Surprise Stage Moment: Chris Stapleton joined Guns N’ Roses for “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” turning the encore into a cross-genre headline memory. Charity Live Music: Zelienople’s Shindig Charity Music Festival brought New Orleans jazz and blues to town, with multiple bands across the weekend for Parkinson’s and liver health causes. Wildfire Relief Concert: Penticton’s Peach Fest pivoted fast after wildfire disruptions, hosting “Peach Fest Fire Relief” tonight with Canadian pop act Virginia to Vegas. Legal Drama in Music: South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee pushed a contempt case against Nota Baloyi after a court order, with potential jail time looming. Royal Music Spotlight: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joked about bagpipes while attending the David Foster Foundation gala in Victoria. Indigenous Music Wins: Baker Boy swept the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards, taking album, song, and film clip honors. Whitney Houston Legacy: AP reports “WH1TNEY,” a new No. 1s compilation, arrives as Houston’s birthday celebrations continue. Streaming/AI Debate: A new report looks at how AI-generated music is creeping into everyday businesses, raising fresh concerns for musicians and songwriters. Big Industry Shake-Up: FIFA escalated its defense of Gianni Infantino, calling out a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine the organization.