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The Show: Chappell Roan Edition Photo: USA Today There are few places in the world like a cool September day in New York, and few venues as historic as Forest Hills Stadium . This was my first Chappell Roan show, and I already can’t wait for the encore. These tickets were nearly impossible to get, unless you happen to have a Canadian cousin outside Ottawa who somehow wins every Ticketmaster war. The show was a thing of dreams, one of those rare nights where you’re fully in the moment. No one was keeping it casual. Everyone was dancing, singing, and jumping the night away. The performance itself was pure pop perfection, effortless vocals, full commitment, and Chappell playing her entire debut album with a few fun covers mixed in. Heart, anyone? Chappell Roan turned Forest Hills Stadium into a full-blown pop spectacle, equal parts theater and release. It wasn’t just a concert. It was one of those nights that reminds you why you plan trips around music in the first place. Getting to New ...

 Drake White is having one of those quietly powerful moments that sneaks up on you and then sticks. Drake White just rolled out a new single, “Nights on Fire,” and it’s exactly the kind of song that feels better the louder you play it. The track leans warm and nostalgic, built on piano, slide guitar, and lyrics that glow with late-summer Southern imagery. It’s reflective without being heavy, soulful without trying too hard. Very Drake White. The song made its international debut this week on BBC Radio 2, which feels fitting for an artist whose music tends to travel well beyond borders. “Nights on Fire” follows “Nuthin’ But a Smile,” continuing a stretch of releases that feel optimistic, lived-in, and rooted in joy. Away from the studio, White has also been sharing a more personal project. Earlier this fall, he hosted an intimate premiere for his new documentary The Hunts the Healing at The Duck Blind in Nashville. The film explores healing, the outdoors, and mental wellness, ...