Loretta Lynne

Bob Weir, guitarist, vocalist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, has died aged 78. His family confirmed that Weir passed peacefully on January 10, 2026, following complications from underlying lung issues. He had been diagnosed with cancer in mid-2025 and had successfully completed treatment.

At 86, Mavis Staples is still proving that the power of song can change the world. The soul, gospel and civil rights icon will release her new album Sad And Beautiful World on 7 November 2025, an extraordinary project that spans seven decades of the American songbook while showcasing her timeless voice and message of unity.

American neo-folk artist Ani DiFranco will return to Australia for the first time in a decade with a quick run of shows across the country.