HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Tommy Overstreet, a country music artist who had several hits in the 1970s, has died at age 78.

Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas seem serious about the communal aspect of Roister, their not-ready-to-open restaurant that's to feature loud music shared by tables bunched close together. Now management's asking patrons to contribute to Roister's playlist, asking for songs via Spotify.

Adele's long-awaited album is leading a flurry of major releases in the coming weeks that could determine whether 2015 marks a rebound for a slow-growing recorded music industry. Two acts with ecstatic young followings, Justin Bieber and One Direction, will both put out albums on November 13, and more established chart-toppers Coldplay and Rihanna have hinted at releases in time for holiday shoppers. Industry watchers expect Adele to be 2015's crucial artist when "25," her first album in nearly five years, goes on sale globally on November 20.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coffee, guitars and buses will keep the cast and crew running behind the scenes at the 49th annual Country Music Association Awards, airing live Wednesday on ABC Television (8 p.m. Eastern) from the Bridgestone Arena.

NEW YORK (AP) — It may be Puff Daddy's birthday, but the music mogul is giving out the gifts: The rapper is planning to release free music on Wednesday.

Facing the world each morning can be difficult when you live with a mental illness. Depression, specifically, can make everyday tasks seem daunting. Getting out of bed and out the door can be a major accomplishment. And although music can’t cure depression (we wish), it’s scientifically proven to reduce stress and even depressive symptoms.

iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending Nov. 1, 2015:

NEW YORK (AP) — Duets will take center stage at the American Music Awards.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Hunt may be celebrating the one-year anniversary of his debut album, but most of the songs from "Montevallo" have been living online since 2013.

“The effect of music on the brain or body depends in part on its genre,” Frank A. Russo, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Ryerson University, tells Yahoo Health. Research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology shows that listening to upbeat music improves mood, with one catch — it only works if you have the desire to be happy. Test subjects who listened to the upbeat music without feeling an urge to be happy did not see their moods change.

The online music service is back after a four-year absence with a local lineup that includes Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara.

Our guide to this week's (and last week's) album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Kendrick Lamar, Grimes, and Joanna Newsom, plus brand new streaming music from Karen O, Bob Dylan, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic