“Is what I do that worked as an independent artist, does it work on the big stage?” asks McCollum, who's gambling on his major-label debut Gold Chain Cowboy
The best of the Purple One's world-changing, genre-defying hits
With a rhyme career going since the late Eighties, Jay-Z's songs have been reflective, pop, confessional, hard-edged and indelible. Here are his best
Chicago roommates start a band for fun, turn into a local sensation
Modern-country singer caters to both types of music fan on new album, which topped the all-genre Billboard 200
The 26-year-old superstar was at his creative peak when he accidentally overdosed. His friends and collaborators are still reeling
How rock & roll recluse Jay Joyce became one of Nashville's most in-demand producers
Following speculation that he would run for office himself, the Chicago rapper identifies the candidate he will throw his support behind
Chicago duo (and friends of Chance) make a creative breakthrough with 'Tomorrow'
From the breakout country-pop of Abby Anderson to the melting-pot sounds of Filmore
