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Recent music news highlights the passing of several influential figures in American music, including a Grammy-winning songwriter known for work with Mariah Carey and Usher, and multiple legends from country and rock genres such as Johnny Mathis, Merle Haggard, and pioneers of the Bakersfield and swamp rock sounds. Tributes have also emerged for songwriters and performers who shaped American music across decades, with attention on their lasting legacies. Meanwhile, contemporary artists like Ella Langley and Phoebe Bridgers continue to make headlines through chart success and live performances.

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