‘Dear Evan Hansen’ broke a Des Moines box office record

The hit Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" grossed a record amount of ticket sales during its Des Moines debut.

It’s so easy to fall in love again with Buddy Holly

Sixty years after Buddy Holly's death, a trip to the Winter Dance Party in Clear Lake, Iowa, makes it so easy to fall in love with him all over again.

Iowans need your help for a special audition on ‘The Voice’

Tory Gregurich and Laura McCargar of Des Moines are eligible to win a competition that will put them one step closer to appearing on NBC's The Voice

Pentatonix returning to the Iowa State Fair

Pentatonix last appeared at the Iowa State Fair in 2017.

Des Moines singer up for Grammy Award

Jonathan Martin, one-third of gospel vocal group The Martins, competes Sunday for a Grammy Award.

Breaking down this year’s Hinterland lineup

Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile and Hozier lead this year's Hinterland Music Festival lineup.

‘Evan Hansen’ musical comes to Iowa Capitol

The Waukee high school students joined a cast member from the musical "Dear Evan Hansen" for a special performance at the Capitol.

24 photos: Remembering Buddy Holly and the day the music died

Hinterland announces lineup for 3 days of music

Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile lead the 2019 Hinterland lineup.

A look at every act that’s played Hinterland

Margo Price, CHVRCHES, Band of Horses. Willie Nelson and Sturgill Simpson have all made the trip to St. Charles.

‘Idol’ winner Maddie Poppe debuts soulful single

Listen to "First Aid Kit," the new single from "American Idol" winner Maddie Poppe.

Zac Brown Band headed to Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair officials unveiled Friday the latest edition to the 2019 Grandstand lineup.

What to know about ‘the day the music died’ in Iowa

Unfamiliar with Buddy Holly and 'the day the music died'? A quick look at the Clear Lake, Iowa, plane crash that changed rock 'n' roll forever.

Buddy Holly’s music lives on at Surf Ballroom

Why, 60 years after rock 'n' roll's first tragedy, people across globe trek to Iowa's Surf Ballroom to celebrate the life and music of Buddy Holly.

Polk County Democrats want Cardi B to speak

"We are definitely serious about this," Sean Bagniewski, the Polk County Democrats chair said.

Cardi B in Des Moines: Why it’s a big deal

The "I Like It" star makes her Des Moines debut in May. Here's how the show came to be.

Ringo Starr returns to Iowa this summer

The famed Beatles drummer plays western Iowa in August.

Cardi B to perform in Des Moines this spring

"I Like It" rapper Cardi B makes her Iowa debut at Wells Fargo Arena in May.

Photos: Scotty and the Wingtips represent Iowa at International Blues Challenge

Photos: Kevin “BF” Burt performs in Memphis

The Beach Boys surf into Iowa this spring

The Mike Love-fronted group returns to the Hawkeye state for two shows.

Remembering Buddy Holly, the Iowa plane crash and the day the music died

Clear Lake’s iconic Surf Ballroom 60 years after Buddy Holly’s final performance

Winter Jam returns Friday to Des Moines

Local music fans will have a chance to hear performers from a variety of genres including rock, pop, rap, contemporary Christian and gospel.

Dave Matthews Band returning to Des Moines

The Dave Matthews Band returns to Iowa's capital city in May.

20 years ago: Dave Matthews releases Iowa album

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds released 'Live At Luther College,' a debut live album from the duo recorded in Decorah, 20 years ago.

Ozzy celebrates Des Moines bat-biting with toy

The singer infamously bit the head off a bat during a 1982 Des Moines concert. In 2019, he jokes at the event with a one-of-a-kind toy.

Shutdown: Des Moines Symphony offering free tickets

As the government shutdown continues, the Des Moines Symphony offers free entry for impacted federal workers.

Bill Riley Jr. to join Iowa’s rock hall of fame

Were you one of the thousands of Iowans to compete in the Bill Riley Talent Search?

What led to Ozzy Osbourne biting the bat in Iowa

Drugs, theatrics and a sour meeting with a record label culminated in one of rock music's most infamous concert moments.

Iowa history: Photos of Iowa State Fair talent show president Bill Riley Jr.

Des Moines songwriter celebrates Petty songs

Dan Tedesco plays "Wildflowers" in full at upcoming Des Moines concert.

Sing-along to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in Des Moines

The hit Queen biopic releases a sing-along version following a surprise win at the Golden Globes.

Luke Bryan to play Iowa State Fair

"Play It Again" star Luke Bryan plays the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2019.

Photos: Bar hopping in Des Moines, Dec. 21

Iowa’s biggest entertainment stories of 2018

Hinterland Music Festival, 'Hamilton,' and an Iowa-raised Aquaman lead this year's biggest entertainment headlines.

Iowa songwriter Matt Woods releases haunting new song

Matt Woods releases the latest song off his new album, "Tired and Dirty."

Photos: Bar hopping in Des Moines, Dec. 7

Chris Cagle postponing retirement for Iowa show

"I Breathe In, I Breathe Out" star Chris Cagle plans for his last show to be at Guthrie's River Ruckus in Guthrie Center.

Mid-July date set for next year’s 80/35

80/35 Music Festival returns to Des Moines for year 12.