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

Its music has been called pop, alt-rock, Americana, adult contemporary and pop-jazz, among others.

From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2021

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

Meanwhile, George Harrison would cite “Oh Happy Day” as inspiration for his hit “My Sweet Lord,” and Glen Campbell reached the adult contemporary charts with his own version of the Hawkins performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2018