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From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay. Right about now, music critics are sharing their favorite albums of the year or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A collage of five musicians. This year in music had no shortage of hits, but only a handful of songs truly rose above the rest.

Everyone would agree: this is the official Christmas song of the world. Its cheerful beat, catchy lyrics, and infectious energy always make the atmosphere lively. Perfect for playing while decorating ...

The most-played song in country music in 2025 is an RIAA certified, triple-platinum duet released two summers ago. After that, it's a lot of Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll and famous country men. Seven ...