WNAM MUSIC NEWS

Sierra Ferrell, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, I’m With Her Among Winners At 2025 Americana Honors & Awards
At the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (September 10), Sierra Ferrell won Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year, while Gillian Welch and David Rawlings were awarded Duo/Group of the...

Newly Unearthed Document Features List Of David Bowie's 15 Favorite Songs
A newly unearthed document reveals David Bowie's 15 favorite songs, showcasing his diverse musical tastes ranging from jazz and rock to obscure 1950s tunes. The list - which Bowie titled "Memo for radio show - list of favourite records" - includes arti...

Judge Rules That Smokey Robinson's Sexual Assault Accusers Can Proceed Anonymously
On Thursday (September 11), a Los Angeles judge ruled that four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can proceed anonymously in their $50 million lawsuit, setting a trial date for October 2027. The 85-year-old Motown legend had sought ...

'60th Anniversary Doors Celebration' Concert Will Feature Robby Krieger, Perry Farrell, Deryck Whibley, And More
The Doors' 60th Anniversary concert is set to take place on October 30 at Los Angeles' Greek Theater, featuring original guitarist Robby Krieger alongside Perry Farrell, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley, Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo, and other notable musi...

Legendary Steel Guitar Player Robby Turner, Known As "Man Of Steel," Dead At 63
Renowned steel guitar player and producer Robby Turner, known affectionately as the "Man of Steel," passed away on September 4 at the age of 63. Turner, who performed with legendary artists such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Highwaymen, and Ch...

Priscilla Presley's Former Advisers' Lawsuit Reveals New Details Of Lisa Marie's Death
An amended lawsuit filed by Priscilla Presley's former business advisers is accusing her of prematurely ending her daughter Lisa Marie Presley's life support for financial gain, revealing new details from Priscilla's upcoming memoir, Softly, As I Leave...

John Fogerty's Re-Recorded CCR Hits Album, 'Legacy,' Debuts In Top 10 Of Billboard's Album Sales Chart
John Fogerty's new album featuring re-recorded versions of his past CCR hits, titled Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years (John's Version), debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart, selling nearly 8,000 copies in the week ending ...

Mark Volman, The Turtles Co-Founder And Vocalist On Iconic No. 1 Hit "Happy Together," Dead At 78
Mark Volman, co-founder and singer of the 1960s rock band The Turtles and one half of the celebrated duo Flo & Eddie, died on Friday (September 5) at the age of 78 in Nashville after a brief illness. Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Volman gained fame ...
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High School Football: Week 4 conference showdowns
(WFRV) - Week four of the high school football season ended with conference showdowns in the NEC, FVA, and the BAY. SCORES: Luxemburg-Casco 21, Wrightstown 3 Little Chute 17, Freedom 7 Neenah 35, Kaukauna 7 Appleton North 28,...
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Appleton man who was charged with reckless homicide of 1-month-old in 2010 has case dismissed without prejudice
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - A first-degree reckless homicide charge against a 36-year-old Appleton man for his alleged involvement in a one-month-old's death in 2010 has been dropped, with the case now closed. According to court records, Mi...
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Team ONE MILE finishes 700+ mile bike ride across Wisconsin to support veterans and Gold Star Children
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Team ONE MILE finished up an over 700-mile bike ride across Wisconsin on Friday, with a final stop in Green Bay to raise awareness and support those struggling with mental health. The riders finished up their ri...
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Wisconsin police determine no threat to schools after social media post
BOSCOBEL, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in southwest Wisconsin say there is no threat to Boscobel Schools after a social media post raised concerns in the community. According to the Boscobel Police Department, officers were notified on Sep...
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Wisconsin man with 'extensive' criminal history arrested for alleged sixth OWI offense after police pursuit
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) - A 36-year-old Wisconsin man with an 'extensive' criminal conviction history was arrested for an alleged sixth operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense after a police pursuit on Thursday night. The Monona Police De...
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Motorcyclist in Wisconsin dies after crashing into car exiting parking lot, ejected from seat
LYONS, Wis. (WFRV) - A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on Thursday night after reportedly crashing into a car that was pulling out of a parking lot. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, multiple 91...
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Amtrak I-41 Thruway Bus Service between Green Bay & Milwaukee to close down in October
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on Friday that the Amtrak I-41 Thruway Bus Service that runs between Green Bay and Milwaukee will shut down at the end of the month. According to the...
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Overnight Thunder Showers Lead Into a Drier Week Ahead
The latest from Storm Team 5..Friday Night will hold some overnight thunder showers but not to fear, this is expected to clear up by the early morning hours. Saturday will return to mostly sunny skies and we see temperatures in the upper...
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