From Beyoncé’s powerhouse vocals to Taylor Swift’s first headlining tour, some of the world’s most influential musicians have taken the stage in casinos that double as world-class entertainment ...

These influential cities played pivotal roles in the rise of icons like Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, and Hank Williams—yet still live in the shadow of more well-known music hubs like Nashville and Memphis.

Jerry Kennedy, one of Nashville’s most influential session musicians and producers whose guitar work shaped some of the most recognizable songs in American music, has died. He was 85. The Shreveport, ...