GCSE Music Spotlight: Oxfordshire’s Wood Green School celebrates standout results, including a pupil hitting a 9 in music GCSE alongside top grades in maths and humanities, with other students also crediting strong music teaching and performance. Deep-Cut Rock Roundup: Journey’s best “deep cuts” get the spotlight, reminding fans that the band’s non-singles are where many of the most connective moments live. Country Music Legacy: On the 45th anniversary of Lee Gillette’s death, the industry remembers the Capitol Records executive who shaped country careers and produced Nat King Cole’s work. Pop Culture to Piano: Jennifer Love Hewitt shocks fans by covering Jamie Miller’s “Babydoll” on TikTok, reigniting talk of her 1990s music past. Alt-Rock Artist Talk: Evanescence’s Amy Lee opens up about healing, anger, and why she’d happily make a whole album of Portishead covers. Live Music Calendar: Theater Alliance’s “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” returns to The Wharf with “Name Your Own Price” tickets, pairing performances with Guthrie’s radical stories. Canadian Country Awards: CCMA Awards announce a second wave of performers for Sept. 19 in Saskatoon. Rock History in the Making: Foo Fighters step in as special guests for AC/DC’s Sept. 8 St. Louis show, filling the Pretty Reckless opening slot. Classical Crossover: Joe Hisaishi adds three Guinness World Records for major classical concert runs, including Tokyo Dome and Hollywood Bowl. Music Tech/Business: Universal Music Poland acquires Kayax Records’ catalogue and brand rights, boosting its roster and management partnership.