Music Shopping List: Little Big Town Returns With ‘The Breaker’

The new album by Little Big Town, The Breaker, is the biggest attraction from the final music shopping date in February 2017.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

The new album by Little Big Town, The Breaker, is the biggest attraction from the final music shopping date in February 2017.

Uncle Charlie Wilson delivers another consistent, enjoyable adult contemporary R&B album on his eighth album, ‘In It to Win It.’

Gabriel Garzón-Montano delivers a compelling alternative R&B/soul tour de force with Jardín.

Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.

Pop band Maroon 5 collaborates with southern rapper Future for frigid new single, “Cold,” which arrived Valentine’s Day, 2017.

Burgeoning teen R&B singer Khalid delivers a sensational single in “Location,” a relatable gem about young love.
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Following the success of the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, highly anticipated follow up Fifty Shades Darker arrives in star-studded fashion.

For the most part, the 59th Annual Grammy award winners were predictable, save for a couple of surprises.

Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”
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Music Shopping List: Jidenna (The Chief) and Ryan Adams (Prisoner) need new albums released on February 17, 2017.
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Katy Perry indeed “chains the listener to the rhythm” on her infectious comeback single, “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Skip Marley.

Former teen-pop heartthrob Aaron Carter returns with five-song EP, LøVë, his first set of new music following a 15-year hiatus.

Up-and-coming teen R&B singer Khalid shows incredible potential on his throwback urban contemporary single, “Shot Down.”
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Reba McEntire, Mike Posner, and Avenged Sevenfold are among musicians with songs featured on our 10 Powerful Songs Referencing God playlist.
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British musician Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional tour de force on his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Process.’
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Third time is charm for Beyoncé, who will win the coveted album of the year for Lemonade. Adele earns nods for Record and Song of the Year with “Hello.”

R&B diva Mariah Carey gets an unlikely assist from West Coast rapper YG on her new breakup anthem, “I Don’t.”

New-look-country standout Sam Hunt returns with his second new single of 2017, “Body Like a Back Road.”

Country superstar Reba McEntire returns in 2017 with a country-gospel album, 'Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope.'
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The Fifty Shades Darker Soundtrack leads the charge of new music releases arriving Friday, February 10, 2017.

Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.

Indie rapper Eric King brings something different to the table on his 4-song, self-titled EP. The artist & effort are filled with potential.

British musician Sampha delivers an authentic tale of heartache and heartbreak with “Timmy’s Prayer,” a single from debut LP, 'Process.'

Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional, and reflective gem with “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano,” a single from debut LP, PROCESS.
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Alternative rock collective Imagine Dragons return with a gargantuan, new single, “Believer.” All in all, you should ‘believe’ in it.

Outlaw country standout Brantley Gilbert packs a mean punch on his fourth album, ‘The Devil Don’t Sleep.’

Christian rapper Lecrae delivers a spiritual banger with “Blessings.” He gets a welcome assist from Ty Dolla $ign.