R&B star Pleasure P, a member of the group Pretty Ricky, recently made his way back to Jacksonville for a show in May, a city he has visited numerous times over the years.

The Pop-Out is a concert series throughout the month of June, bringing local and regional Black musical acts to the River City.

The Pop-Out is a concert series throughout the month of June, bringing local and regional Black musical acts to the River City.

Onyx Magazine honored four trailblazing Jacksonville artists for their powerful impact on Black music at the historic Ritz Theatre on Wednesday night.

Music lovers and philanthropists alike have a reason to celebrate as the much-anticipated Boots on the Green music festival is set to take place on April 6, 2025.

The Jacksonville Symphony has received a $15 million donation - the largest single gift in the orchestra’s 75-year history.

Diah is a singer-songwriter originally from Belarus. Her song ‘Tornado,’ created in pop and rock genres, motivates listeners to overcome difficulties, believe in themselves, and stay strong. It conveys an inner storm, full of uncertainty, fear, and anger, but also a determination to move forward. ‘Phins Up,’ the artist’s latest release, is the ultimate sports anthem, bringing energy and motivation to win. Listen to her songs on streaming platforms!

The 9th Sing Out Loud Festival is taking over St. Augustine once again with some of the biggest names in pop, rock, folk, and blues, headlined by Hozier and Beabadoobee.

Jacksonville salsa music powerhouse, LPT is celebrating their 10-year anniversary in 2025 and will be releasing a new, original song every month from February through October. The band also rekindles its popular Salsa Sunday Series at Intuition Ale Works on Sunday February 16 from 2-5 PM. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door and online. Visit LPTSALSA.COM for all details and happenings.

The Fort Mose Jazz and Blue Series is continuing its tradition of bringing live music to one of the most historical sites in the nation—Fort Mose Historic State Park.

Brian Ernst is a local musician with a creative looping style that includes some of the most random instrument accompaniments. He dropped by the studio to showcase his skills and musicality. www.brianernstmusic.com

Jacksonville’s music talent continues to expand and into areas beyond our city limits. Many are making the big leap to Nashville and making an impact on a high level. Singer / songwriter Rachael Blunt is one of those. She makes a return to Jacksonville just in time to drop her new music.

2020 Oh Say Can You Sing champion Karim Zibaneh dropped by to sing his new original song “Santa’s Sleigh Flies On”.

Decca Live, a brand new music venue, is opening in Downtown Jacksonville in January 2025.

Is learning music on the piano important? In the early 1990’s the University of California, Irvine launched a study to answer that question.

The operation involved a collaborative effort with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), and Gibson officials.

Is learning music on the piano important? In the early 1990’s the University of California, Irvine launched a study to answer that question.

Prosecutors say Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for his upcoming sex trafficking trial.

Duval Music Jam is a monthly event that showcases local and surrounding area writers, rock bands, and country bands.

It has been a few years since William Tyler last performed in Jacksonville, but he is super excited to make a return. He will be bringing his ethereal guitar sounds for a solo show at Blue Jay Listening Room Saturday night. www.bluejayjax.com

Music giant Quincy Jones has been laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91.

Federal prosecutors say lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are trying to “hijack” his criminal case from them by asking a judge to force early disclosure of evidence, including his accusers' identities.

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs say the jailed hip-hop mogul is seeking to go to trial on sex trafficking charges next spring.

The Duval Music Jam & Crawfish Boil Edition will return to downtown Jacksonville on Saturday.

Rapper Isaac Freeman III, better known as Fatman Scoop, died Friday night after he collapsed on stage during a performance in Connecticut.

Lifted Riffs is a band based out of Jacksonville, FL. Hoping to start a movement in the Punk community, Lifted Riffs has set out to make a name for themselves as well as carrying the torch of nostalgia along the way keeping the 90′s and 2000′s alive.Follow them on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @liftedriffs

Three members of the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet the Nelons and the chairman of the Georgia Board of Corrections are among seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, according to the fourth member of the group.

Shady is officially back!

The Las Vegas Sphere will be giving southern California vibes later this year when the Eagles take over the iconic venue for a four-weekend residency that starts on Friday, Sept. 20.

Quincy Jones, casting director Juliet Taylor, filmmaker Richard Curtis and James Bond producers Michael G.

Detroit’s Michigan Central Station is officially back, and so is Eminem.

Seeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. It’s almost too good to be true.

The real Slim Shady is back!

Last year, we made some predictions on who would play at the now iconic Las Vegas Sphere, and so far the predictions have been correct.

When I heard that actress Kate Hudson was coming out with a debut album, I was a little bit skeptical.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault.

The city of Detroit is having a pretty good week so far, but you could now argue that Eminem is having just as good of a week, if not better!

His real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, but you know him as Akon.

Akon, alongside his partners Charles Scantling, Charleston Blue Hughes, and Andre Johnson, announced the opening of Goodfellas Pizza & Wings in Jacksonville. The new pizza spot will be holding a soft opening in Jacksonville’s Norwood area on Saturday, April 20.

Two of the original band members of Pablo Cruise joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to talk about their journey that began 51 years ago.

In a year that’s already had a ton of new music, the fact that Jack White might be teasing new music on his Instagram account is just the cherry on top.

In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.

An estimated 450,000 people attended the Woodstock festival in August 1969.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes.

Friendship Fountain on the Southbank is set to reclaim its spotlight as it reopens after remodeling. We witnessed the mesmerizing spectacle of lights, dancing water, and music as workers tested the fountain in preparation for its grand reopening. Join the public on February 15 for the third Thursday Sip and Stroll event on the Southbank Riverwalk to celebrate this long-awaited attraction. Mayor Donna Deegan will mark the occasion by synchronizing the fountain with music. The final testing phase is almost complete, and the fences surrounding the fountain are being removed, allowing everyone to enjoy the magnificent view.

