Archive for the Music Category


Marques Toliver: An R&B Crooner With Strings Attached

Toliver’s music is anchored by the violin, on which he is classically trained. He says he discovered the instrument in fifth grade — and that in a way, it chose him. Music

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Deke Sharon Makes A Cappella Cool Again

The movie Pitch Perfect has plans for a sequel in 2015; NBC’s reality show The Sing-Off is coming back for its fourth season after being cancelled, and Pentatonix has millions of hits on YouTube for making awesome videos like “The Evolution of Music.” The father of contemporary a cappella explains the genre’s appeal. Music

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Boston Symphony Orchestra names new music director

BOSTON (AP) — Andris (AHN’-driss) Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Music News Headlines – Yahoo! News

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Laura Mvula: A Soulful Voice That Once Answered Phones

Less than two years ago, she was a receptionist honing her phone-answering skills at a music organization in Birmingham, England. Now, she’s got a record deal and critical acclaim, and she’s touring the U.S. Music

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OFFSTAGE: A 420-Pound Trace Adkins?

Trace Adkins is still very much in the running to win All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. CMT News

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Former Color Truth frontman Steinbach finds the road back

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from Zach Steinbach. Nearly five years ago Steinbach fronted The Color Truth, a Milwaukee band that seemed poised to take the next step with its big, melodic, poppy rock and roll. Music News

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OFFSTAGE: Nashville Scandals, Sex Tapes and Suicides

Well, I certainly didn’t see this coming. CMT News

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US-MUSIC Summary

Denmark wins Eurovision on ABBA’s turf with folksy ballad MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) – Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by a wall of fire, flutes and drums. The barefoot 20-year-old blonde stole the [...]

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OFFSTAGE: Kellie Pickler Knows How to Nail the Cha-Cha

“No matter how crazy life gets, I get to go home to a good man.” That’s what Kellie Pickler said about her new single, “Someone Somewhere Tonight.” CMT News

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Kanye West debuts new music on ‘SNL’

Rapper delivers intense performances on show’s season finale. USATODAY.com Feed

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