Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Kris Kristofferson, Country Music Legend And Beloved Actor, Dies At 88
Kris Kristofferson, country music icon and celebrated Hollywood actor, died on Saturday (September 28) at the age of 88. Kristofferson died peacefully at his home in Maui while surrounded by his famil...
Erik Thompson Sep 29, 2024

Jerry Douglas Reflects On His Bluegrass Music Hall Of Fame Induction And New Album, ‘The Set’
On Thursday (September 26), music legend Jerry Douglas was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame by 2023 honoree and fellow bluegrass luminary, Sam Bush. The 67-year-old Douglas is a 30-time ...
Erik Thompson Sep 26, 2024

Patti Smith Will Be Honored With Tribute Concert At Carnegie Hall
Patti Smith is set to be honored with a planned tribute concert at New York City's historic Carnegie Hall on March 26, 2025. The benefit show has been dubbed, People Have The Power: A Celebration Of P...
Erik Thompson Sep 26, 2024

A Multipart Barbra Streisand Documentary Is In The Works
Following her bestselling, deeply personal 2023 memoir, My Name Is Barbra, Barbra Streisand will reveal even more about her professional and private life in a forthcoming multipart documentary. The cu...
Erik Thompson Sep 26, 2024

Mariah Carey, Green Day, Brad Paisley, And More Set To Perform On American Music Awards’ 50th Anniversary Special
The lineup of performers and special guests has been revealed for The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special. The show will feature music from Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Da...
Erik Thompson Sep 26, 2024

Riley Keough Says Her Mom Lisa Marie Presley “Died Of A Broken Heart”
In this week's People cover story, Riley Keough opens up about the sad passing of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, back in 2023. The interview with Keough is promoting Presley's posthumous memoir, From...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2024

Heart’s Ann Wilson Says She’s “Finished” With Chemo & “Officially Ready” for 2025 Tour
Heart lead singer Ann Wilson shared a positive health update, declaring she is "absolutely fine" after successful chemotherapy for cancer and is now "officially ready" for the band's rescheduled 2025 ...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2024

Dua Lipa, Dr. Dre, Kenny Chesney, Julia Roberts, Slash Among Special Guests For Rock Hall Induction
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just shared the full lineup of performers and presenters taking part in the 2024 induction ceremony on October 19th. This year's class of inductees Mary J. Blige, Cher, ...
Erik Thompson Sep 25, 2024

Statue Of Johnny Cash Unveiled At U.S. Capitol
Johnny Cash became the first professional musician to receive a statue in the U.S. Capitol. The likeness of the Man in Black was unveiled by members of Cash's family, including his daughter Rosanne, d...
Erik Thompson Sep 24, 2024

Outlaws Guitarist Freddie Salem Has Died At 70
Freddie Salem, best known as the guitarist for the Southern rock band Outlaws, has died at the age of 70 due to complications from cancer. Outlaws announced the sad news of Salem's passing with a Face...
Erik Thompson Sep 24, 2024
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