Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert
March 2, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON, DC (AP) — When Joni Mitchell finally took the stage near the end of an all-star tribute concert honoring her as this year’s recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, she opted to perform a cover rather than one of her own songs.
Joni Mitchell to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
January 12, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A little over a year after being celebrated at the Kennedy Center, Joni Mitchell will return to Washington for another lifetime achievement honor: the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Ian Tyson, half of Ian & Sylvia folk duo, dies at age 89
December 29, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Ian Tyson, the Canadian folk singer who wrote the modern standard “Four Strong Winds” as one half of Ian & Sylvia and helped influence such future superstars as Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, died Thursday at age 89.
Chaka Khan tells stories through Apple’s Time to Walk series
November 21, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Chaka Khan wants people to walk with her while she tells inspirational stories.
Apple announced Monday that the 10-time Grammy winner will take part in an audio experience called Time to Walk, a series designed to help people walk more often.
Cameron Crowe’s ‘Almost Famous’ rocks out on Broadway
October 31, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Composer Tom Kitt got a compliment the other day that any songwriter would sing about.
A friend had seen his Broadway stage adaptation of Cameron Crowe's film “Almost Famous” and couldn't tell which songs Kitt had supplied and which ones were classics.
Gordy, Robinson named MusiCares’ 2023 Person of the Year
October 20, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will be honored as next year's MusiCares Persons of the Year, celebrating the legacy of Motown a few days before the Grammy Awards.
MusiCares announced Thursday that Gordy and Robinson will receive the prestigious honor in Los Angeles on Feb.
Joni Mitchell heading back onstage after Newport surprise
October 20, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Joni Mitchell's return to the stage in August was a surprise, but fans can plan for the next one.
The 78-year-old music legend will perform June 10 at the Gorge Amphitheatre, a venue in Washington state east of Seattle, her friend, singer Brandi Carlile, announced on “The Daily Show” late Wednesday.
Joni Mitchell, 78, graces stage after nearly 2 decades away
July 26, 2022 GMTNEWPORT, RI (AP) — Surprise! Joni Mitchell is back onstage.
The folk legend performed her first full-length concert on Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, The Boston Globe reported.
Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute
April 2, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — An 81-year-old jazz giant and a 15-year-old rock singer were the first to perform tributes to Joni Mitchell on Friday night.
Such was the diversity of artists honoring a most diverse artist, Mitchell, a Canadian-turned-Californian, folkie-turned-rocker-turned-jazz explorer who was honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the year by the Recording Academy two days before the Grammy Awards.
Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tribute
March 17, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Chaka Khan, Stephen Stills, Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when she’s honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.
Joni Mitchell, Amy Tan, N. Scott Momaday join arts academy
March 3, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Joni Mitchell's latest honor finds her in company with some giants from other fields.
The celebrated singer-songwriter and musician has received honorary membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the venerable institution based in Upper Manhattan where general inductees have ranged from Henry James and Hannah Arendt to Dizzy Gillespie and Jasper Johns.
Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify
January 29, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
Kennedy Center Honors back once more, Biden attends
December 6, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center Honors returned to tradition this year with a real-life gala Sunday night and the presence of the president for the first time since 2016.
Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors, resuming tradition
December 2, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will be in the house for the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday.
Bring in holiday cheer with Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, more
November 22, 2021 GMTIt’s that time of year to grab some hot coco, don your coziest sweater and put on some festive tunes. Whether you’re dealing with holiday heartbreak or reuniting with loved ones after an uncertain two years, there’s music for everyone this season.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 7-13
November 1, 2021 GMTCelebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 7-13:
Nov. 7: Actor Barry Newman is 83. Actor Dakin Matthews (“Gilmore Girls,” “King of Queens”) is 81. Singer Johnny Rivers is 79. Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is 78.
Brandi Carlile inspired by isolation for new record
July 22, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Americana singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile's new blonde locks are an homage to David Bowie, a hint at what her new music will sound like.
The six-time Grammy-winner sports a Bowie-inspired look in the first music video from her upcoming sixth album, “In These Silent Days,” which is coming out on Oct.
Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees
July 21, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler.
Review: Morrissey offers 12 covers, with very mixed results
May 21, 2019 GMTMorrissey, "California Son" (Etienne/BMG)
Morrissey delivers a dozen covers on his new album, "California Sun," which reimagines works by such masters as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon as well as more obscure musicians...
Nancy Pelosi gets rock star treatment at Clive Davis gala
February 10, 2019 GMTBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The audience at Clive Davis' white-hot gala included Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but it was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who got the most requests to take a selfie...
Joni Mitchell thrills concert audience just by showing up
November 8, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — As an adoring-but-anxious crowd wondered if she'd appear at an all-star concert celebration on her 75th birthday, Joni Mitchell was stuck in traffic...
‘Supergirl’ Melissa Benoist is ‘coming home’ to Broadway
June 12, 2018 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — To get ready to play legendary songwriter Carole King on Broadway, Melissa Benoist had to learn her lines and complicated stage directions...
Warner Bros. to release new Prince album in September
June 7, 2018 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Warner Bros. Records has announced a new Prince album on what would have been the musician's 60th birthday...