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Alan Jackson wrapped up his retirement tour in 2025, and now the country music legend has just one show left in his career. Jackson has announced that “Last Call: One More For The Road — The Finale,” ...

From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

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