musicSaturday, August 22, 2026

Music world mourns Clive Davis and Dale Morris

Today's music news is dominated by farewells. Two giants of the industry, Clive Davis and Dale Morris, have died, prompting tributes and reflection on their legacies. Meanwhile, the CD revival continues to gain momentum, and a few other stories offer lighter diversions.

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Mourning the moguls

Two towering figures in music management passed away, and the industry is remembering their outsized influence.

#01www.rollingstone.comAug 22

Farewell to the Last Music Mogul

The music industry gathered to mourn Clive Davis, the legendary executive who shaped pop for decades. The tribute underscores how one person's taste can define an era.

by Chris Kobiella10 min readRead original

#02variety.comAug 22

Dale Morris Dead: Manager for Kenny Chesney and Alabama Was 89

Dale Morris, the Nashville manager behind Alabama and Kenny Chesney, died at 89. His career spanned decades and helped define country music's modern era.

by Chris Willman8 min readRead original

Format revival

The CD is making a comeback, driven by a younger generation seeking tangible music.

#03www.theguardian.comAug 22

‘It brings me joy’: how young people are making CDs cool again

CD players are selling out and searches are up 96% at John Lewis, as young people embrace physical media. It's a small but telling sign of streaming fatigue.

Loose ends

A few other stories round out the day, from a first-time live collaboration to a legal dispute over a rap legend's estate.

#04stereogum.comAug 22

Zara Larsson & PinkPantheress Finally Perform Together For The First Time At All Points East

Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress finally performed their collaboration 'Stateside' live together at All Points East. A fan favorite moment, but hardly a career milestone.

#05according2hiphop.comAug 22

Biggie’s Son Challenges Last-Minute Changes to Voletta Wallace’s Will

Biggie's son is challenging changes to Voletta Wallace's will made days before her death. The legal battle could affect the rapper's estate and legacy.

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