adult contemporary

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And yet, a few Red Hot bangers manage to endlessly caravan in and out of lives because they’re in constant rotation on Jack FM and other adult contemporary radio stations: “Give It Away.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The song is No. 1 on Hot AC — that’s adult contemporary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

The musical career of six-time Grammy winner Grant, 61, spans more than 40 years and includes singles that topped the pop, adult contemporary and contemporary Christian charts.

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2022

Dolly Parton, whose duet with Rogers on “Islands in the Stream” topped Billboard’s country, pop, and adult contemporary charts in the summer of 1983, posted a video tribute.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2020

MON Gansango Dance Company program, all ages welcome with adult; contemporary and traditional West African dance, drumming and songs, 2 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2018