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Other recordings entering the registry include Ray Charles’ groundbreaking country crossover album “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music,” Reba McEntire’s “Rumor Has It,” Rosanne Cash’s “The Wheel” and Weezer’s self-titled debut known as “The Blue Album.”
The man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music ahead of her Cowboy Carter tour stop in Atlanta has now pleaded guilty in the case. Kelvin Evans accepted a plea deal on Tuesday (May 12) just
Beyoncé’s stolen unreleased music still has not been recovered, and now the man accused of taking it has been sentenced. The latest update comes nearly a year after hard drives containing unreleased music,
The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, when members of the singer’s team reported a vehicle break-in ahead of her “Cowboy Carter” tour dates in Atlanta.
Kelvin Evans, accused of stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music and personal items, rejected a plea deal and faces trial.
As expected, Sony Music Publishing has announced an agreement to acquire the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group from funds managed by Blackstone, subject to customary closing conditions.
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" era has given fans droves of swoon-worthy Western looks, including her Versace ensemble from the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.