Work crew begins removal of Ryman Auditorium stage
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer
Workers have begun stripping away history at Ryman Auditorium.
Mother of slain actress settles suit with Spector
The Associated Press
A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer.
Keith Urban makes return from vocal surgery
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer
Keith Urban is back.
Steven Curtis Chapman comes back to his roots for new album, tour
By Rich Copley rcopley@herald-leader.com,Rich Copley
It has been 20 years since Steven Curtis Chapman's breakthrough hit, The Great Adventure, was released.If that makes you feel a little old, if your perspective on the rousing rocker has changed over two decades, Chapman is with you."When it came out, oh, what, 20 years ago-ish, which is pretty crazy, it was as rockin' as anything they played at Christian radio," Chapman, 49, recalls. "And that song represents a moment in time. There's an element of it that was every summer camp song — hey, let's saddle up our horses, and everybody made up dances to it in Christian youth groups and things, and it becomes almost a novelty of sorts.
Bee Gee Robin Gibb says his health has improved
The Associated Press
Bee Gee star Robin Gibb says he is making a strong recovery and putting on weight after suffering from a serious illness.
NYC's Algonquin closes legendary Oak Room
The Associated Press
New York City's famous Algonquin Hotel has permanently shuttered the Oak Room, its fabled supper club that helped launch careers of many top-shelf jazz and cabaret stars.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO resigns
The Associated Press
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new president and CEO following the abrupt departure of the man who has held the post for seven years.
Madonna launching video on billboards, online
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer
Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'.
Springsteen guitarist anticipates emotional shows
The Associated Press
Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steve Van Zandt says touring without saxophonist Clarence Clemons is sure to be emotional for the E Street Band and its audience.
R&B singer David Peaston dies at age 54
By JIM SALTER Associated Press
Singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died, his family said Thursday.
Ja Rule gets advice on stocks, education in prison
The Associated Press
Rapper Ja Rule has been getting advice behind bars from two once high-powered men: ex-New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi and ex-Tyco International CEO Dennis Kozlowski.
There's so much string music on the schedule that one weekend can't hold it
By Walter Tunis Contributing Music Writer
Usually when there is this much string music available in a single weekend, you're sitting in the summer shade during bluegrass festival season. But we have only passed Groundhog Day, yet we have at our finger-picking tips over the next few days a wealth of world-class bluegrass.
Here Come the Mummies brings funk to life
By Blake Hannon Contributing Writer
Since 2000, Here Come the Mummies has specialized in airtight horn playing and irresistible grooves — complete with sexually charged lyrics — that will take you back to the heyday of Parliament Funkadelic and Earth, Wind and Fire.
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Get your ears tuned up: There's a lot of new music coming out
By Dan DeLuca The Philadelphia Inquirer
The season in music will be a busy one. Big-name acts of long standing including Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, the reunited Beach Boys and, it's expected, the Rolling Stones will be on tour. And Super Bowl headliner Madonna will be releasing a new album. Here are some eagerly awaited new albums.
