Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Go ahead and add Akon to the ever-growing list of artists outside of country music who are clamoring to be a part of the genre. The hip-hop artist has shared his master plan to move into the country ...

Akon and Eminem's Smack That is at the top of the Irish singles chart for the third consecutive week. The top three singles remained static this week, while Westlife, Razorlight and Fedde Le Grande ...

Reigning Canadian Country Music Association entertainer of the year Josh Ross tells Billboard about his new album, touring with Jelly Roll and more.

“This has been an idea for years — like forever. The project has been in motion for the last five years. But starting next month, y’all gonna start seeing all the releases.” Akon added that he wants ...

Akon was among the early champions of Lady Gaga, so much so that she was signed to his KonLive Distribution label in 2007. Although Gaga's last release on the label was her A Very Gaga Holiday EP in ...