Music News by Miles Brohier
View(s):Skye Newman in Top 10
Skye Newman, the South London singer and songwriter, scored her first UK top 10 hit as ‘Family Matters’ became the highest debuting entry on the singles chart at No. 8, after it went viral on TikTok. Skye was introduced to the music scene by an aunt who was a jazz and blues artist. Her raspy vocals are like Lola Young meets Amy Winehouse.
Meanwhile, her earlier single ‘Hairdresser’ is inching up the singles chart at No. 16 this week. Both songs are standalone tracks.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Rod Stewart
Sir Rod Stewart was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards held on May 26 in Las Vegas. The 80-year-old said he was “absolutely flabbergasted” to receive the award from five of his children who were present on the occasion and went on to perform his hit song ‘Forever Young’. On June 29, he will perform at the Glastonbury Music Festival in England.
Billy Joel undergoes treatment
Billy Joel, is expected to make a full recovery after he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). In a statement, the 76-year-old artist’s daughter, Alexa Ray, said her father was receiving ongoing physical therapy after being forced to cancel his upcoming tour. Billy Joel had been diagnosed with a brain disorder leading to problems with vision and balance. The artist is famous for hits such as ‘Piano Man’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, ‘The Way You Are’, ‘Honesty’ and more.
UK TOP 10
TW LW
1 1 Ordinary – Alex Warren
2 2 Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae
3 3 Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
4 5 Undressed - Sombr
5 4 Show Me Love – WizTheMC/Bees & Honey
6 6 Azizam – Ed Sheeran
7 8 Blessings – Calvin Harris/Clementine Douglas
8 - Family Matters – Skye Newman
9 7 Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
10 11 Carry You Home – Alex Warren
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