'My heart's broken' Dolly Parton mourns the loss of Kenny Rogers
The star shared a video paying tribute to the country music legend.
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The smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer spanned jazz, folk, country and pop.
Music legend Kenny Rogers dies
"Kenny Rogers passed away at the age of 81," his family said in a statement.
And the band played on: NZSO to livestream a special free performance
"In extraordinary times...music becomes even more important in bringing people together."
Music industry comes together to support coronavirus-affected
NZ's music industry bodies are working to support artists, others affected by Covid-19.
Karl Puschmann: What a year this week has been...
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So Pop concerts cancelled
The promoters of the ultimate pop concert have deemed it infeasible for the show to go on.
Coronavirus: No bliss as Th' Dudes postpone national reunion tour
Dave Dobbyn says Th' Dudes will be back 'with a greater sense of being alive & healthy'.
Bono releases emotional song dedicated to quarantined Italians
"You can't touch but you can sing across rooftops."
Coronavirus claims iconic UK festival, and Eurovision
Taylor Swift was set to headline the festival's iconic 50th anniversary event.
The Great Indoors: All the best new albums to get you through
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Concerts are cancelled, so music stars are playing right in your living rooms
Artists act to sidestep bans on large gatherings.
Musicians perform over live stream for fans
With the spate of show cancellations due to COVID-19, musicians are getting creative.
Lady Gaga's bizarre naked Paper magazine cover
The singer stripped right down for a magazine cover celebrating her new album release.
Millions lost in music gigs in New Zealand and Australia
Cancelled events have resulted in huge losses for the music industry.
Violent Femmes announce new tour dates
The Violent Femmes announced new tour dates after postponing due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus: The National latest to postpone New Zealand tour dates
The band was set to play in Auckland in April.
Coronavirus: Alanis Morissette postpones New Zealand show
The Canadian Grammy award winner's visit is being rescheduled for later this year.
Here's how you can own Six60's instruments
Singer Matiu Walters auctioning jacket from Auckland gig to help music therapy charity.
Coronavirus: Violent Femmes postpone New Zealand tour
The Milwaukee group have been forced to postpone their shows until later this year.
Coronavirus: Entertainment options dwindling for Kiwis amid pandemic
Live entertainment options for Kiwis continue to dwindle amid concerns over the virus.
Coronavirus: Wellington's Homegrown music festival postponed
Organisers are "devastated" by the decision to postpone the festival.
Coronavirus: 'Sick' playlists to get through a pandemic
Songs like U Can't Touch This and Toxic are helping music fans get through quarantine.
Billie Eilish reveals chilling truth behind hit single
Eilish revealed she and her brother Finneas had a 'big argument' about the song.
Watch: Quarantined Italians sing from their balconies
Emotional scenes from locked-down towns in Italy show how isolated people pass the time.
Lizzie Marvelly: Don't stop the music at Eden Park
COMMENT: Economic and employment benefits of large-scale concerts are obvious.
Come on, feel the noise - why more New Zealanders are singing than ever before
Rugby is our national game but there's a surprising artistic pastime many more NZers do.
Pregnant Katy Perry flees Australia
The singer also cancelled a string of press interviews.
Mulan cinematic release delayed, concerts postponed
Concerts and the release of films have been delayed in New Zealand amid coronavirus fears.
My Chemical Romance postpone Auckland show
The emo-rockers were due to play the Outerfields at Western Springs.
Global concert industry in flux as coronavirus spreads
Each day more announcements roll in about canceled and postponed shows.
Reb Fountain: 'I really connected to songs that made me cry'
She shares how acts like The Topp Twins, Patti Smith, and more have influenced her music.
Celine Dion tested for coronavirus; concerts delayed
Doctors determined the star was suffering a 'common cold' and she has postponed shows.
Peter Jackson's new Beatles documentary arriving late 2020
Peter Jackson's new documentary paints the Beatles in a very different light.