Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Billy Joel Reveals Two Past Suicide Attempts Following Affair With Best Friend’s Wife In New Documentary
The new documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, premiered at the Tribeca Festival in New York City on Wednesday (June 4). The film reveals a tumultuous period in the singer's early life, which includ...
Erik Thompson Jun 08, 2025

George Jones’ Widow Nancy Unveils Statue Of Country Music Icon In Nashville
During a ceremony on Tuesday (June 3), George Jones' widow, Nancy, helped unveil a statue of the country icon at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The event was attended by around 100 family, friends, and...
Erik Thompson Jun 04, 2025

Johnny Cash Lyrics And Previously Unseen Diary Pages To Be Included In New Book
A new book titled, THE COMPLETE JOHNNY CASH: Lyrics from A Lifetime of Songwriting, will be published on October 14th. The 720-page book is priced at $60, and will feature a collection of "every lyric...
Erik Thompson Jun 04, 2025

Billy Joel Instructs Howard Stern To Tell Fans “I’m Not Dying” After His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
On Tuesday's episode of The Howard Stern Show, the broadcaster shared a health update on his good friend, Billy Joel. The Piano Man instructed Stern to reassure his listening audience and relay the me...
Erik Thompson Jun 04, 2025

Creed’s Mark Tremonti Will Sing Sinatra Classic Before Belmont Stakes And On Solo December Tour
Mark Tremonti of Creed is set to perform a rendition of the Frank Sinatra classic, "New York, New York," at post time of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7 in Saratoga Springs. The Creed/Alter Bri...
Erik Thompson Jun 02, 2025

Rod Stewart Postpones Date On His Las Vegas Residency Due To Unspecified Illness
On Sunday (June 1), Sir Rod Stewart announced that he had to postpone his show that evening due to an unspecified illness. "I am sorry to inform you that I'm not feeling well and my show tonight at Th...
Erik Thompson Jun 02, 2025

Dolly Parton Turned Down Appearance Offers For The Voice And American Idol, “I Just Can’t Hurt People”
During a recent interview with E! News, Dolly Parton disclosed that she has been approached on multiple occasions to serve as a judge on American Idol and The Voice. But the country legend says that s...
Erik Thompson Jun 01, 2025

James Lowe, Lead Singer Of The Electric Prunes, Dies At 82
James Lowe, lead singer of the Electric Prunes, known for their hit "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)," has died at the age of 82. The family did not provide a cause of death, but did reveal that ...
Erik Thompson Jun 01, 2025

Wynonna Judd Says She Chose To Go On Tour So Her Mom Naomi’s Death Wouldn’t “Define” Her
During a May 23 appearance on Talking in Circles with Clint Black, Wynonna Judd reflected on the healing power of touring as a way to deal with grief. As the Country Music Hall of Famer prepares to la...
Erik Thompson May 29, 2025

John Fogerty Announces New Album Featuring His Re-Recorded Versions Of Creedence Clearwater Revival Classics
John Fogerty has followed Taylor Swift's lead by re-recording his classic hits and deep cuts from Creedence Clearwater Revival. The 80-year-old rock legend has just shared "John's Version" recordings ...
Erik Thompson May 29, 2025
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