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Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter Grace Franklin auditioned for “American Idol” Season 20. The 15-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, sang Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly” for the audition. Judge Katy Perry wanted the teenage singer to sing another song. Grace subsequently selected “Ain’t No Way,” one of the most iconic songs by the late great Queen of Soul.…

The Police drummer Stewart Copeland joined Eddie Vedder during a concert in Los Angeles to cover The Police’s “Message In A Bottle.” Vedder and his all-star band The Earthlings, comprised of Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, former RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, bassist Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction, guitarist/vocalist Glen Hansard of The Swell…

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss recently released the official music video for “Searching For My Love,” a song from the duo’s chart-topping, long-awaited new album, Raise The Roof. The critically acclaimed Raise The Roof is currently in its 13th consecutive week at No. 1 on the Americana radio chart. The visual follows a series of…

Universal Music Group has announced the acquisition of Neil Diamond’s historic song catalog through Universal Music Publishing Group. UMG’s global publishing division has also acquired the rights to all recordings from the legendary musician’s career, including 110 unreleased tracks, an unreleased album and archival long form videos. UMPG has served as Diamond’s publishing administrator since…

A&E Network has announced that a four-part documentary on James Brown, executive produced by Mick Jagger and Questlove, will be released next year. The documentary, titled James Brown: Say It Loud, will explore the godfather of soul’s legacy as a musical force, cultural catalyst, and dominant Black creative voice. Exploring his legacy through interviews with…

Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson has revealed plans to embark on a tour without her sister and singer Ann Wilson. Speaking to Joe Rock of Long Island, New York’s 102.3 WBAB radio station, Nancy revealed the reason behind naming her new band Nancy Wilson’s Heart. The new band features Nancy’s longtime collaborators, guitarist Ryan Waters, drummer…

George Thorogood’s new album, The Original George Thorogood, will be released on April 15. A collection of hard-stompin,’ party-down, good songs – all penned by Thorogood himself, brings together the best from the rock and roll heart and fevered brain of George Thorogood and his longtime band, The Destroyers. The Original George Thorogood will be…

The Black Crowes have announced new dates for the summer 2022, which will extend their reunion tour. The band is on a tour of the U.S. in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their 1990 debut LP, Shake Your Money Maker. The summer trek launches on June 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and wraps up…

Brian May has announced plans to reissue of his second solo album Another World on April 22 in Boxset, CD, Vinyl, Cassette and Digital formats along with the album’s original single release “On My Way Up.” The re-issue has been personally overseen by the Queen lead guitarist along with original co-producer Justin Shirley-Smith, Kris Fredriksson…

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss is set to join three other former members of the iconic rock band at the Nashville Creatures Fest over Memorial Day weekend. Criss will join Ace Frehly, Vinny Vincent and Bruce Kulick at the festival. It is not clear when Criss is going to perform, but the organizers have said…