienna Spiro, John Legend, Alex Warren, Miguel, and Goo Goo Dolls. Gabbie Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez, and Kai Faron Cordrey pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, conspiracy, and solicitation involving a dark web plot against Jack Avery. Prosecutors allege a funded scheme amid a custody dispute. Defense claims limited involvement.

Falling in Reverse released Joseph featuring Slipknot's Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian from System of a. Down, marking their first joint appearance. The song and Jensen known video include Ronnie Radke.

Oasis announced a 38-day 2027 tour with Richard Ashcroft, starting in Glasgow and ending at Knebworth and Slane Castle. Fans can register at oasisnet.com by Thursday to secure codes for UK sales on September 25th through the 27th. George Strait's 50 number ones reached 400 weeks on the Billboard 200, his longest charting release. It also surpassed 500 weeks on Top Country Albums, climbing toward the top 10

Styx announced a five-date winter 2027 residency at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas titled The Hits, focusing on fan favorites. Tickets begin presale today and general sale Friday via Ticketmaster. Lin-Manuel Miranda announced Rise Up, Hamilton, The Anthology for the 10th anniversary, releasing September 25th. The seven LP or five CD box set includes the original Broadway cast recording, the Hamilton mixtape, Hamildrops, the complete collection, and the Weird Al Yankovic Medley, the Hamilton Pocahontas. Mack Geiger transitioned from Queensland paramedic and ranch worker to Billboard Hot 100 hit maker with String By. Signed to Nashville Columbia Records, the neo-traditionalist completed a US tour and debuted at the Grand Ole Opry.

And finally, look out, Mariah. Ella Langley's Choosin Texas tied Mariah Carey's record with 22 Weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 Langley reacted with two words on Instagram, 22 Weeks with an emoji of a smiley face holding back tears and a mind blown emoji. The song leads the September 19th chart and earned nine CMA nominations. And it's Tuesday. Let's take a look at the top five albums on the Billboard chart. Number five, The Great Divide by Noah Kahan. Number four, Prima by Adela. Number three, I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallen. Number two, You Seem Pretty Sad for A Girl So In Love by Olivia Rodrigo and Holding Fast. Number one, Dandelion by Ella Langley. Want to be the first to hear about future live streams? Discuss the latest news, talk about music, and help shape the future of the show. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord at tiny.cc slash dmh Discord. For Hammond Chamberlain working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening. That's it for today. We'll catch you on the flip side.

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One more time. I got this, I got this.