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.
