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Musician, singer, songwriter and composer Billy Joel is shown performing on stage during a live concert appearance on February 2, 1987 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by John Atashian/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 19: Reba McEntire performs onstage during Opry 100: A Live Celebration at Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium on March 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Grand Ole Opry)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 26: Honorees Stevie Nicks (L) and Lindsey Buckingham of music group Fleetwood Mac accept the MusiCares Person of the Year award onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Fleetwood Mac at Radio City Music Hall on January 26, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for NARAS)
