This is a short external music news digest for May 7, 2026. It pulls from public publisher feeds, summarizes only the headline context, and links readers back to the original reporting.
Use this as a quick scan of what is moving around the wider music industry today. UpcomingSounds does not republish full external articles.
Music News To Watch
- Bryan Adams’ ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’ Music Video Passes 1 Billion Views on YouTube (Billboard, May 7)
The veteran Canadian singer and songwriter makes his second trip to YouTube Music’s Billion Views Club. - Austin City Limits to Induct Brandi Carlile Into Hall of Fame (Billboard, May 7)
Bonnie Raitt will be on hand to induct Carlile, and to perform a tribute on the night. - Listen to Father John Misty’s New Song “The Payoff” (Pitchfork, May 7)
He co-produced his first new track since January’s “The Old Law” with frequent collaborator Drew Erickson - Josh Groban Talks Channeling Movie Magic for ‘Cinematic,’ His ‘Emotionally Personal’ New Album (Billboard, May 7)
He joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his covers set, which features the "epic" Jennifer Hudson and even Groban's own dad. - UNIFIED Taps Veteran Artist Manager Matt Harvey For New Zealand Expansion (Billboard, May 7)
Harvey brings to UNIFIED a roster that includes Shapeshifter, Daily J, Mim Jensen, Spell and ex-Shihad frontman Jon Toogood. - BTS Greets ARMY from Mexico’s Presidential Palace: ‘The Energy Here Is Incredible’ (Billboard, May 7)
After meeting with president Claudia Sheinbaum, the K-pop band addressed the 50,000 fans who had waited for hours in Mexico City's Zócalo. - iHeartCountry Festival 2026: See Backstage Photos (Billboard, May 7)
Artists including Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green and Carly Pearce brought memorable performances to this year's iHeartCountry Festival. - Drake Announces ‘Iceman’ Episode 4 Livestream Date (Billboard, May 6)
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