Musical Notes

Opera Comes to Cowboys Stadium

2012-01-28T20:58:00.000-05:00

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Al Green Song Soars

2012-01-27T23:14:00.002-05:00

It is not uncommon for an artists record sales to skyrocket afther their death. In the pat year record sales for Amy Winehouse, and Etta James rose exponentially the week after they died. But there apparently one other thing that will send a song flying up the record charts and off the shelves – or downloaded - …and that is to have your song, or any portion thereof, sung by one of the most

2012 Academy of Country Music Award Nominations

2012-01-27T02:51:00.000-05:00

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New Music from ABBA

2012-01-26T02:27:00.000-05:00

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New Show from Simon Cowell Announced

2012-01-26T01:35:00.002-05:00

Apparently owning a record company; managing several artists that include Susan Boyle, Il Divo, and Escal; judging and producing the American version of “The X Factor”, and producing “Britain’s Got Talent” is not enough for music mogul Simon Cowell. The sometimes bluntly honest British judge has joined forces with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to search the world for the next DJ superstar. “We

Etta James Funeral Plans Announced

2012-01-25T03:06:00.000-05:00

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BRIT Compilation Album

2012-01-25T02:31:00.000-05:00

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Monkees Limited Release Album Coming

2012-01-24T03:24:00.000-05:00

In the nineteen sixties four English lads untied for a television series known as “The Monkees”. From the show arose a pop band. The Monkees sold millions of albums and played to houses filled with screaming teen aged girls. On March 6, Rino is re-releasing the Monkees “Greatest Hits” album in a special orange vinyl album of only 500 copies. The album can be pre-ordered for $19.98 at: http:

Casey James to Release Album

2012-01-24T02:54:00.002-05:00

It was two years in the making, but “American Idol” season nine heartthrob Casey James is finally releasing his debut album on March 20. Speaking on his self titled debut Casey said, “I’m excited to be releasing my debut album. I’m thankful that I had the freedom to make the record that represents me as a musician and singer-songwriter. I wanted to make an album deserving of all the fans that

Occupy this Album

2012-01-23T23:18:00.000-05:00

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Ringo to Release New Album

2012-01-23T03:30:00.002-05:00

Former Beatle drummer and British rock star Ringo Starr will release his seventeenth album as a solo artist at the end of the month – January 30 everywhere but the US and on January 31 in the US. The album is set to be released on vinyl, CD, and digitally. The new album – “Ringo 2012” - is a who’s who of fellow pop and rock stars joining Ringo in his latest venture. Ringo produced the nine

2012 NAACP Image Award Nominees

2012-01-22T03:37:00.000-05:00

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Etta James Dies

2012-01-21T03:54:00.000-05:00

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Brian Kent

2012-01-20T03:22:00.000-05:00

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X Factor Singers Signed

2012-01-19T03:59:00.002-05:00

“The X Factor” winner Melanie Amaro isn’t the only contestant to sign a record deal. As winner of the music reality competition Amaro won a record deal worth a guaranteed $5 million. Third place singer recovering addict Chris Rene signed a contract with mentor LA Reid. Rene says his “Big Homie” album is a dream come true. Fellow contestants rapper Astro and Marcus Canty have also inked a

New Music from Roberta Flack

2012-01-19T03:14:00.000-05:00

Seventies pop star Roberta Flack has not released a new studio album in over 12 years. On February 7, she will release an album of Beatles songs. “Let it Be: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles” has liner notes written by Beatle widow Yoko Ono. “With this collection, Roberta is adding a woman’s voice of fun and joy and, again, making people realize how universal these songs are,” said Ono. The

American Idol Season 10 Stars

2012-01-19T02:29:00.002-05:00

As season eleven of “American Idol” begins, what has happened with the top Idols from season 10? Teenage country boy Scotty McCreery took home the top prize and is the first artist to see success with his debut album since season seven winner David Cook. McCreery’s album “Clear as Day” debuted at the number one spot on the Billboard Country Album chart. Since topping the chart the album has

Funk Master Jimmy Castor Dies

2012-01-18T02:16:00.000-05:00

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Big Day Out

2012-01-17T03:17:00.000-05:00

This year marks 20 years of the Big Day Out music festival in New Zealand and Australia. This year the big festival begins on January 20 in Auckland. Jan. 20 at the Mt. Smart Stadium Jan. 22 at Parklands on the Gold Coast Jan. 26 at the Showground in Sydney Jany 29 at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne Feb. 3 at the Showground in Adelaide Feb. 5 at the Victoria Park Foreshore in Perth Not

Biohazard Offers Free CD

2012-01-15T22:58:00.000-05:00

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Phone Disrupts Concert, Owner Apologizes

2012-01-15T01:23:00.000-05:00

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New Edition Re-unite

2012-01-14T21:08:00.000-05:00

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2012 Brit Award Nominations Announced

2012-01-12T23:45:00.000-05:00

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Blue Ivy Music Star

2012-01-12T03:33:00.000-05:00

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Supreme Court Hears FCC Case

2012-01-10T23:54:00.000-05:00

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