Grammys to honor Loretta Lynn, Takeoff, McVie
February 1, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys will pay homage to lives of Loretta Lynn, Migos rapper Takeoff and Christine McVie with star-studded performances during Sunday's ceremony.
Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall nominees
February 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow and the late George Michael are the 2023 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reflecting a mix of country, soul, hip-hop, metal, pop, rap-rock and grunge.
Legend, Carlile, Crow to perform at MusiCares tribute event
January 19, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — John Legend, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow and Lionel Richie will be among those performing in tribute to Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson when both are honored as the 2023 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.
Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
December 5, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Sean Penn called U2 “four scrappy Dublin punks.” Ballet dancers performed for conductor and composer Tania León.
Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
December 5, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Sean Penn called U2 “four scrappy Dublin punks.” Ballet dancers performed for conductor and composer Tania León.
Olivia Rodrigo praises female artists in Billboard speech
March 3, 2022 GMTINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo praised prior female songwriters and music artists for giving her strength while accepting Billboard’s 2022 Woman of the Year award.
The former teen actor turned pop star was awarded during the event Wednesday night at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.
University of Missouri hall named after graduate Sheryl Crow
January 11, 2022 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri has named a choral hall after musician Sheryl Crow, who graduated from the school in 1984 with a degree in music education.
The Columbia Missourian reports that the newly named hall is located inside of the Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield Music Center.
Ringo calling! If he wants you to sing, who could say no?
March 19, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — If Ringo Starr calls to ask if you'll sing on a song for him, who could possibly say no...
Veterans’ fundraiser to go virtual, with a prince and a Boss
November 10, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser is going virtual for the first time and The Boss will once again be there...
Willie Nelson’s July Fourth picnic is virtual in virus era
July 3, 2020 GMTSPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) — Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual...
Review: Indigo Girls passionate, tuneful on fine ‘Look Long’
May 20, 2020 GMTIndigo Girls, “Look Long” (Rounder)
“Look Long” is the Indigo Girls’ first studio album in five years, a passionate and tuneful collection on which the combined voices of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers sound as instinctive and magical as ever...
Nashville musicians to hold concert for tornado relief
March 6, 2020 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Dan Auerbach and more Nashville artists will hold a benefit concert to raise money for people impacted by a recent deadly tornado...
Post Malone to headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
December 17, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — You can ring in the New Year with Post Malone: The rap-pop star will perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020” in New York City on Dec...
Sheryl Crow feels ‘liberated’ by saying goodbye to the album
September 3, 2019 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sheryl Crow has a lifetime of stories of hanging out with rock stars, pop stars, athletes, icons and music royalty, some even featured on her new collaborative record, but don't expect her to start revealing any secrets in an autobiography.
Recording academy announces task force for gender balance
February 2, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Recording Academy chief Neil Portnow said Thursday the organization is creating a task force to uncover unconscious biases and other barriers that impede women's success in the music industry.
Common and Hanks among stars of ‘Super School Live’ special
August 24, 2017 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, Common and Jennifer Hudson are among the celebrities participating in an hour-long live television special about reinventing American high schools...
Annual Farm Aid benefit concert returning to Pennsylvania
June 13, 2017 GMTBURGETTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The annual Farm Aid benefit concert is coming back to Pennsylvania for just the third time since it began in 1985.
It will be held Sept. 16 at KeyBank Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater in Burgettstown about 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Pittsburgh...
Sheryl Crow’s cancer made her change her diet
April 20, 2017 GMTSheryl Crow says being a "cancer-survivor" made her change her diet.
The 55-year-old singer was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago and says it made her re-evaluate what she was eating and putting in her body and she now ensure she eats lots of high omega fats that are found in oily fish.