Keys & Legend to Perform During CNN?s Heroes Tribute
Alicia Keys and John Legend will perform at “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” airing on Thanksgiving on CNN. The ceremony will honor ordinary people who have had an extraordinary impact on their community.The program, hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper, honors the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2008 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. The [...]
Oprah to Feature Track from Brian McKnight?s Holiday Album
Oprah Winfrey has selected Brian McKnight?s version of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” from his recently released holiday album to be played during an upcoming episode of her program.The episode, titled “Fabulous Holidays on a Budget,” is slated to air on Wednesday, November 26th and will air again on Tuesday, December 16th. [...]
KKSF Releases Holiday CD to Benefit AIDS Foundation
KKSF/San Francisco releases the “KKSF Sampler for AIDS Relief Vol 19: Holiday,” the station’s first benefit collection of holiday music. This special holiday collection brings together some of the biggest names in Smooth Jazz.KKSF Program Director Ken Jones says, “This collection is one that we have received many requests for over the years, and we [...]
The Regeneration of Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole has inspired generations of musicians and fans with his dignity, his class, his poise ? and throughout it all ? his voice. In a continued effort to pay tribute to Cole, on March 10th of 2009, EMI/Capitol Records is set to release RE:GENERATIONS.The release will be a groundbreaking album that for the [...]
Seal Finds Soul with the Help of David Foster
A “collective consciousness” that led to the election of Barack Obama is what inspired Seal to record his latest single, a cover of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come,” and the other R&B covers on the British singer’s new “Soul” album.Released unto the world on November 11th, ?Soul? is comprised of eleven classic [...]
Beyoncé Scheduled to Perform at AMA Awards
This year’s American Music Awards will be diva-heavy, and no diva list would be complete without the presence of one Beyoncé.The singer is slated to perform at the November 23rd ceremony in Los Angeles, which will air at 8 p.m. EST live on ABC.Jimmy Kimmel will host the 36th annual event which will [...]
Soul Man Michael McDonald Joins Music Icons on Walk of Fame
This is an edited version of an article written by Dave Paulson, staff writer for The Tennessean.Celebrated soul performer Michael McDonald joined an honorable list of Country stars Trace Adkins, Martina McBride and Randy Travis; along with rock ‘n’ roll architects Little Richard and Elvis Presley; and the first Country Music Association executive director, Jo [...]
American Idol Gives Back Over $64 Million to Charities
Derrik J. Lang recently wrote this article for the Associated Press.?American Idol? has allocated more than $64 million in grants to six U.S. and international charities from contributions to its “Idol Gives Back” fundraising event.The popular Fox singing competition’s star-studded gala, held at the Kodak Theatre in April, featured musical performances by Miley Cyrus, [...]
Kenny G and John Legend Perform at Latin Grammys
Last night?s presentation of the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took notice of Kenny G?s sultry side.Kenny G?s latest album, Rhythm & Romance, which is a remarkably daring record for a saxophonist who’s never been considered musically adventurous, received one nomination for Best Instrumental Album and another for Best Engineered Album.Inspired by his love of [...]
Mindi Abair Plays For Change
Playing For Change is an organization that focuses on creating peace and connecting the world through music. As part of this movement Mindi Abair recently took some time out while in Catalina Island to film a performance of “One Love”.The video will air in a few weeks during the lighting of the Christmas tree at [...]
