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Ashley Cooke: In conversation with country music’s biggest rising starAshley Cooke is one of the fastest-rising stars in country music. We follow her journey from her time in college studying marketing and corporate communications to her return to music with “Baby Blues.” We talk everything there is to know about her new self-titled album, including the tales, influences, and the steps she took to...The Morning ShowAug 10
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Longest musical composition changes chordImagine attending a musical performance knowing you’ll never hear the end of it. There’s a concert playing right now in Germany that’s scheduled to go on for the next 600 years — and the show consists of just one song. Heidi Petracek reports on the epic composition and a recent change of tune.WorldAug 7
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Iconic Calgary music venue celebrates 120 yearsOne of Calgary’s iconic music venues will be celebrating 120 years of history over the weekend with an event featuring a wide variety of genres and more than a dozen artists.Aug 13
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Jay Douglas, Toronto’s musical Renaissance manJay Douglas is known as the King of Reggae and has spent decades helping shape Canada’s reggae, soul, and blues scene. Douglas continues to perform inspiring generations of Canadian musicians along the way. Susan Hay has the story.Aug 6
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Stephan Moccio’s new music and enduring relationship with Celine DionStephan Moccio has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry; from Miley Cyrus to The Weeknd. Now, the Oscar and Grammy-nominated composer is back with his fourth studio album, ‘Scenes from a Velvet Room.” Moccio joins us to discuss how his introspection as a young person in Toronto inspired his latest...The Morning ShowAug 18
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Metal music takes over DrumhellerIf metal is your music of choice, Drumheller is the place to be this weekend. The Loud as Hell open air festival showcases a diverse roster of independent and signed acts from across North America. Cyn Mercredi with the festival shared details with Global News Morning Edmonton.Global News Morning EdmontonJul 27
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Jake David Smith on Bringing The Great Gatsby Musical to TorontoWhat makes Jay Gatsby one of literature’s most fascinating characters? Jake David Smith, who stars as the mysterious millionaire in The Great Gatsby musical, chats with Liem Vu to discuss stepping into the iconic role, what the stage version reveals about Gatsby that audiences have never seen before, and the lavish Broadway production bringing Roaring...Global News at 6 TorontoAug 4
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B.C. wildfires: Summerland resident loses home, music venue, and animal sanctuaryMore crews have arrived in B.C.’s Okanagan region to help fight the Bald Range wildfire, which measures more than 18,000 hectares and is still burning out of control. In the blaze, Summerland resident Craig Milton lost not only his home, but a live concert venue, and animal sanctuary — along with decades worth of memories....CanadaAug 12
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There’s a Scientific Reason Why Music Sounds Better When You’re DrivingWhy do your favourite songs sound even better behind the wheel? The answer lies in your brain, road noise, rhythm, and a little science.Ongoing History of New MusicAug 5
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Metric’s 2007 Vision for the Future of Music Was Ahead of Its TimeMetric looked ahead in this 2007 interview, discussing Fantasies, creating music for the future, and why they refused to look back.EntertainmentJul 29
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‘Mamma Mia!’ Is Back: Grant Reynolds on Why the ABBA Musical Never Gets OldPacked with ABBA’s greatest hits and a heartwarming story, Mamma Mia! has become one of the world’s most successful musicals. Grant Reynolds, who stars as Sky, tells Liem Vu why audiences keep coming back, what it’s like performing crowd favourites like “Voulez-Vous,” and why the show remains a feel-good favourite for every generation.EntertainmentAug 6
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Musical based on 1930s radio event wraps up FringeThe 2026 edition of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival wraps up this weekend. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to the stars of ‘Panic – A Live Radio Musical’, which is all about a famous 1930s incident on live radio.EntertainmentJul 24
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OSHEAGA Music and Arts FestivalSummer in Montreal means festival season and two of the biggest events are just around the corner. Osheaga returns to Parc Jean-Drapeau for its 19th edition, followed by Île Soniq, which has grown into one of the biggest electronic music festivals in North America. Global News Morning host Laura Casella finds out more with Evelyne...Global News Morning MontrealJul 13
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Peterborough music scene divided on use of AI for concert postersA debate over AI-generated concert posters has struck a chord in Peterborough’s music scene, sparking a creative clash. With thousands of reactions online, one local designer is now offering area musicians an affordable, human-made alternative. Marc Woodhouse has the story.EnvironmentJul 17
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The 1st-ever photo online involved musicBefore selfies and social media, a band made internet history. Here’s how Les Horribles Cernettes were in the first photo ever posted online.EntertainmentJul 15
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Music choices reshape your brain, research revealsYour favourite songs change your brain in ways you never expected. New research reveals music physically reshapes neural pathways – particularly for musicians themselves.EntertainmentJul 14
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Arrested as a teen, Kurt Cobain unknowingly produced a valuable piece of music historyAs a teenager, Kurt Cobain had his fair share of run-ins with the police. But little did he know, a fingerprint card – taken by the Washington Department of Police after he was arrested for public intoxication at the age of 19 – would eventually become a highly-sought-after piece of music memorabilia with an impressive...EntertainmentJul 14
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Bonnie Tyler, 1980s music icon, dies at 75Bonnie Tyler, the singer best known for her power ballad ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at age 75. Heidi Petracek looks back on how Tyler’s talent and powerful voice helped her become a music icon.Global NationalJul 9
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Canadian Pop-Rock band TRIBZ creating music on their own termsTRIBZ is a Hamilton pop-rock group that’s back in the spotlight not reliving the past, but making music on their own terms. Susan Hay has the story.EntertainmentJul 9
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Music Monday: Freya MillikinWe check in with emerging singer-songwriter Freya Millikin and get a live version of her latest song called “Where I Stand.”EntertainmentJun 29