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A new museum has opened in Austria dedicated to The Sound of Music, the 1965 musical that became a global phenomenon but has long been met with ambivalence in the country where it is set. Described as 'a joyful place', the museum encourages Austrians to reconnect with the film, which remains a major draw for international tourists even as locals have historically kept their distance from its sentimental image.

The NFL is set to stage its first game in Rio de Janeiro in 2026, with the Baltimore Ravens facing the Dallas Cowboys. Coverage highlights what to expect from the league's Brazilian debut, from funk music and favela culture to the growing American football fanbase in the country. It marks another step in the NFL's international expansion after previous games in São Paulo, Mexico and Europe.

Rolling Stone has published a write-up on "Choosin' Texas," drawing fresh attention to the track and sending readers online to discuss it. Music fans are sharing the coverage and debating the song's appeal, giving the release a new wave of buzz well beyond country music circles.

Eddie Vedder performed Temple of the Dog's Hunger Strike alongside singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. at a show in the United States, according to Rolling Stone. The duet pairing the Pearl Jam frontman with the rising country-rock artist has drawn attention from fans of both musicians.

Stephen Wilson Jr. performed Pearl Jam and Temple of the Dog classic 'Hunger Strike' live with Eddie Vedder. The collaboration pairs the rising Nashville singer-songwriter with the grunge icon on one of the most beloved rock songs of the 1990s, Vedder originally having shared vocals on it with Chris Cornell. Footage of the performance, highlighted by Rolling Stone, has drawn attention from fans of both artists.

Brock University in Ontario has announced Canada's first international double degree combining musical theatre and education. The program will allow students to train in performance while qualifying as teachers, with an international component built into the course of study. The university positions the offering as a first of its kind in the country, aiming to draw students interested in both the arts and classroom teaching careers.

Country star Kenny Chesney will perform at American Family Field in Milwaukee next July, joined by Eric Church and Sheryl Crow. The show adds another major concert to the stadium's growing slate of summer events, and fans of all three artists are already taking notice of the lineup announcement.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has opened the state's new Office of Music, an initiative aimed at promoting and supporting Kentucky's music industry and heritage. Announcing the office, Beshear pointed to the state's storied musical legacy, naming artists including Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, Loretta Lynn and Bill Monroe as examples of Kentucky's outsized influence on country, bluegrass and roots music.

A country music songwriters festival is set to come to Buckeye Lake, Ohio, bringing the writers behind popular country hits to the village southeast of Columbus. Local outlet WSYX reported the announcement, which puts the lakeside community on the map as a destination for the genre's behind-the-scenes talent. Details on dates, lineup and venue have not yet been widely shared.