Pop music runs on stardom, and it’s no surprise that a small cadre of A-listers in the industry dominate the raw numbers. However, if you’re in the mood for an underdog story—a David to Taylor’s ...

Country band Sawyer Brown, originally called Savanna when five members of Don King's road band formed it in 1981, won the 1984 Star Search TV show and had three No. 1 hits.

Carson's star has been on the rise, and his latest album debuts at No. 1 thanks to a bit of good timing. Also: Record Store Day makes a dent on the album chart.

Only a few years in pop and rock history are remarkable enough that their achievements marked unshakeable and significant paths to the overall timeline. 1955 may be the first and most monumental of ...