There’s no doubt that Billy Joel is one of the greatest songwriters of our lifetimes. We literally call him the “Piano Man!”

Admission to this amazing event and show is complimentary and open to the public.

After U2 played spectacular shows at the newly minted Las Vegas Sphere, another classic rock band will take the stage to deliver an incredible show in technicolor visuals.

A woman has sued the hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs claiming he and two other men raped her 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17.

The holidays may be just around the corner, but for those who use Spotify to stream music, it’s another important time of the year: Spotify Wrapped season.

Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting them in the early 1990s.

Sean “Diddy” Combs and singer Cassie say they have settled a lawsuit containing allegations of beatings and abuse by the powerful music producer.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of years of abuse including rape and beatings by R&B singer Cassie.

If someone bought me this for Christmas, I could tell that we’re going to be friends pretty quickly.

The Las Vegas Sphere finally debuted last month with a huge reaction. Rock legends U2 were the first act to play in the mysterious new venue, and we finally go to see what the inside looked like.

Get ready to welcome Creed to Jacksonville with Arms Wide Open!

Quincy Jones will receive the inaugural Peace Through Music Award at a launch event for the U.S. Department of State’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative.

Tickets go on sale this Thursday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.

Some may think that Eminem’s debut album was 1999′s “The Slim Shady,” but before the Detroit rapper was selling millions of albums worldwide, he was selling copies of his actual first album, 1996′s “Infinite,” out of the back of his car on the streets of Detroit.

We can now add Cardi B to the list of musicians who have had their performances interrupted by a fan trying to throw something at them while on stage.

Not every Ed Sheeran concert has a surprise drop-in from Eminem.

This happened in 2018 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most watched viral videos.

I’m not sure if there’s something in the water or the air, but people need to chill when they go to concerts.

Rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking the New York Supreme Court to enforce a 2021 agreement that requires Diageo to treat his DeLeon tequila brand “at least as favorably” as its other tequila brands.

Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the highlights of summer, and if you’re going to be lighting off fireworks, you’ll need some patriotic songs to go along.

A News4JAX Insider can win four day passes to Wild Adventures theme park and four passes to the Newsboys concert on July 1.

A News4JAX Insider can win four day passes to Wild Adventures theme park and four passes to the Newsboys concert on July 1.

A News4JAX Insider can win four day passes to Wild Adventures theme park and four passes to the Newsboys concert on July 1.

A News4JAX Insider can win four day passes to Wild Adventures theme park and four passes to the Newsboys concert on July 1.

Spirits giant Diageo says it’s cutting ties with Sean “Diddy” Combs after the rapper and entrepreneur sued the company over allegations of racism in the handling of his liquor brands, according to a Tuesday court filing.

Brittany Wescott was the runner-up on Season 1 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing' with the closest vote ever, 41-40 percent.

Nayana Sen finished fourth in Season 6 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing'.

Zoe Bell Pruitt finished third in Season 5 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing'.

David James, who finished third in Season 4 of 'Oh Say Can You Sing', will compete for a second shot at the title.

A News4JAX Insider can win four day passes to Wild Adventures theme park and four passes to the Newsboys concert on July 1.

A News4JAX Insider can win four day passes to Wild Adventures theme park and four passes to the Newsboys concert on July 1.

Rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing Diageo, saying the company didn’t make promised investments in his vodka and tequila brands and treated them as inferior “urban” products.

The Queen of rock ‘n’ roll may be gone, but the tributes to Tina Turner are starting to pour in, and that includes Lizzo.

Tina Turner, who some would call the queen of rock ‘n’ roll, died on Wednesday, May 24, according to reports. She was 83 years old.

Jacksonville school uses music classes to help children voice their emotions.

Teachers at one school are finding great success with music as a therapy for children with intellectual and developmental differences.

The final show of the free concert series Jax River Jams is happening Thursday at Riverfront Plaza.

A gymnastics gym on Lenox Avenue that was destroyed in a fire overnight has been a safe haven serving children in the Westside community for more than 35 years, the owner told News4JAX.

River City Beats | Them Vibes

River City Beats | Little Geronimo

Jacksonville will continue to kick back to some songs by the St. Johns this Thursday.

River City Beats | Megan McKenzie

Most students in the Highlands Middle School band had never picked up an instrument, until six months ago. Now the band members sound like they’ve been practicing for years, and they’re playing in national festivals.

Coachella starts this weekend (and next weekend) and the schedule is finally out. It’s like they say, better late than never.

River City Beats | Faze Wave

Darrell was introduced to his love for music at the age of 9 years old as a drummer and singer at his hometown church while following in the footsteps of his father and great grandfather who both had a love for making southern gospel music.

River City Beats | The Hulagans

Jesse Rice is a multi-platinum selling, award-winning and Billboard-charting songwriter and artist, with songs recorded by Florida Georgia Line, Ashley McBryde, Chase Rice, Nelly, Love & Theft, Kristian Bush, and Colt Ford among others.

Today on River City Live we were joined by local singer and songwriter, Mickey Sharp.

Rett Wicker, who is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Jacksonville, FL.

Independent singer-songwriter, recording artist and worship leader Tara Strickland is from the small town of Madison, FL. Releasing her first album Resonate in June of 2019 with six additional singles thereafter,

Today on River City Live we were joined for two performances by COWFORD

Jack White wasn’t lying when he sang, “I can tell that we are gonna be friends.”

The year is 2023, and I still can’t believe we’re having the conversation about if Meg White, the drummer from the White Stripes, is good or not.

Willie Nelson owed millions in taxes, so the IRS came up with an idea to help.