The 2010s were an explosive time for music. Almost every genre received a facelift. Artists were daring to experiment and fan culture became more involved than ever. Even the way we released music was ...

These songs from the 2010s owe a lot to country music. Whether fans realize it or not, these songs are akin to country.

Many of us were introduced to Benny Blanco when Selena Gomez began dating him in 2023—but that is only because Blanco is humble and doesn't seek the spotlight. In actuality, the writer and music ...

The 2010s had many musical highlights from artists like Frank Ocean and Beyoncé. Other songs gave the decade a bad reputation ...

The lights were low at a crowded University party when the DJ switched songs. As soon as the opening notes of Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” came on, students shouted the lyrics, phones lit up and for a ...

When hip-hop was in its infancy decades ago, many people thought the genre would be a fad that wouldn't last longer than a few years. But over time, not only has hip-hop continued to grow, it's become ...

Every decade brings memorable music moments that fans either love or hate. The 2010s were no different, as they marked an era in which artists established novel promotion strategies, streaming ...

Editor’s Note: The CNN Original Series “The 2010s” looks at a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval. Social media transformed society and streaming upended music and entertainment. It ...

The 2010s were a decade of massive sonic upheaval. We rank the 25 tracks that didn't just top the charts, but fundamentally altered the DNA of popular culture. The 2010s began with the high-gloss, ...