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Diane Warren to receive Songwriters Hall of Fame’s highest honor

Songwriters Hall of FameDiane Warren, already a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, has been announced as this year's recipient of the hall's highest honor: the Johnny Mercer Award.The award is given to Hall members "whose body of work is of such high quality and impact that it upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer." Diane, who is currently a Best Original Song Oscar nominee for the 15th time, has written enduring hits like "I Don't […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024

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On This Day, February 22, 1989: Jethro Tull beats Metallica for the first-ever Hard Rock/Metal Grammy

On This Day, February 22, 1989…The 31st Grammy Awards added a new category, Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, but it was not without controversy.Jethro Tull won the award for their album Crest of the Knave, beating out Metallica, who were the favorites to win for their album …And Justice for All.Other artists nominated in the category included AC/DC, Jane's Addiction and Iggy Pop.There was so much controversy over the win, that the following year the Grammys separated the categories into Best Hard […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024

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Sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler dismissed

Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie's FundA lawsuit accusing Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler of sexual assault in the '70s has been dismissed after a judge ruled the plaintiff waited too long to file her case.The suit was filed in New York in November on behalf of former child model Jeanne Bellino, who claimed she was assaulted by Tyler in the summer of 1975 when she was 17. She accused him of forcibly kissing and groping her. Although the alleged assault happened in the '70s, Bellino […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024

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Paul Stanley talks art ahead of gallery appearances: “Good art is what you like”

Paul Stanley/Wentworth GalleryKISS fans know Paul Stanley can rock out onstage, but music isn’t his only artistic endeavor. Stanley has had a successful art career for years, and he tells ABC Audio it started as an outlet for him when he was going through some hard times."I was going through a divorce and my best friend said to me, 'You need to paint,'" he shares. “And I was taken aback because that wasn't something I was expecting to hear, but […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024

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Bonnie Raitt’s latest ‘Austin City Limits’ episode to air February 24

Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesBonnie Raitt is returning to Austin City Limits. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer appears on the Saturday, February 24, episode of the PBS series, performing classic tunes and highlights from her 2022 album, Just Like That… .Raitt taped the episode back in October and was joined by Nashville-based singer/songwriter Sunny War.Raitt’s appearance is her first ACL performance in over a decade. She made her ACL debut in 1984 and last appeared on the program in 2012, although she did […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024

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The Who’s Roger Daltrey announces solo San Diego show

Matthew Baker/Getty ImagesRoger Daltrey has booked his first U.S. show for 2024. The Who frontman is set to headline The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, California, on May 6, with KT Tunstall serving as special guest.The concert is billed as a one-off show, where fans can expect Daltrey to perform “solo songs, rare cuts and some Who favorites.” He’ll backed by a band that features Frank Simes on guitars, Jon Butto on bass, Loren Gold on keyboards, Scott Devours on drums and Katie […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024

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Eric Clapton & James Taylor to appear on Chet Atkins tribute album

Morningstar Music Productions/MVD EntertainmentEric Clapton and James Taylor are among the artists contributing to a new album celebrating the music of “Mr. Guitar” Chet Atkins.We Still Can’t Say Good Bye, billed as "a musician’s tribute to Chet Atkins," features an A-list lineup of artists performing on 15 tracks made famous by Atkins, who passed away in 2001 at the age of 77.In total, 22 musicians and artists appear on the record. In addition to Clapton and Taylor, guests include Vince Gill, […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024

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Mark Ronson & celebrity friends plead for Foreigner’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Left to right: Foreigner's Mick Jones, Mark Ronson. Photo credit:Desiree Navarro/WireImageForeigner is one of the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and producer Mark Ronson has recruited some celebrity friends to make the case for why they deserve to be inducted.Ronson, who’s the stepson of Foreigner’s Mick Jones, has shared a for-your-consideration video on Instagram, featuring Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Queens of the […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024

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John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne to be honored at American Music Honors

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Dion Dimucci and Mavis Staples will be honored at the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music’s second annual American Music Honors. The awards are handed out to artists "who have demonstrated artistic excellence, creative integrity, and a longstanding commitment to the value of music in our national consciousness.” “The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music is proud to honor these musically, culturally, and politically important artists,” Robert Santelli, founding executive director of the Springsteen […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024

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