Stories In the News

HANG ON LESTER CHAMBERS…HELP IS ON THE WAY!

By Artie Wayne Lester Chambers, lead singer on, “THE TIME HAS COME TODAY” by the Chambers Brothers says, “If you feel moved by this outrage please share this with the world! Its TIME to tell the truth!!! HELP Me make this VIRAL so everyone pays attention to the Artist who bring joy to life… I’m…

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Singer-Songwriter Amy Grant at Vets

By Dan Fowler Amy Grant called from her home in Nashville to talk about her upcoming concert at Vets this Sunday night, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. Her husband, Vince Gill, was in their nearby studio working on an upcoming album with peddle steel guitarist Paul Frank, the dog was barking and she was getting…

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Bob Dorough: Jazz Multiplier

By Jim Beal Jr. It’s not easy to find a photograph or a video clip in which Bob Dorough is not smiling. Singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, etc. Dorough, 89, has reason to smile. During a career that started in Texas, at Plainview High School, Dorough has played piano behind Sugar Ray Robinson when Robinson was…

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Singer/Songwriter Fights Breast Cancer with Music

By Janice Belitsky With the release of her new single, ‘til the Cure is Won, singer/songwriter Janice Alemian Belitsky makes it possible to fight breast cancer with a few clicks of your iPod. Belitsky is donating all proceeds from sales of the inspirational song to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “For several years, I’ve…

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Music Streaming: What Do Songwriters Really Get From YouTube or Pandora?

By Helienne Lindvall There’s been much speculation as to the enormous amount of money Psy must have raked in from the hundreds of millions of hits his Gangnam Style video has had on YouTube. There’s no way of knowing for sure, as all Google/YouTube deals are covered by non-disclosure agreements – and do not allow independent…

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The Double Life of Country Star Scotty McCreery

By Chris Talbott As it turns out, Scotty McCreery can have it all. The platinum-selling teen and former “American Idol” champ began his freshman year at North Carolina State University recently and he’s managed to work out a schedule that allows him to balance his college education with his country music education. “I made a…

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Pop Singer-Songwriter Debbie Gibson Talks About HooplaHa In Santa Monica

By Mitch James Pop singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson made a public appearance in Santa Monica on Thursday September 20th to talk about her new relationship with HooplaHa, and also share her passion for philanthropy and genuine desire for giving back. The event was held at the Funnel Mill Cafe at 930 Broadway. Gibson was recently named…

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DOLLY PARTON SIGNS DEAL TO PUBLISH NEW BOOK OF INSPIRATIONAL WISDOM

Dolly Parton has agreed to write DREAM MORE, her new book of inspirational wisdom, it was announced today by Ivan Held, President of G. P. Putnam’s Sons.  The book, for which World, Audio and E-book rights were acquired, will be edited by Riverhead Executive Editor Jake Morrissey.  Publication is planned for November 2012 by G.P….

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Singer-Songwriter Finds Positivity Through Contemplation

By Jared Whitlock Musician Lee Coulter is a lesson in contrasts. On one hand, he plays upbeat, toe-tapping acoustic-guitar rock. On the other hand, the lyrics on his new album “Mr. Positivity” reveal an introspective singer-songwriter who’s occasionally plagued by self-doubt.“The new album is a struggle between my rational and creative brain,” said Coulter, 31,…

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Robert Sherman (December 19, 1925 – March 5, 2012)

By SHOF Renowned children’s film composers Richard and Robert Sherman have written some of the best-loved and most recognized songs in motion picture history. One of Disney’s most successful songwriting teams, the music of the Sherman Brothers can be heard in such classics as Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Parent Trap, The Aristocats, Bedknobs and…

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