Pop & Voices
New Orleans Guests Join Mumford & Sons for a Familiar Song
Mumford & Sons join Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste for an energetic “House of the Rising Sun.” The New Orleans appearance brings contrasting musical voices together around…
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Pop & Voices
Maren Morris Adds Harmony to Teddy Swims’s Ballad
Teddy Swims and Maren Morris give “Some Things I’ll Never Know” an intimate duet setting. Her harmonies meet his warm lead voice over quiet accompaniment, deepening the…
Pop & Voices
Trusova’s Skate Canada Gala Moves with “Unstoppable”
Alexandra Trusova brings dynamic movement to her Skate Canada gala. Set to “Unstoppable,” the exhibition connects athletic control with an energetic soundtrack, making the music visible across…
Rock & Alternative
Gaga and Metallica Share the Rehearsal Stage for “Moth Into Flame”
Lady Gaga joins Metallica for a fiery “Moth Into Flame.” Their contrasting voices meet inside the band’s driving arrangement, making the GRAMMY rehearsal a vivid record of…
Rock & Alternative
Dan Vasc Builds “Amazing Grace” Through Vocal Contrast
Dan Vasc turns “Amazing Grace” into a stirring rock ballad. His resonant singing moves from reflective phrases toward a fuller vocal sound, giving the traditional hymn a…
Instrumental & Classical
Romany’s Voice and David Gilmour’s Guitar Meet in Rehearsal
Romany and David Gilmour share a haunting “Between Two Points” in tour rehearsal. Her expressive lead and his guitar give the song an atmospheric shape, bringing a…
Rock & Alternative
Springsteen Works an Audience Request into a Band Performance
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band find their way into a joyful “You Never Can Tell.” The onstage preparation becomes part of the fun as the…
Rock & Alternative
Prince Takes the Lead in the Rock Hall’s Harrison Tribute
Prince’s expressive guitar takes flight during the Rock Hall tribute to George Harrison. Alongside Tom Petty and the ensemble, his “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” solo adds…
Rock & Alternative
Steve Perry Carries Journey’s Houston “Don’t Stop Believin’”
Steve Perry and Journey bring “Don’t Stop Believin’” to life in Houston in 1981. Piano, guitar and Perry’s ringing lead voice build a vibrant live performance, capturing…
Rock & Alternative
An Audience Sign Starts Springsteen’s “You Never Can Tell”
Bruce Springsteen turns an audience request into a joyful “You Never Can Tell.” As the E Street Band works out the arrangement onstage, the horns and rhythm…
Pop & Voices
Lambert and Lewis Share the Vocal Lines of “Girl Crush”
Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis bring contrasting voices together in an expressive “Girl Crush.” Their shared phrasing and harmonies give Little Big Town’s ballad a warm new…
Pop & Voices
Ye-lim Kim Follows “A Thousand Years” Across the Ice
Ye-lim Kim brings flowing movement to Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” at An Evening with Champions. Her expressive skating connects the ballad’s rising melody with a graceful…