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There's something about Darci Lynne's effortless singing talent that always amazes us — and we're sure fans feel the same. Sometimes, the best vocal performances are understated and simple. Lynne frequently performs covers in mundane places — by a window, in a stairwell, basically anywhere except in a fancy recording studio — and it pays off. Back in May, Lynne shared an unbelievable performance of the Bill Withers classic "Ain't No Sunshine," and fans are still reeling nearly a month later.

Darci Lynne's A Cappella Cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" Is a Vocal Master Class

American Songwriter

Besides writing numerous iconic songs throughout his time in the spotlight, Billy Joel dominated the entire industry as he won several Grammy awards and gained entry into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He even received the Kennedy Center Honors for his contributions to American Culture. While enjoying the legacy he created on stage and entertaining fans over the decades, Joel isn’t the biggest fan when it comes to performing for television. And given his recent mishap during the Billy Joel: The 100th Live at Madison Square Garden — The Greatest Arena Run of All Time broadcast on CBS, the icon isn’t holding back about his thoughts about the performance.

Billy Joel Breaks Silence on Televised Mishap of Madison Square Garden Concert

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When you're listening to your favorite country singer, you may not necessarily be thinking about the size of their bank account. But fans do love to know who is at or near the top of the heap financially. Their staggering wealth usually comes from an abundance of sources such as...

Who Are The Top 10 Richest Country Singers in the World In 2024?

Susan Boyle is one of the most virtuosic singers to emerge from any talent competition — full stop. She was a complete revelation when she first appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, stunning the world with a poignant cover of "I Dream a Dream" from Les Misérables. Over the past 15 years she's gone on to put her stamp on a number of classic songs — from Madonna to Celine Dion to, well, basically every holiday tune there is.

Susan Boyle's "Silent Night" Cover Is So Stunning, It Would Make Angels Cry

New York City, NY

The South Street Seaport Museum announces Beach Fest at the Seaport Museum on Saturday, July 6, from 11am to 2pm at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Each Summer, the Seaport brings fun, sand, and music to Seaport Square with Beach Fest. This year, the Seaport Museum is joining Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents for Seaport Kids x Music Fest with free entertaining and educational activities. seaportmuseum.org/beach-fest.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces BEACH FEST

Nashville, TN

Organ concertos are too infrequently recorded, so the announcement of a new release entitled "Organ Concertos," (Naxos Catalog Number 559936) featuring GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs as soloist with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, is cause for celebration. The album, part of the Naxos "American Classics" series, will be officially released August 23, 2024. It is the latest in Mr. Jacobs' many ongoing efforts to expand the symphonic literature featuring the organ.

Grammy Award-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs & Nashville Symphony to Release Organ Concertos On Naxos

Woman's World

With these 13 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' facts, get an inside look at the James Cagney musical classic like never before.

‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’: 13 Facts About the James Cagney Musical, Perfect for July 4th

New Orleans, LA

Today marks the much-anticipated grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World, with Disneyland Resort set to debut the attraction later this year. In conjunction with this magical event, Walt Disney Records has released the official soundtrack for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, now available across all streaming platforms.

Terence Blanchard, PJ Morton, Jon Batiste, and More Create Magic for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Soundtrack

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The Forward

(JTA) — Kinky Friedman, the cigar-chomping, mustachioed Texan country singer and mystery novelist whose body of work often seemed like the un-kosher marriage of the Borscht Belt and the Bible Belt, died June 27 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 79. As frontman for the flamboyant 1970s country group Kinky Friedman and the Texas...

Kinky Friedman, singer and novelist who fronted The Texas Jewboys, dies at 79

Looking to hum along to some of Broadway's most beautiful melodies, but all instrumental style? You're in luck! BroadwayWorld has curated a playlist of instrumental songs as featured in your favorite Broadway shows. Enjoy songs from musicals like: Carousel, The Sound of Music, Company, West Side Story, An American in...

Broadway Jukebox: All Instrumentals

We’ve run down the Best Country Albums of 2024 So Far, now it’s time to contemplate the best songs. What we’re looking for here are legitimate Song of the Year contenders. This means were not searching for the catchy ditties and toe tappers. We’re looking for songs that elicit a deep emotional response. These are songs that can change a life, change the world, or change our perspective on it.

The Best Country Songs of 2024 So Far

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Kelly Clarkson returned to the past in a classic American Idol song performance. NBC wants people to remember that moment as the network’s website posted a video of the amazing performance. What makes it so amazing is that Clarkson performed the exact same song for her Idol audition a decade earlier.

Kelly Clarkson Shocks With Bone Chilling Rendition Of Etta James Classic

Chicago, IL

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre will present the return of its annual fundraising gala, the ICONS Gala, Sunday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place. The ICONS Gala supports Porchlight’s mission of celebrating the past, present and future of music theatre through its artistic, educational and community programming.

Tickets Now On Sale for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating its 30 Anniversary

Houston, TX

Alley’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, is set to return this season! This holiday favorite promises a dazzling Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. New Resident Artist Amber D. Gray was the Associate Director for A Christmas Carol, originally adapted and directed by Rob Melrose, in 2022 and 2023. She will now direct the 2024 remount. Resident Acting Company member David Rainey returns as Ebenezer Scrooge for the eighth time at the Alley.

David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre This Holiday Season

Somers Point, NJ

Somers Point's Gateway Playhouse will produce the award-winning, one-woman show “Crying on the Camino,” written by and starring Celeste Mancinelli for two performances only: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14. This marks the return of Mancinelli's real-life tale of risk and adventure to...

CRYING ON THE CAMINO Returns to Gateway Playhouse for Two Shows Only

Los Angeles, CA

Consequence (formerly Consequence Of Sound)

The event takes place on what would have been Elliott Smith's 55th birthday on August 6th at the Regent Theater.
Elliott Smith Tribute Concert: Band of Horses, Granddaddy, Illuminati Hotties Set to Play Los Angeles Benefit
Paolo Ragusa

Elliott Smith Tribute Concert: Band of Horses, Granddaddy, Illuminati Hotties Set to Play Los Angeles Benefit

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

This is what you’d call a real “Family Event.”. The Hammonds Family Band will perform Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Behringer-Crawford Museum in concert. For Shawn Hammonds, who celebrated birthday 53 on the 19th of June, it marks somewhat of a homecoming.

Hammonds Family Band playing in concert at Behringer-Crawford — Cayson is center stage

Virginia Beach, VA

While fans were disappointed to hear about Willie Nelson’s absence from his Virginia Beach performance due to doctor’s orders, the rest of the country music world was buzzing with excitement this week. CMA Fest wrapped up, leaving audiences with unforgettable memories of surprise collaborations, record-breaking debuts, and rising...

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Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser has released a new recording of “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan. The track was recorded live at The Green Room 42 on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7pm. Along with Travis’s vocals, the track features Drew Wutke on piano and backing vocals, Sean Murphy on bass, Hajime Yoshida on guitar and Shelby Blezinger-McCay on drums and tambourine.

Travis Moser Releases New Version of 'Mr. Tambourine Man' Recorded Live at The Green Room 42

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at The New London Barn Playhouse

Joseph's Dreams! The New London Barn Playhouse Opens Its MainStage Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Award-winning New London Barn Playhouse presents Joseph and...

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at The New London Barn Playhouse

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