TRAVEL June 20 Mighty Muscle Shoals, Alabama flexes its legacy as birthplace of global music and miracles Hit-making Muscle Shoals, Alabama and session musicians The Swampers were immortalized in rock-anthem "Sweet Home Alabama." The region is also the birthplace of W.C. Handy and Helen Keller.
VIDEO August 16, 2023 Lionel Richie apologizes for canceling his concert at Madison Square Garden Lionel Richie shared he tried to bribe the pilot to get to his concert in New York City on Saturday, but ultimately had to cancel the show due to weather. (Credit: Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel / LOCAL NEWS X /TMX)
VIDEO April 23, 2023 Pat 'Mother Blues' Cohen infuses fun, happiness into Blues Musician Pat 'Mother Blues' Cohen sits down with 'Fox News Sunday' host Shannon Bream to discuss her music journey and overcoming tragedy.
VIDEO January 20, 2023 Mamie Smith recorded the first blues hit 'Crazy Blues' — here is her amazing story Vaudeville performer Mamie Smith recorded “Crazy Blues” in 1920. It proved a huge hit and changed music all over the world, most notably helping to inspire rock 'n' roll.
LIFESTYLE January 20, 2023 Meet the American who first recorded the blues, nation's original pop diva Mamie Smith Vaudeville performer Mamie Smith recorded "Crazy Blues" in 1920, widely regarded as the first recorded blues hit. The success of American blues inspired rock 'n' roll.
Departed November 23, 2022 Wilko Johnson, Dr. Feelgood guitarist and 'Game of Thrones' actor, dead at 75 Wilko Johnson, a guitarist from the British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood, has died. A statement posted to his Facebook page announced the news Wednesday. He was 75.
Luke Bryan August 1, 2021 Morgan Wallen surprises Luke Bryan at first concert appearance since racial slur scandal: ‘Only in Nashville’ The country artist, 28 -- who was was filmed hurling the N-word back in February -- hit the stage at Luke Bryan’s concert in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday night and joined Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and sang his records “Whiskey Glasses” and “More Than My Hometown” before hanging out on stage while Aldean belted “She’s Country.”
Exclusive July 30, 2021 ZZ Top's Dusty Hill remembered by 'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson: 'Our beards bowed down' to him "Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson had come to meet the founding member of the blues band when its song "Sharp Dressed Man" became the theme song to the rowdy family’s reality empire.
Music December 20, 2020 Eric Clapton, Van Morrison release song against coronavirus lockdowns: ‘Stand and Deliver’ Two of the U.K.’s most famous musicians have taken a stand against coronavirus lockdowns.
In Court September 16, 2020 Country band Lady A sued by Seattle musician who goes by the same name Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, has been hit with a lawsuit after changing their name.
Country July 13, 2020 Country singer Margo Price urges Grand Ole Opry to book 'the real Lady A' Margo Price is making her voice heard in the dispute over the musical moniker "Lady A."
In Court July 8, 2020 Country band Lady A, previously Lady Antebellum, files lawsuit against blues singer with the same name Country band Lady A has filed a lawsuit over trademark rights against a blues singer who uses the same name.
Music September 23, 2019 B.B. King's 'Lucille' guitar sells at auction for $280,000 A guitar that belonged to late blues legend B.B. King sold at an auction for $280,000 over the weekend, auction house officials said.
Blues September 19, 2017 Jackie Greene: Music is a blue collar job Jackie Greene has toured with the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh, played lead guitar for the Black Crowes and has been called the "Prince of Americana."
VIDEO August 29, 2017 Rock Legend George Thorogood releases his first solo album Features classic blues tracks
Blues June 22, 2017 Southern Avenue: How an Israeli musician and two Memphis sisters who grew up in church formed a blues band Southern Avenue is pushing their way into the blues music scene with full steam ahead.
Departed June 29, 2016 Scotty Moore, guitarist for Elvis Presley, dies at 84 Scotty Moore, the pioneering rock guitarist whose sharp, graceful style helped Elvis Presley shape his revolutionary sound and inspired a generation of musicians that included Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and Bruce Springsteen, died Tuesday. He was 84.
Departed May 2, 2016 The thrill is gone: Blues legend B.B. King dead at 89 B.B. King, the legendary blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist, died Thursday in Las Vegas, his attorney said. King was 89 years old.
Classical April 13, 2016 "Mirror, Mirror" star Lilly Collins says new Snow White can take care of herself Once upon a time, Snow White was a fairy tale about a young beauty saved from evil by a handsome prince.
Blues April 5, 2016 Southern rocker Gregg Allman celebrated at tribute concert An all-star lineup of musicians feted Gregg Allman Friday night at a tribute concert heralding the southern rock luminary and the blues rock that influenced many artists to follow his band's ear...
Blues November 5, 2015 Former Miss. Hospital Turned Hotel Offers Authentic Blues Experience It's not the Heartbreak Hotel or the Ritz, and George Washington didn't sleep there. But The Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale is widely regarded as a history exhibit of blues music.
Cruisin For Deals November 5, 2015 Music cruises cover smooth jazz to hard rock Most music theme cruises sail in the early winter months -- January through March -- and 2013 is no exception.
Blues November 5, 2015 Traveling the Mississippi Blues trail With over one hundred markers in eight different states, The Mississippi Blues Trail offers tourists the opportunity to see where American music was born.
