Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

New single "Waiting for Superman" brings the season five finalist back to the Hot 100. Also: "Idol" alums' hot streak of No. 1s continues. By Fred Bronson SONG OF STEEL: Add comic book fan Chris ...

When “American Idol” hopeful Sophia Humbert walked into her Season 23 audition, she planned to impress the judges with a performance of Carrie Underwood’s song “Before He Cheats.” Instead, she and the ...

When Texas singer Breanna Nix auditioned for Season 23 of “American Idol,” she stunned the judging panel with a rendition of Carrie Underwood’s song “Jesus, Take The Wheel.” During Sunday night’s ...

Jam band Phish won this year’s fan vote, earning nearly 50,000 more ballots than runner-up Bad Company. They were followed by Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and Joe Cocker. Soundgarden missed the Top 5 by ...