Jamie Foxx hospitalised following ‘medical complication’ The actor was shooting a film in Atlanta when he was taken ill; his daughter Corinne posted: ‘He is on already on his way to recovery’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Carol Kaye on her 10 greatest recordings: "How many people can go home and say, ‘Yeah, I played with Frank Sinatra today’ or ‘We cut a cool track for The Beach Boys this afternoon’? Not many" Classic interview: the most recorded bassist in history on here personal highlights MusicRadar · Mar 24, 2023
Commonheart's Clegg talks about why he's honoring John Prine PITTSBURGH — Clinton Clegg is a man who likes to honor his influences. So in recent years the soulful singer for The Commonheart has paid tribute to Joe Cocker and Ray Charles, two legends who most certainly impacted his sound. Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023
‘The Number Ones’ explores 20 No. 1 hits that ‘ruptured’ music from the Beatles to Soulja Boy While plucking the 20 most momentous Billboard No. 1 hits over six-plus decades, music critic Tom Breihan skipped over no shortage of notable Georgia artists, from Gladys Knight and Ray Charles, to R.E.M. and OutKast. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
The holiday music playlist you need, want and deserve Holiday music is a big business that generates $170 million a year, according to Billboard. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 20, 2022
Jerry Lee Lewis was a star who lived life dangerously close to the edge Beloved for his music but also known for his off-stage extremities, the late singer leaves behind a difficult legacy The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022
Jerry Lee Lewis, original wild man of rock ‘n’ roll, dies at 87 Jerry Lee Lewis, the original wild man of rock ‘n’ roll whose explosive records, fiery performances and real-life scandals made him one of the genre’s most fascinating and fearsome figures, died Friday. He was 87. Los Angeles Times · Oct 28, 2022
Ray Charles Jr. Pays Tribute To His Father And Those Impacted By 9/11 The Ray Charles Foundation Keeps the multi-Grammy winner's legacy alive. Zenger · Sep 15, 2022
Emmys 2022: five biggest moments as Zendaya and Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae make history In the biggest night in television, The White Lotus, Ted Lasso and Succession won big, with memorable moments from Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jennifer Coolidge Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2022
Mable John obituary First female singer signed to Motown whose later hit for Stax, Your Good Thing, became a classic of deep soul The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022
Jazz impresario Creed Taylor was one of the last of a dying breed of ‘record men’ Armed with just a passion for jazz, Taylor became a producer and the owner of the world’s most successful jazz label, working with everyone from John Coltrane to Nina Simone The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022
Mable John death: First female solo artist on Motown Records dies at 91 Singer went on the road with Ray Charles, and shared bills with Billie Holiday The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022
Mable John dead: First female solo singer signed by founder of Motown Records dies Mable John was the first female solo artist signed to Tamla Records, which later became Motown. She has sadly died aged 91 Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022
Come Rain or Come Shine review – a fine cast shines in Tim Finn’s clunky musical With moments of great humour and strong performances, this comedy is an entertaining, if occasionally disappointing, way to spend a couple of hours The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022 Andrea Bocelli eager to sing out on US tour after multiple COVID-19 postponements: 'This is what I do' SAN DIEGO — Andrea Bocelli, attorney at law?
Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022 Ray Charles ‘lost’ Stockholm concert album on its way to digital platforms The recording was discovered while The Ray Charles Foundation, led by Valerie Ervin, were putting together 2021’s “True Genius,” a limited edition box set celebrating what would be his 90th birthday.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2022 Ray Charles' 'lost' concert makes way to digital platforms One night in Stockholm half a century ago, Ray Charles delivered a blood-pumping, soul-shaking concert that was almost lost to history
Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022 The Judds, Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame in emotional ceremony The loss of Naomi Judd the day before altered the normally celebratory ceremony, but the music played on, as the genre’s singers and musicians mourned the country legend while also celebrating the four inductees.
WEKU · May 2, 2022 The Judds and Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame Charles and The Judds join two veteran recording musicians in the hall, including the first drummer to join the institution.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2022 Judds, Ray Charles to be inducted into Country Hall of Fame The Country Music Hall of Fame will induct Ray Charles and The Judds on Sunday, although the death of Naomi Judd a day earlier will undoubtedly alter the normally celebratory ceremony
Salon · Apr 30, 2022 Norah Jones talks "Come Away With Me" The musician looks back with Salon at her insanely successful debut record: "No one expected me not to be myself"