Daily Music Headlines September 8, 2026

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It's Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 I'm Brian Ibbott. Here are your music headlines for today. Their back CD sales surged in the first half of 2026 with 17.5 million units sold, a 45.7 percent increase from the previous year. This growth is attributed to special editions from K-pop acts and the collectible nature of CDs among younger generations. Despite this resurgence, streaming revenue continued to grow, reaching $4.9 billion.

Country music in 2026 has embraced a newfound openness about sexuality, with artists like Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green leading the charge. This shift, influenced by factors like loneliness and economic uncertainty, is evident in songs that openly discuss desire and pleasure, often with a touch of humor and camp. While this trend has been largely embraced, there is a call for more diverse representation, including openly queer artists in this space.

Rosanne Cash has postponed her next three shows in Wyoming and Montana due to a quote, unforeseen medical emergency. Her management stated that she is recovering under her doctor's supervision and anticipates returning to the road on September 19th for a show in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dan Deacon released a soundtrack for the HBO Max documentary series, The Dark Wizard, about free climber Dean Potter. The soundtrack captures the intensity of Potter's life and the darker aspects of his psyche. Iron Maiden's Run For Your Lives 50th Anniversary Tour kicked off in the US., the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. The tour features a set list focused on their classic era, a new video wall replacing physical backdrops, and Simon Dawson on drums succeeding Nicco McBrain. The opening act is Anthrax, with Megadeth joining on select dates.

The Earls Scruggs Music Festival in Mill Spring, North Carolina featured performances by The Earls of Leicester and Béla Fleck. The Earls of Leicester, a bluegrass supergroup, honored the legacy of Flatt & Scruggs with a set of classic songs. Béla Fleck, a renowned banjo virtuoso, delivered a captivating performance showcasing his innovative approach to the instrument. Carrie Underwood surprised fans at Iowa's Velocity Festival with a set of new metal covers, including Limp Bizkit's Break Stuff. The performance, which also featured songs by Linkin Park and Papa Roach, received mixed reactions online. Underwood, known for her rock and metal influences, has previously performed with acts like Guns N Roses and Motley Crue. Macklemore is facing backlash from the Israeli-American Council after making a Free Palestine plea during his opening set for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium. The organization has launched a petition calling for his removal from the tour, arguing that the concert platform should not be used for political agendas. Macklemore has been vocal in his support for Palestinians, releasing the protest song Heinz Hall in May, 2024

Finally, Jisoo's new solo single, Click, topped Billboard's new music poll, receiving over 50 percent of the vote. The song, accompanied by a Joseph Khan-directed music video, follows Jisoo's 2025 debut mini album and her recent single with Zayn. Lisa's solo song, SaWaDiKa, came in second place with nearly 45 percent of the vote.

And it's Tuesday. Let's take a look at the top five albums on the Billboard chart. Number five, Ultimate, Dolly Parton. Number four, I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallen. Number three, You Seem Pretty Sad for Girl So In Love by Olivia Rodrigo. Number two, Dandelion by Ella Langley. And number one, In Hypen with The Sin Bliss.

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