In recent years, Swift has been rerecording and releasing her first six albums in an attempt to regain control of her music.

In July, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, a Republican, signed into a law a repeal of the deep red state's paid sick leave mandate. The move was vehemently criticized by labor groups, but the repeal remains.

In downtown Athens, sidewalks shimmer with bronze guitar picks engraved with names — some familiar, others lesser-known. Rock stars, rappers, performers and pioneers are commemorated on the Athens Mus ...